Objectives:
The students will be able to:
                                            Explain terms:  What is a job?
                                                                   What is a career?
                                                                   What is career planning?

                                            Internet Skills:  Access the internet using Netscape.
                                                                   Locate specific web sites.
                                                                   Complete two interactive exercises.

                                            Journalism:  Create a written report on careers.

                                            Oral Presentation:  Present an oral report on careers.

                                            Higher Order Thinking:  Relate "self" to careers options.

Introduction:

Give students a brief overview of career planning.
Review terms with students.
Ask probing questions about "self", needs and wants, goals, and career planning.
Discuss issues concerning life after graduation, providing for themselves and their family, setting goals, being happy.
Show students where to find copies of the Objectives, Terms, Assignment, and Rubric or make copies for them.
Explain how this exercise can help them today and in the future.
 

Internet Assignment:
Give students an overview of the internet assignment.
Read the directions to the class.
Answer any questions concerning the assignment.
Have the students begin the assignment.
Monitor their progress and give assistance if needed.

Group Discussion:
After the internet assignment is completed have students break into groups of 3 to 4 students and discuss their findings.  Have each member list at least 2 career paths of interest and have them discuss within their group how they made their decisions.

Journalism Assignment:
After the group discussion exercise is complete have the students return to their seats and begin writing their reports.  Have the students write at least two paragraphs in each area:
                                                            1)  Explain why you choose a particular career.
                                                            2)  Explain how your interests, abilities, values, and goals
                                                                 relate to the career path you have chosen.
Homework:
Have students complete journalism assignment at home.
Tell students to use their reports to prepare for an oral presentation for the next class meeting.

Oral Presentation:
Before beginning the oral presentations give your students a brief review of the previous class including the objectives and purpose of the exercise.  Go over procedures and expectations of the oral presentations.  Give the students about five minutes to collect their thoughts before beginning.

Closure:  After hearing the oral presentations review the purpose of the assignment.  Ask students for feedback.  Did they like the assignment?  Did the assignment have any value to them?  Could they relate the content of the exercise to their own life?   Are they comfortable with their self assessment and career choices?  Will they explore other career options on their own?

Assessment:  Use the rubric provided or create a new rubric to fit any variations of the lesson.