Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan Ð'- Careers Course

Standard:

Use a variety of resources to gather information about careers.

Grade Level:

Eighth or ninth grade, Business or Career Development course

Objectives of the lesson:

As a result of this lesson, students will become familiar with a variety of career options using multiple resources in their research. The lesson may require 2 class periods.

Rationale of the lesson:

Career development encompasses an individual's total life. It is vital that students know how to use resources made available to them to make informed decisions. This lesson will introduce them to resources available as they embark upon the quest for a career.

Materials and/or equipment needed:

Computer lab, LCD projector, dry erase/chalk board, word search, and Career Planning handout.

Procedure for delivery of the lesson: See attached

Assessment of Student Learning:

Word search

Detailed classroom discussion about interests, strengths, hobbies

Research of careers

In-class website searches

Students take notes

Discuss any questions about assignment

Students record assignment in course notebooks

Rubric Ð'- evaluate the assignment

Assignments and Reminders:

The following assignment will be written on the board and discussed in detail:

Ð'* Research careers using a minimum of 3 resources, one non-computer.

Ð'* Write a detailed description of a career which interests you.

Ð'* List education or training requirements for that career.

Ð'* Compare the resources you used. Did they provide you with valuable information and why or why not? For example, in your search did you learn about job opportunities, locations of jobs, salary?

Reflections and Revision:

Procedure for delivery of the