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Following a discussion of science as a career, students
interview a professional in the field in this Smart Choices
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Primary Learning Outcomes
What are the characteristics and skills of science related
careers?
Additional Learning Outcomes
Assessed QCC Standards:
Grade: 9-12
Guidance
B. Educational and Occupational Exploration
6
Topic: Skills to
locate, evaluate, and interpret career information.
Standard: -Describe the educational
requirements of various occupations. -Demonstrate use of a range of resources
(e.g., , handbooks, career materials, labor market information, and computerized
career information delivery systems). -Demonstrate knowledge of various
classification systems that categorize occupations and industries (e.g., ,
Dictionary of Occupational Titles). -Describe the concept of career ladders.
-Describe the advantages and disadvantages of self-employment as a career
option. -Identify individuals in selected occupations as possible information
resources, role models, or mentors. -Describe the influence of change in supply
and demand for workers in different occupations. -Identify how employment trends
relate to education and training. -Describe the impact of factors such as
population, climate, and geographic location on occupational
opportunities.
Procedures/Activities
Step:
1 Duration:
Discuss workers in the community whose jobs are science
related.
Step: 2 Duration:
Tell students to think of someone in a science-related field
to interview.
Step:
3 Duration:
Distribute the “Interview Questions” handout and ask students
to follow this format.
Attachments for Step 3
Title: Interview Questions FileName: Interview Questions.doc
Description: A list of
questions to use during the interview.
Step:
4 Duration:
Have students present the results of their interviews to the
class.
Materials and Equipment
"Interview Question” handout
Standards (Local and/or National)
Total Duration
2-3 hours
Technology Connection
Assessment
Students will be assessed on their research, discussion and
interviews in careers in science.
Extension
Students could use Internet resources to research careers in
science.
Remediation
Accommodation
Modification
For students with significant disabilities, what changes can
be made in instruction and teaching delivery to allow students to participate in
classroom instruction while working on IEP objectives and off grade level QCC
standards. Below are suggested modifications correlated to the procedures of
this lesson plan.
