Title:
Careers and Me
Grade
Level (s): 7, 8, and 9
Subject(s):
Vocational/ Technical, English, Language Arts, and Social
Studies.
Learner
Outcomes: The student will:
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Create an account and log on to the 'ECOS'
website-
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Complete and update 'Profile' section-
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Take career interest inventory-
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Research three careers and associate them
with correct clusters -
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Learn how to further investigate careers
using : 'Bridges', 'O*Net',
The 'Occupational Outlook Handbook' (OOH
),
-
Compose a resume'-
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Investigate post-secondary options-
Duration
of Lesson: Four 45 minute class sessions-
Materials:
Computer lab, licensing for 'ECOS', and printer-
Technology
Tools/Courseware: Computers with internet access-
Teacher
Notes:
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All students must have a signed copy
of the Acceptable Use Policy ( AUP ) on file to browse the Internet.
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All students must receive a copy of the
'ECOS'
parents letter to go home.
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Schools that do not have access to 'ECOS'
may use 'OOH', 'O*NET' or 'Bridges' to explore career
oriented Internet sites. The following procedures can be followed with
limited modifications as long as teacher has explored the site to be used
prior to introducing the lesson.
Procedures:
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Day One : Explain what 'ECOS' is
and its purpose - Create 'New Accounts'-Go into 'Profile'
screen - Complete personal background - Complete 'Middle School 'and
/or 'High School 'screens - Complete 'Academic Achievement 'and
'Career Goal' screens -
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Day Two: Log onto 'ECOS' - Go into
'Portfolio' screen - Explain 'My Locker', ' Resume', 'Calendar',
and 'Course Planner' screens - Begin to compose a resume' based on
the profile database screen.
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Day Three: Log onto 'ECOS' -
Go
into the 'Career Section' - Take the 'Career Interest Survey
'- Begin to investigate career matches-
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Day Four: Log onto 'ECOS'
- Make a list or print information on the three top career matches
from yesterday using information from 'ECOS', 'OOH', 'O*Net',
or
any other referenced Internet site-
Modifications:
Students with learning needs can work with a ' buddy' or
other students who are more proficient with computer functions. Students
with visual needs may need screen adaptations with font size, etc., or
allow 'buddy' students to read information to them.
Enrichment
Activities: Advanced students can go into college
choices - 'College Strategy' and match up careers with colleges
that offer those majors. These students can also meet with leaders in their
area pertaining to their career choice. After meeting with them they can
use a digital camera to take pictures of these community persons to add
to their portfolio collections.
Students will have available the video
series Real
LIfe 101 to view throughout this lesson. Additional information
on the videos is available from the above link.
Evaluation/Assessment:
Portfolio comprised of information/material researched from
'ECOS' and other referenced sources.
West
Virginia Standards (West
Virginia State Department ):
Process/Workplace Objectives: PW.27,
PW. 28, PW.33, PW. 46, PW. 47,
Consumer Sciences: CAE 28, CAE 29
Nutritional Food Services: NFS 40,
NFS 41
National
Standards:
Career
Development
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Standard A : Students will acquire the
skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self
and to make informed career decision.
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Standard B: Students will employ
strategies to achieve future career success and satisfaction.
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Standard C: Students will understand
the relationship between personal qualities, education and training and
the world of work.
Life
Work Standards
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Fills out a job application
References:
a) OOH
b) O*NET
c) ECOS
d)
Mapping Your Future
e) Nations
Job Network
f) West
Virginia Daily career News
g) West
Virginia Bureau of Employment Programs
h) Labor
Market Information System
i)
America's Job Bank
j) America's
Career Infonet
k) USA
Jobs
l) Additional links can be found online
at West Virginia
Office at Technology-
m) Lumberport
Middle School's Career Page
Authors:
VeAnne Fuerhoff
Myla Kreinik
Alexandra Smith
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