In this lesson, Hamster Math: Taking Care of Our Class Pet, students embark on a budgeting adventure to furnish a hamster home! After learning about hamster needs, they “shop” for food, bedding, and a toy within a $20 budget, recording their choices and costs in a data chart. This engaging activity combines math and science, fostering budgeting skills, data analysis, and empathy for animal care.

This  lesson is easily adaptable for other pets or grades.