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Bridges-to-CareersSampler

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Elementary SchoolKindergarten to Grade 5

Copyright 2001. Printed in Canada. All rights reserved. This book may not be duplicated in any form without theexpressed written consent of the publisher, except for student activities for use in a classroom at the school thatpurchased this book.

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Paws in Jobland:Original program concept and design:© 1997 Studie og Erhverv a.s. in co-operation with Feldborg Multimedia, Denmark.

British Adaptation:English data, photographs, and worksheets© 1999 CASCAID Ltd., U.K.

American Adaptation:© 2001 Bridges.com Inc

All other product names and logos in this publication are used for identification purposes only and may be trade-marks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

A special thanks to authors Dr. L. Theresa Weinrich, Dr. Judith Bookhamer and Mr. Robert Chappell for their dedi-cated efforts and content-specific expertise.

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1. Introduction1-1 Welcome to Paws in Jobland Sampler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-2 What does Paws in Jobland Include? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-3 Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-4 Job Environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41-5 K-5 Lesson Plan Activities List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-7 Recommended Curricular Integration Areas Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81-8 Matrix I - National Career Development Guidelines and Elementary

Activities’ Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91-9 Matrix II - Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) and

Elementary Activities’ Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

2. Sample Activities2-1 Activity 1-1 Career ABC’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132-2 Activity 2-4 Dream Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162-3 Activity 3-2 Job Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192-4 Activity 4-1 Getting to Know Jobland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222-5 Activity 5-6 My Portfolio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Table of Contents

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User Guide

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•1. Introduction

Bridges.com warmly welcomes you to the sample elementary career development activity experiences that providestudents and parents with an enjoyable introduction to the world of work. The lesson plan activities are intendedfor use with students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Over 100 jobs and 20 Jobland work-environment sitesstimulate student interest and active participation in the career exploration process.

The intent of Paws in Jobland is to provide career solutions through engaging activities that focus on self-knowledge, exploration, and planning. The activities at this level serve as the foundation for students to build on intheir middle and high school years. Parent involvement activities offer creative ways for the students to enhancetheir classroom experiences.

1-1 Welcome to Paws in Jobland Sampler

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Lesson Plan Activities Description:• 40 (K-5) Copy-ready grade level lesson plans with learning objectives and curricular integration

recommendations

• 40 Copy-ready worksheets that expand the lesson activity

• 40 Lesson plans aligned with the:•National Career Development Guidelines (NCDG)•Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS)•State and Local Standards Integration Options

• 40/40 Lesson plans that can be used to develop career systems with optional use of the CD

Technology Integration•24/40 Activities that offer technology integration opportunities starting in grade 3 (several are optional in

the lower grades as well)

•the optional technology component is indicated with a T

Assessment•Job Finder Interest Assessment (Grades 4 and 5 and Teacher Answer Key)

•Paper/pencil Elementary Student Career Planner Recommended Activities

• Copy-ready Student Activity Checklist aligned with:• National Career Development Guidelines (NCDG)• Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS)

Related Web-Sites for Additional Exploration/Professional Development

Character Traits that Promote Good Citizenship

Copy-ready Student Career Planner

Parent Involvement• 20 Copy-ready Parent Involvement Activities

Paws in Jobland CD Description:• CD-ROM Animation• Full Audio• 20 Real work environments they see in their community• Over 100 careers come to life with actual workers talking about their jobs• Real job-site pictures and work activities• ABC Search encourages students to browse jobs in a simple database• Job Finder 26 question interest assessment • Game-Style Quiz puzzle reinforces information in an interactive fun way.

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1-2 What does Paws in Jobland Include?


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Hardware and Software Requirements

Windows• Windows 3.1 and Windows 95, 98 and NT• Pentium 120MHz, 16MB RAM, SVGA card and 8X CD ROM• Sound card optional• 640 x 480 or greater screen resolution• 256 colors or greater• Compatible with Novell network and Windows NT servers (optional)• Requires 660 MB of free hard space to install (optional)

Macintosh• PowerPC Mac or 6800 series Mac• Minimum System 7 Mac OS• 16 MB RAM, 8x CD ROM• Compatible with client-server networks (optional)• Requires 660 MB of free hard disk space to install (optional)

1-3 Paws in Jobland Hardware Requirements

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AirportAirline PilotFlight AttendantAir Traffic ControllerTourist Assistant

Building SiteBrickmasonCarpenterElectricianGlazierPainterPlumberRooferSurveyor

CountrysideArcheologistFish Farm WorkerLandscape GardenerKennel WorkerRiding InstructorVeterinarian

