WORKSHEETS IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE ABOUT PROFESSIONS

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WORKSHEETS IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE ABOUT PROFESSIONS Created by the Erasmus + project MATHBUSTER Druga gimnazija Varaždin (Croatia) LEGTA Xavier Bernard (France) Isis Oscar Romero (Italy) Jelgavas novada pašvaldība Kalnciema vidusskola (Latvia) Zespół Szkół Elektronicznych i Licealnych (Poland)

AIM OF EBOOK *** THE AIM OF THE E-BOOK: TO PROMOTE STUDENTS' KNOWLEDGE OF PROFESSIONS RELATED TO MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE THROUGH THE ACQUISITION OF THE SUBJECT MATTER.

The e-book contains 5 worksheets for students and task solutions for teachers (if possible).

During the tasks in mathematics and science, students will get acquainted with the activities performed by a representative of a profession.

Title: THE BIKE RENTAL STATIONS IN BLUEBOROUGH TOWN : Subtitle: THE NEAREST ONE

Aim of the activity: • Determine the minimal distance needed to reach a landmark using a proximity diagram (Voronoi diagram) • Apply critical thinking skills and a Voronoi diagram model to address and analyze a problem • Appreciate the role and use of mathematical models in investigating topics in most areas of sciences, engineering, IT, art, economy.

• Explain how the nearest-neighbor principle leads to a partitioning of space that results in a Voronoi diagram.

• Create a Voronoi diagram also using a computer applet.

• Explain how to find the equation of a perpendicular bisector given the two endpoints of a line segment.

• Use coordinate geometry to find the vertices of a Voronoi polygons given the Voronoi centers’ coordinates.

• Analyze and interpret a simple case that focus on particular context and problem.

Level of difficulty: medium

Estimated time: 180 minutes

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Title: Functions and ratio in pharmacy : Subtitle: Superbacteria attack!

Aim of the activity: • Determining and calculating values using exponential and linear function • Finding an unknown value using ratio

Outcomes (competencies acquired by students): • Students use logistic model to determine exponential function • Students use percentage to calculate an unknown value • Students use ratio to calculate the amount of material needed in a specific task • Students predict and calculate which company is the best provider

Level of difficulty: Medium to challenging

Estimated time: 90 minutes

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Title: Functions, half-life time and average calculations in milk and meat roduction Subtitle: suitable to eat or not yet?!

Aim of the activity: Determining and calculating values using exponential function and its differentiation.

Find out more about half-time life Finding average values (by calculating area under the positive part of a curve) Outcomes (competencies acquired by students): Students use different means to draw an exponential function Students use natural logarithm to solve a function Students (re)discover and use half-life time Students use integral in a practical way.

Level of difficulty: Easy to medium

Estimated time: 60-90 minutes

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Title: Height measurement in gigantic triangles Subtitle: If I were a gigant….

Aim of the activity: determine the height of buildings (or other objects) using an angle measuring device and definitions of trigonometric functions.

Outcomes (what competencies will students get): • Students use trigonometric function definitions to make calculations; • Students are able to calculate the measurement mistake; • Students find an activity connection with different professions.

Level of difficulty : easy Estimated time: 180 minutes

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Title: Raw material consumption Subtitle: The capacity of assembled together the individual solids?

Aim of the activity: Finding the volume of geometric solids to determine the material consumption; Reading data from a drawing; Searching for the necessary formulas; Work planning skills.

Outcomes (what competencies will students get): Finding volume measurement with formulas; Finding volume measurement of solid figures by adding component parts; Development of spatial thinking Learning to work in a group; Getting to know examples of application of mathematics in technology.

Level of difficulty : easy Estimated time: 90 minutes

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Created by the Erasmus + project MATHBUSTER Druga gimnazija Varaždin (Croatia) LEGTA Xavier Bernard (France) Isis Oscar Romero (Italy) Jelgavas novada pašvaldība Kalnciema vidusskola (Latvia) Zespół Szkół Elektronicznych i Licealnych (Poland)

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