Students will understand the hardships that were faced by the Utah pioneers. Students will increase math skills by using a budget. Students will use problem solving skills. Separate the class into groups of 5 people. Have them draw one of the grab bag challenges.
Student have to solve the challenge before they can continue their trip to the valley.
They must to this 5 times. After the fifth challenge is drawn and solved the group has reached the valley. You are pioneer. You are traveling together to get to the Salt Lake Valley. However your funds are limited, and you still need supplies for the trip and for when you arrive in the valley.