6th Grade Business Projects

Explain what career options are available to your based on your interests and abilities.

Welcome to Engineering and Technology! Before we begin to see how engineering and technology affect our lives on a daily basis, let’s look at what is encompassed under the CTAE (Career, Technical and Agricultural Education) umbrella. We are going to do this by looking at a CTAE Pathway at the college level vs. a Math/Science Pathway at the college level. We are going to look at Kennesaw State University’s programs in several of these categories. Since KSU’s merger with Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Technology, this is a great place to look at several college options in each of these pathways.

This module includes 7 pages:

Vocabulary words

Links to Kennesaw State University - we use this school because it's close to us, but I also allow students to choose a college of their choice - they just have to look for their own links.

Introduction/description to CTAE

Create a hobbies/interest list.

Create paths of studies comparisons.

This project has students using real-world math skills to learn to perform the calculations that are done in government and public administration jobs. They will use formulas (included) to learn how to compute interest and profits, how to determine percentages and use fractions, and other basic math skills used in this industry.

Are your students always asking "When will be ever USE this??" This short activity shows students a real world use for the math skills they learn every day.

This lesson was created for 7th and 8th grade, but could also be used successfully in upper elementary grades. Includes fully editable files.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• How Government Professionals Use Math Activity/Handout

• How Government Professionals Use Math Activity Answer Key

• Math Formula “Cheat Sheet”

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This project has students using real-world math skills to learn to perform the calculations that are done in agriculture, food and natural resource jobs. They will use formulas (included) to learn how to compute interest and profits, how to determine percentages and use fractions, and other basic math skills used in this industry.

Are your students always asking "When will be ever USE this??" This short activity shows students a real world use for the math skills they learn every day.

This lesson was created for 7th and 8th grade, but could also be used successfully in upper elementary grades. Includes fully editable files.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• How Agriculture, Food and Natural Resource Professionals Use Math Activity/Handout

• How Agriculture, Food and Natural Resource Professionals Use Math Activity Answer Key

• Math Formula “Cheat Sheet”

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⭐ Exploring Careers: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Career Cluster
⭐ Learning about Biotechnology WebQuest - Internet Scavenger Hunt

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This project has students using real-world math skills to learn to perform the calculations that are done in Information Technology jobs. They will use formulas (included) to learn how to determine percentages and use fractions, and other basic math skills used in this industry.

Are your students always asking "When will be ever USE this??" This short activity shows students a real world use for the math skills they learn every day.

This lesson was created for 7th and 8th grade, but could also be used successfully in upper elementary grades. Includes fully editable files.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• How Information Technology Professionals Use Math Activity/Handout

• How Information Technology Professionals Use Math Activity Answer Key

• Math Formula “Cheat Sheet”

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⭐ Exploring Careers: Information Technology

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This project has students using real-world math skills to learn to perform the calculations that are done in business, management and administration jobs. They will use formulas (included) to learn how to compute interest and profits, how to determine percentages and use fractions, and other basic math skills used in this industry.

Are your students always asking "When will be ever USE this??" This short activity shows students a real world use for the math skills they learn every day.

This lesson was created for 7th and 8th grade, but could also be used successfully in upper elementary grades. Includes fully editable files.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• How Business, Management and Administration Professionals Use Math Activity/Handout

• How Business, Management and Administration Professionals Use Math Activity Answer Key

• Math Formula “Cheat Sheet”

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⭐ Exploring Careers: Business, Management & Administration
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This project has students using real-world math skills to learn to perform the calculations that are done by individuals in careers in the Arts, A/V Technology and Communications Career Cluster. They will use math skills to learn how to compute measurements, quantities of materials, profit, etc. to solve problems in the arts, A/V technology and communication industry.

Are your students always asking "When will be ever USE this??" This short activity shows students a real world use for the math skills they learn every day.

This lesson was created for 7th and 8th grade, but could also be used successfully in upper elementary grades. Includes fully editable files.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• How Math is Used in the Arts, A/V Technology and Communications Career Cluster Activity/Handout

• How Math is Used in the Arts, A/V Technology and Communications Career Cluster Activity Answer Key

• Math Formula “Cheat Sheet”

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⭐ Exploring Careers: Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
⭐ Graphic Designer - Career Simulation (Career Exploration)

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This project has students using real-world math skills to learn to perform the calculations that are done in education and training jobs. They will use formulas (included) to learn how to compute interest and profits, how to determine percentages and use fractions, and other basic math skills used in this industry.

Are your students always asking "When will be ever USE this??" This short activity shows students a real world use for the math skills they learn every day.

This lesson was created for 7th and 8th grade, but could also be used successfully in upper elementary grades. Includes fully editable files.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• How Education & Training Professionals Use Math Activity/Handout

• How Education & Training Professionals Use Math Activity Answer Key

• Math Formula “Cheat Sheet”

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⭐ Exploring Careers: Education & Training

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This project has students using real-world math skills to learn to perform the calculations that are done in Human Service jobs. They will use formulas (included) to learn how to compute interest and profits, how to determine percentages and use fractions, and other basic math skills used in this industry.

Are your students always asking "When will be ever USE this??" This short activity shows students a real world use for the math skills they learn every day.

