Let's Party!
Plan a Birthday Party…
Beginning the Chapter Project
Suppose you have just opened a small catering business in Comstock Park. Your company is bidding on a job to plan a birthday party for a 13-year old. Given a budget of $250, you need to decide when and where the event will be, the types of decorations, the entertainment, and the refreshments. Your project is to plan a PARTY! You will submit a party proposal for 30 guests that includes a budget spreadsheet, written description of party and events, menu, map of room, and an oral presentation.
Activity 1: Catering Company Teams
Your catering company will be made up of five team members. Your team will need to decide on a name for your catering company and plan your party based on a theme of your choice. Each group will be responsible for writing a Team Contact and then dividing up tasks necessary to complete the project. Be ready to share your ideas during a whole class discussion time. Through class brainstorming, we will develop a Know/Need to Know Chart to assess what knowledge you know and need to gain to complete project.
Activity 2: Meet Jake’s Mom…
Jake O’Brien is turning 13. Mrs. O’Brien is planning a surprise party for him. She will be coming in to our class to explain what services are requested of your catering company. Pay close attention and takes notes on your Party Requirements Sheet.
Activity 3: Researching
Brainstorm a list of all the celebration costs. Note the items you need to purchase and then research a reasonable price for each item. Decide the quantity you will need of each item. Be sure you have enough for every member of your class and the guest of honor. Remember, the classroom will be decorated for a birthday party. Decorations could include mylar balloons, confetti, streamers, banners and signs, wrapped gifts/gift bags.
Internet websites:
http://www.orientaltrading.com
http://www.shindig.com
http://www.birthdaypartyideas.com
http://www.birthdaydirect.com
http://www.kids-birthday-party-guide.com
http://www.birthdayexpress.com
http://www.celebrateexpress.com
http://www.netgrocer.com
Activity 4: Calculating
Use the list of items and the prices you researched earlier to calculate the exact cost for the party. Place all of your items into one of these three Budget Categories: Refreshments, Decorations, or Entertainment. Complete your Budget Spreadsheet. Mini-lessons will be available to groups who need additional assistance with creating a circle graph. Students will have to find the percent of each category in budget and create a Paper-Pencil Circle Graph. You will then create a computer generated graph using Excel spreadsheet.
Activity 5: Map Scale Drawing
You will use Centimeter Graph Paper to create a scale drawing of the room. The drawing will include food tables, guest tables and chairs, gift table, activity areas, etc. Students will create a map key or label pictures on map. Students will use the scale 1 cm = 1 foot.
Activity 6: Analyzing
Suppose you decide to raise money for the celebration event by recycling cans. Using your calculated costs for the event, determine how much money each student in your class needs to raise.
Finishing the Project
Your final product will be a celebration proposal for 30 guests that includes a budget spreadsheet, written description of party and events, menu, map of room, circle graph, and an oral presentation. You will need to determine the total cost of the celebration as well as a list of supplies for the events and their costs. You need to convince your teacher and the other members of the class that your celebration is affordable and well planned. Your goal is to win the bid for the party! Be sure your work is neat and clear. Show your data and calculations. Write any explanations you think are necessary.
Beginning the Chapter Project
Suppose you have just opened a small catering business in Comstock Park. Your company is bidding on a job to plan a birthday party for a 13-year old. Given a budget of $250, you need to decide when and where the event will be, the types of decorations, the entertainment, and the refreshments. Your project is to plan a PARTY! You will submit a party proposal for 30 guests that includes a budget spreadsheet, written description of party and events, menu, map of room, and an oral presentation.
Activity 1: Catering Company Teams
Your catering company will be made up of five team members. Your team will need to decide on a name for your catering company and plan your party based on a theme of your choice. Each group will be responsible for writing a Team Contact and then dividing up tasks necessary to complete the project. Be ready to share your ideas during a whole class discussion time. Through class brainstorming, we will develop a Know/Need to Know Chart to assess what knowledge you know and need to gain to complete project.
Activity 2: Meet Jake’s Mom…
Jake O’Brien is turning 13. Mrs. O’Brien is planning a surprise party for him. She will be coming in to our class to explain what services are requested of your catering company. Pay close attention and takes notes on your Party Requirements Sheet.
Activity 3: Researching
Brainstorm a list of all the celebration costs. Note the items you need to purchase and then research a reasonable price for each item. Decide the quantity you will need of each item. Be sure you have enough for every member of your class and the guest of honor. Remember, the classroom will be decorated for a birthday party. Decorations could include mylar balloons, confetti, streamers, banners and signs, wrapped gifts/gift bags.
Internet websites:
http://www.orientaltrading.com
http://www.shindig.com
http://www.birthdaypartyideas.com
http://www.birthdaydirect.com
http://www.kids-birthday-party-guide.com
http://www.birthdayexpress.com
http://www.celebrateexpress.com
http://www.netgrocer.com
Activity 4: Calculating
Use the list of items and the prices you researched earlier to calculate the exact cost for the party. Place all of your items into one of these three Budget Categories: Refreshments, Decorations, or Entertainment. Complete your Budget Spreadsheet. Mini-lessons will be available to groups who need additional assistance with creating a circle graph. Students will have to find the percent of each category in budget and create a Paper-Pencil Circle Graph. You will then create a computer generated graph using Excel spreadsheet.
Activity 5: Map Scale Drawing
You will use Centimeter Graph Paper to create a scale drawing of the room. The drawing will include food tables, guest tables and chairs, gift table, activity areas, etc. Students will create a map key or label pictures on map. Students will use the scale 1 cm = 1 foot.
Activity 6: Analyzing
Suppose you decide to raise money for the celebration event by recycling cans. Using your calculated costs for the event, determine how much money each student in your class needs to raise.
Finishing the Project
Your final product will be a celebration proposal for 30 guests that includes a budget spreadsheet, written description of party and events, menu, map of room, circle graph, and an oral presentation. You will need to determine the total cost of the celebration as well as a list of supplies for the events and their costs. You need to convince your teacher and the other members of the class that your celebration is affordable and well planned. Your goal is to win the bid for the party! Be sure your work is neat and clear. Show your data and calculations. Write any explanations you think are necessary.