This no prep activity packet for 4th, 5th and 6th grade will have your students multiplying and dividing whole numbers using real Thanksgiving data. Students calculate the ingredients needed to make a pumpkin pie larger than the current world record-holding pumpkin pie and calculate how many pounds of grain it would take to feed the turkeys their family will eat in a year. We also included some fun questions they can research with answers provided in the key. Engage your students during the holidays with seasonal word problems.

Perfect for centers, morning work, early finisher work, review or enrichment depending on the needs in your classroom.

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Skills students will practice:

•graphing

•multiplication of whole numbers

•division of whole numbers

•mathematical reasoning

The last page is a challenge question that will involve estimation, reasoning, and has multiple approaches for solving. 

The level of challenge will vary depending on whether or not you allow them to use a calculator.

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This project is ready to print and go. A complete answer key is provided.

Here are more seasonal projects to enjoy with your students.

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Volume-Build a Gingerbread Village

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Innovative Friends 2016