Electrical Technology Center, Rm. 136 · (570) 320-8003
Governor's Institute for Career Education and Work
Grades K-4
Grades 5-6 Grades 7-8
Grades 9-12
Governor’s Institute for
Career Education and Work Activity
by Juanita B.
Dymszo, Patricia Donner
and Julie Arcelus |

Word Document |
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Title |
What
Training Do I Need?
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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. |
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Grade Level |
5th |
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Content Area(s) |
Language Arts, Reading |
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Other standards supported |
ASCA, PSCA, NCDG |
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Prep Time |
140 minutes |
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Implementation Time |
Seven 45-minute sessions |
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Learning Objectives |
Students will be able to
identify what training is needed to do various jobs. |
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Materials Needed |
- Chalk, Chalkboard or Whiteboard
& Markers
- Postsecondary school brochures
- Internet access.
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Detailed Activity Steps |
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Make a KWL chart titled
Career Training Programs.
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Have students brainstorm and
discuss what they know about Career Training Programs.
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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.
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Students will use the library
and classroom materials to compile information.
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After the final draft is
written, students will prepare to give an oral report using an oral
rubric.
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Evaluation/Assessment |
- Oral Presentation/ Rubric
- Two page written report
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Comments |
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While designing the rubric,
look for content information and organization, student voice
projection and delivery, posture, and eye contact (CODE).
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Use the library media center
for career research.
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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.
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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).
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Adaptation for at risk kids |
None |
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Resources |
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