The Science and Business of Life Expectancy: Ask the Right Questions
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…Subject Area
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