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Mrs. Mills and Mrs. Heflin Career Website
http://www.careers101.org/unit-1.html
Unit 1
Introduction to the World of Work In this unit, students will:
1. Demonstrate the use of terms in relation to the world of work and career
orientations.
2. Explore reasons why people work.
3. Relate a positive attitude to the world of work.
4. Describe the effects of a global economy in relation to the world of work.
Unit 1 Pre-Test
Download the file below and answer the questions. WE will then go over the questions in class.
Introduction to the World of Work In this unit, students will:
1. Demonstrate the use of terms in relation to the world of work and career
orientations.
2. Explore reasons why people work.
3. Relate a positive attitude to the world of work.
4. Describe the effects of a global economy in relation to the world of work.
Unit 1 Pre-Test
Download the file below and answer the questions. WE will then go over the questions in class.
unit_1_pre.docx | |
File Size: | 15 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Unit 1 Vocabulary
Create a PowerPoint presentation featuring Unit 1 Vocabulary. You must have a title page, one slide per vocabulary word. Each slide must contain a picture representing the vocabulary word, the definition of the word, and animation on each page. Click on the link below to open Unit 1 Vocabulary.
unit_1_vocabulary.docx | |
File Size: | 18 kb |
File Type: | docx |
What do people work?
People work for a variety of reasons. Open the file below and write the questions down on a separate sheet of paper. Take the paper home with you so that you can interview an adult about their work. Bring the interview results back to class to share.
why_do_people_work_-_interview.doc | |
File Size: | 28 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Power of a Positive Attitude
Did you know that the main reason why someone loses their job is because of a bad attitude? Is it harder to change actions or attitudes? Why is it important to develop a positive attitude at a young age?
positive_outlook_product.docx | |
File Size: | 11 kb |
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Attitude Inventory
This activity will let you discover if your attitude needs improvement or if you attitude is right where it needs to be. Download the file and "bold" the number that best represents your answer. Then add all of the "bold" numbers and see what your score tells about you.
attitude_inventory.doc | |
File Size: | 202 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Where in the World Did This Come From?
Do you have any idea how many products are made outside of the United States but sold here? When a company that is located inside the US, makes it products outside the US, this is called "Outsourcing". Outsourcing can sometimes cause people who live inside the US to loose their jobs.
Click on the file below to get your next assignment.
Click on the file below to get your next assignment.
where_in_the_world_did_this_come_from.docx | |
File Size: | 11 kb |
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Unit One Study Guide
Click on the file below to use the study guide that I have created. Use this along with the Unit 1 Vocabulary to get ready for test.
unit_1_study_guide.doc | |
File Size: | 28 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Unit One Test
Click To Download
unit_1_test.doc | |
File Size: | 34 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Unit 2
Self Awareness In this unit, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate the use of terms in relation to self-awareness
2. Assess personal interests, aptitudes, and abilities
3. Demonstrate personal values needed for a particular career
4. Analyze personality traits needed for a specific job
5. Describe how career choices affect personal lifestyle
1. Demonstrate the use of terms in relation to self-awareness
2. Assess personal interests, aptitudes, and abilities
3. Demonstrate personal values needed for a particular career
4. Analyze personality traits needed for a specific job
5. Describe how career choices affect personal lifestyle
Unit 2 Pre-Test
Download the file below and highlight your best answer. Save to Microsoft Word.
unit_2_pre-test.docx | |
File Size: | 16 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Unit 2 Vocabulary Activity
Download the file below and make a PowerPoint Presentation using the Unit 2 Vocabulary. Make sure to include the definition and a picture that represents the word on each slide.
unit_2_glossary.doc | |
File Size: | 30 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Personality Inventories
In this activity, you will be taking several inventories that will give you insight into who you really are. You will be taking a learning styles inventory, team style inventory, brain power inventory, motivation inventory, and a stress test. We will discuss what the scores mean in a class discussion.
