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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Career Cornerstone Center

Sloan Career Cornerstone Center: Mathematician

For Students 9th - 10th
A career as a Mathematician is profiled.Includes: Mathematician overview, Preparation, Day In The Life, Earnings, Employment, Career Path Forecast, Professional Organizations.
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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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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 instructional activity is an introduction to 6th-grade math. Students make connections between math and life while also learning procedures and rules in...
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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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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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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: 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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Federal Reserve Bank of New York: Econ Explorers Journal [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
In this collection of lesson activities, students will complete an "Econ Explorers Journal" to help them learn how economics is involved in their neighborhood, the books they read, in earning a living, at their banks, in their homes, and...
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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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Curated OER

Mathematical Literacy: Job Search: Mathematician

For Students 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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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Computer Hardware Engineer

For Students 9th - 10th
Put your interest in computers into an investigation of the career of computer hardware engineer. If you want to improve the speed and function of your computer, this is your career. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Computer Software Engineer

For Students 6th - 9th
For those students interested in developing cool video game software for computer or those who enjoy applying their compter science skills to solve problems, a career as a computer software engineer might be worth examining. This Science...
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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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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Full Length Sa Ts to Take Online

For Students 9th - 10th
Online Scholastic Aptitude Test practice tests are provided on this resource from Khan Academy, in collaboration with the College Board.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: Monday's Child

For Students K - 1st Standards
Do you know what day of the week were you born? You can find the exact day when you try this math challenge that explores problem solving with algorithms. Find out how scientist and statisticians use algorithms in their jobs. A one page...

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