Description
Connect classroom skills to a practical project with purposeful decisions and problem solving.
- Grades: 5
- Format: Printable pages + Google Slides
Learning Objective
Students will apply decimal and fraction operations, measurement conversions, and volume skills to plan a Thanksgiving feast.
What's Included
- Teacher Directions & Standards Addressed
- Student Directions
- Baking Rolls (Multiplication, Multiplicative Comparisons)
- On the Side (Rounding, Addition, & Subtraction)
- Turkey Time (Elapsed Time)
- Pies Galore (Fractions, Decimals)
- Setting the Table (Geometry, Measurements)
- Challenge #1: Feast Nutrition
- Challenge #2: Mashed Potatoes
- Challenge #3: Word Problems
- Self-Reflection & Evaluation
- Answer Key
Ways to Use
Project-based learning, enrichment, collaborative problem solving, or a culminating activity.
Preparation
Preview the student pages, choose the activities, and print the pages you need. For digital use, check device and internet access and assign the version you will use.
Standards & Skills
Source-listed alignment: 5.NBT.A.4, 5.NBT.B.5, 5.NBT.B.6, 5.NBT.B.7, 5.NF.A.2, 5.NF.B.4, 5.NF.B.7, 5.MD.A.1, 5.MD.C.5.








Angela Autry –
This resource was well-organized, engaging, and easy to implement in my classroom. The directions were clear, and the materials required very little prep time. My students stayed actively involved throughout the lesson and demonstrated a strong understanding of the concepts being taught. I especially appreciated how versatile the activities were and how easily they could be adapted to meet the needs of different learners. This resource helped reinforce important skills while keeping students motivated and interested. I will definitely be using it again and look forward to exploring more resources from this creator!
Avant-garde Eruditions –
This a great resource for review before Thanksgiving Break.
Carol McElwee –
Thank you for a wonderful activity. Scholars have enjoyed working on this activity.
Jodie Okimoto –
Great themed resource to add to our curriculum! Kids and I both had a great time with this!
Lindsey A. –
This was a fun activity for my students, but you do need plenty of time to complete.
The Learning Crate –
This was. great product. My students enjoyed this activity.
tonya S. –
Perfect for centers and small groups during the holiday season. Thanks!
Miranda Yonts –
This task really engaged my students and was such a fun activity before Thanksgiving!
Heather B. –
This PBL is creative and engaging. I appreciate the variety in the task level to meet all students’ needs,