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Steve Etienne B. Sc., B. Admin, Ed. Cert. District School Board of Niagara, ON |
Emily Kalwarowsky B. Sc., B. Ed.Northlands School Division, AB |
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Deborah Turner B. Sc., B. Ed., M. Ed. Nova Central School District, NL |
Don Bradford B. Mus. Ed. Retired teacher, MB |
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Steve Etienne B. Sc., B. Admin, Ed. Cert. District School Board of Niagara, ON |
Paul Thomas B. Sc., B. Ed., Dip. Ed. Tech. Eastern School District, NL |
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Rick Wunderlich B. Ed. School District 83 (North Okanagan/Shuswap), BC |
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Trevor Alexander B. Sc., B. Ed., M. Ed., Dip. Comp. Tech. Western School District, NL |
Sandra Harazny B. Ed. Mathematics Consultant, SK |
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Margot Crewe Math Department Head Labrador District School Board, NL |
Joanne McNeil Math Teacher Eastern School District, NL |
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John French Math Teacher Western School District, NL |
Craig Penney Math Department Head Nova Central School District, NL |
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Jennifer Gibbons Senior High Math Teacher Eastern School District, NL |
Ann Marie Singleton Math Department Head Eastern School District, NL |
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Mary Ellen Giles Math Department Head Labrador District, NL |
Tanya Warford Math Teacher Nova Central School District, NL |
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Byron Hiscock Senior High Math Teacher Nova Central School District, NL |
Annette Windsor Math Department Head Eastern School District, NL |
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Dean Holloway Lead Teacher (Mathematics Education) Eastern School District, NL |
Madonna Windsor Math Teacher Eastern School District, NL |
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Kelly House Math Teacher Eastern School District, NL |
The following blackline masters provide warm-ups for each section of Math at Work 11. The warm-up for the first section of each chapter provides a review of pre-requisite skills. The warm-ups for the other sections reinforce the skills and processes handled in the chapter.
Answers are provided in the following files:
These masters are provided in Word so that you can adapt them to the needs of your particular students.
Use Master 1 Project Rubric to help you assess the chapter projects. This is a generic rubric. For specific information on how to use this rubric for a particular project, check the Chapter Project notes in that chapter of the Teacher's Resource. The last page of the notes provides specific question notes for that chapter's project.
Chapter 1
Page 8
Information about a career in the oil field and the training needed
Oilfield Workers
• Find information about a career in the oil field. Scroll down the list and click on the type of job that you want to learn more about.
http://www.oilfieldworkers.com/careers.php
Oil Jobs 411
• A list of careers in the oil field has links to information about each career.
Cleaning of industrial storage tanks
AmTech Tank Lining & Tank Repair
• Information from a company that specializes in cleaning industrial storage tanks
http://www.armorshieldlining.com/abrasives.html
Clean Harbors
• Information from a company that specializes in cleaning industrial storage tanks
http://www.cleanharbors.com/browse_by_service/field_services/tank_cleaning.html
Page 21
SI system of measurement
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
• Find information about the SI system of measurement, including the units and prefixes
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_System_of_Units
SI and imperial conversions
French-Property
• Tables show the conversions between SI and imperial measurements, along with some explanations
http://www.france-property-and-information.com/table-of-metric-and-imperial-units.htm
SI and imperial measurement converter
French-Property
• Applet that converts between SI and imperial units. Find the type of measurement (length, mass, etc.), enter the measurement and the units you want to convert to. The applet will do the calculation.
http://www.france-property-and-information.com/quick_metric_converter.htm
Common measurement conversion errors
French-Property
• Descriptions of common conversion errors and how to avoid them
http://www.france-property-and-information.com/common_errors.htm
Converter for common cooking units
French-Property
• Applet that converts between SI and imperial units used in cooking. Find the type of measurement (volume, weight, etc.), enter the measurement and the units you want to convert to. The applet will do the calculation.
