9-10 Teacher Externship Lesson: Modern Manufacturing, Applied Math, Teamwork, and Problem Solving

CTE Areas of Study: Advanced Manufacturing

Standards & Objectives

Learning objectives:

The goal of this activity is to develop a student’s understanding of how applied math, teamwork, and problem solving are used in different careers within the modern manufacturing industry so the student can be better prepared for the workforce while practicing the skills necessary to become proficient in the Tennessee Standards for Literacy in Technical Subjects. Teachers can use this activity to develop an understanding of how small math mistakes could have major financial and productive consequences, and teamwork and problem solving are critical in the automated manufacturing industry. Discussions, reading, research, and writing exercises are coordinated in class to help students learn about applied math in technical careers, the consequences of math mistakes, and the importance of problem solving and teamwork skills.

Unit Variations

Blooms taxonomy level:

Applying

Differentiation suggestions:

Scaffolding and support for students with special needs, English language learners, and struggling readers:

Consider pre-teaching synonyms of difficult vocabulary words. Lower-level readers and ELL students can still be challenged without being overloaded with difficulty. This strategy can also be used to differentiate for stronger readers by introducing new, and more challenging, vocabulary. Struggling readers would also benefit from visual aids to illustrate many of the ideas presented. Pictures, diagrams, and charts alongside the text will go far to aid students as they dissect the articles.

Originator:

Tennessee Department of Education