Employment Opportunities in My Community - Gemma Henry
Overview
The purpose of this activity/lesson is to identify the type and availability of employment opportunities in
your community.
Subject:
Math
Grade Level:
High School
Concept:
Research, Brainstorm, Evaluation
Time Required:
Group work over 5 periods
Type of Activity:
Team project with whole class discussion
PA Standards:
CC.2.4.HS.B.1 Summarize, represent, and interpret data on a single count or measurement variable.
CC.2.4.HS.B.2 Summarize, represent, and interpret data on two categorical and quantitative variables.
CC.2.4.HS.B.3 Analyze linear models to make interpretations based on the data.
CC.2.4.HS.B.4 Recognize and evaluate random processes underlying statistical experiments.
CC.2.4.HS.B.5 Make inferences and justify conclusions based on sample surveys, experiments, and observational studies.
CC.2.4.HS.B.6 Use the concepts of independence and conditional probability to interpret data.
CC.2.4.HS.B.7 Apply the rules of probability to compute probabilities of compound events in a uniform probability model.
Materials/Supplies:
Internet accessibility (research Indeed, Monster, etc. employment information from local Chamber of Commerce)
Activity:
- Students will construct a graph representing the number of various business/industry establishments in their community and/or area.
- Divide the class into groups. Provide each group with access to the internet, and other research materials.
- Have each group identify the number of businesses in each of these categories:
Construction
Health Care
Food Service
Manufacturing
Law firms
Communication
Agriculture - Have each group use the results to make a large graph showing the number of businesses in each category.
Which category has the most businesses?
Which category has the least businesses? - Discuss possible reasons for disparities (e.g., Why are there three law firms and 13 medical establishments?
Evaluation:
Students will be evaluated on their graph, team participation, research, and data interpretation skills.