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A Smart Choices activity, this lesson asks students to
examine the reasons for “work” and their own personal motivation for
seeking a career. |
Primary Learning Outcomes
What are the reasons people work? What are my reasons for
wanting to work?
Additional Learning Outcomes
Assessed QCC Standards:
Grade: 9-12
Guidance
A. Self Knowledge
1
Topic: Understanding the influence of a positive
self-concept.
Standard: -Identify and appreciate personal interests, abilities, and skills.
-Demonstrate the ability to use peer feedback. -Demonstrate an understanding of
how individual characteristics relate to achieving personal, social,
educational, and career goals. -Demonstrate an understanding of environmental
influences on one’s behavior. -Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship
between personal behavior and self-concept.
C. Career Planning
10
Topic: Understanding the interrelationship of life roles.
Standard: -Demonstrate knowledge of life
stages. -Describe factors that determine lifestyles (e.g., socioeconomic status,
culture, values, occupational choices, work habits). -Describe ways in which
occupational choices may affect lifestyle. -Describe the contribution of work to
a balanced and productive life. -Describe ways in which work, family, and
leisure are interrelated. -Describe different career patterns and their
potential effect on family patterns and lifestyle. -Describe the importance of
leisure activities. -Demonstrate ways that occupational skills and knowledge can
be acquired through leisure.
Procedures/Activities
Step:
1 Duration:
Hand out the “Why We Work” activity sheet and discuss the
reasons given.
Attachments for Step 1
Title: Why We Work FileName: Why We Work.doc
Description: Thoughts on the reasons
people work.
Step:
2 Duration:
Have students add any ideas they may have about why people
work and discuss those ideas. (Everyone does not have to agree.)
Step: 3 Duration:
After this list has been generated, have students prioritize
the top five reasons for why they want to work. (What is most important to them
in selecting a career
Materials and Equipment
Chalkboard/chalk "Why We Work” activity sheet
Standards (Local and/or National)
Total Duration
1 hour
Technology Connection
Assessment
Assessment: Students will be assessed as they identify their
personal reasons for wanting to work.
Extension
Students may interview several working people in the community
and compile a list of reasons why they work. Discuss and compare these with the
reasons students have generated.
Remediation
Reading difficulties can be addressed with the use of reading
partners and discussion.
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.
