Title: Military Career Opportunities
Grade Level: 6-8
Subjects: Social Studies, Language Arts
Learner Outcomes: Students will be given
the opportunity to:
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Explore career opportunities in the military,
using the Internet
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Research the military academies
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Outline research information
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Create a recruitment video for a specific branch
Duration of Lesson: (3) 45 minute periods
Materials:
Technology Tools/Courseware:
Teacher Notes:
Review outlining techniques with
the students prior to the lesson. Contact ROTC or local recruitment offices
for classroom speakers.
Procedures:
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A representative from each branch of the military
will present a short informative talk.
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Teacher will divide the class into five groups:
each group will represent one military branch (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines,
Coast Guard).
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Each group will research on the Internet (see
references) the military academy, special forces and career opportunities
of its branch.
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Using the word processor, students will outline
the information found. As a review, the students could use the Microsoft
Word 97 Tutorial: Create an Outline.
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Using the outline as a resource, students will
produce their own recruitment video.
Modifications:
Modifications should be based on the student's
IEP and utilization of support staff when necessary. Blue paper and large
fonts will help visually impaired students.
Enrichment Activities:
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Students will create a tri-fold pamphlet for
their branch.
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Students will help plan "Military Day".
Tables will be set up with a military branch at each table. Students from
different classes will visit each table. Student presenters ( in appropriate
military dress) will explain their branch, show the video, pass out pamphlets
and persuade students to sign up. Since students can only sign up for 1
service, there will be competition as to which branch recruits the most.
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Students could participate in a 'modified' military
physical fitness test.
Evaluation/Assessment:
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outlines
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recruitment videos
West
Virginia Instructional Goals and Objectives:
Language Arts:
6.2, 6.34, 6.54, 6.64, 6.149,
6.153, 6.154,
7.2, 7.5, 7.154, 7.163, 7.164
8.2, 8.63, 8.143,8.145, 8.147, 8.150, 8.151
Social Studies:
6.63, 7.61, 8.60, 8.61
National
Standards:
Life Work Standards
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Uses various information sources, including
those of a technical nature, to accomplish specific tasks
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Makes general preparation for entering the work
force
Thinking and Reasoning Skills
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Understands and applies the basic principles
of presenting an argument
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Understands and applies basic principles of
logic and reasoning
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Effectively uses mental processes that are based
on identifying similarities and differences (compares, contrasts, classifies)
Language Arts
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Gathers and uses information for research purposes
Job/Career Clusters: Fine Arts and Humanities
References:
Microsoft
Word 97 Tutorial: Create an Outline
Military
Careers
West Point
United
States Army
Army Recruitment
United
States Air Force Academy
United States
Air Force
United States
Marines
United
States Marines
United States
Naval Academy
United States
Coast Guard
Department
of Defense
Army
ROTC
Navy
ROTC
Air
Force ROTC
Navy
SEALS
Author(s):
John
Richmond
Darlene
Milam
Patty
Waldeck
Horace Mann Middle School
301 43rd Street SE
Charleston, WV 25304
304-348-1971
