A progression of financial literacy lessons for high school SDC students. Students learn basic calculator skills using pre-selected Hawaii vacation menus, then transition to searching for real flight, hotel, and activity prices online.
Gourmet steaks, fresh seafood platters, and unlimited drinks.
$250 Total Price
Which menu sounds the best? Circle it on Page 3! Circle One!
5 Step 5: Calculator Checkout
Final Math Workout
Let's Add It Up!
Open Page 3 of your workbook. Use your calculator to add all four costs together.
1 Enter the Flight Cost
2 Press + then enter the Hotel Cost
3 Press + then enter the Activity Total
4 Press + then enter the Food Cost
Calculator Display 400 + 300 + 110 + 100 = 910
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Once you have your total cost, write it down! Sum Your Costs
Are You Under Budget?
Your Target: Under $1,000
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YES! I am under!
If your total trip cost is less than $1,000, you can afford your vacation!
Subtraction step: 1000 - Total Cost to see your extra spending money!
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Oops! I am over!
If your total trip cost is more than $1,000, you need to adjust your trip choices!
Tip: Change to a cheaper flight, hostel, or activity to save money!
Raise your hand when you are done so your teacher can verify! Aloha, Traveler!
🏨 Lodging: Sunset Luxury Resort $450
🐠 Activities: Luau ($80) + Helicopter ($200) $280
🍕 Food Plan: Premium Fine Dining $250
Total Trip Cost: $1,380
Remaining Money ($1000 - $1380): -$380 (Over!)
Hawaii Travel Math Unit Facilitation Resource Page 1 of 1
Real Web Price Checklist Input your search findings!
Flight Ticket Cost
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Hotel Cost (Total for 3 Nights)
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Two Activities Cost
$
Total Food Budget
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Total Vacation Cost
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Is it under $1,500?
Yes, under budget! No, over budget!
Calculate Leftovers
$1,500 - Total Cost =
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Excellent job! You are a master of real-world budgets! Page 3 of 3
Add both of your fun costs on your calculator, then write the total activity sum!
5 Step 5: Food Cost Search & Multiply
Eats & Dining
Daily Food Budgets
Choose a daily food plan price on your tracker:
• $50 / day → Street food trucks
• $80 / day → Nice cafes & tables
• $100 / day → Premium dining feasts
Multiply daily price by **4 days** on your calculator!
Calculator Steps
Daily Price × 4 = Total Cost
Example: If you select $50 daily food:
Type 50 × 4 =. Your total is $200 for food.
Write your selected food estimate and total cost on **Page 3** of your workbook!
Are You Under Real-World Budget?
Real Target: Under $1,500
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YES! I did it!
If your sum total is less than $1,500, you successfully completed your vacation plan!
Subtraction step: 1500 - Total Cost to find extra cash!
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Over $1,500?
Don't worry! Go back to your device, look for cheaper flights, a different hotel stay, or cheap activities!
Tip: Adjusting choices is exactly what travel agents do!
Raise your hand when your checkout sheet is done! Safe travels!
Calculator Entry
Forgets operators (+) or misses key steps on display.
Inputs numbers with minor helper prompts.
Accurately keys in all four multi-step sums independently.
Budget Reasoning
Unable to identify if total is over/under the $1,500 target.
Determines over/under budget but struggles to adapt choices.
Evaluates budget status; modifies selections to stay under limit.
Hawaii Live Search Unit Facilitation Resource Page 1 of 1