Emergency ServicesAmbulance DriverArmed Services PersonPolice DetectiveFire FighterParamedicPolice Officer

FactoryAssemblerBakerMachinistPrinterWelder

DockDiverFisherman/womanShip EngineerTourist Assistant

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1-4 Job Environments

HomeCable InstallerElectricianHome Health AideLandscape GardenerNannyPlumberSocial WorkerWindow Cleaner

HospitalDentistDoctorNurse Aide/OrderlyLicensed Practical NurseRegistered NursePhysical TherapistParamedic

HotelHotel Desk ClerkHotel HousekeeperHotel ManagerKitchen AssistantPorter/BellhopWaiter/Waitress

LaboratoryForensic ScientistLaboratory TechnicianMeteorologistPharmacistScientist

NewspaperEditorGraphic DesignerJournalistPhotographerPrinter


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OfficeArchitectComputer ProgrammerCopywriterEditorSecretaryTypist

On the RoadBus DriverDriver Sales WorkerDriving InstructorRefuse Collector

SchoolCareer Counselor LibrarianLaboratory TechnicianChild Care AideTeacherDriving Instructor

Shopping CenterBank TellerCosmetologistButcherFloristPharmacistTravel AgentWindow Dresser

Sports CenterGrounds KeeperRiding InstructorRecreation AttendantSports CoachSports InstructorRecreation Facilities Manager

StationBus DriverRailway WorkerTrain ConductorLocomotive EngineerTransportation Clerk

Theater and CinemaActorDancerMusicianSingerStagehandStage ManagerTheater Technician

Television StudioActorJournalistRadio/TV AnnouncerSingerSound Engineer

WorkshopArtistMachinistMechanicPhotographerSound EngineerTire Repairer/ChangerUpholstererWelder

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KindergartenActivity K-1 - Knowing Myself Activity K-2 - Healthy LivingActivity K-3 - People in Our School Activity K-4 - My Favorite PeopleActivity K-5 - My Favorite Places

Grade 1Activity 1-1 - Career ABC’sActivity 1-2 - Careers in-School Field Trip Activity 1-3 - Community Guest SpeakersActivity 1-4 - Learning StylesActivity 1-5 - Create a Career Song

Grade 2Activity 2-1 - Job Talk Activity 2-2 - A Day in the Life of a...Activity 2-3 - Job StarsActivity 2-4 - Dream JobsActivity 2-5 - Computers in the WorkplaceActivity 2-6 - Getting Along with Friends

Grade 3Activity 3-1 - Subjects MatterActivity 3-2 - Job Skills Activity 3-3 - Career PathwaysActivity 3-4 - An Interview with PawsActivity 3-5 - Math and Science CareersActivity 3-6 - Be a Journalist

Grade 4Activity 4-1 - Getting to Know JoblandActivity 4-2 - Job Finder Assessment (Key is in the Copy-ready section)Activity 4-3 - Show TimeActivity 4-4 - Be a SportActivity 4-5 - Geography MattersActivity 4-6 - Jobs and ArtActivity 4-7 - Step-by-StepActivity 4-8 - Hotel ManagementActivity 4-9 - My Schedule

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1-5 K-5 Lesson Plan Activities List


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Grade 5Activity 5-1 - Job Finder Assessment (Key is in the Copy-ready section)Activity 5-2 - World of WorkActivity 5-3 - Jobs in the Environment Activity 5-4 - Building My Career Skills Activity 5-5 - Career Pathways and the Job for YouActivity 5-6 - My PortfolioActivity 5-7 - Jobland Shopping Adventure Activity 5-8 - Build a Job BankActivity 5-9 - Create Your Own Jobland

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Activity type

S School-based

W Work-based

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Curricular Content Key - Grades K-12

LA Language Arts

M Mathematics

H Health

SS Social Studies

A Arts

T Technology

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1-6 Recommended Curricular Integration Areas Key

I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X. XI. XII.