Follow these instructions:
1. Log on the this link http://www.glencoe.com
2. Choose your state : Arkansas
3. Click User : Student
4. Choose your Subject : Career Education
5. Click on "Enter"
6. Look at the green box on the right side of the page.
7. Click on "Career City" which is under "Classroom Tools"
8. Take the inventories that are listed and underlined above.
9. Write down the scores for each test on the paper that I have provided.
Follow these instructions:
1. Log on the this link http://www.glencoe.com
2. Choose your state : Arkansas
3. Click User : Student
4. Choose your Subject : Career Education
5. Click on "Enter"
6. Look at the green box on the right side of the page.
7. Click on "Career City" which is under "Classroom Tools"
8. Take the inventories that are listed and underlined above.
9. Write down the scores for each test on the paper that I have provided.
glencoe_worksheet.doc | |
File Size: | 32 kb |
File Type: | doc |
glencoe_inventories_explanations.docx | |
File Size: | 11 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Interest Inventory
In this activity, you will answer a series of questions based on things that you are interested in. I will give you handouts pertaining to this.
Positive Self-Esteem Word Activity
Find positive, kind words that increase self-esteem. Write as many as you can for each letter in the alphabet: For Example, A – Attractive, B-Beautiful, C-Caring. Use a dictionary or thesaurus on line to help you locate the words.
Self Esteem Test
Self Esteem is how you feel about yourself. It is very important that you have a good self esteem for your own well being. Sometimes it can be hard to feel good about yourself when you have people that make fun of you or if you are not what you think you should be. It is not too late for you to change the way you feel about yourself. In this activity, you will go to queendom.com and then take the self esteem test. After you have completed the test, please record your score in Microsoft Word or simply save the page that your results are on. Good Luck!
Self Esteem Test
Self Esteem is how you feel about yourself. It is very important that you have a good self esteem for your own well being. Sometimes it can be hard to feel good about yourself when you have people that make fun of you or if you are not what you think you should be. It is not too late for you to change the way you feel about yourself. In this activity, you will go to queendom.com and then take the self esteem test. After you have completed the test, please record your score in Microsoft Word or simply save the page that your results are on. Good Luck!
"Song of Myself" Activity
In this activity you will be thinking about the good things about yourself and about your life. This is a two part activity. The first part requires you to complete sentences that describe yourself. The second part asks you to use a blank sheet of paper (computer paper works best) and draw images and pictures of things that you like to do. Download the file below to get started.
personality_song_of_myself.doc | |
File Size: | 50 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Things I Like To Do
In this activity, you will answer additional questions about yourself and save them in Microsoft Word to put in your Career Portfolio.
things_i_like_to_do.doc | |
File Size: | 19 kb |
File Type: | doc |
"All About Me" PowerPoint Presentation
In this activity, you will make a PowerPoint presentation based on the information in you "All About Me" sentences. Download the file for further instructions.
all_about_me_pp.docx | |
File Size: | 11 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Arkansas Next Magazine Activities
Click to download.
arkansas_next_scavenger_hunt_10.docx | |
File Size: | 13 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Values Activity
In this activity, you will pick one value for each letter of the alphabet and find the definition for each value. Type each value and definition in Microsoft Word. Download the file below to open the list of values.
values_list.docx | |
File Size: | 16 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Unit 2 Test
Click here to download.
unit_2_test.doc | |
File Size: | 33 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Unit 3
Making Decisions
In this unit, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate the use of terms in relation to decision making.
2. Demonstrate the use of a decision making process.
3. Explain the need to study the decision - making process.
In this unit, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate the use of terms in relation to decision making.
2. Demonstrate the use of a decision making process.
3. Explain the need to study the decision - making process.
Unit 3 Pre-Test
Click to Download.
unit_3_pre-test.docx | |
File Size: | 12 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Unit 3 Vocabulary
In this activity, you will look up two to three definitions for each of the vocabulary words. Then you will write your own definition for the word and then use that word in a sentence.
1. Conflict 2. Compromise 3. Decision 4. Decision-Making Process
5. Evaluate 6. Plan 7. Resource 8. Tentative
1. Conflict 2. Compromise 3. Decision 4. Decision-Making Process
5. Evaluate 6. Plan 7. Resource 8. Tentative
unit_3_vocabulary.doc | |
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File Type: | doc |
Decision Making Scenarios
Open the file below and answer how you would react in each situation. Your answers must be in a complete sentences and must fully explain your actions.
decision_making_scenarios.docx | |
File Size: | 12 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Personal Goals
Click to Open.
my_personal_goals.docx | |
File Size: | 12 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Your True Colors
Click on http://www.truecolorscareer.com/quiz.asp to access your True Colors test.
