Engage your students with this real-world budgeting activity! Using weekly store ads, students will shop with a $2,000 budget, enhancing their math skills and critical thinking.

Activity Instructions:

1. Gather Weekly Store Ads:
   

• Find weekly store ads from local stores.
• Print the ads or provide links if students have laptops.

1. Shopping Challenge:
   

• Give students the directions and let them shop with a $2,000 budget.
• Encourage creativity and practical decision-making.

1. Show Their Work:
   

• Students must document their calculations on an evidence page.
• They will answer questions to justify their selections and explain their reasoning.

1. Completion Time:
   

• The lesson should take about an hour to complete.

Extension Ideas:
Additional activities and challenges to extend learning are included.

This activity combines real-world skills with math practice, making learning engaging and practical. Download now and let the shopping fun begin!