S 4. Dream JobsLA,A,T

S 5. Computers in the WorkplaceLA,M,T

S 6. Getting Along with FriendsLA,SS

S 1. Subjects MatterLA,SS,T

S, W 2. Job SkillsLA,M,T

S 3. Career PathwaysLA,SS,M,S,A,H,T

S 4. An Interview with PawsLA,T

S, W 5. Math and Science CareersLA,M,S,H,T

S 6. Be a JournalistLA,T

S 1. Getting to Know JoblandLA,SS,T

S 2. Job Finder Assessment (Key is in the Copy-ready section) LA,SS,T

S 3. Show TimeLA,A,T

S 4. Be a SportLA,H,T


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S 5. Career Pathways and the Job for You LA,M,SS,S,H,A,T

S, C 6. My PortfolioLA,M,S,SS,A,H,T

S 7. Jobland Shopping Adventure LA,M,S,SS,H,A,T

S 8. Build a Job BankLA,M,S,SS,H,A,T

S 9. Create Your Own JoblandLA,M,S,SS,H,A,T

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Grade1-Activity 1:Career ABC'sCareer Activities and Competencies

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Activity Overview:As the concepts of the alphabet are reviewed, a career beginning with each letter of thealphabet will be introduced. The careers will be based on those introduced in Paws inJobland.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes per lesson

Implementation Time: On-going as the alphabet letters are introduced/reviewed.

Materials/Resources Needed: Paws in Jobland CD, alphabet letters, pictures of A-Z careers, Worksheet 1-1, pencils

Learning Objectives:1. The student will develop an awareness of careers.

2. The student will develop an awareness of technology as a learning resource.

Activity Steps:1. As each letter of the alphabet is introduced to/reviewed with the students, giveexamples of words that begin with that letter. Include at least one career (to whichstudents can relate) that begins with the letter.

2. Ask the students what they know about the career.

3. Ask the students if they can think of other careers that begin with the letter and havethem share thoughts with the class.

4. Show the students a "career clip" from Paws in Jobland. (optional)

Activity Enhancements:1. Create a careers collage using pictures from magazines.

2. Create a “Careers A to Z” border for placement on the walls around the classroom orin the hallway outside of the classroom.

Character Trait: ResponsibilityIntroduce the concept of responsibility and ask students what the word responsibilitymeans to them. Ask them to consider what responsibility means in the career world.Ask them to consider the similarities of student responsibilities and responsibilities inthe work world.

SCANS Skills

Foundation Skills

1. Basic Skills

2.Thinking Skills

3. Personal Qualities

WorkplaceCompetencies

1. Resources

2. Interpersonal Skills

3. Information

4. Systems

5.Technology

National CareerDevelopment Guidelines

Self-Knowledge

1. Positive Self-Concept

2. Interaction Skills

3. Growth and Change

Educational and OccupationalExploration

4.Advancement

5.Work and Learning

6. Career Information

7. Job Seeking Skills

8. Needs of Society

Career Planning

9. Decision Making

10. Life Roles

11. Occupational Roles

12. Career Planning

RecommendedCurricularIntegration Areas

Language Arts

Art

Technology

Mathematics

Science

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Evaluation/Assessment: The student will be asked to name a career for each letter of the alphabet.

Local Standards: (Please align your state and local standards with this activity.)Local Career Development Standards:

Local Academic Standards:

Grade1-Activity 1:Career ABC's

Bridges-to-Careers •Sample



My Name: Date:

Grade 1 - Activity 1 WorksheetCareer ABC’s

Careers A to Z

Please list careers that start with thefollowing letters...

Materials/Resour ces Needed:Paws in Jobland CDAlphabet lettersPictures of A-Z careersWorksheet 1-1pencils

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Grade 2-Activity 4:Dream Jobs

Career Activities and Competencies

Activity Overview:Paws in Jobland isn’t just about “everyday” jobs (whatever they are!). One of the goalsof the program is to present a wide variety of jobs. At this stage, children should beencouraged to use their imagination and give creative consideration to what they mightdo when they are older. This activity may also help to reveal new jobs students may nothave been familiar with.

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Implementation Time: 30 minutes

Materials/Resources Needed: Worksheet 2-4, Crayons/fibre-tip pens

Learning Objectives:1. The student will use imagination to explore the world of work.

2. The student will practice writing skills.

Activity Steps:1. Ask the students if they have ever thought about what job they would do if theycould do anything. Encourage them to let their imaginations soar. The jobs can be onesthat already exist, or they could be fantasy-based - made-up jobs that relate tosomething the students enjoy doing. If students are struggling to think of dream jobs,they could use Paws in Jobland to get some ideas, or you could provide a list of jobs.

2. Ask them to write down the job with a description of what it involves. Drawing apicture of themselves in the job environment will encourage them to further imaginehow the job might be done, and where.

3. The class could discuss all of the ideas that come up. For jobs such as footballmanager and pop star there are few opportunities and a lot of competition, but thatdoes not mean that the students should not be encouraged to follow interests in sportsor music.

