The Science and Business of Life Expectancy: Ask the Right Questions
by Jennifer Cooke
In this first of a four-part unit, students are introduced to the question under investigation: How much life insurance should I buy to cover myself when I am 45 years old? To answer this investigative task, you will need to know about both the science of life expectancy and the business of insuring against the risk of mortality. By the end of this lesson, students will:
Raise and answer questions involving life expectancy in general
Raise questions involving your personal life insurance needs
Learn the major factors that impact life expectancy
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1CQufH7S9MVie4NmxbXbo3Kqmu7kPk0gv/edit?u…Related Content
Grades:
9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Using the Introduction to Hydroponics lab, introduce students to the features of the Hydroponic Systems. Students will explore the different types of grow mediums and grow lights used in the systems
Grades:
6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
This lesson is designed to encourage students to explore their interests and pursue their passions while diving into the world of STEM. This lesson takes place in a classroom for one semester. 1 hour
Grades:
9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
This is the first lesson in a series of four that are designed to help guide students to design and implement their own independent STEM research project.