I use this slide to open the discussion with students about what I am teaching and why it is important to them. I begin with the question, "What are your plans after high school?" I then make connections between student aspirations after high school and course work, e.g,. "If you are interested in pursuing a career in medicine then math and science are two of your most important subjects, if you are interested in pursuing a career in law, then English/Language Arts is one of your most important