ROSS Courses: Business Technology Applications & Marketing Principles Lesson Plans for the Week of September 3, 2012

In many hospitals today, complex robots are helping doctors perform delicate surgery. Many say that the robotic breakthrough makes operations less invasive and takes away the possibility of even the smallest hand tremors. But the robots are very expensive, of course, and the must be used often to pay back the initial investment of purchasing them. Those who oppose the use of medical robots say that it means operations might be performed that are not needed. Students: Write a good 1st paragraph. Make sure that 1st paragraph includes a good thesis statement which include only three good points. You can only take one position. Your 2nd paragraph will be added on 9/4/12.

In many hospitals today, complex robots are helping doctors perform delicate surgery. Many say that the robotic breakthrough makes operations less invasive and takes away the possibility of even the smallest hand tremors. But the robots are very expensive, of course, and the must be used often to pay back the initial investment of purchasing them. Those who oppose the use of medical robots say that it means operations might be performed that are not needed. Students – Add to bell ringer from 9/3. Write a good 2nd paragraph. Make sure that 2nd paragraph elaborate on “one point” or the “1st point” from your thesis statement located in your 1st paragraph. Remember we are taking only one position in this essay. Your 3rd paragraph will add on 9/5/12 bell ringer.

In many hospitals today, complex robots are helping doctors perform delicate surgery. Many say that the robotic breakthrough makes operations less invasive and takes away the possibility of even the smallest hand tremors. But the robots are very expensive, of course, and the must be used often to pay back the initial investment of purchasing them. Those who oppose the use of medical robots say that it means operations might be performed that are not needed. Students – Add to bell ringer from 9/4. Write a good 3rd paragraph. Make sure that 3rd paragraph elaborate on “the 2nd point” from your thesis statement located in your 1st paragraph. Remember we are taking only one position in this essay. Your 4th paragraph will add on 9/6/12 bell ringer.

In many hospitals today, complex robots are helping doctors perform delicate surgery. Many say that the robotic breakthrough makes operations less invasive and takes away the possibility of even the smallest hand tremors. But the robots are very expensive, of course, and the must be used often to pay back the initial investment of purchasing them. Those who oppose the use of medical robots say that it means operations might be performed that are not needed. Students – Add to bell ringer from 9/5. Write a good 4th paragraph. Make sure that 4th paragraph elaborate on “the 3rd point” from your thesis statement located in your 1st paragraph. Remember we are taking only one position in this essay. Then add your concluding paragraph.

 Students will: 1. Match and prioritized possible careers with their interests, skills, and values. 2. Analyze proper presentation techniques.

BTA 11. Create a product that integrates information from multiple software applications 12. Utilize research results to determine career and entrepreneurial opportunities, responsibilities, and educational and credentialing requirements in commerce and information technology. 13. Practice safe, ethical, and legal use of technology systems and digital content. Marketing Principles 10. Determine career and entrepreneurial opportunities, responsibilities, and educational and credentialing requirements in marketing. 13. Demonstrate effective oral presentation skills using research materials and media to sustain listeners' attention and interest.

 Students will need information from their research, handout outlining what will be required to be included in their presentation, and a copy of assessment form.  Computer w/ Internet access

 To be determined if applicable.

 Students will be given extra assistance on skills that are difficult for them. If students need resources for the research they may access the following web sites:   

 What is your current career interests.  What have you done to help reach your career interest?

ASSIGNMENT: Students will research their top choice of career and create a product showcasing what they’ve learned. This product will take the form of a typed report. This is a 4-days assignment. FOLLOW-UP: Students give presentations, based on their work, to the class about their career of choice. This is a useful experience as students learn about many careers. This is a 4-days assignment.

 Written Essay - (Major Grade) A rubric will be provided  Oral – (Minor Grade) Measures communications and interpersonal skills. A rubric will be provided  Performances – (Minor Grade) Daily Observation

 This is a process.  This is only the beginning for many of you.

Your occupations should match work values such as independence, achievement, recognition, support, and working conditions. Your selected career would more likely be satisfying and rewarding.

 The O*NET program is the nation's primary source of occupational information. It is an interactive application for exploring and searching occupations. The database also provides the basis for our Career Exploration Tools, a set of valuable assessment instruments for workers and students looking to find or change careers.

 THERE ARE NO RIGHT OR WRONG ANSWERS WITH O*NET.  BUT  ANSWER THE ASSESSMENT honestly and carefully.  Read all facts and think about how important it would be for you to have a job like the one described on each tab.

Students can use the classroom’s O*NET (the Occupational Information Network)  Alternatively, Students can use the Occupational Outlook Handbook online version /. to find out such information as the types of activities performed, the skills and training needed for them, and the wages and future employment outlook predicted for the occupations. / You are not making a final decision on career path. This is just the start of a process.

 User name – lee.student  Password – generals12  Set the Printer  Lab-336

 Log In to O*NET  Read then follow step-by-step directions

Use the Occupational Outlook Online Handbook to locate information as the types of activities performed, the skills and training needed for them, and the wages and future employment outlook predicted for the occupations. Occupational Outlook Handbook – Online Version at

Quick Facts: Advertising Sales Agents Median Pay$45,350 per year $21.80 per hour Entry-Level EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent Work Experience in a Related OccupationNone On-the-Job-TrainingModerate-term on-the-job training Number of Jobs, ,400 Job Outlook, % (About as fast as average) Employment Change, ,900

1. What _________does? 2. Work Environment 3. How to become an ____________ 4. Pay 5. Job Outlook 6. Similar Occupations

 Students will research their top choice of career and create a product showcasing what they’ve learned. This product will take the form of a typed report.

 Students give presentations, based on their work, to the class about their career of choice. This is a useful experience as students learn about many careers.

 You now know more about yourself and what general career fields you would want to explore further.  The next step is to learn more about these occupational areas. There are resources and ideas available to help you in this effort, many of which are easy, free, and can be found in your community.

 Find a summer job working with people in the field.  Volunteer for a person or business in the occupation.  Call a person in the occupation and interview him or her. This is called an informational interview.  Job shadow.

 Ask parents, teachers, guidance counselors, employers, etc., what they know about a particular profession. These people will be valuable to you in networking for future part- time, summer, or full-time jobs.

The more information you gather, the better your decisions will be when you think of educational or work options after high school. Knowing what you want to do after high school will help you know what courses to take and experiences to get while you are still in high school.