Career exploration webquest middle school by abundant. Mississippi career exploration and planning expectations each student should have an individualized success plan to help them make career and college decisions, plan a course of study, and make financial aid assessments with family members. Then the students perform a selfassessment and based on that they explore and research several occupations. The west alliswest milwaukee school district has successfully developed inquirydriven, projectbased career exploration units addressing many aspects of academic and career planning by incorporating career exploration units into the curriculum at their elementary.
This could include improving grades, study and homework habits, school attendance, test. Allowing for a more comprehensive approach where students take an active role in the career exploration process is more. In elementary school, children can develop these skills. When i grow up career lesson and activities workforce solutions. Career development and exploration resources for k 8. Middle school career development lessons careertech ct. Career exploration and research, your students learn basic definitions and why career planning is important. Richard woods, georgias school superintendent educating.
Jobs i like at home and school lesson 1 pdf pdf document. Space exploration activities will meet suggested teks and scans objectives identified by grade level. Business, economics finance computer technology lesson plans. Middle school career exploration will help you prepare for your future now. From that information, students are able access naviance, a career exploration program, to further research career options. For this portion of the lesson, i have my scholars to complete a college and career exploration worksheet see attached resource.
This lesson plan has been modified for both elementary and middle school students with accompanying worksheets. Ideally, career education and development should be infused into the curriculum. D august 14, 2019 high school students are often provided the opportunity to engage in career exploration activities, as they are on the cusp of adulthood, gaining skills and knowledge that allow them to pursue their lifes calling. Each grade level curriculum is designed to cater to the needs of the students and those presenting the information at that level. This oneday event is where nearly 800 eighth grade students in the morning and nearly 200 high school students from both public and private schools in oshkosh and omro learn about different. This course is recommended for students in grades 78. Career exploration sheet career interview materials. Career exploration activities for elementary students by billie wager. Administer career guidance activities in oneonone and group settings. This creative career exploration unit will help your students get excited about the future, and hel. Career development lesson plans missouri department of.
This is not a complete a description of the game as the career bingo lesson plan link. Jerry ford and the students at horace mann school for the deaf, and ilene asarch and the students at. Career paths in my community lesson 2 pdf pdf document. Here is a set of activities to start the process of career exploration. Georgias school superintendent educating georgias future create a careers portfolio record and save dates, places and duties performed in volunteer work, paid jobs, internships or workbased learning experiences. Its never too early to begin career exploration with elementary students. Career cafe offers career development activities and assessments designed to help students develop career plans, explore majors, gain work experience, and search for jobs. Career exploration lessons for eighth gradeunit 1 unit 1 exploration of self my way or the highway career education focus.
Each student would have a chance to be interviewed by the others in the group and be encouraged to. Career day is a great way to introduce different occupations to middle school students, but it doesnt have to start and end there. Each partner should interview the other using the questions on the career exploration sheet. Career exploration activities for elementary students. Identify ways to implement career exploration opportunities for all students. Career exploration guides for younger students including links to career exploration sites, career activities and career lesson plans, job market resources, workforce development, employment skills, trade and technical schools, and career and technical reference sites. This toolkit provides easy access to classroom activities, lesson plans, and related webbased resources. Explored different forms of financial aid researched different scholarships and grants to help pay for college what i learned. Unit 4 the age of exploration the seams of pangaea were closing, drawn together by the sailmakers needle. Career exploration should be an inspiring, creative time in the classroom.
The educators toolkit on career and education planning provided below was developed as a resource to assist teachers in planning a comprehensive middle school career course. Career development tips for parents of middle school students. Fourth grade lesson college and career exploration. Career exploration guides and resources for younger students. Talking to children about careers is important these are also fun activities to share. Fun works is a career development website for students that offers an interest quiz, games, and information on a variety of stem careers. A process for guiding middle school students through career exploration by laura lanham. Check to make sure all students have completed both worksheets accurately and thoroughly. The worksheet enables them to explore a particular career of interest to them, including the responsibilities of the job. Illustrate the use of positive persuasive techniques. You can transform this list of selfhelp questions into a group exercise for five or six students. Middle school career development lessons these lessons are designed as activities that can be used in the classroom to help with student career development.
