Virtual Stores

We've been practicing money during math.  Everyone has made a lot of progress with identifying coins, determining values, counting coins, adding money amounts, and making change.  So, we decided to conclude our money unit by creating virtual stores along with Mrs. Griffin's class from Georgia. 

Day 1: Mrs. Griffin's Class created Mrs. Griffin's Sweet Treats.  So many yummy options were available for a reasonable price!  They shared a SMARTnotebook file with us through Skype.  Groups of students went up to the SMARTboard to choose their purchases.  They were given $2.00 to spend.  They told the other class what they'd like to buy.  Both classes added up the amounts and asked each other if they agreed.  Next, all students determined the change.  Kids congratulated each other on their efforts.

Day 2: Mrs. Griffith's Class created the Peculiar Pet Place.  My students created the store during centers.  They chose their images from the gallery and inserted them into SMARTnotebook.  Then they determined prices.  Students chose odd pets, food items, pet accessories, and toys for their imaginary store.  The rest of the Skype call went the same as above. 

 

Both Mrs. Griffin and I were impressed to see how many different ways students solved the math problems.  We're already reflecting and talking about next year!  This was a wonderful collaborative project! 

Virtual Stores: Collaborative Project on PhotoPeach