http://www.france-property-and-information.com/cooking_converter.htm
Page 27
Math facts related to hockey pucks
National Hockey League
• Find out the dimensions of an NHL hockey puck
http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=26289
Chapter 2
Page 65
Selling Newfoundland dory replicas as a fundraiser
South and Central Health Foundation
• Article about how a supporter of the South and Central Health Foundation in Grand Falls-Windsor sells Newfoundland dory replicas to raise funds for the dialysis unit
http://www.schf.nl.ca/replica-newfoundland-dory-fundraiser/
Page 66
Information about a career as a carpenter
Red Seal Program
• find out what carpenters do, where they work, and what skills they need
http://www.red-seal.ca/[email protected]?tid=38&tid=38
Page 72
Information about modellers
• Information and tips from a model builder
http://home.comcast.net/~cinorjer/index3.htm
Page 74
Using scale models for aircrafts
NASA
• Learn about how engineers use scale models for aircrafts and how they test in wind tunnels.
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/5-8/features/what-are-wind-tunnels-58.html
Morgan Aircraft
• Information about using scale models for aircraft development
http://www.morganaircraft.com/Articles/02ScaleModels.html
Page 77
Using scale drawings to increase sewing patterns
Wiki How
• Description of the steps a seamstress or tailor could use to increase a pattern proportionally using a scale drawing
http://www.wikihow.com/Enlarge-a-Square-Grid-Sewing-Pattern-from-a-Book
Page 83
Illustrations of the different views of a 3-D object
Australian Government
• For orthographic drawings of a 3-D object, click Text Alternative. Open pages 6 and 7 (at the bottom) to learn more about the names of the views of isometric and orthographic drawings, as well as how to show hidden detail in a drawing.
http://metal.brightcookie.com/2_draw/draw_t3/htm/draw3_2_3.htm
Video showing how to draw orthographic drawings of a rectangular prism
YouTube
• Video that provides a step-by-step example of how to draw orthographic diagrams of a rectangular prism. Note that cuboid is another name for a rectangular prism.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEDDdth42B8&feature=related
Video showing how to draw orthographic drawings of a 3-D object
YouTube
• Video that provides a step-by-step example of how to draw orthographic diagrams of a 3-D object
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtIMfnwN5Yw&feature=related
Page 86
How to draw 3-D objects
How to Draw Step by Step Drawing Tutorials
• Follow the instructions to learn how to draw a 3-D cube. You can practise each step using the applet on the side. Click on Recent Drawing Tutorials to learn to draw other objects.
Page 87
Careers that use isometric drawing technology
Juju Inc.
• List of careers that mention isometric drawing in the job description
http://www.job-search-engine.com/keyword/isometric-drawing/
Learn to draw 3-D shapes with shading
Arthur Wall
• Step-by-step instructions to draw 3-D shapes with shading
http://www.discover-how-to-draw.com/how-to-draw-3d-shapes-with-shading.html
Chapter 3
Page 106
HVAC industry in Canada
Newcom Business Media Inc.
• Information about the HVAC industry in Canada, including videos, pictures, and stories from HVAC technicians. This site also contains information about developments in the HVAC industry. Scroll through the articles or use the Search Archive.
http://plumbingandhvac.ca/features.cfm
Information about becoming an HVAC technician
College of the North Atlantic
• Find out about a training program for HVAC technicians
http://www.cna.nl.ca/programs-courses/current_programs/Mechanical%20Engineering%20Technology.pdf
Page 111
Volume calculators
Calculator Edge
• Applet that calculates volume. Select the figure from the menu and enter the dimensions.
http://www.calculatoredge.com/enggcalc/volume.html#cone
Southborough Website Design
• Applet that calculates volume. Select the figure from the menu and enter the dimensions.
http://www.calculatorsoup.com/calculators/geometry-solids/volume.php
Page 129
Nets of 3-D figures
SEN Teacher
• Printable cutouts of figures. Select a figure from the list of nets. For a square-based pyramid, select Pyramid. To print the net, select Print Sheet at the bottom of the list.
http://www.senteacher.org/Worksheet/12/NetsPolyhedra.xhtml
Chapter 4
Page 156
Information about a career as a trade union representative
Government of Saskatchewan
• A union rep at C.U.P.E. describes his job.
http://www.sasknetwork.ca/html/Home/lmi/jpl/jplunionrep.htm
Page 174
Information about a career as a data analyst
Buzzle
• Find out about the qualifications, salary, and duties of a data analyst. At the bottom, there are Related Articles that may be of interest.
