In this lesson, students will use the Career Day app to learn …
In this lesson, students will use the Career Day app to learn about skills, aptitude tests, and related occupations. This is lesson one of five, which is designed to be taught in a sequence.
Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.
Technology required for this lesson: Augmented Reality, Smartphone.
In this lesson, the teacher will engage the class in a discussion …
In this lesson, the teacher will engage the class in a discussion about the value of STEM skills and the value of creativity. Remind the students to refer to their Career Day app assessment results and resources. This is lesson two of five, which is designed to be taught in a sequence.
Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.
Technology required for this lesson: Augmented Reality, Smartphone.
In this lesson, students will use the Career Day app for interviewing …
In this lesson, students will use the Career Day app for interviewing their chosen subject. This is lesson three of five, which is designed to be taught in a sequence.
Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.
Technology required for this lesson: Augmented Reality.
In this lesson, the teacher will lead the class in a discussion …
In this lesson, the teacher will lead the class in a discussion about the value of role models and mentors. Remind the students to refer to their Career Day app assessment results, interview results, and resources. This is lesson four of five, which is designed to be taught in a sequence.
Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.
Technology required for this lesson: Augmented Reality, Smartphone.
Explore the personal experiences of GCFLearnFree.org staff members, from being a professional …
Explore the personal experiences of GCFLearnFree.org staff members, from being a professional writer to learning from years of failure.
Lessons include: (1) Being a Professional Writer. Learn about the experiences of being a professional writer. (2) Learning from Failure. Read about how one GCFLearnFree.org staff member learned from his career failures. (3) The Joy of Learning. Use these tips to better embrace the joy of learning. (4) When Your Dream Job Lets You Down. Learn how to bounce back after your dream job disappoints you. (5) Overcoming Professional Rejection. Learn from GCFLearnFree.org staff members as they discuss overcoming professional rejection. (6) Pursuing Happiness in the Workplace. Learn from GCFLearnFree.org staff members as they discuss finding happiness in the workplace.
The goal of the Elementary Career Jeopardy Games is to create career …
The goal of the Elementary Career Jeopardy Games is to create career awareness. The games are designed to be facilitated by a teacher in a classroom setting with the entire class participating.
With quizzes to help you decide on a college major, data to …
With quizzes to help you decide on a college major, data to compare careers and graphs showing trending industries, Career Trend lets readers dive deep into their intended or current career trajectory.
This activity book can begin as a coloring book with various career …
This activity book can begin as a coloring book with various career options available and evolve into a mature career awareness piece for older grades. Students are asked to explore themselves and attempt tasks such as writing their first resume.
This template offers a structure to create a "content package" for a …
This template offers a structure to create a "content package" for a specific subject area and grade level. A content package is a collection of educator-curated instructional materials to support a given educational standard and need. Click View Resource to explore the structure or Remix to make a copy for your own use.
Learn about jobs that relate to families and human needs such as …
Learn about jobs that relate to families and human needs such as counseling and mental health services, family and community services, personal care, and consumer services.
Careers in computer science and technology can be fun and rewarding. But …
Careers in computer science and technology can be fun and rewarding. But what does a person working in these fields really do? With a vast variety of jobs and companies, there's not just one answer to this question. Watch the videos to meet some of the people who are tackling big problems in creative ways, then use one of the interactive tools below to learn more about fields and careers that interest you.
How can we challenge our own confirmation bias? Our brains are great …
How can we challenge our own confirmation bias? Our brains are great at using past experiences to make quick decisions on the fly, but these shortcuts can also lead to bias. "Confirmation bias" is our brain's tendency to seek out information that confirms things we already think we know. Help your students learn to recognize this when they encounter news online, as a way to examine competing opinions and ideas and to avoid drawing questionable conclusions. Approximately 45 mins.
LESSON OBJECTIVES: Define confirmation bias and identify why it occurs. Explore examples of confirmation bias, particularly related to news and online information. Identify strategies for challenging their own confirmation biases.
How can you create a digital footprint that showcases your purpose? Research …
How can you create a digital footprint that showcases your purpose? Research shows that happiness in life is less about what you do and more about why you do it. When your actions have purpose, they lead to positive results -- both for you and the world. Help students use the power of the internet to turn their personal passions into positive impact. Approximately 50 mins.
LESSON OBJECTIVES: Explain what it means to find your purpose and why it is beneficial. Consider different ways that people have used their digital footprint to make a positive impact on the world and whether you would do something similar. Reflect on what your own purpose might be, including a problem you want to solve and how you might go about solving it.
How do you chat safely with people you meet online? Games, social …
How do you chat safely with people you meet online? Games, social media, and other online spaces give kids opportunities to meet and chat with others outside the confines of their real-life communities. But how well do kids actually know the people they're meeting and interacting with? Help students consider whom they're talking to and the types of information they're sharing online. Approximately 45 mins.
LESSON OBJECTIVES: Analyze how well they know the people they interact with online. Reflect on what information is safe to share with different types of online friends. Learn to recognize red flag feelings and use the Feelings & Options thinking routine to respond to them.
How can you tell when an online relationship is risky? Having conversations …
How can you tell when an online relationship is risky? Having conversations online, without nonverbal cues or being able to see people, can be awkward and sometimes even risky -- with drawbacks from simple misunderstandings to manipulation or inappropriate messages. Help students navigate and avoid these situations before they go too far. Approximately 45 mins.
LESSON OBJECTIVES: Identify the types of messages that might cause a red flag feeling for someone. Use the Feelings & Options thinking routine to analyze and respond to a situation involving a red flag feeling.
Students experience the information aftermath of a fictional event as it unfolds …
Students experience the information aftermath of a fictional event as it unfolds on social media. They also learn about five common logical fallacies, then evaluate the evidence in several arguments. A free educator account is necessary to assign this Checkology lesson.
Discover how to make sense of the health and wellness information vying …
Discover how to make sense of the health and wellness information vying for our attention — and avoid being misled. A free educator account is necessary to assign this Checkology lesson.
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