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In this lesson, students examine a pie chart that shows the participation of white, black, Asian and Hispanic men and women in science and engineering careers. Students then take a closer look at the participation of white, black, Asian and Hispanic men and women in these careers as compared with their participation in the general workforce. Finally, students talk about possible reasons identity groups are unequally represented in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers, such as lack of power and opportunity, which can diminish students’ beliefs in their abilities to succeed. Finally, students complete a letter to a young person, encouraging them to consider a career in STEM.
Teaching Tolerance is dedicated to reducing prejudice, improving intergroup relations and supporting equitable school experiences for our nation’s children. Our teaching materials have won two Oscars, an Emmy and more than 20 honors from the Association of Educational Publishers, including two Golden Lamp Awards, the industry’s highest honor. Scientific surveys demonstrate that our programs help students learn respect for differences and bolster teacher practice.
In this lesson, students examine a pie chart that shows the participation of white, black, Asian and Hispanic men and women in science and engineering careers. Students then take a closer look at the participation of white, black, Asian and Hispanic men and women in these careers as compared with their participation in the general workforce. Finally, students talk about possible reasons identity groups are unequally represented in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers, such as lack of power and opportunity, which can diminish students’ beliefs in their abilities to succeed. Finally, students complete a letter to a young person, encouraging them to consider a career in STEM.
Teaching Tolerance is dedicated to reducing prejudice, improving intergroup relations and supporting equitable school experiences for our nation’s children. Our teaching materials have won two Oscars, an Emmy and more than 20 honors from the Association of Educational Publishers, including two Golden Lamp Awards, the industry’s highest honor. Scientific surveys demonstrate that our programs help students learn respect for differences and bolster teacher practice.
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Statistics and Probability
LESSON PLAN
Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade
STEM by the Numbers
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