Career

Title: Globalization / Changing Workforce

Author: Sarah White

Grade Level: 9-12

Subject/Content: Social Studies

Summary of Lesson: Students will explore various careers related to the social sciences.

Focus Question: What can I use the knowledge and skills I am gaining in this class for in the future?

Databases(s): WEB FEET

Procedures:

• Steps/Activities by the teacher:
  • Provide copies of directions worksheet for students
  • Provide access to Gale databases
• Steps/Activities by student(s):
  • Use the Careers section of WEB FEET to complete the careers research

Outcome: Students will have an understanding of what careers in the social sciences require and be able to relate this to classroom instruction and activities.

Related Activities: Students may develop a portfolio demonstrating their competence in skills and knowledge related to careers in the social sciences.

Standard Date: Approved

Content Standard(s):

• Participate in activities to strengthen the "common good," based upon careful evaluation of possible options for citizen action

Performance Indicators:

• At Level 1, the student is able to:
  • Identify several careers based in the social sciences and the characteristics of each
• At Level 2, the student is able to:
  • Identify the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in these careers
• At Level 3, the student is able to:
  • Assess their own interests, values and skills when compared to possible careers in the social sciences

Computer Literacy and Usage Standards 9-12:

• The student will develop skills using a variety of computer resources to increase productivity, support creativity, conduct and evaluate research and improve communications
• The student will use technology resources to improve problem solving and decision making skills and apply these skills to real world situations

ISTE NETS for Students

• Use technology tools and resources for managing and communicating personal/professional information (e.g., finances, schedules, addresses, purchases, correspondence)
• Evaluate technology-based options, including distance and distributed education, for lifelong learning
• Routinely and efficiently use online information resources to meet needs for collaboration, research, publication, communication and productivity
• Select and apply technology tools for research, information analysis, problem solving and decision making in content learning

Information Power; Information Literacy Standards:

• Standard 1: The student who is information literate accesses information efficiently and effectively
• Standard 2: The student who is information literate evaluates information critically and competently
• Standard 3: The student who is information literate uses information accurately and creatively
• Standard 4: The student who is an independent learner is information literate and pursues information related to personal interests