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Building a home means mastering math. Scholars apply various math topics to situations associated with the construction of a home. They consider the volume of concrete needed for a foundation, the perimeter and area of blueprints, the square feet of material required for a roof, the water flow in pipes, and the budgetary constraints in building a home.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have a general contractor lead a discussion about the math required for the job
Classroom Considerations
- There are a variety of prerequisite skills needed for the lessons; see resource for complete list
- Note that learners are to read some articles as homework before the first day of lessons
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- Includes list of websites for additional background knowledge
- Provides worksheets for each day's lesson
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