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University of Regina (Canada)

University of Regina: Math Central: Mathematics With a Human Face

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can download posters with profiles of mathematicians in a wide variety of careers.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Adventures in Math: Lesson 1: Money Matters

For Teachers K - 1st
The process of earning money is the cornerstone of financial literacy. In this lesson, students will identify key terms associated with earning money, explore ideas for earning money now, and evaluate various career options as sources of...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Science Careers: Math Teacher

For Students 9th - 10th
A love of mathematics and the ability to share this love is what it takes to be a math teacher. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a math teacher, as well as the education and job description. Included...
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University of Regina (Canada)

University of Regina: Math Central: Careers Poster [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a downloadable poster called "Mathematicians @ Work". It has photos and quotes from a number of Canadian mathematicians. In .pdf format.
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Other

Treasury Direct: Money Math: Lessons for Life: Math and Taxes:a Pair to Count On

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students have the opportunity to see how the money they earn is dependent, to a great extent, on the education they gain, by examining occupations and salaries. They then will use pay stubs and tax tables to learn what happens to the...
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Employment Spot

Employment Spot: Math/science Employment Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the Math/Science Employment Resources using the Employment Spot career resources.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Sat Math Test: Heart of Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a closer look at the SAT Math Test. Math questions on the test fall into different categories called "domains." One of these domains is Heart of Algebra. It focuses strongly on algebra -- especially on the areas of the subject that...
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Welcome to 6th Grade Math

For Teachers 6th
Why is math important? How does math impact our lives outside of math class? This lesson is an introduction to 6th-grade math. Students make connections between math and life while also learning procedures and rules in this 6th-grade...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: "Math Isn't Just for Boys" by Rachel Crowell

For Students 7th - 8th
This learning module "Math Isn't Just for Boys" focuses on the disproportionately large number of boys who participate in math competitions and pursue math-related careers later on in life. Where are all the girls? In this informational...
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: What Interests You?

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from the Bureau of Labor Statistics find out about possible careers in your future by selecting a job based on what school subject you like.
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Other

Ion Future: The Stem Career Exploration Game

For Students 9th - 10th
A game-based learning environment of free online games that encourages students to explore STEM careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.
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Other

Ph ds.org: Science, Math, & Engineering Career Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in exploring science, math, or engineering career paths. Investigate career paths, guides, journals, mentoring, and contact information.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: M&m Math

For Students 3rd - 8th
By using a simple bag of M&Ms, you can conduct an experiment in statistics to determine the frequency of colors in the package. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Science Careers: Mathematician

For Students 9th - 10th
Mathematicians work in many areas. Some are applied mathematicians, some theoretical, but all use mathematics as a way to figure things out by using deduction. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a...
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Other

The Mathematical Association of America: Career Profiles

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers dozens of essays written by people who use math in their careers, providing practical answers to the question: 'Why should I study math?'."
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Other

Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences: Pi in the Sky

For Students 9th - 10th
Pi in the Sky is a high- quality magazine directed at high-school students and their teachers who are interested in mathematics in a cultural context, especially those considering math as a career.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Crystal Ball Math: Predicting Population Growth

For Students 9th - 10th
In this environmental science fair project, students will learn some of the ways in which the population growth of animals is modeled, and then use the logistic model to determine how a population grows when it starts far below, at, or...
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Energy4Me

Energy4me: Engineering Careers

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the traits of an engineer which include being good at math and science as well as being a creative thinker and good communicator.
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Other

Noodle Tools: Mathematical Literacy: Job Search: Mathematician

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Discover the types of jobs that Mathematicians hold and find out what you could do with a degree in mathematics. This site provides influential, historical figures in math and science and research on these careers today.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Statisticians

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about careers in the field of statistics. Includes a job outlook and salary expectations.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Technology Education: Technology: Engineering and Design

For Students 9th - 10th
Glencoe offers the STEM Handbook which outlines the importance of science, technology, engineering, and math in opening many career pathways.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Statistician

For Students 9th - 10th
Statistics is a fascinating subject and everyone loves to spout them, but a statistician really knows how to use statistics to answer real-life questions and make predictions based on mathematical data. This Science Buddies site lays out...
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Georgia Institute of Technology: Ceismc

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing is featured for their encouragement of students pursuing STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) careers and furthering teachers' training in the...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Everyday Learning

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learning does not take place only in the classroom. Learning occurs naturally, every day! This KET collection uses original animation and wonderful, visual images to introduce basic concepts of math, science, social studies, art, and...

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