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This professional learning program will engage middle school math and/or CTE teachers in designing career integrated, math centered units using real-world, problem centered, collaborative activities that integrate math concepts, applications, and career connections within existing 5th-8th grade common core mathematical practices standards. Benefits for the Participating Teacher • Receive the Career Challenge model curriculum integrating mathematics with career exploration related to city planning and severe weather preparedness. • Professional development on the Career Challenge! Math at Work model • Free registration for Aviation Day • Free participation in a Challenger Center e-mission • Classroom technology to support this instruction Responsibilities of the Participating Teacher • Active participation in online professional development activities (see below) • Introduction Webinar: December 14, 2020, 4:00 to 5:00 pm • Career Challenge Session 1: January 11, 2021, 4:00 to 4:30 pm • Career Challenge Session 2: January 12, 2021, 4:00 to 4:30 pm • Career Challenge Session 3: January 13, 2021, 4:00 to 4:30 pm • Career Challenge Session 4: January 14, 2021, 4:00 to 4:30 pm • Webinar #1: January 25, 2021, 4:00 to 4:30 pm • Webinar #2: February 22, 2021, 4:00 to 4:30 • Webinar #3: March 15, 2021, 4:00 to 4:30 pm • Aviation Day: March 26, 2021 • Webinar #4: May 10, 2021, 4:00 to 5:00 pm • Implement the Career Challenge experience in your class • Complete pre and post evaluations with your students • Create and share two Career Challenges of your own • Submit written reflections and program evaluation forms
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