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Plan a Summer Vacation Math Project Real World Dream Vacation Math Project
Plan a Summer Vacation Math Project Real World Dream Vacation Math Project
Plan a Summer Vacation Math Project Real World Dream Vacation Math Project
Plan a Summer Vacation Math Project Real World Dream Vacation Math Project
Plan a Summer Vacation Math Project Real World Dream Vacation Math Project
Plan a Summer Vacation Math Project Real World Dream Vacation Math Project
Plan a Summer Vacation Math Project Real World Dream Vacation Math Project
Plan a Summer Vacation Math Project Real World Dream Vacation Math Project
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"My students LOVED this activity! We used it as an end of the year math activity. Students were very engaged. It did not take much time prepare this resource, it was an easy print and go activity. "
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Maria A.
"My 5th grade students enjoyed being in the "drivers seat" and making decisions regarding their summer plans. Half of the time they were more invested in the activity and did not even realize that they were doing math! Such an amazing resource!"
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Shannon V.

Description

Math projects are a fun way to get your kids excited about math! These real-world math projects teach students the importance of budgeting while planning vacations and trips. This bundle of financial literacy math projects can be used throughout the year and is perfect for end of year, after testing, or anytime you need an engaging, low-prep activity.

When bought together, you save 30%!

This is a bundle of my Summer Vacation, Christmas Vacation, Plan a Cruise, and Great American Road Trip math projects. All digital versions are included.

These projects will get your students excited about doing math. They will get to plan a summer vacation in 7 different cities, a Christmas vacation in 5 different cities, a cruise with 5 different cruise ships, and a road trip across 6 American cities. This is a great way to practice financial literacy with your students.

Features: Summer Vacation Project

  • Students will plan a summer vacation using a budget sheet. They will have $2,500 to spend going on vacation with a friend.
  • There is an editable PowerPoint attached with flight information so you can change the flight prices to reflect where you live.
  • Every city gets rental car options, food options, flight options, hotel options, an activity menu, and a budget sheet.
  • There are 7 different U.S. cities to choose from: Orlando, Los Angeles, New York City, Washington D.C., San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Seattle.

Features: Plan a Cruise Project

  • Students will plan a cruise using a budget sheet. They will have $3,000 to spend going on a 7-day cruise with a friend.
  • Every cruise gets room options, food options, 3 activity menus while at each destination, and a budget sheet.
  • There are 5 different cruises to choose from that go to the Eastern Caribbean, Western Caribbean, and the Mexican Riviera.

Features: Great American Road Trip Project

  • Students will plan a road trip across America using a budget sheet. They will have $4,000 to spend traveling with a friend.
  • Students follow a set route and make spending decisions at each city — choosing a vehicle, hotels, meals, and activities.
  • Every city gets hotel options, an activities menu, food options, and a budget sheet.
  • There are 6 cities on the route: Charlotte, Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Nashville, and Dallas.

Features: Christmas Vacation Project

  • Students will plan a Christmas vacation using a budget sheet. They will have $2,500 to spend going on vacation with a friend.
  • There is an editable PowerPoint attached with flight information so you can change the flight prices to reflect where you live.
  • Every city gets rental car options, food options, flight options, hotel options, an activity menu, and a budget sheet.
  • There are 5 different U.S. cities to choose from: Orlando, Colorado Springs, New York City, Hershey, and Branson.

These projects can be done in groups, pairs, individually, as a whole class, or in math stations. Color and black & white copies are included. You can laminate them and use them over and over.

Click on the preview to see an example of each project.

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Included in the bundle:

Math Project- Plan a Christmas Vacation

Math Project - Plan a Summer Vacation

Math Project- Plan a Christmas Vacation

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I hope you enjoy this math project!

Thanks,

Jennifer Dowell

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What others say

"My students LOVED this activity! We used it as an end of the year math activity. Students were very engaged. It did not take much time prepare this resource, it was an easy print and go activity. "
star
Maria A.
"My 5th grade students enjoyed being in the "drivers seat" and making decisions regarding their summer plans. Half of the time they were more invested in the activity and did not even realize that they were doing math! Such an amazing resource!"
star
Shannon V.

Description

Math projects are a fun way to get your kids excited about math! These real-world math projects teach students the importance of budgeting while planning vacations and trips. This bundle of financial literacy math projects can be used throughout the year and is perfect for end of year, after testing, or anytime you need an engaging, low-prep activity.

When bought together, you save 30%!

This is a bundle of my Summer Vacation, Christmas Vacation, Plan a Cruise, and Great American Road Trip math projects. All digital versions are included.

These projects will get your students excited about doing math. They will get to plan a summer vacation in 7 different cities, a Christmas vacation in 5 different cities, a cruise with 5 different cruise ships, and a road trip across 6 American cities. This is a great way to practice financial literacy with your students.

