The Big Buck Adventure
Objective: Students become familiar with making change. They practice adding and subtracting money.
Materials: The Big Buck Adventure by Shelley Gil, computer with Internet connection, television hooked up to computer.
Book Overview:
A little girl sets out on an enjoyable shopping afternoon. Soon, however,
she is overwhelmed with all of the choices she must make.
Introduction:
Begin by asking students why they think it is important to know how to
add and subtract money. Ask them where they think they will use this out
in the real world. Prompt students, if needed, to come up with shopping
ideas. Introduce the story of The Big Buck Adventure. Read
the story. Discuss with students why it is important to know what change
you must receive when you buy something. Using the television that is
connected to computer, show students The
Family Education Network. On the board model how students would go about figuring out their change.
Do a few problems with the class.
Web Activities:
Assessment:
Teacher can create a quiz with word problems for students to be
assessed.
Home Learning:
Students complete a story
map of The Big Buck Adventure.
Additional Links:
Education 4 Kids students take
drills on math games such as Making Change, Spending Money and Piggy Bank
breaking
Math Cats students learn how to solve real world math money problems