Unit 3 Test
Click to Open
unit_3_test.doc | |
File Size: | 30 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Unit 4
Researching Careers
In this unit we will:
1. Demonstrate the use of terms in relation to researching careers
2. Identify career information resources
3. Research careers, using a variety of resources
In this unit we will:
1. Demonstrate the use of terms in relation to researching careers
2. Identify career information resources
3. Research careers, using a variety of resources
Unit 4 Pre-Test
Open the file below to take the Unit 4 Pre-Test. Highlight and save your answers to Microsoft Word.
pre-test.docx | |
File Size: | 16 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Unit 4 Vocabulary
In this activity, you will make a powerpoint presentation using the vocabulary words from the file below. Remember to always put a title slide, and a slide for each vocabulary word along with the definition and a picture representing the vocabulary word.
unit_4_vocabulary.docx | |
File Size: | 19 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Interview With An Adult
One resource that you can use to find out about a career is to ask an adult about their job. Download the file below and find an adult that has a career that you are interested in and interview them. Write their answers on a separate sheet of paper and get them to sign it as well.
interview_with_adult.doc | |
File Size: | 29 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Career Research
In this activity, you will research a career of your choice and record the information that you learned. Download the file below to get started.
occupational_outlook_handbook_activity.doc | |
File Size: | 23 kb |
File Type: | doc |
career_research_folder.docx | |
File Size: | 11 kb |
File Type: | docx |
In this activity, you will make a poster which will highlight your chosen career. Download the file below for the directions.
career_poster.docx | |
File Size: | 13 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Unit 4 Test
Click to Open
unit_4_test.docx | |
File Size: | 15 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Unit 5
Exploring the Career Clusters
In this unit, you will be able to:
1. Identify the 16 Career Clusters
2. Study and Research which cluster best matches your interests, skills, aptitudes, and values
In this unit, you will be able to:
1. Identify the 16 Career Clusters
2. Study and Research which cluster best matches your interests, skills, aptitudes, and values
Vocabulary Activity
Download the file below to begin the vocabulary activity. In this activity, you will have two options on how you complete this activity.
Option 1 : Make a powerpoint presentation using your Vocabulary Words (Career Cluster). Each slide must contain the definition and a picture that represents a job in that vocabulary word.
Option 2: Write the Vocabulary term (Career Cluster) and list five jobs that fall in each category. Make this document in Microsoft Word.
Option 1 : Make a powerpoint presentation using your Vocabulary Words (Career Cluster). Each slide must contain the definition and a picture that represents a job in that vocabulary word.
Option 2: Write the Vocabulary term (Career Cluster) and list five jobs that fall in each category. Make this document in Microsoft Word.
unit_5_vocabulary.docx | |
File Size: | 13 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Career Clusters *
I will pass out anticipation guides and we will go over the career clusters.
Career Cluster 1
In this activity, you will log on to www.glencoe.com and research your career cluster. Download the file below for further instructions.
career_cluster_related_jobs.doc | |
File Size: | 29 kb |
File Type: | doc |
My Career Cluster PowerPoint
In this activity, you will gather information (www.glencoe.com Career Cluster Activity #1) and make a powerpoint presentation to display your findings. Download the file below for complete instructions and standards.
career_cluster_powerpoint1.docx | |
File Size: | 12 kb |
File Type: | docx |
The Drive of your Life
Click here to take the drive of your life and explore career options
Lifestyle Budget
When deciding on a career, it is very important to think about what kind of lifestyle you want. Download the file below and begin to analyze what you need to do to make your lifestyle wants a reality.
lifestyle_budget.docx | |
File Size: | 14 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Cluster Review Sheet
Download the file below and answer the questions. Save the file in Microsoft Word with the filename "Cluster Review".
cluster_review.doc | |
File Size: | 26 kb |
File Type: | doc |
A Look Into My Future Activity
Download the file below to see instructions and the rubric for the poster
career_poster.docx | |
File Size: | 13 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Career Watch Scavenger Activity
Download the file below and complete the answers. You may type your answers on the page that you download, but do not print it!
career_watch_scavenger_hunt.docx | |
File Size: | 12 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Arkansas Next Activity
In this activity, you will read the "Arkansas Next" magazine and answer questions about what you read.
arkansas_next_magazine.docx | |
File Size: | 12 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Unit 5 Test
Download the file to take the test below. Write your answers on a separate piece of paper and label your paper with your name, class period, and date.
unit_5_test.docx | |
File Size: | 13 kb |
File Type: | docx |