Game of Life, Plan a Vacation and Grocery Planning - Project Based Learning

Game of Life

This project introduces high school students to a world of life skills. Some of the skills they will be introduced to are:

Finding a job.

Finding a college.

Finding an apartment.

Scheduling a week full of work and school.

Finding a new vehicle or researching public transportation.

Writing a check.

Addressing an envelope.

Learning to meal plan.

Budgeting.

Plan a Vacation

Students will plan a week long vacation to a foreign land. They will plan everything from airfare to public transportation.

This project includes:

Bucket List

City Facts

Travel Insurance

Travel Documents

Departing and Arriving Flights

Transportation

Interpreter/Guide

Accommodations

Activities

Meals

Culture Etiquette

Internet and Phone

Daily Schedule

Budget

Packing List

Reflection

Groceries and Menu Planning

Students will plan a week's worth of groceries. They will research the individual prices of typical grocery items. Next, they will calculate the cost of a simple recipe. Finally, they will make a meal plan for an entire week.