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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Career Education Project in Mathematics

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students research, write away for information, talk to councilors and watch videos all on careers in Mathematics. Students learn about two careers of their choice and present information on one of them to the class.
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Website
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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Graphic
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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Handout
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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Website
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?'."