Career Exploration 8 th Gr. Lesson Plans Teachers: Mr. Olvera

Unit TEKS: *1. The student explores personal interests and aptitudes as they relate to education and career planning *B. Explore the career clusters as defined by the U.S. Department of Education. *5. The students recognize the impact of career choice on personal lifestyle. *C Evaluate at least three career interests based on budget and salary expectations.

Students develop an understanding of choosing a career. Warm-up 2 What kind of lifestyle do you want? Collaborate with students to apply terms and meaning to exploring career options. Introduce chapter 2 terms No homework SubjectExploring Careers DATE: SEWARM-UPActivity Assessment LANGUAGE OBJ S speaking W writing R reading L listening xxxx Homework Essential Question? How does work affect peoples lives?

Student explore the link between their interests and different careers. What kind of lifestyle do you want? Students will review the difference between a job and a career. Have students work together in groups. What kinds of jobs are there? Subject Exploring Careers DATE: SEWARM-UPActivity Assessment LANGUAGE OBJ S speaking W writing R reading L listening XXXX Homework Essential Question? Why will you work?

The student evaluates skills for personal success Complete worksheet 1. Check for understanding of key terms in written summary. Review and activities page 29 Exploring Careers textbook. Questions 1-6. No homework Subject Exploring Careers DATE: SEWARM-UPActivity Assessment LANGUAGE OBJ S speaking W writing R reading L listening XXXX Homework Essential Question? How is the world of work changing?

Students will explore how work affects people’s lives. Quick write: I am most happy by doing…? Review activities on 1- 6 page 36. Read pages 30 – 35. Answer 1-6 on page 36. No Homework Subject Exploring Careers DATE: SEWARM-UPActivity Assessment LANGUAGE OBJ S speaking W writing R reading L listening XXXx Homework Essential Question? How is the global economy affecting jobs?

Students will explore the impact of work: Global economy, technology and people. Complete Chapter Worksheets. Work with students to develop steps to career planning. Complete chapter worksheets on the way work is changing. No Homework Subject Exploring Careers DATE: SEWARM-UPActivity Assessment LANGUAGE OBJ S speaking W writing R reading L listening XXXx Homework Essential Question? What will you learn as a student by exploring careers?