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/data-analyst-job-description.html
Chapter 5
Page 196
Information about a career as a financial planner
Government of Canada
• Learn about the duties of a Financial Planner and other related careers
Education requirements for jobs related to finance
Government of Canada
• Click the tabs near the bottom, to explore Education & Training and Skills Required for jobs in finance.
http://www.workingincanada.gc.ca/report-eng.do?titleKeyword=finance&search=Search
Glossaries of financial terms
Government of Canada
• Find a specific financial term or scroll through the list.
http://www.fcac-acfc.gc.ca/eng/resources/glossary/index-eng.asp
CU Succeed
• A list of definitions of financial terms
http://www.cusucceed.net/glossary.php
Money and Stuff
• A list of definitions of financial terms
http://www.moneyandstuff.info/glossary.htm
Page 200
Online savings account selector tool
Government of Canada
• Follow the steps to learn about savings account options in your area. Scroll to the bottom to find out what C1 and C2 mean.
http://www.fcac-acfc.gc.ca/eng/resources/toolCalculator/banking/SavingAccounts/SavStep1-eng.asp
Activities about banking services and keeping money safe and secure
National Endowment for Financial Education
• Download the Entire Unit. Then, try some of the activities and learn about keeping money safe and secure.
http://hsfpp.nefe.org/students/channels.cfm?chid=58&tid=6&deptid=15
Information related to bank accounts
Canadian Bankers Association
• Explore the tabs on the right to learn more about banking
http://www.cba.ca/en/component/content/category/40-banking-basics
Money Instructor
• Learn more about banking and try the related worksheets
http://www.moneyinstructor.com/banking.asp
Information about bank accounts, budgeting, credit, and investing
Wells Fargo Bank
• Booklet with information and activities related to bank accounts, budgeting, credit, and investing
http://www.handsonbanking.org/nav_elements/teachers_guide_PDF/Teen_T_Guide.pdf
Page 202
Information about automated teller/banking machines (ATM/ABM), including types of fees and how to avoid extra fees
• Scroll down to read about types of ABMs and fees
http://www.cba.ca/en/media-room/50-backgrounders-on-banking-issues/118-abm-market-in-canada
Page 204
Reviews of institutions offering no-fee savings accounts
vBulletin Solutions Inc.
• Find out about institutions offering no-fee savings accounts
http://www.nofeebanking.ca/forum/content.php?152-best-no-fee-savings-accounts
Advice about preventing identity theft
Government of Canada
• Information and advice about preventing identity theft
http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/prg/le/bs/identhft-eng.aspx
Page 208
Activities related to financial planning and budgeting
National Endowment for Financial Education
• Download the Entire Unit to learn more about financial planning and budgeting. Then, try some of the activities.
http://hsfpp.nefe.org/students/channels.cfm?chid=54&tid=6&deptid=15
• Try an interactive game called Plan to Succeed, about achieving a financial goal.
http://hsfpp.nefe.org/students/company1/content/109/index.html
Page 211
Budget calculator
Government of Canada
• interactive budget calculator
http://www.fcac-acfc.gc.ca/eng/resources/toolCalculator/budgeting/index-eng.asp
Budget templates for Canadians
Bank Nerd
• download budget templates
http://banknerd.ca/resources/templates/budget-templates/
Page 212
Maternity and parental benefits
Government of Canada
• Information about maternity and parental benefits
http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sc/ei/benefits/maternityparental.shtml
Page 216
Learning activities related to investing
National Endowment for Financial Education
• Download the Entire Unit to learn more about investing and the power of compounding. Then, try some of the activities.
http://hsfpp.nefe.org/students/channels.cfm?chid=56&tid=6&deptid=15
Page 220
Explanation of the formula for compound interest
Maths is Fun
• Student friendly explanation of the formula for compound interest
http://www.mathsisfun.com/money/compound-interest.html
Page 225
The risks and rewards of different investments
National Endowment for Financial Education
• Download the Entire Unit to learn more about the risks and rewards of different investments. Then, try some of the activities.
