Bridge the gap between mathematics and Career Technical Education. Pupils research the cost associated with building storage sheds and analyze possible profit. They build scale models and determine if building and selling the sheds is a feasible fundraising project. 

Concepts

scale models, unit rates, cost analysis, marketing, sales, profit

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Form collaborative groups then break the project into parts giving each group member a different aspect to research

Classroom Considerations

• Expects a proficiency with scale models and unit rates
• Requires computers and Internet access

Pros

• Includes a sample of a completed project
• Uses an interdisciplinary approach to apply mathematical concepts

Cons

• Does not provide a rubric to aid in grading

Common Core

7.NS.A.3 7.SP.A.1 7.SP.A.2 HSN-Q.A.3 HSG-MG.A.2 RST.9-10.1 RST.9-10.3 RST.9-10.5 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7 RST.11-12.9 WHST.11-12.7 MP1 MP2 MP3 MP6