Family:
Tropical Rain Forest Menu

Step 1: On the back side of this paper, brainstorm and make a list of foods that come from the rain forest. You will find some great ideas at www.rainforest-alliance.org/resources/daily-use.html

Step 2: Go to the supermarket with your list and record how much these food items cost. (You might even do some food research using the supermarket advertisements that come to your home.)

Step 3: Select food items that you think your family would enjoy for breakfast, lunch and dinner. List the foods and prices in the chart below.

Step 4: Estimate the total price for each of the meals. Use your calculator to determine the exact price. What did you discover?

Step 5: Estimate the total price for the day's meals. Use your calculator to determine the exact price. What are you wondering?

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Food Item Price Food Item Price Food Item Price
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
Price Total: Price Total: Price Total:

Extra fun: Plan another shopping trip for your family. How much money do you have to spend on groceries today? ________________
"Shop" again. This time buy only items that you can afford with your new food budget.

Family: