They got a small grant from the Expedition Fund for $1,000.00. They deposited it in their checking account, using a deposit slip, and updating their check register. Then, they worked together to decide what type of gear they needed for their expedition. They then "purchased" the gear online, sending a correctly written check for "payment" and, of course, updating their check register.
Their team did an excellent job on the poster about their expedition.
So did the second expedition team. This team went to the Hawaiian island of Maui, to visit Volcano National Park. Their expedition's goal was to set up a basecamp, then take a day hike up the volcano.
Shelby, Lorelei, Raycee and Ian completed the expedition's poster and all the financial record keeping.
They received two incoming checks, deposited them, entered them in their check register, and then wrote checks to purchase their gear.
Their colorful poster shows a map of the island they are exploring, and also shows a brochure with some facts about Hawaii. The goal of this expedition was to explore a volcano and collect samples of lava rocks. Their research helped them learn that they'd need sturdy hiking boots to hike across the rough hard lava.
The team that planned the expedition to Hawaii earned the most points for this game.
So, the people on that team won a "10-minute free time" coupon.
They can redeem (use) it any time before the Winter Break as long as their Free Time does not distract from other students' learning.
Stay tuned for two more big projects!
1. We're producing our first video.
2. We're creating a display for December 7, Family Literacy Night. It will be about "Financial Literacy."