Activity Enhancements:1. Show photographs or videos of well-known people doing their work. (This couldinclude documentary programs about people doing their jobs). Indicate that famouspeople are doing jobs when they act on television programs, perform on stage, playprofessional sports, etc. Discuss how these jobs are like many others, with certain hours,pay and conditions. You could also look at how these jobs differ from more “ordinary”jobs, such as those presented in Paws in Jobland. Fame may bring with it pressures notfound in “ordinary” jobs, such as time away from home, lack of privacy, etc.

2. Encourage students to write a letter of application for their dream job.

3. Display the pictures of dream jobs drawn by the students, along with photos offamous people (perhaps doing similar jobs to the dream jobs). Also display some items(such as equipment or tools) that are used by those doing the dream jobs.

SCANS Skills

Foundation Skills

1. Basic Skills

2.Thinking Skills



1. Resources


3. Information

4. Systems

5.Technology


Self-Knowledge





4.Advancement

5.Work and Learning



8. Needs of Society

Career Planning

9. Decision Making

10. Life Roles


12. Career Planning


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Character Trait: CreativityDiscuss with students the concept of creativity and how it is important in the work world.


2. www.artsednet.getty.edu

3. www.studyweb.com/links/44.html

Evaluation/Assessment: The student will complete Worksheet 2-4 and will demonstrate imaginative thinking aboutthe world of work.



Grade 2-Activity 4:Dream Jobs

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My Name: Date:

Grade 2 - Activity 4 WorksheetDream Jobs

Think of a job.It could be a well-known job, a very unusual job, or evenone that doesn't exist yet. It could be something you'veread about in a book, or have seen in a movie. It might besomething that's very difficult to do, but is still excitingand fun.

Whatever you choose, make sure it's a job you wouldreally like to do!My dream job is:It is my dream job because:

Materials/Resour ces Needed:Worksheet 2-4Crayons/fiber-tip pens



Grade 3-Activity 2:Job SkillsCareer Activities and Competencies

Activity Overview:Students will be asked to interview three workers outside of the school setting todetermine what skills are required in the workers' jobs... and how those skills relate towhat the workers learned in school.



Materials/Resources Needed: Three photocopies of Worksheet 3-2 for each student, Audio and/or video recordingequipment (optional), Computers

Learning Objectives:1. The student will practice communication skills.

2. The student will explore required job skills.

Activity Steps:1. Begin the lesson with a discussion of the importance of what is learned in school.

2. Talk about school as a preparation for the work world.

3. Tell students that they are to identify three workers in their family and/orneighborhood to talk with regarding their job responsibilities.

4. Distribute the worksheets and review the questions the students are to ask. Explainthat they will be required to make a presentation to the class after they have completedtheir interviews. Set a time for the reports to be due.

5. Have the students do some preliminary research on the occupations of theindividuals they will interview.

6. Use the ABC Search and have students explore at least 3 job titles that may berelevant to the person they plan to interview.

7. On the appointed date, students will share their findings with the class.

Activity Enhancements:1. Students could ask the interviewees for tools, equipment, uniforms, etc. to create adisplay in the classroom.

2. Student presentations could be videotaped for showing to other classes.

Character Trait: CourtesyReview the concept of courtesy and ask the students to compose thank you notes to thepersons who were gracious about being interviewed. Discuss the various potentialcomponents of the thank you note.

SCANS Skills

Foundation Skills

1. Basic Skills

2.Thinking Skills



1. Resources


3. Information

4. Systems

5.Technology


Self-Knowledge





4.Advancement

5.Work and Learning



8. Needs of Society

Career Planning

9. Decision Making

10. Life Roles


12. Career Planning


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3. www.moteachingjobs.com/lessons/mainsearch.cfm

Evaluation/Assessment: The student will demonstrate an awareness of the relationship of skills learned in school andskills used on the job by completing Worksheet 3-2.



Grade 3-Activity 2:Job Skills



My Name: Date:

Grade 3 - Activity 2 WorksheetJob Skills

Name of Person to be inter viewed:

Career:

Please describe how thesesubjects helped you developskills in your day-to-dayactivities. Please alsodescribe the skills thatrelate to your job.

Materials/Resour ces Needed:Three photocopies of Worksheet 3-2 for each studentAudio and/or video recordingequipment (optional)

Computers

Language Arts

What do you enjoy doingmost on your job?

MathematicsScienceSocial Studies

Computer Technology

A skill unique to your job:

Other skills:

What activity do you find tobe most difficult?What advice would you giveto students regarding careerpreparation?

•Bridges-to-Careers Sample

Grade 4-Activity 1:Getting to Know Jobland

Career Activities and Competencies

Activity Overview:The student will explore the Job List using the Paws in Jobland ABC Search. Studentswill explore the Job Environments in Jobland.



