| Standards Addressed |
- 13.2.3 G Identify and
demonstrate manipulative/motor skills;
- 13.1.3 A Recognize that
individuals have unique interests;
- 13.1.3 B Describe the
changing roles of men and women in the workplace;
- 13.1.3 C Identify types of
jobs available in the community based upon the products and services of
local employers;
- 13.1.3 D Describe the work
done by school personnel and other community workers;
- 13.1.3 E Explore how people
prepare for their careers;
- 13.2.3 D Identify activities
within the school day that promote health and safety;
- 13.3.3 A Identify work
contributions and responsibilities at home and at school;
- 13.3.3 B Explain cooperation;
- 13.3.3 C Explain terms
related to group interaction (compliment, encourage, cooperate,
communicate opinions)
- ST 3.7 A,B,C,D,E; HSPE 10.4
A,B; HSPE 10.5 A,B,C,D
|
| Brief Overview |
Students explore occupations
that require manipulative and fine motor skills through participating in
a relay race. |
| Grade Level |
3rd or 4th |
| Content Area(s) |
Career Education, Physical
Education |
| Other standards supported |
ASCA, PSCA, NCDG |
| Prep Time |
60 Minutes |
| Implementation Time |
45 Minutes |
| Learning Objectives |
Students will be able to
identify large and manipulative motor skills required to complete tasks
in different career areas. Students will assess personal skills and
values regarding motor activities. |
| Materials Needed |
For each team: Ace bandage,
doll or mannequin, 4 plastic glasses, 4 paper plates, trays, 10
envelopes printed with first and last name and address, set of wooden
blocks, balloon, acrylic paint, set of cosmetics, cot, sheets, pillow |
| Detailed Activity Steps |
- Select 6 careers (materials
listed are for a Health Care Worker, Waiter/Waitress, Postal Worker,
Construction Worker, Cosmetologist, and Room Attendant).
- Determine an activity that
is undertaken by an employee in each career:
- Health Care Worker – Wraps an ace bandage around the arm of a doll or
mannequin.
- Waiter/Waitress – Carries plastic glasses and plates on a tray from one
end of the room to the other.
- Postal Worker – Alphabetizes a series of envelopes by name
- Construction Worker – Builds a tower of blocks to a predetermined
height.
- Cosmetologist – Draws and decorates a face
according to specifications on a balloon.
- Arrange students into teams
of five to eight students, and explain directions. Demonstrate each
activity. Have a helper from each team who will rearrange the materials
for each activity before the next team member begins.
- Begin the relay. Time each
team until completion. The first team in which each student completes
each activity wins.
- Process the activity by
discussing motor skills required for these and other occupations. Also
discuss changing gender roles in occupations, and the necessity of
knowing one’s skills and abilities before choosing an occupation. Discuss teamwork concepts related to success in the world of work.
|
| Theory basis |
Super Theory, Trait and Factor
Theory |
| Evaluation/Assessment |
Completion of the relay races
and debriefing |
| Comments |
This activity would be best
accomplished in a gym or large multi-purpose room.
The teacher may wish to use 11th grade students to help with the set-up and maintenance of the relay. |
| Enhancement Activities |
Rather than choosing the above
occupations, the teacher could have students work in teams to select
from a larger list of occupations and design activities for each. |
| Adaptation for at risk kids |
N/A |
| Resources |
Handbook of Career Games,
Second Edition, Joy Cobb & Robert Cormany |
