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Familiarity with reference materials is a vital career
preparation skill and this lesson from Smart Choices provides practice
with these resources. Students select a career and research its
characteristics using various occupation related books, magazines and
software. |
Primary Learning Outcomes
Where can I find information about various
careers?
Additional Learning Outcomes
What career interests me?
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.
Non-Assessed QCC Standards:
Grade: 9-12
Language Arts
Core Skills
4
Topic: Core
Skills
Standard: Uses research
process: selecting topic, formulating questions, identifying key words, choosing
sources, skimming, paraphrasing, note-taking, organizing, summarizing, and
presenting.
Procedures/Activities
Step:
1 Duration:
Display career resources in the classroom (or take class to
the career center or media center).
Step:
2 Duration:
Have students select a career they would like to know more
about.
Step: 3 Duration:
Discuss where to obtain information about these careers and
have students research their chosen career area.
Step: 4 Duration:
Have students discuss the kind of information they got from
each resource.
Materials and Equipment
Dictionary of Occupational Titles ƒx Guide to Occupational
Exploration Occupational Outlook Handbook Occupational Outlook Quarterly GCIS
publications/software Military Career Guide
Standards (Local and/or National)
Total Duration
1 -2 hours
Technology Connection
Assessment
Students will be assessed by their use and familiarity with
occupational resource material and by their choice of material that pertains to
their career selection
Extension
This activity can be used as preparation for the Planning Your
Education activity. Use any career center, GCIS, and local community materials
available to
Remediation
Strategies for students with reading difficulties include
reading partners, audio resources and software.
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.
