Creating the Connection

Career Connections

Lesson Five: Creating the Connection
Grade Level(s): 8-12
Subject(s): All
Learner Outcomes:

The student will use research information to create a career related project in which a variety of technological skills may be utilized.

Time Frame:

3 class periods with 2 weeks to complete projects

Materials:

Computer with Internet access, word processor, desktop publishing software.

Technology Tools/Courseware:
Internet, Powerpoint, digital camera, scanner, video camera, VCR,
and closed circuit TV system, such as Channel One.

Teacher Notes:

The instructor must be computer literate and Internet trained. A good review site is www.learnthenet.com. Knowledge of word processing and desktop publishing is essential.

The student must be in compliance with the LEA's Acceptable Use Policy and Consent/Waiver Form http://wvde.state.wv.us/policies/. Prior training on computer use and the Internet is essential. Additional experience using word processing, Powerpoint, desktop publishing, digital camera, video camera, scanner, and TV production are recommended.

Procedures:

The student will create a project relating to a selected career of personal interest. Following the general guidelines provided by the teacher, the student will research, develop, and create a final product.

Projects are to include one of the following:

Portfolio depicting a notable person (www.wvaworldschool.org) "Biographies of Famous Scientists" is a good guide)

Electronic scrapbook produced through a word processor/software

Video written and produced by the student

Powerpoint presentation written and produced by the student

Modifications:

Appropriate for all students in all subject areas.

Enrichment activities:

Participation in work related experiences such as job shadowing, field trips, mentor opportunities, and volunteerism. Students will organize and present a panel discussion on careers over closed circuit TV.

Evaluation/Assessment:

Proficient use of the Internet, satisfactory completion of all assignments and projects

West Virginia Instructional Goals and Objectives:

ELA--8.144, 8.64, 8.145, 8.149,11.97, 12.93

Math--8.46

Science--8.84, 8.96, 9.103, 9.5, 10.93, 10.94

Social Studies--8.59, 8.7, 8.66

Workplace Process Skills--PW 2, 10, 16, 17, 27, 28, 30

National Standards

References:

a) Media Center materials: videos; career encyclopedias; CD-COMs and printed materials.
b) www.learnthenet.com
www.wvaworldschool.org
http://wvde.state.wv.us/policies/

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