ROAD TRIP ON A BUDGET MINI PBL

Bring math to life with this engaging mini math project where students plan a real-world road trip using decimals, multiplying and dividing, and critical thinking skills! In this middle school project-based learning activity, students must budget a full weekend getaway—including gas, snacks, tolls, and fun—while staying under $150.

Perfect for grades 5–8, this printable and Google Slides version makes it easy to review decimal operations, unit rates, and percent proportions in a fun, real-world way. It’s low-prep, highly engaging, and ideal for math centers, test prep, or financial literacy days.

✅ What’s Included:

• Student-friendly scenario + clear mission
• 5 pre-selected road trip destinations
• Road Trip Price List with fuel options, snacks, tolls, and activity add-ons
• Planning Sheet with fuel calculation, cost breakdown, and reflection
• Sample student plan (uses the full budget!)
• Student reflection page
• Student-friendly rubric
• Teacher instruction page + prep checklist
• Printable + digital (Google Slides) versions included