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Why Choose This Course?
This one-week course challenges students to help Mrs. Pickering plan a family holiday on a tight budget. Children will compare three vacation options by calculating hidden expenses, estimating daily costs, and managing the total budget. Beyond the math, they will evaluate ethical choices to ensure the trip is fair, enjoyable, and relaxing for the whole family. By the end of the week, students will use data analysis and logical reasoning to write a persuasive financial report and design a fully budgeted holiday of their own.
Learning Goals
Compare vacation options (all-inclusive, bundled packages, and independent bookings) and understand how travel budgets work
Use real-life mathematics to calculate total costs, per-person expenses, and hidden incidental fees
Explore ethical decision-making by balancing financial constraints with fairness, family enjoyment, and planning effort
Collaborate to evaluate the true value of holiday choices using structured decision-making rubrics
Create persuasive financial reports to recommend and justify smart, cost-effective travel plans
Key Information
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s)
All of our courses empower students to take action towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for a better world. This course specifically focuses on the goals shown below.
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Ages: Year 5 upwards
Course Duration: 1 Week
Time per Lesson: 60-90 mins
Key Curriculum Areas: English, Mathematics, HSIE, Ethical Understanding, Critical Thinking, Design
Teacher/s: Gavin McCormack