Problem Based Learning Project – Geometry Honors Classes
1. The Problem: Students want to know how the math they study today is related to
their futures? (When are we ever going to use this?)
2. The Project: The students will develop web pages displaying the results of
intensive research into specific math related careers.
3. The Goals: The students will
a. develop and refine research skills, including, but not limited to, internet
research.
b. develop specific technology skills (internet research, hyperlink, and web
page design).
c. develop a deeper knowledge and understanding of possible future careers
available using math skills they are studying now.
4. The Procedures: Each student will
a. conduct independent research to be kept in a folder. The folder will be
graded twice for a daily grade, and once at the end of the independent
cycle as part of a test grade.
b. engage in group work that will combine and expand independent research
to develop the web page for related careers.
c. take part in a presentation of the product to the class via media cart.
5. The Product: Student groups will produce web pages that will include:
a. a description of the career including responsibilities, activities, use of
math, etc.
b. the qualifications necessary including degrees, training, apprenticeships,
etc.
c. opportunities in the field for employment, advancement, personal
fulfillment.
d. advantages and disadvantages of the occupation, such as locale, seasonal,
physically demanding.
e. biography of someone prominent in the field or a personal or on-line
interview with someone in the field.
f. examples of the work of someone in the field.
Parts a and b will be required for each web site. Students must include either c or d and
either e or f. Maximum points will be received for including all parts. A minimum of
four hyperlinks to other web sites must be used. Clip art, photos, or other illustrations
should be used for color and eye appeal.
Time Line for Web Page PBL
1/13/03 – Monday- Introduce project to class. Pass out list of career
choices.
1/17/03 – Friday - Student career choices due.
1/21/03 – Tuesday - Individual student research – computer lab.
1/24/03 – Friday - Folder check – daily grade.
1/28/03 - Tuesday - Individual student research – computer lab.
1/30/03 – Thursday - Folder check – daily grade.
2/04/03 - Tuesday - Folders due for final grading.
2/05/03 – Wednesday - Groups assigned/discussion day.
2/13/03 –Thursday - Discussion day for groups.
2/20/03 – Thursday - Dr. Alexander teach class – lab.
2/21/03 – Friday – Lab – experiment with web in word
2/24 – 2/28 Group work – computer lab.
2/28/03 – Friday - Web pages should be finished.
3/4/03 - Tuesday - Class presentations of pages.
All deadlines are firm!!! If you miss a deadline, a penalty of 10 % of your
grade for that component will be deducted for each day late. After three
days, the grade for that part of your project will be zero. In case of school
closing, these dates will be pushed forward on the calendar the same
number of days school is closed.
Career Choices for PBL Project
Geophysics
Construction
Botany
Carpentry
Cartography
Physical therapy
Architecture
Interior Design
Astronomy
Physics
Art
Meteorology
Navigation
Drafting
Aviation
Astronaut
Surveying
Civil engineering
Graphic art
Aeronautical engineering
Machinist
Marine biology
Statistics
Manufacturing
Medical research
Computer programming
Optometrist
Optician
Medical doctor
Nursing
Other choices may be made, but must have my approval. Circle two choices
and label as first and second choice and turn in to me.