| Grade: 9-12 |
Subject: Vocational Skills |
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1. Topic-
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| You and the World of Work |
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2. Content-
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Section 1-1 focuses on the difference between a job and a career
and how lifestyle and personal motivation steer people to different
careers.
Section 1-2 explains how global economic interests and changing technology
affect careers and the skills workers will need to succeed in future
jobs.
Vocabulary words:
- Job
- Career
- Lifestyle
- Economy
- Global Economy
- Job Market
- Team
- Outsourcing
- Telecommute |
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3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
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1. Learn to distinguish between a job and a career
2. Be able to explain the different reasons why people work |
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4. Objectives-
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After studying section 1-1, the student will be able to: 1. Distinguish
between a job and a career
2. Explain the different reasons why people work.
After studying section 1-2, the student will be able to:
1. Describe how the global economy affects jobs in the U.S.
2. Explain how technology is changing the workplace.
3. Explain how the job outlook will affect your career plans. |
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5. Materials and Aids-
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| Books and a piece of paper |
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6. Procedures/Methods-
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A. Introduction-
Bell Ringer:
Spend the next 10-15 minutes making a list of ten jobs or careers
you want to know more about. |
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B. Development-
| Class discussion and reading |
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C. Practice-
Section 1-1 Review
Section 1-2 Review |
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D. Independent Practice-
Chapter 1 Review
- Vocabulary Words
- Recalling Key Concepts |
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E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-
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F. Checking for understanding-
| I will assign a brief quiz followed by a test at the end of the
unit. |
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G. Closure-
| Review what we have learned |
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