This lesson was created for 7th and 8th grade, but could also be used successfully in upper elementary grades. Includes fully editable files.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• How Human Service Professionals Use Math Activity/Handout

• How Human Service Professionals Use Math Activity Answer Key

• Math Formula “Cheat Sheet”

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⭐ Exploring Careers: Human Services

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This project has students using real-world math skills to learn to perform the calculations that are done in sales jobs. They will use formulas (included) to learn how to compute averages, percentages, commission calculations, etc. to solve problems in common sales jobs.

Are your students always asking "When will be ever USE this??" This short activity shows students a real world use for the math skills they learn every day.

This lesson was created for 7th and 8th grade, but could also be used successfully in upper elementary grades. Includes fully editable files.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• How Sales Professionals Use Math Activity/Handout

• How Sales Professionals Use Math Activity Answer Key

• Math Formula “Cheat Sheet”

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This project has students using real-world math skills to learn to perform the calculations that are done in finance jobs. They will use formulas (included) to learn how to compute interest and profits, how to determine percentages and use fractions, and other basic math skills used in this industry.

Are your students always asking "When will be ever USE this??" This short activity shows students a real world use for the math skills they learn every day.

This lesson was created for 7th and 8th grade, but could also be used successfully in upper elementary grades. Includes fully editable files.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• How Finance Professionals Use Math Activity/Handout

• How Finance Professionals Use Math Activity Answer Key

• Math Formula “Cheat Sheet”

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⭐ Stock Portfolio in Microsoft Excel
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This project has students using real-world math skills to learn to perform the calculations that are done in law, public safety, corrections and security jobs. They will use formulas (included) to learn how to calculate averages, determine percentages and use fractions, and other basic math skills used in this industry.

Are your students always asking "When will be ever USE this??" This short activity shows students a real world use for the math skills they learn every day.

This lesson was created for 7th and 8th grade, but could also be used successfully in upper elementary grades. Includes fully editable files.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• How Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Professionals Use Math Activity/Handout

• How Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Professionals Use Math Activity Answer Key

• Math Formula “Cheat Sheet”

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Business, Art, Graphic Arts and Technology classes will love these design lessons! Eight different lessons to create high interest projects in the areas of Fashion Design, Interior Design and Graphic Design give students a choice of which activity they would enjoy. Or, if you prefer, you can choose one or two to assign to your class. Each lesson gives an option that students can do on the computer or without any technology at all.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Included in this download are the requirements for each of these lessons and resources for ideas, along with a rubric and sample completed lesson. Students choose from:

1. Create a fashion from duct tape.

2. Create a fashion collage

3. Revise and remake a historic fashion

4. Create a logo

5. Use typography to create a graphic alphabet

6. Create a poster

7. Design a piece of furniture

8. Remodel/redesign a bedroom

Each project takes 2-3 (50 minute) class periods.

This lesson was created for an 8th grade Principles of Arts, AV Technologies & Communications class, but would be suitable for any secondary classroom.

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National Inventors Month is a month-long event in May celebrating creativity and invention and all the contributions that inventors have made throughout the world. There is also a National Inventors Day on February 11th (Thomas Edison’s birthday). This lesson is appropriate for either holiday, or just to use as a creative lesson to explore inventions and inventors.

In this lesson, students learn more about the thought process involved in creating an invention. They complete a webquest (Internet scavenger hunt) to learn about patents trademarks, and their importance to inventors. Finally, they write a paragraph explaining their invention, draw a model of it, and then design and create a prototype of their own invention out of paper. The prototype portion of the project can be adjusted for classrooms with access to other materials or 3D printers if the teacher prefers. Answer keys and grading rubrics are provided, as well as fully editable files for ease of modifications.

This lesson was designed for middle school students (grades 6-8) but could also be used for upper elementary students.

Materials Required:

· Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students)

· Software such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs

· Access to drawing software (such as Google Draw, Paint.net, SumoPaint, etc.) or
CAD software (such as Sketchup) – all optional

· Rulers, paper, tape and/or glue (for prototype)

· Other building materials or 3D printers (optional)

Files included:

· Teacher & Student Resources

· Patents & Trademarks WebQuest questions for students -
print and digital versions (editable)

· Patents & Trademarks WebQuest Answer Key (non-editable, .pdf)

· Invention Project Instructions, Student Expectations & Grading Rubric

Approximate Lesson Duration:

· Introduction to the Lesson: .5 – 1 (50 minute) class period

· Patents & Trademarks WebQuest: 1 – 2 (50 minute) class periods

· Invention Project: 1-5 (50 minute) class periods

· Project presentations and sharing with class (optional): Time required will be dependent on class size.

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What’s It Like Working for a Top Technology Company project gives students an opportunity to learn more about the work environment at one of the large technology firms and what actually working there would be like. This is perfect for a technology, business or marketing class, or a class that focuses on careers. Students research their company of choice via the company’s career website as well as by searching for additional information on the Internet to create a presentation in their choice of Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides or Prezi (www.prezi.com). Specific guided questions for the presentation are given, along with requirements for the formatting of the project.

These are fun to share for a career night or Open House too. The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be adapted for older students.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files Included with this Lesson

• Teacher & Student Notes and Resources

• What’s it Like to Work at a Top Technology Company Project Expectations, Instructions & Grading Rubric

• Sample Project (non-editable .pdf file)

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