Commodities and Careers

Students will investigate careers in science by brainstorming the correlations between science "hobbies" and careers that make use of these specific interests.

Primary Learning Outcomes

What are the correlations between science careers and science hobbies?

Additional Learning Outcomes

Assessed QCC Standards:

Grade: 9-12

Guidance

B. Educational and Occupational Exploration

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:

Set up a student display of science related hobbies. Include such things as: · Aquariums · Astronomy · Fossils · Insects · Rocks · Pets · Plant propagation · Pottery · Terrariums

Step: 2 Duration:

Divide the students into nine small groups. Assign one of the above categories to each group. Have the group brainstorm a list of occupations related to that category of science based hobbies.

Step: 3 Duration:

Have groups share their results with the rest of the class.

Materials and Equipment

Science display

Standards (Local and/or National)

Total Duration

1 hour

Technology Connection

Assessment

Students are assessed as they demonstrate understanding of the interrelationships of hobbies and careers.

Extension

This activity can be extended by asking students to research the educational preparation necessary in a science field related to their chosen "hobby".

Remediation

Group participation helps address the difficulties students face in reading and research.

Accommodation

For students with exceptional needs, what changes can be made in instruction and teaching delivery to enhance student participation and learning? Each area below is a direct link to general classroom accommodations.

Non-readers     Physical Impairments     Sensory Impairments     Attention/Behavior

Each disability below is a direct link to general classroom accommodations specific for that disability.

    Autism
    Deaf - Blind
    Deaf/Hard of Hearing
    Emotional and Behavioral Disorder
    Mild Intellectual Disability
    Orthopedic Impairment
    Other Health Impairment
        Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
        Tourette Syndrome
    Significant Development Delay
    Specific Learning Disability
    Speech - Language Impairment
    Traumatic Brain Injury
    Visual Impairment

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.