Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: N q.a.1, a ced.a.1, and N q.a.2: Harvesting the Fields
This task is about farm-workers who are harvesting two fields. Students are presented with a scenario involving two teams of workers, two different sizes of fields, and work spread out over two days. They must calculate how many...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Le Bron James, the Cavaliers, and Derived Demand
PBS video author Paul Solman reports that LeBron James has added $200 million in value to the city of Cleveland since 2003. His presence brings in $100 million each year to the workers and local businesses surrounding the NBA team. The...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Human Body Inc.: What's an Arm and a Leg Worth?
In this technology-based project, students will take on the role of a legal defense team and prepare the court defense for a body organ that is currently an employee of Human Body Inc.. Due to recent cost increases, the Human Body has...