1. Career Exploration 8 th Gr. Lesson Plans Teachers: Mr. Olvera 2013-2014

2. Unit TEKS: *1. The student explores personal interests and aptitudes as they relate to education and career planning. *F. Explore how career choices impact the balance between personal and professional responsibilities. *4. The student evaluates skills for personal success. *D. Use effective time-management and goal-setting strategies.

3. Students develop an understanding of applying and making decisions that impact a career. Warm-up 2 Logon to Bridges.com View complete plans on students portfolio Complete 4 year high school plan. No homework SubjectExploring Careers DATE: 1-6-2014 SEWARM-UPActivity Assessment LANGUAGE OBJ S speaking W writing R reading L listening xxxx Homework Essential Question? What purpose will a 4 year plan serve?

4. Students will explore how decisions affects people’s lives. Why is it especially important to set aside personal time when you have a consuming job? Students use higher order thinking to identify time management strategies. Define the word “compromise” and have students suggest the definition. No Homework Subject Exploring Careers DATE: 1-7-2014 SEWARM-UPActivity Assessment LANGUAGE OBJ S speaking W writing R reading L listening XXXx Homework Essential Question? Why is it important to balance the different parts of one’s life?

5. Student explore the link between their interests and different careers. What are ways to make time for school, work, family, and friends? Check for understanding by asking question. Create a skit that shows situations on time management. Subject Exploring Careers DATE: 1-8-2014 SEWARM-UPActivity Assessment LANGUAGE OBJ S speaking W writing R reading L listening XXXX Homework Essential Question? What is required to transition from one learning level to the next?

6. The student evaluates skills for personal success What are some techniques to manage your time? Check for understanding of key terms during activity. Complete skits No homework Subject Exploring Careers DATE: 1-9-2014 SEWARM-UPActivity Assessment LANGUAGE OBJ S speaking W writing R reading L listening XXXX Homework Essential Question? What is involved in choosing your time wisely?

7. Students will explore the impact of work of career planning and decision making to meet future goals. Turn in warm-ups Students score to quiz assessment. Quiz Living a balanced life. No Homework Subject Exploring Careers DATE:1-10-2014 SEWARM-UPActivity Assessment LANGUAGE OBJ S speaking W writing R reading L listening XXXx Homework Essential Question? Why is balancing your lifestyle important to making life choices?