Careers that use Math in a Foundry
ACP Lesson Plan
| Title: Careers that use Math in a Foundry | Author: Monica Wagner |
| Subject(s): Math | |
| Grade Level(s): 6-8 | Total Time: 45 minutes |
Overview / Description:
This lesson will be an introduction on the many areas math is utilized in a Iron Foundry.
Learning goals/objectives:
After completing this activity, students should be able to . . .
Explain why math is important
Name a variety of jobs that use math with in a foundry
Provide examples of the types of math used with a job at a foundry
Workplace Readiness Skill:
| Social Skills | x | Communication |
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| x | Teamwork | x | Critical Thinking |
| Attitude and Initiative | Planning and Organization | ||
| Professionalism | Media Etiquette |
Content Standards:
Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division to multiply and divide fractions.
3. Interpret a fraction as division of the numerator by the denominator
(a/b = a ÷ b). Solve word problems involving division of whole
numbers leading to answers in the form of fractions or mixed numbers,
e.g., by using visual fraction models or equations to represent the
problem.
Materials:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KoJy7RsD_ioneJnyP47Big_7TTXo6ZUDp112Z3E9FhY/edit
Learning Activities:
WHO (T=Teacher Focus Lesson; WG=Whole Group\; SM=Small Group; I=Independent)
| Learning Activity Task | WHO is responsible for this step? | Approximate time for task |
| Discussion questions about Math used in a Foundry | T | 45 min |
| Videos on Foundry | T | 5 min |
| Powerpoint on jobs in Foundry | T | 10 min |
Assessment:
Small group answer sheet - will go around the room answering questions and discussing possible ideas
Wrap-Up:
Review what a foundry is and what jobs it provides. Explain how much a year people in a foundry may make.
Extension Activity (for intervention or enrichment):
Tour a foundry
Have speakers in the classroom from the foundry (Foundry in a box presentation)
ATTACHMENTS