Grade 7 Math Final Project

Math Units This Year:

•Unit 1: Shapes and Designs

•Unit 2: Accentuate the Negative

•Unit 3: Stretching and Shrinking

•Unit 4: Comparing and Scaling


 

Professions High in Math

  • Accountant
  • Aerospace Engineer
  • Chemist
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Civil Engineer
  • Marine Architect
  • Economist
  • Astronomer
  • Operations Research Analyst
  • Actuary
  • Physicist
  • Statistician
  • Investment Analyst
  • Meteorologist
  • Computer Programmer
  • Etc.

Project Expectations:

  • Talk about specific concepts we have covered in class and draw connections to how these are utilized in your chosen field / profession.
  • Create a presentation that informs the audience how your profession utilizes math.

Project Expectations:

  1. 2-3 minutes. (20%)
  2. Defend how your profession utilizes math. Be specific and show detailed examples how this is true. (50%)
    • Graphs
    • Pictures
    • Interviews / Videos
    • What kind of math is used?
    • Specific examples of math concepts we have covered (this year) that are used in your profession.
  3. Speaking about your profession: (30%)
    • Education required
    • Annual Salary
    • Real-life examples (people living this out)
    • Importance of this profession