π΅ Week 5: Budgeting Task - Limited Resources
Unit 10: Kai, Culture and Climate β Surviving Scarcity
You have $50 to cover 3 essentials. Make choices based on scarcity and trade-offs.
π’ Numeracy Integration: This activity uses addition, subtraction, and decision-making. It connects to Mathematics Level 4: Number and Algebra.
π Your Budget: $50
Scenario: You need to buy 3 essential items for the week, but you only have $50. You must choose carefully!
π Available Items
Category 1: Food
| Option A: Basic staples (rice, bread, eggs) | $15 | |
| Option B: Balanced meals (staples + vegetables + protein) | $25 | |
| Option C: Full nutrition (staples + fresh produce + meat + dairy) | $35 |
Your choice: Option _____ Cost: $_____
Category 2: Transportation
| Option A: Bus pass (1 week) | $12 | |
| Option B: Bike repairs + lock | $20 | |
| Option C: Car fuel (1 week) | $30 |
Your choice: Option _____ Cost: $_____
Category 3: Communication
| Option A: Basic phone credit | $10 | |
| Option B: Phone + internet data | $18 | |
| Option C: Full phone plan (calls + data + internet) | $25 |
Your choice: Option _____ Cost: $_____
π° Calculate Your Total
Food: $_____
Transportation: $_____
Communication: $_____
TOTAL: $_____
Remaining: $_____ (Must be $0 or positive)
π€ Reflection: Why Did You Choose These?
Write a paragraph explaining your choices:
Include: What trade-offs did you make? What did you give up? Why was this the best choice given your limited budget?
π‘ Extension: Try the task again with only $40. How do your choices change? What becomes impossible?