Run an Ice Cream Truck Project Based Learning PBL Design Activity Math Writing

Using Project Based Learning in your classroom is the perfect way to have your students incorporate reading, writing, math, critical thinking, and problem solving skills in a fun, real-life context. In this PBL unit, students will start their own ice cream truck business! As they prepare for their business venture, they will need to calculate the cost of running the truck, purchase ice cream and other supplies, map their route, and most importantly estimate their profit!

Give your students choice! As they work through this PBL, they will have the opportunity to make lots of decisions that will help to personalize their learning! In addition, I have included both a 5th and 6th grade version AS WELL AS a 3rd and 4th grade version. This provides a wealth of scaffolds so that you can differentiate in your classroom and ENGAGE EVERY LEARNER!

Please click the preview button, and/or watch the video to get a sense of how much your students will love this PBL experience.

Included in this PBL project you will receive the following:

• Teacher PBL Notes
• PBL Design Elements
• Run an Ice Cream Truck
• Community Leaders
• Confection Brainstorm
• What's in a Name
• Name That Tune
• Running a Business
• The Same Yet Different
• Business Survey
• Drumming Up Business
• Business License
• Running the Truck (3/4 & 5/6 grade version)
• Decisions Decisions
• Map Your Route
• Ice Cream Supply Company (3/4 & 5/6 grade version)
• Purchasing the Treats
• Fully Stocked
• Fully Prepared (3/4 & 5/6 grade version)
• Name Your Price
• Selling the Treats
• Making a Profit
• Business Summary
• I've Got Problems
• I've Got More Problems
• Operating Hours
• A Day of Business
• This is How You Do It
• Ice Cream Truck Business Journal
• Opinion Writing Pennant Banner Project (with 6 toppers)
• Ice Cream Truck Promotional Brochure & Menu
• Project Reflections
• Project Critique
• Binder Labels

I know you and your students will have so much fun on this PBL adventure!

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