For a walkthrough of the interest inventory and how to access naviance view the presentation. Research has identified middle school as a time when students can benefit the most from career exploration, a process of building selfawareness, learning about potential careers, and developing a plan for reaching future goals. How to get started with career exploration lesson plans. Get teacher feedback on which lessons and class projects can be used to. The when i grow up career exploration curricula serve students, teachers, parents and the community of those in grades prekindergarten through 12th grades. Historically, the education system has struggled with how to. Free employability skills curriculum these free employability skills lessons were created to help teach students the important soft skills needed to prepare for a career. There are so many possibilities out there, many of which students are barely aware of. Career prep moves into middle schools education week. We created this extension activity for financial literacy month to teach students that in addition to exploring their entrepreneurial skills, they can pursue a career path in a field they are passionate about. Increase awareness of middle school staffs regarding career development resources and educational options. These interactive sites provide online activities and lessons plans relating to career exploration, career decision making and career guidance. Newer careerfocused initiatives aimed at middle school students are often part of broader middle school improvement initiatives, such as the united ways middle grade success challenge. Career exploration lesson plan modifiable for grades 35 and 68 note for educators.
They said a career portfolio makes it easier to evaluate the interviewee in the interview process. A process for guiding middle school students through. Middle school unit and lesson plans missouri department. By the end of the 6th grade a student should be supported to. Students will increase knowledge in life science, remote sensing, orbital mechanics, and space exploration in general. Students will use decisionmaking and problemsolving skills for college and career planning. Students will take an interest inventory in order to explore possible career choices. Dig into mining is an interactive program for grades 68 that spotlights the value and uses of transition metals including copper, gold and molybdenum and fosters a deeper understanding of the mining industry by equipping educators, students and families with dynamic resources including a virtual field trip, interactive digital learning tools and career exploration activities. Teksaligned career education lessons for middle school in the houston galveston region. The career development process is unique to every person and evolves throughout ones life. Cte toolkit lesson plans and handouts the 15 career pathways. Browse hundreds of job descriptions and resource links on the career exploration website.
Jobsearch skills for a digital world, canadian edition career success. Engage middle school students in cte to inspire career exploration. Understand the meaning of consensus within a group. Career exploration employability skills realityworks. A key way career exploration is provided to middle school students is through. Vjs junior is an interactive, digital learning platform designed to position k5 students for success in the 21st century world.
Providing career exploration in the elementary grades opens up a new world of ideas for youngsters to consider. Helping children understand from an early age that choosing a career can greatly affect their lives will encourage them to think about education and job. The binder portfolio has been the one most frequently used in interviews, but other. Pdf teacher guide with lesson plans and options are available for. Career exploration lesson spring view middle school. Middle school students will engage in webquest activities to explore careers, their interests, evaluate their strengths and are. Drive of your life is a fun online career exploration game that helps middle school and high school students learn more about themselves, higher education and careers.
Career in agriculture and energy in this unit, you will learn about careers in two areas. Developing awareness of work and workers unit template pdf pdf document. Finding value in elementary career exploration by lori brown, ed. A selfhelp quiz for high school students tip for career counselors. Demonstrate positive behaviors and personal characteristics, such as honesty, dependability, responsibility, integrity and loyalty. Have students work in pairspreferably with a common interest buddy from the bingo game. At the completion of this unit, students will have a realistic idea of the educational path needed for a career of their choosing. Explain to students they are to use the space provided to write down ideas about exploring different careers. Career education activities by suggested grade level. Students will generate knowledge through online readings. The realcareer employability skills lessons can be used as a standalone unit in any subject area or as a supplement to an existing career exploration program to help students learnread more. Each activity contains the national career development guideline that it meets, the grade level and school subject area. Crosby, historian and author of the columbian exchange. This information can be later transferred to a resume or job application.
During the career exploration lesson plans, the students engage in critical thinking as they delve into such topics as workplace communica tion, job searches, and. Discussed career and educational plans with a school counselor or advisor used the internet to search for career and educational resources what i learned. Math, science, career exploration, making career choices, learn about careers, help paying for schools, curriculum support, audio files for lesson sb1, and other resources download the entire math, science, and career exploration curriculum. Students will learn ten vocabulary words related to space exploration. General and topic specific resources to help you in your career search. October 23rd, 2018 was the first time that the oshkosh chamber of commerce offered a career exploration event for both middle and high school students.
Jobsearch skills for a digital world, 2nd edition connect to your career. Cte toolkit lesson plans and handouts the 15 career. Georgetown middle school grades 68 title 1 75% free or reduced lunch 56% hispanic migrant community. Chickens met kiwis, cattle met kangaroos, irish met potatoes, comanches met horses, incas met smallpoxall for the first time. Its career exploration lessons cultivate students interest in a variety of professions while strengthening their digital literacy skills and reinforcing their academic coursework.
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