Mesearch:
A Reason for Research
Show
Me the Money!!!!-Lesson 5
Grade Levels:
9-10
Subjects: Language
Arts, Speech, Broadcast Journalism
Learner Outcomes:
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The students will learn
the location of the high and low unemployment rates in the United
States.
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The students will understand
comparisons of other salaries to those of broadcast journalists.
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The students will search
various websites to learn about online job searches.
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The students will become
aware of the various websites available to help those who are job searching
at any level.
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The students will practice
their writing skills including the use of proper grammar, good sentence
structure, and correct use of mechanics.
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The students will practice
their listening skills by listening for instructions and by offering appropriate
responses.
Time Frame:
Approximately 8 (45 minute) class periods.
Materials: paper,
pen/pencil
Technology Tools/Courseware:
Internet ready computers
Teacher Notes:
This lesson can be easily modified to
search and learn about any career, not just broadcast journalism.
Use the major search engines to find information about other such careers.
Procedures:
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The teacher will introduce
the lesson by showing the students a list of the most
popular states in which to live based on a study by U.S. News and World
Report. The class will discuss the possible reasons that make
these sites popular.
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The teacher will show
the students tables of the highest and lowest
unemployment rates in the United States.
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The teacher will show
the students a list of salaries the top executives
in the United States earn each year. The students are encouraged
to analyze the following information in groups and report their findings
to the entire class:
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gender of the executives
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types of companies
on the list
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range of salaries on
the list
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number of executives
who are in the communication field as compared to all other executives
on the list
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number of executives
who are in the broadcast journalism field as compared to all other executives
on the list
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The students will write
a one page response on their thoughts about the most popular states in
which to live, what the top executives earn, and where the highest and
lowest unemployment rates exist in the United States.
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The teacher will show
the students a PowerPoint presentation entitled Forecasting
Your Future. This will discuss the different types of resumes,
where the U.S. economy is today, how to succeed in the job campaign, and
more. The presentation concludes with a quiz to ensure the students
have paid attention. This presentation may take more than one (45
minute) class period to complete.
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The students will utilize
the computer lab to search the website for the U.S.
Department of Labor.
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The teacher should
explain to the students that for decades career counselors have relied
on the U.S. Department of Labor as the prime source for current occupational
information. Students may also find information on this site for
summer job opportunities.
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The students will also
research the website for America's Job
Bank.
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The teacher should
explain that the above website is one of the largest job posting sites
on the Web.
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The students will also
search another good list of over 50,000
jobs which has fun graphics and offers a free online recruitment
seminar to help employers develop Internet recruitment strategies.
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The students will participate
in the above mentioned on-line seminar.
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The students will log
on to the Job Smart website.
The teacher should explain that this site has four major components:
resume help, career guide, salary information, and the "hidden" job market.
The students will actively participate in the surveys and quizzes on this
site. Note: most of the jobs listed on this site are for California.
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The students will search
for salary information in small, medium, and large radio/television markets.
The students will report their findings to the entire class during a discussion.
The students will also submit to the teacher their findings from
the three types of markets.
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The teacher should
explain to students that U.S. News and World Report often contains articles
on careers. It also annually ranks colleges and academic programs.
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The students should
search the U.S. News and World Report
Home Page to find an article on careers, read it on line, and then write
a one page response to later share with the class.
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The students will explore
the possibilities of having a career in the armed forces. The students
will search the U.S. Army Home
Page and report their findings to the class. Find what types of broadcast
opportunities are available.
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The students will also
search for information about the armed forces academies such as the USAF
Academy and the United States
Naval Academy. Again, the students will report their findings
to the class. What type of broadcasting opportunities are available/majors?
Modifications:
Lessons will be modified according to
the individual student's IEP.
Enrichment Activities:
The students can log on to the Wall
Street Journal website to find job hunting advice, salaries and profiles,
and learn how to start a business. This site provides a tremendous
amount of job and career coaching from well known experts.
Evaluation:
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Completion of all activities
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Effective class and
group discussion
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80% minimum score on
career quiz located in PowerPoint presentation
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Journal responses at
the beginning of each class period to ensure understanding of the previous
day's activities . This is also a place for the students to ask questions
or express concerns.
West
Virginia Instructional Goals and Objectives:
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Language Arts:
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Listening and Speaking:
9.4, 9.5, 9.10, 10.4, 10.7, 10.8
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Reading Comprehension:
9.19, 9.24, 9.29, 10.19, 10.21, 10.23, 10.24, 10.27, 10.32
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Reading Vocabulary:
9.34, 9.36, 10.34, 10.35
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Writing Skills:
9.44, 9.4.7, 9.48, 9.49, 9.52, 10.39, 10.40, 10.44, 10.46, 10.48, 10.49,
10.50, 10.51, 10.52
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Language: 9.59,
9.60, 9.61, 9.62, 9.63, 9.64, 10.59, 10.60, 10.63, 10.64, 10.65, 10.66,
10.67
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Study Skills:
9.74, 9.75, 9.76, 9.84, 9.86, 10.71, 10.76, 10.77, 10.78, 10.89
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Computer Technology:
9.90, 9.91, 9.92, 9.94, 9.98, 9.99, 10.81, 10.82, 10.83, 10.85, 10.86,
10.87, 10.88
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Speech: 9.15,
9.16, 9.17, 10.15, 10.18
National
Standards
Created by:
Sandra Bennett
Caroline Ihlenfeld
Diana Ihlenfeld
Wheeling
Park High School
1976 ParkView Road
Wheeling, WV
26003
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