Outline

__ Fabulous Fraction Party __
__**Introduction of problem:**__ Discuss with students what is involved in planning a birthday party. Ask students how they would begin to plan a party and have them brainstorm ideas about items they may need for the party. Discuss the types of foods and drinks you might have at the party. After the brainstorming session, introduce the problem to the students.

__**Possible activities:**__ Research recipes on the web Create online birthday invitation through Microsoft Publisher Find groceries on the Internet Convert recipes for 8 people Make a grocery list Practice multiplying /dividing fractions

__**Possible projects:**__ Students can use word processing software to create an agenda or to-do list for the party Create one of the recipes Create a visual presentation that shows: invitation, recipes, conversion of recipes, grocery list, and amount of money spent/left over.