Math Power Project Choice Sheet Set #1:
Name 		Due Date 	

Check two of the projects below that  you would like to complete, turn in this sheet with your projects.

 	1. Design a PowerPoint  presentation describing the differences between each of the following sets of measurement units.  Explain the actual differences between each set and  then provide specific examples of objects that  you might  measure using each unit
▪	weight and mass
▪	mile and kilometer
▪	inch and centimeter
▪	meter and yard
▪	liter and quart

 	2. Research the largest bridge in existence in the world today. Draw a thorough illustration of the bridge. Write a two-page report  about the location, building process and  structure of the bridge. In the report  provide five examples of exactly how math was used in the building of the bridge.

 	3. Research three different types of engineering careers.
Write a brief report about each type of engineering.
a.  In the first couple of paragraphs, describe the job duties for each type  of engineer and  at least two ways that  they use math at their job.
b.  In the last paragraph for each report,  record a college that  is well- known  for
offering a quality engineering program for that  type  of engineer and  the average salary that  type  of engineer might  make their first year on the job.

Bind all three engineer reports together in a professional way.

 	4. Create a poster about the Metric System of Measurement vs. Standard
Measurement System.
Include the following on your poster:
1.  How many  countries in the world  currently use the metric system and  how many countries currently use the standard system of measurement in the world today as their official measurement system.
2.  Research and  include at least three reasons that  the United States has chosen
to use the standard system of measurement over the metric system.
3.  Brainstorm and  record on the poster five reasons why you think the United States should keep  the standard system of measurement. Use complete sentences.
4.  Brainstorm and  record on the poster five reasons why it would be advantageous for the United States to switch to the metric system of measurement. Use complete sentences.
5.  Include pictures you’ve found of how different countries use each system of measurement.
Your poster should have a neat heading and look professional and organized.

 	5. Push the clock forward 20 years and  you have  just been awarded the Noble Peace Prize for discovering a new math formula. Write a two-page biography about your life.
Include in the biography:
▪	the college you attended
▪	your childhood experiences that  have  made you a success today
▪	your job experiences
▪	the person who influenced you the most in your life
▪	describe your breakthrough math formula that  changed the world Include a portrait of what you will look like twenty years from now accepting the Noble  Peace Prize Award.

©GinaKennedy

Math Power Project Rubric:

The directions were followed in each project and
all of the components were included……………………...…30pts. 	

The mathematical data included in the projects
was accurate…………………………….……………….……….30pts. 	

The projects looked neat and organized……………………20pts. 	

Punctuation, Grammar and Spelling………………………....15pts. 	

Projects were completed by the due date……………...……5pts. 	

Total Points Possible……………………………………………100pts. 	

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Total Points 	

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©GinaKennedy