http://hsfpp.nefe.org/students/channels.cfm?chid=56&tid=6&deptid=15
Short-term and long-term options for investing money
Government of Canada
• The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada provides short-term and longer-term investment options.
http://www.fcac-acfc.gc.ca/eng/resources/faq/qaview-eng.asp?id=339
Page 232
Learning activities related to using credit wisely
National Endowment for Financial Education
• Download the Entire Unit to learn more about using credit wisely. Then, try some of the activities.
http://hsfpp.nefe.org/students/channels.cfm?chid=57&tid=6&deptid=15
Information about personal loans, credit cards, lines of credit, and payday loans
Government of Canada
• Find information and options related to credit, debt, and loans
http://www.fcac-acfc.gc.ca/eng/consumers/creditloans/index-eng.asp
Page 238
Interactive games related to financial planning, budgeting, investing, and borrowing
National Endowment for Financial Education
• Download the Entire Unit to learn more about financial planning, budgeting, investing, and borrowing. Then, try some of the activities.
http://hsfpp.nefe.org/students/company1/content/109/index.html
Chapter 6
Page 244
Information about a career as a carpenter
Red Seal Program
• Find out what carpenters do, where they work, and what skills they need
http://www.red-seal.ca/[email protected]?tid=38&tid=38
Information about the skills required for different trades
Red Seal Program
• To learn about the skills required for Red Seal trades, click on the trade. Scrolls down and click on the Essential Skills Profile.
http://www.red-seal.ca/[email protected]
Page 255
Information about a career in masonry
Tradeability
• Job description for a brick and stone mason as well as the skills and training required, salary expectations, and links to professional Web sites
http://www.tradeability.ca/DesktopDefault.aspx?TabId=3345&Lang=en
Page 282
Information about training to become a heavy equipment operator, including forest equipment
Government of Canada
• Description of the skills required to become a heavy equipment operator
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/LES/tools_resources/NOC/heavy_equip_operators.shtml
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
• For schools that offer training to become a heavy equipment operator, scroll down to Heavy Duty Equipment Technician and Heavy Equipment Operator
http://www.aes.gov.nl.ca/app/sites.html
Chapter 7
Page 292
Information about a career as a machinist
Career Planner
• Find out the duties, skills, and knowledge involved in being a machinist
http://job-descriptions.careerplanner.com/Machinists.cfm
Red Seal Program
• Find out what machinists do, where they work, and what skills they need
http://www.red-seal.ca/[email protected]?tid=139&tid=139
Page 328
Play Kono online
Timothy J. Rogers
• Applet to play Kono. Read the questions and answers, and remember to move diagonally only.
http://www.calvin.edu/~jgreen/games/kono/kono.htm
Chapter 1
Page 10
biodegradable packaging
LoveToKnow Corp.
• description of biodegradable products and the future of the biodegradable packaging industry
http://greenliving.lovetoknow.com/Biodegradable_Packaging
William Reed Business Media
• information about biodegradable products and some companies that offer them
http://www.foodproductiondaily.com/Packaging/Biodegradable-packaging-moving-into-the-mainstream
Page 20
Refraction of light
MIStupid
• video shows how light refracts through a prism
http://mistupid.com/science/prism.htm
Page 37
Cardboard tubes for concrete footings
Sakrete
• Information on using cardboard tubes for concrete, including a visual
http://www.sakrete.com/products/detail.cfm/prod_alias/Form-TubesChapter 2 Student Book
Student Book (PDF)
Chapter 2
Page 61
Scale model of the solar system
Exploratorium
• Follow the steps to plan and build a scale model of the solar system. Decide on the diameter of the Sun for your scale model and learn what size the planets should be.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/solar_system/index.html
Page 64
Size of actual Volkswagen Beetle
The Samba
• Specifications of Volkswagen Beetle. Zoom to enlarge the page.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/lit/59bug/14.jpg
Building scale models
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
• Information about scale models
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scale_model
Page 68
Adjust a sewing pattern for another size
Sense & Sensibility Patterns
• Detailed steps to resize a pattern, including a list of required tools
http://sensibility.com/blog/tips/how-to-resize-a-pattern/
Marquise
• Learn how to enlarge a historical pattern
http://www.marquise.de/en/themes/resize/resize.shtml
Page 80
Online isometric drawing tool
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
• Practise using an online isometric drawing tool. Click on Instructions to learn what the buttons do.
