Standards: W.5.7 - Conduct short research projects that use several sources to build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic W.5.6 - With some guidance and support from adults, use technology to produce and publish writing as well as interact and collaborate with others RI.5.7 - Draw on information from multiple print or digital sources, demonstrating the ability to locate an answer to a question quickly or to solve a problem efficiently RI.5.9 - Integrate information from several texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably. Technology: 5.C.5.1 - Describe the need for life-long learning in a dynamic global world 3.B.5.1 - Use keywords to search, organize, locate, and synthesize information in multiple sources to create an original product
Words you Need to Know: Salary Job vs. Career Undergrad vs. Graduate
Directions: You have 10 minutes to complete the Reality Check and record your salary on your worksheet. Complete the activity TWICE. The first time choose what you would like. The second time make revisions trying to reduce the annual salary but keep your lifestyle. (1) NCIS Jr. (2) Las Vegas - 89108 (3) Where am I Going? (4) Reality Check (5) Start your Reality Check
Whole Group Discussion: What were some of the things that you decided you didn't want?
Career Cluster Inventory: You have 25 minutes to complete your Cluster Inventory. Raise your hand when you are ready to print and wait for a teacher to assist you. Do not print until told to do so. After you have printed out your inventory, if there is still time you may google some of your career choices to learn more.
(1) Where am I? (2) Career Cluster Inventory (3) Rate the Activities
Closure: This should have given you a good idea bout the type of career that you might be interested. Take 30 seconds to share with your shoulder partner some of your career choices you chose today. Next week we will be exploring the top 3 careers that you chose more in depth.