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THANKSGIVING DINNERProject Based Learning: REAL LIFE MATH SKILLS

You are going to be planning a Thanksgiving Dinner for your family and friends! Before you start to do anything in the kitchen, you are going to have to figure out what you are going to make for such a special dinner, create the menu, make up a grocery list AND go grocery shopping! You only have $100 to spend, so you must be cautious and WISE!

You need to decide how many people are going to be coming over: _____________This means you will need to prepare for ___________ servings.

You need to prepare the following things for Thanksgiving:

1. A Turkey or a Ham2. At least, 5 side dishes (examples include: green bean casserole, mash

potatoes, sweet potato casserole, dressing, grape salad, fruit salad etc.)

3. Dinner rolls4. Drinks: sweet tea, Coke, water, milk, orange juice, etc. 5. At least, 2 desserts (examples: chocolate cake, pecan pie etc.)

Fill in the blanks below to go along with the requirements above:1. __________________________2. 5 side dishes:

a. _______________________________b. _______________________________c. _______________________________d. _______________________________e. _______________________________

3. Dinner Rolls (what kind do you want?)_________________________ 4. 2 drinks of choice: (I would recommend having options for your guests)

________________________________________________(optional) ________________________

5. 2 desserts:________________________

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________________________(optional)________________________

FOOD SHOPPING LISTNames: ____________________ & _______________________

ITEM: AMOUNT NEEDED:

PRICE: ESTIMATED PRICE:

ESTIMATED TOTAL COST:

ESTIMATED TOTAL MENU COST:

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1. What was the actual total cost of your meal (not using estimation)? (HINT: Take the actual cost of the item and multiple by the amount needed and add together for REAL total cost).

2. Did you stay on budget (did not spend over your amount of $ given)? (circle one) YES NO

3. If you did NOT stay on budget, then how much did you go over?

4. If you did NOT stay on budget then what could you put back on the shelf, to make sure you DO stay in budget?