Chapter 3 Student Book
Student Book (PDF)
Chapter 3
Page 112
Information on mulch
Savvy Gardener
• To learn about mulch
http://www.savvygardener.com/Features/mulch.html
Page 116
Use a “concrete calculator”
Concrete Network
• Select the tab for Slabs, Footings, or Columns and enter the approximate dimensions.
http://www.concretenetwork.com/concrete/howmuch/
Page 133
Information on venting a garage or shed
Yahoo! Inc.
• Learn how to vent a shed or garage
http://voices.yahoo.com/how-vent-shed-garage-26187.html?cat=6
Chapter 4 Student Book
Student Book (PDF)
Chapter 4
Page 159
Information on disc jockeys
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
• Learn about disc jockeys and the equipment and techniques they use
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disc_jockey
Page 169
Canadian Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Statistics Canada
• Select the goods and time period for which you want to see the CPI
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/tables-tableaux/sum-som/l01/ind01/l3_3956_2178-eng.htm?hili_cpis01
Page 180
Oil production rates
Natural Resources Canada
• Percent of Canada’s oil produced in parts of Canada
http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/sources/crude/1524
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
• A list of countries and the number of barrels of oil each country produces daily. The list is in order of greatest to least production of oil.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2173rank.html
Page 181
Provincial population data
Statistics Canada
• A table of the population of each province and territory for each of the previous five years. The data are the number of people, in thousands.
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/tables-tableaux/sum-som/l01/cst01/demo02a-eng.htm
Chapter 5 Student Book
Student Book (PDF)
Chapter 5
Page 210
Information on no-fee bank accounts
vBulletin Solutions Inc.
• Comparison of the no-fee chequing accounts offered by Canadian institutions
http://www.nofeebanking.ca/forum/content.php?2-best-no-fee-chequing-accounts-canada
Page 222
Employment Insurance
Service Canada
• Information on Employment Insurance and the types of Employment Insurance benefits
http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sc/ei/index.shtml
Page 233
Canada Savings Bonds (CSBs)
Government of Canada
• Click on The Canada Savings Bond for more information
http://www.csb.gc.ca/about/our-products/
Page 249
Research options for borrowing money
How To Do Things
• Suggestions for how to borrow money quickly
http://www.howtodothings.com/finance-and-money/a4053-how-to-borrow-money-quickly.html
Chapter 6 Student Book
Student Book (PDF)
Chapter 6
Page 272
Information on masonry
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
• Information on masonry
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masonry
Page 280
Information about the length of the Trans-Canada Highway and its routes
Trans-Canada Highway
• Click on the links for Detailed Route Information, Mileage and Kilometres Between Cities, and other information.
http://transcanadahighway.com/general/index.htm
Page 297
Information on how the Wooden Roller Coaster was built, and to see a video of the ride
YouTube
• Video of construction of the Wooden Roller Coaster
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=0guSx7FcKmY
YouTube
• Video of the Wooden Roller Coaster ride
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXaJgsMAuGI
Groundspeak Inc.
• Dimensions of the Wooden Roller Coaster
http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM3TVN_PNE_Playlands_Wooden_Roller_Coaster_Vancouver_BC
Page 301
Information on logging
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
• Learn about logging methods and safety.
Chapter 7
Page 317
Learn more about cartographers
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
• Learn about cartography. Scroll down and read about topics of interest.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cartography
Page 320
Information about theodolites and surveying
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
• Find information about theodolites. Scroll down to learn about modern theodolites. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodolite
Page 325
Information about becoming a cargo agent
United States Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Learn about the duties of a cargo agent. Click the tabs for more information.
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/office-and-administrative-support/cargo-and-freight-agents.htm#tab-2
Page 327
Learn about clinometers and how to use one
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
• For more information about clinometers, click on inclinometer.
