Thanksgiving Dinner Multiplication Practice- 3's, 4's, 6's, and 8's

Students will pretend they are planning a thanksgiving meal. They will receive a budget (you choose the amount!) and a Dinner menu with the prices and serving sizes. Their task is to "order" their family thanksgiving essentials while staying within budget. Practicing multiplication, addition, comparing costs, and decision-making.

Learning Targets

• Use multiplication to find the total cost of multiple items. (e.g. 3 cans of corn x $2 =$6)
• Use addition to calculate the total shopping cost.
• Compare prices and make decisions based on a set budget.
• Practice responsibility and financial literacy.

Ideal Budget Options

choose one for your class:

• $35 budget (Challenge)
• $50 budget (Standard)
• $75 budget (Most Flexible)

Family Sizes

• 3 members (2 parents & 1 kids)
• 4 members (2 parents & 2 kids)
• 6 members (1 Parents, 2 grandparents and 2 kids)
• 8 members (2 parents, 2 grandparents & 4 kids)