Architecture and Construction: Stair Construction

Within the context of the construction industry, algebra pros begin to calculate slope from the sizes of stair steps. This is a terrific lesson, especially for aspiring engineers. Just be aware that it might be a stretch to meet all of the Common Core standards as stated; you might need to be creative by including additional values to calculate.  You may also want to introduce the graphing of the rise and run values to make the lesson more complete.