Governor's Institute for Career Education and Work
What
Training Do I Need?
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Governor’s Institute for Career Education and Work Activity
by Juanita B.
Dymszo, Patricia Donner
and Julie Arcelus
| Title |
What
Training Do I Need? |
| Standards Addressed |
- 13.1.5 Identify
career-training programs
- 1.1.5 A,G
- 1.2.5 A
- 1.4.5 B
- 1.5.5 B, C,
- 1.6.5 A,C,D, E,
- 1.8.5 B,C
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| Brief Overview |
Students will identify
career-training programs. |
| Grade Level |
5th |
| Content Area(s) |
Language Arts, Reading |
| Other standards supported |
ASCA, PSCA, NCDG |
| Prep Time |
140 minutes |
| Implementation Time |
Seven 45-minute sessions |
| Learning Objectives |
Students will be able to
identify what training is needed to do various jobs. |
| Materials Needed |
- Chalk, Chalkboard or Whiteboard
& Markers
- Postsecondary school brochures
- Internet access.
|
| Detailed Activity Steps |
- Make a KWL chart titled
Career Training Programs.
- Have students brainstorm and
discuss what they know about Career Training Programs.
- Students will pick a career
and use the writing process to hand in a brief written report on what
training is required for the job.
- Students will use the library
and classroom materials to compile information.
- After the final draft is
written, students will prepare to give an oral report using an oral
rubric.
|
| Evaluation/Assessment |
- Oral Presentation/ Rubric
- Two page written report
|
| Comments |
- While designing the rubric,
look for content information and organization, student voice
projection and delivery, posture, and eye contact (CODE).
- Use the library media center
for career research.
- The first page of the written
report will be a picture, photo, or drawing of the chosen career
followed up by a one page report.
|
| Enhancement Activities |
- Field trip to
the local CareerLink Center.
- Have resource
people from local universities or businesses visit the classroom.
- Field trip to
local postsecondary institution (include career and technical school).
|
| Adaptation for at risk kids |
None |
| Resources |
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