Features: Summer Vacation Project

  • Students will plan a summer vacation using a budget sheet. They will have $2,500 to spend going on vacation with a friend.
  • There is an editable PowerPoint attached with flight information so you can change the flight prices to reflect where you live.
  • Every city gets rental car options, food options, flight options, hotel options, an activity menu, and a budget sheet.
  • There are 7 different U.S. cities to choose from: Orlando, Los Angeles, New York City, Washington D.C., San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Seattle.

Features: Plan a Cruise Project

  • Students will plan a cruise using a budget sheet. They will have $3,000 to spend going on a 7-day cruise with a friend.
  • Every cruise gets room options, food options, 3 activity menus while at each destination, and a budget sheet.
  • There are 5 different cruises to choose from that go to the Eastern Caribbean, Western Caribbean, and the Mexican Riviera.

Features: Great American Road Trip Project

  • Students will plan a road trip across America using a budget sheet. They will have $4,000 to spend traveling with a friend.
  • Students follow a set route and make spending decisions at each city — choosing a vehicle, hotels, meals, and activities.
  • Every city gets hotel options, an activities menu, food options, and a budget sheet.
  • There are 6 cities on the route: Charlotte, Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Nashville, and Dallas.

Features: Christmas Vacation Project

  • Students will plan a Christmas vacation using a budget sheet. They will have $2,500 to spend going on vacation with a friend.
  • There is an editable PowerPoint attached with flight information so you can change the flight prices to reflect where you live.
  • Every city gets rental car options, food options, flight options, hotel options, an activity menu, and a budget sheet.
  • There are 5 different U.S. cities to choose from: Orlando, Colorado Springs, New York City, Hershey, and Branson.

These projects can be done in groups, pairs, individually, as a whole class, or in math stations. Color and black & white copies are included. You can laminate them and use them over and over.

Click on the preview to see an example of each project.

****************************************************************************

Included in the bundle:

Math Project- Plan a Christmas Vacation

Math Project - Plan a Summer Vacation

Math Project- Plan a Christmas Vacation

****************************************************************************

How to get your TPT credit to use on future purchases:

Make sure to provide feedback on every item you buy. Click on the Provide Feedback button and give a rating and comment about the product you purchased. TPT gives a credit that you can use to lower the cost of future purchases.

*Click here to become a follower. You will then receive email updates about this store.

I hope you enjoy this math project!

Thanks,

Jennifer Dowell

Report this resource to TPT
Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

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Rated 5 out of 5
November 16, 2025
love using this with our financial literacy unit, the kids have so much fun
143 reviews • Texas
Grades taught: 3rd, 4th
Rated 5 out of 5
May 22, 2025
My students LOVED this activity! We used it as an end of the year math activity. Students were very engaged. It did not take much time prepare this resource, it was an easy print and go activity.
Maria A.
7 reviews
Grades taught: 3rd
Rated 5 out of 5
August 5, 2024
My 5th grade students enjoyed being in the "drivers seat" and making decisions regarding their summer plans. Half of the time they were more invested in the activity and did not even realize that they were doing math! Such an amazing resource!
Shannon V.
109 reviews
Grades taught: 5th
Rated 5 out of 5
July 24, 2024
The project's real-world scenario of planning a vacation not only captured their interest but also provided practical application of financial literacy concepts. It encouraged critical thinking as students navigated budgeting, calculating expenses, and making decisions within constraints. This bundle is an excellent tool for integrating math into real-life contexts and fostering a deeper understanding of financial responsibility.
Hortencia M.
4 reviews
Grades taught: 4th
Rated 5 out of 5
October 24, 2023
My students love this resource . I edited a little bit to be suitable for grade 2
Linda D.
218 reviews
Grades taught: 2nd
Student populations: Emerging bilinguals
Rated 5 out of 5
June 24, 2023
My students really enjoyed this activity. Thanks for this fun activity!
Fatin Presley
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31 reviews
Student populations: Autism, Learning difficulties
Rated 5 out of 5
November 29, 2022
These vacation planners are amazing!!! Students love them and so do I. They are digital and print which is super helpful. They keep the students highly engaged. They love planning every step of the vacation. I like that everything is included. They don't have to research anything or use the internet.
Katrina E.
79 reviews
Grades taught: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Student populations: Learning difficulties, Mild to severe disabilities
Rated 4 out of 5
July 11, 2022
My students wanted to pick all of the places! I was able to easily help them through this project and they worked well with each other and presenting their final vacation.
Ivy S.
52 reviews
Grades taught: 4th, 5th, 6th
Student populations: Mild to severe disabilities

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Use multiplication and division within 100 to solve word problems in situations involving equal groups, arrays, and measurement quantities, e.g., by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
Solve two-step word problems using the four operations. Represent these problems using equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity. Assess the reasonableness of answers using mental computation and estimation strategies including rounding.
Multiply or divide to solve word problems involving multiplicative comparison, e.g., by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem, distinguishing multiplicative comparison from additive comparison.
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