TIES Curriculum Module

Title: One of a Kind in America

Teachers: Fisher, McGaha, Johnson

Business: One of a Kind in America

Description: This unit combines several mathematics, science, and business concepts needed for manufacturing and construction. Individual authentic learning tasks for teach students some basic mathematics behind engineering research, determining cost, and maximizing resources, the importance of safety, concept of potential and kinetic energy when dealing with machines, and the teamwork. This unit was designed for high school students of various ability levels. Teachers may wish to modify or extend existing materials to suit the ability level of students. It may take a class 2-3 weeks to complete all lessons.

Subjects: Math, Science/ Engineering, Social Studies/ History/ Economics/Marketing

Grade Level: 9-12

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