TIES Curriculum Module

Title: Arithmetic, Art, and Advertising

Teachers: Armstrong

Business: Greater Dayton African-American Chamber of Commerce

Description: This particular unit is designed to stimulate students' interest in the applications of math in the business world, even when it seems unrelated. We will attempt to simulate a real situation that a new business might face as they try to create an identity for themselves and still stay within a meager budget. This module may be adjusted for different age levels by adding projects or challenges to the existing assignments. As it is written it is most appropriate for 7th through 9th grade students, as they will have the basic mathematical skills necessary to calculate.

Subjects: Math, English/Communication/Language Arts, Technology, Social Studies/History/Economics/Marketing, Interactive Media/Graphic Arts/Art/Music

Grade Level: 7-9

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