Middle schoolers prepare for a camping trip. In this camping trip planning lesson, students work in small groups as they discuss their expectations for their upcoming trip. They receive and plan for a specific task such as budgeting,...

In this money matters learning exercise, 4th graders, after discussing the 4th Grade Camping Trip, problem solve six word problems associated with money matters.

This instructional activity is based on video clip 220 from the Count on it! series, however the same problem can be posed with out the video. Learners work independently to determine the amount of dried food they will need for a camping...

Students review the difference between "wants" and "needs." Students apply acquired knowledge by preparing for a pretend camping trip. Students plan out their trip together and then revise their list twice.

Fifth graders plan a budget for a camping trip. They use a spreadsheet to organize the budget and word processing justification for their choices.

Students explore the concept of budgeting. In this budgeting lesson, students pretend to have $120 to spend on camping gear for a camping trip. Students decide which items are absolutely necessary. Students calculate the total amount...

For kids, taking a vacation is all fun and games, but after completing this pre-algebra project, they'll have a whole new appreciation for the planning that makes these trips possible. Given a budget of $5,000 to spend on purchasing the...

In this same or different learning exercise, students circle all items that don't belong in a picture of things packed for a camping trip. A reference web site is given for additional activities.

In this reading tables worksheet, learners read a table regarding camping activities. Students respond to 6 questions regarding the data.

Fifth graders will be clamoring for s'more fractions after they finish this one! Motivated by a chocolate bar used for a yummy campfire treat, learners have to decide how to add fractions without like denominators by discovering the...

In this problem solving strategies worksheet, students solve and complete 9 different word problems that include money and measurement. First, they list the sub-problems for each problem, solve the sub-problems and solve the problem....

In this fraction worksheet, students solve a set of 8 word problems, all using fractions. A website reference is given for additional activities. 

For this multiplication practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that require them to multiply money.

In this word problem worksheet, young scholars read word problems, and set the information into the distance formula. They solve the formula to determine the distance, rate and time. This two-page worksheet contains six problems, with...

In this making a table practice activity, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.

Blossom and Snappy help Robbie prepare for her camping trip. They learn about dehydrated food and the amount of water she will need for the four days and four nights she will be away. They also learn how to pick the right spot at the...