Subject: Math
Topic: Careers
Grades: Any
Concept: Real world example of the use of math
Procedure: Students can do this project individually
Make the School-to-Career connection by interviewing an adult family member and finding out how they use math in their job.
- Write down the questions you want to ask them about how they use math in their job.
- Schedule a meeting with your family member and ask your questions. If possible, take a photograph to go with your article.
- Write your article about how your family member uses math in his or her job.
- When you finish your article, make up a math problem your family member might solve.
Futures Channel lesson plans for teachers:
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