This lesson is designed to expose students to the complexities and costs of hosting a party or gathering. Students will learn unit costs, estimate attendances, and project needs for items such as chairs, table settings, and food.

Students will:

1. Understand all of the items necessary to host a party.
2. Calculate costs from attendance projections.

Math Skills Being Utilized

• Applying math to planning a party.

Ideas for Teaching

• Invite a party/wedding planner to talk about their job.
• Invite a party rental representative to talk about their company.