Materials/Resources Needed: Computers, Paws in Jobland CD, Job List (in Copy-ready section), Job Environments (inCopy-ready section), Worksheet 4-1, Use of the Library, Library Materials

Learning Objectives:1. The student will become familiar with a list of occupations and job environments.

2. The student will conduct library research or use Paws in Jobland to exploreoccupations.

Activity Steps:1. Ask students to brainstorm as many job titles as they can and list them on thechalkboard.(Use the ABC Search Job List as the basis for discussion. You may want todistribute copies of the Job List.)

2. Ask students to categorize these jobs according to where the people might beworking. (Use the 20 Job Environments used in Paws in Jobland as the basis fordiscussion.You may want to distribute copies of the Job Environment.)

3. Ask students to research at least 3 new job titles using library materials.DistributeWorksheet 4-1: Getting to Know Jobland and have students write a short paragraphabout each of the three jobs.

4. If the Paws in Jobland CD is used, have students select the ABC Search and scrollthrough the Job List. Have them select Jobland and click on the various environmentsto discover which jobs might be relevant to that location. Have them click on 3 new jobtitles and complete the Activity 4-1 Worksheet.

5. Have students partner and share information.

Activity Enhancements:1. Have students continue their exploration and select new titles from the Job List.

2. Students may want to create a collage of one of the Job Environments.

Character Trait: TrustworthinessDiscuss the trait of trustworthiness and then ask the students to consider theimportance of the trait in each of the careers researched and ask how the character traitis similar in each career... and different in each career.

SCANS Skills

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Related Web Sites:1. www.careerpronews.com

2. www.charactercounts.org/defsix.htm


4. www.iseek.org

Evaluation/Assessment: The student will complete the Job Title worksheet and share with others what was learnedabout three jobs.



Grade 4-Activity 1:Getting to Know Jobland




My Name: Date:

Grade 4 - Activity 1 WorksheetGetting to Know Jobland

Job Title #1:

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Materials/Resour ces Needed:ComputersPaws in Jobland CD Job List (in Copy-ready section)Use of the Library

Job Environments List (inCopy-ready section)Worksheet 4-1Library materials



Grade 5-Activity 6:My Portfolio Career Activities and Competencies

Activity Overview:Students will be introduced to the concept of a career portfolio and will be involved inpreparing a basic portfolio.



Materials/Resources Needed: Portfolio folder, Portfolio Worksheets 5-6a, 5-6b, 5-6c, Pencils, Pens

Learning Objectives:1. The student will learn about the importance of goal setting and planning.

2. The student will begin to collect materials for a personal portfolio.

Activity Steps:1. Introduce the concept of portfolio development by telling the students they will bestarting to put together a portfolio. Ask them what they know about/think a portfolio is.

2. After a brief discussion, set a definition for portfolio and tell the students they willbegin to prepare a portfolio that includes self-knowledge (interests and skills),educational plans, work experience and career plans.

3. Distribute plain file folders to the students and direct them to put their names on thefolders. Then distribute the three portfolio record/worksheets for them to complete forthe grade five component.

4. Direct the students to complete the worksheets in the following manner: Worksheet5-6a should include hobbies and interests plus skills that the student has developed.Worksheet 5-6b should be completed with the student’s current career goals and thecorresponding required educational program. Worksheet 5-6c should include any “work”experience the student has had. Brainstorm with them to identify the types of workexperience they might have had: running errands, sweeping sidewalks, answering thephone...

6. Select Jobland and have students click on environments related to their interests.Have them explore at least 3 job titles and reflect on related skills to help them buildtheir portfolio.

Activity Enhancements: Students could decorate their portfolio folders with drawings or pictures to individualizethem. The pictures/collages should represent the components of the folder and shouldbe specific to each student.

SCANS Skills

Foundation Skills

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4.Advancement

5.Work and Learning



8. Needs of Society

Career Planning

9. Decision Making

10. Life Roles


12. Career Planning

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Character Trait: PersistenceDiscuss the need for identifying a goal and the steps that are necessary to meet it. Ask thestudents if they have ever had an obstacle interfere with a goal. Ask them if they will sharehow they resolved the interference.

Related Web Sites:1. www.careerpronews.com


3. www.abcteach.com/Portfolios/portfolioTOC.htm

4. www.whatdotheydo.com

Evaluation/Assessment: The student will complete the grade five components of the portfolio.



Grade 5-Activity 6:My Portfolio




My Name: Date:

Grade 5 - Activity 6a WorksheetMy Portfolio -- Hobbies/Interests and Skills

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