Material Suggestions: Dry erase markers Vertical surfaces Manipulatives to represent party supplies Notes: Students should understand the idea of rounding the prices of objects to provide a good estimate for party budget. The Pet NS4 NS9 *Credit to Peter Liljedahl Problem: Your class wants a class pet. Look at the details of those available and design a budget for each pet. Remember you must take care of all their needs and some of their wants (extras), so that the pet will be healthy and happy. Based on your work, the PAC will decide how much money they will give your class. Show all the work you’ve done to make your decision. Then answer the question, Which pet do you think the PAC will agree to “ give you the money for?” and explain why. Hermit Crab Hamster Beta Fish $ 7.49 (includes the shell it wears $5.00 $ 11.95 only) Needs: Food: $4.50/ pkg Food: $2.00 / container Food: $ 5.00 / box (Your class will need 6 (Your class will need 5 (Your class must will need 10 packages each year) containers a year) packages) Basic Cage: $20.00 Aquarium: $25.00 Habitat $ 11.99 Bedding: $9.00/ bag Water Treatment: Shells (Your will need 3 bags $5.00/ bottle Stage 1: $3.00/1
Material Suggestions: Dry erase markers Vertical surfaces Manipulatives to represent party supplies Notes: Students should understand the idea of rounding the prices of objects to provide a good estimate for party budget. The Pet NS4 NS9 *Credit to Peter Liljedahl Problem: Your class wants a class pet. Look at the details of those available and design a budget for each pet. Remember you must take care of all their needs and some of their wants (extras), so that the pet will be healthy and happy. Based on your work, the PAC will decide how much money they will give your class. Show all the work you’ve done to make your decision. Then answer the question, “ Which pet do you think the PAC will agree to give you the money for?” and explain why. Hamster $ 11.95 Beta Fish $5.00 Hermit Crab $ 7.49 (includes the shell it wears only) Needs: Food: $4.50/ pkg (Your class will need 6 packages each year) Food: $2.00 / container (Your class will need 5 containers a year) Food: $ 5.00 / box (Your class must will need 10 packages) Basic Cage: $20.00 Aquarium: $25.00 Habitat $ 11.99 Bedding: $9.00/ bag (Your will need 3 bags Water Treatment: $5.00/ bottle Shells Stage 1: $3.00/1
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