Description
Challenge your students to catch a Leprechaun with this Real-World Math & STEM Project! Students must plan, shop, and design a trap using a Budget. Includes 2 Differentiated Levels (Whole Numbers & Decimals) + Teacher Guide. Perfect for St. Patrick's Day!
CATCH THE LEPRECHAUN... AND MASTER MONEY MATH!
Are you looking for a St. Patrick's Day Activity that is more than just a coloring page? This Project Based Learning (PBL) packet engages students as "Trap Engineers." They must design a Leprechaun Trap, but there is a catch—they have a strict budget!
Students will practice Addition, Subtraction, and Financial Literacy as they "shop" for materials and balance their budget. Whether you teach 2nd grade or 4th grade, the DIFFERENTIATED levels ensure every student can participate.
WHAT’S INSIDE (Print & Go):
- ☘️ 2 Differentiated Levels:
- Level 1 (Whole Numbers): Perfect for 2nd Grade ($20 Budget).
- Level 2 (Decimals): Perfect for 3rd-4th Grade ($20.00 Budget).
- 🛒 The Leprechaun Depot: A fun "Price List" menu for shopping materials.
- 💰 My Trap Budget: Students list items, add costs, and calculate change.
- 🛠️ Trap Blueprint: A grid page for sketching the engineering design.
- 📝 Procedural Writing: "How to Catch a Leprechaun" writing activity with word banks.
- 🍎 Teacher Support: Step-by-step lesson plan and differentiation tips.
KEY SKILLS TARGETED:
- Math: Money management, addition with regrouping, subtraction (calculating change).
- STEM: Planning and designing (Engineering Design Process).
- Writing: Sequencing (First, Next, Then, Finally).
PERFECT FOR:
- St. Patrick's Day Math Centers
- March PBL Unit
- Financial Literacy Lessons
- Fun Friday Activity
Don't just build a trap—budget for it!
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Description
Challenge your students to catch a Leprechaun with this Real-World Math & STEM Project! Students must plan, shop, and design a trap using a Budget. Includes 2 Differentiated Levels (Whole Numbers & Decimals) + Teacher Guide. Perfect for St. Patrick's Day!
CATCH THE LEPRECHAUN... AND MASTER MONEY MATH!
Are you looking for a St. Patrick's Day Activity that is more than just a coloring page? This Project Based Learning (PBL) packet engages students as "Trap Engineers." They must design a Leprechaun Trap, but there is a catch—they have a strict budget!
Students will practice Addition, Subtraction, and Financial Literacy as they "shop" for materials and balance their budget. Whether you teach 2nd grade or 4th grade, the DIFFERENTIATED levels ensure every student can participate.
WHAT’S INSIDE (Print & Go):
- ☘️ 2 Differentiated Levels:
- Level 1 (Whole Numbers): Perfect for 2nd Grade ($20 Budget).
- Level 2 (Decimals): Perfect for 3rd-4th Grade ($20.00 Budget).
- 🛒 The Leprechaun Depot: A fun "Price List" menu for shopping materials.
- 💰 My Trap Budget: Students list items, add costs, and calculate change.
- 🛠️ Trap Blueprint: A grid page for sketching the engineering design.
- 📝 Procedural Writing: "How to Catch a Leprechaun" writing activity with word banks.
- 🍎 Teacher Support: Step-by-step lesson plan and differentiation tips.
KEY SKILLS TARGETED:
- Math: Money management, addition with regrouping, subtraction (calculating change).
- STEM: Planning and designing (Engineering Design Process).
- Writing: Sequencing (First, Next, Then, Finally).
PERFECT FOR:
- St. Patrick's Day Math Centers
- March PBL Unit
- Financial Literacy Lessons
- Fun Friday Activity
Don't just build a trap—budget for it!
You may also like:
-Design a Zoo Habitat Project Based Learning
-Classroom Makeover Math Project
Thank you for considering this item!
♥♥♥ Don't forget: Earn TPT Credits by leaving feedback ♥♥♥
Your feedback, comments, and suggestions are highly valued and always welcome.
If you'd like to receive notifications when I upload new products and freebies, please FOLLOW ME HERE
