• Ninth & Tenth grades

SUBJECT:

• Career Development

LEARNER OUTCOMES:

• The student will be able to identify the Career Majors and at least two careers in each major in the Science/Natural Resources Career Cluster.

DURATION OF TIME:

• 45 minutes

MATERIALS:

• Handout of Programs of Study

TECHNOLOGY TOOLS:

• Computers for instructor and students

TEACHER NOTES:

• Once you have introduced the students to the Science/Natural Resources Career Cluster give them about 20 minutes to search careers on the web in this cluster.

• 1.  Give each student a handout on the Programs of Study.
• 2.  Using the computer while the students use their handouts, discuss each of the four Career Majors in the Science/Natural Resources Cluster.
• 3.  The instructor will then have the students focus on the chart that identifies the career major units and the recommended electives in each of the career majors.  Remind the students that he/she must choose a Pathway, Professional, Skilled or Entry level before he/she can decide on his/her courses.
• 4.  Answer questions from students.
• 5.  Assign students to computers and have them search careers on the web.  I recommend that you use the Occupational Outlook Handbook site.

MODIFICATIONS:

• For special education students, I would present this information in two segments.
• I would also work with each student individually.

• Math.com Careers in Math
• Careers in Math
• Occupational Outlook Handbook
• Educational and Career Opportunities System (ECOS)
• Career Choices
• ACT
• SAT

 WRITING ASSIGNMENT:

• The student will write a one page description of a career in the Science/Natural Resources Career Cluster that he/she has researched on the web and one in which he/she might be interested.  This can be an in-class or a homework assignment.

EVALUATION:

• The teacher will give a short quiz on the presentation.

• The student will achieve a minimum of 76%

WV IGOs

• ACA GOAL I:  Review information system careers and ethical issues.
• IBM GOAL I:  Explore careers in business and marketing.
• MAM GOAL:  Explore the career of a supervisor/manager.
• MRK GOAL VI:  Research and analyze careers in marketing.
• OFT GOAL I:  Demonstrate an understanding of office administrative careers.
• PA GOAL I:  Demonstrate an understanding of accounting as a career.
• AM1.119,10,11 collect, organize, and interpret data using graphs, charts, and tables
• 9.19 2,3,5,10  read directions necessary to perform a sequential task, then

perform the task, (e.g., critique directions of a household task, perform the
task and report what happened)
• 9.44 4,7,10  develop a composition that addresses the assigned topic with a clearly worded and correctly placed thesis statement
• 9.45 4,7,10  develop a composition that is focused and coherent and has a clear, logical progression of ideas (e.g., spatial order in a descriptive essay/chronological order in a process essay)
• 9.46 4,7,10  recognize different transitional devices (e.g., introductory and internal transitional phrases/conjunctions)
• 9.47 4,7,10  develop a composition that uses complete sentences
• 9.48 4,7,10  develop a composition with appropriate and precise word choice
• 9.49  develop a composition in which errors in standard written English usage and mechanics (punctuation, spelling, capitalization) do not detract.

• Understands and applies basic procedures in the accounting cycle.
• Know the characteristics of the major types of business organizations.
• Understands the basic features of economic systems and the role of economic institutions in the U.S. economy.
• Knows unique characteristics of an entrepreneur.
• Selects and uses the best method of representing and describing a set of data (e.g., scatter plot, line graph, two-way table)
• Uses the general skills and strategies of the writing process
• Uses grammatical and mechanical conventions in written compositions
• Pursues specific jobs.
• Makes general preparation for entering the workforce.
• Knows the characteristics and uses of computer hardware and operating systems.
• Knows the characteristics and uses of computer software programs.

REFERENCES:

• M ari on C oun ty S cho ols C are er C lus ter /Ca ree r Ma jor Pro gra ms o f St udy

• Math.com Careers in Math
• Careers in Math
• Occupational Outlook Handbook
• Educational and Career Opportunities System (ECOS)
• Career Choices
• ACT
• SAT

• Terry Ash
• Jeanina Butcher- Ice
• Mary Jo Roman

     Science/Natural Resources:  For those of you who enjoy working outdoors or who would like to work in a research lab, you would select this cluster.  Some careers include:  Agriculture Teacher, Veterinarian, Farm Manager, Groundskeeper, Microbiologist, Forest Manager, Logger, Chemist.

Science and natural resources include research and development science, agriculture, agribusiness, agriculture production and natural resources.  Research and developmental science include occupations in the area of physical, biological, environmental earth, space sciences, and mathematics.  Agriculture and supporting companies employ large numbers of workers.  Natural Resources, including the timber industry, fish and wildlife and recreating management, provide additional career opportunities.  Growing career areas include horticulture, research, biotechnology, environmental technology, etc.
 

Agriculture:
This major addresses education necessary to prepare and support individuals for careers in the food and fiber system.  Curricula focus on agribusiness management and marketing, agricultural communications and education, agricultural power and machinery, agricultural processing, agricultural production, agricultural sciences, animal health, greenhouse management, landscaping and small animal care.

· Sample Career Options:
Professional: Agronomist, Agriculture Teacher, Animal Scientist, Landscape Architect, Veterinarian, Cooperative Extension Agent, Agricultural Scientist
Skilled: Biotechnician, Farm Manager, Greenhouse Manager, Kennel Operator, Veterinary Technician
Entry: Ag Equipment Mechanic, Greenhouse Worker, Floral Designer, Landscape Worker, Livestock Producer, Meat Cutter, Pesticide Applicator, Groundskeeper, Animal Groomer
 

Natural Resources:
This major addresses the education necessary to prepare and support individuals for careers in the natural resource system.  Curricula focuses on environmental management, fish and wildlife management, forestry production and management, forest products, natural resources management and parks and recreation.

· Sample Career Options:
Professional: Microbiologist, Wildlife Biologist, Environmental Scientist, Resource Economist, Consultant Forester, Forest Ranger
Skilled: Aqua culture Technician, Environmental Technician, Soil Technician, Land Surveyor, Forest Manager, Log Grader
Entry: Pesticide Applicator, Tree Trimmer, Landfill Worker, Tree Farmer, Fish Farmer, Logger
 

Science:
This major addresses the education necessary to prepare and support individuals for careers in the science system.  Curricula focus on math, chemistry, physics and biological sciences applicable to a wide array of scientific fields.

· Sample Career Options:
Professional: Chemist, Physicist, Biologist, Teacher, Research Associate
Skilled: Laboratory Technician, Science Technician

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