CAREER EXPLORATION QUESTIONS {FNW, FL & FS}

CAREER EXPLORATION

CAREER NAME________________________________________________________

1.  What are the working conditions for this career?

     ___________________________________________________________________

2.  What do workers do on the job?

    ___________________________________________________________________

    ____________________________________________________________________

3.  How many people have this career/job?

     ___________________________________________________________________

  

4.  What is the projected employment future for in this career? 

     __________________________________________________________________

5.  How much money can a beginning person expect to make in this job?

     ___________________________________________________________________

6.  What is the median salary?

     ____________________________________________________________________

7.  What is the minimum amount of education required for this job?

     ____________________________________________________________________

8.  Where can you receive this training or education?

    ____________________________________________________________________

    ____________________________________________________________________

9.  What other additional education is suggested to advance in this career?

     ____________________________________________________________________

10. What other careers are related to this career?

     ____________________________________________________________________

11. On the back of this paper, list other web sites you researched for this career and list
      additional information you learned from them. 

Career Exploration Web resources:

1. Career One Stop

www.careeronestop.org

2. O*Net Online

http://www.onetonline.org/

3. United States Department of Labor

http://www.bls.gov/ooh/

4. Google or Bing Search   *NO WIKIPEDIA*

Food for Life {FL} Agenda:

Monday, August 18, 2014 

Standards: HUM-FL-11

Research careers in foods and nutrition.

11.1 Identify foods and nutrition careers in the government, business, media, educational

and healthcare sectors and list the educational requirements for those identified.

11.2 Analyze how studying foods and nutrition can benefit one in the future.

EQ: How can this type of career benefit the future of society?

Opening Warm-up AND/OR Activator (highlight one): How often is the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) updated

Work Session: Media Center: Students  will work on Food, Nutrition and Science Career Exploration Project. {Research and creating technology component and newsletter (Microsoft publisher)}

Closing/Summarizer: NONE

Daily Homework: Food, Nutrition and Science Career Technology Project.

Present Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How can this type of career benefit the future of society?

Opening Warm-up AND/OR Activator (highlight one):  Bellwork- Entreprenueur. Students will read the prompt and complete the student activity on own paper. *Share responses*

Work Session: : Media Center: Students  will work on Food, Nutrition and Science Career Exploration Project. {Research and creating technology component and newsletter (Microsoft publisher)}

*Last class period in the media center*

Closing/Summarizer:  NONE

Daily Homework: Food, Nutrition and Science Career Technology Project.

Present Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How can this type of career benefit the future of society?

Opening Warm-up AND/OR Activator (highlight one): List one thing that surprised you about your food & nutrition career/One thing you learned through your research.

Work Session: Students will present Food, Nutrition Career Exploration projects (technology component and newsletter)

-Students not presenting will take guided notes (to be checked for a completion grade) They will answer three questions based on classmates presentations.

Closing/Summarizer: Career guided notes. Teacher will choose random students to answer question at the end of each presentation.

Daily Homework: NONE

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Opening Warm-up AND/OR Activator (highlight one): Students will answer the EQ.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How can this type of career benefit the future of society?

Work Session: Students will present Food, Nutrition Career Exploration projects (technology compenent and newsletter)

-Students not presenting will take guided notes (to be checked for a completion grade) They will answer three questions based on classmates presentations

Closing/Summarizer: Career guided notes. Teacher will choose random students to answer question at the end of each presentation.

Daily Homework: NONE

Friday, August 22, 2014

Opening Warm-up AND/OR Activator (highlight one): Bellwork- Income (p.13) Students will read the prompt and answer the student activity. *Share responses*

1. Complete Career Exploration presentations.

2. Finish Career Exploration Vocab Words. Class discussion.(Prepare for Test)

Closing/Summarizer: Career guided notes. Teacher will choose random students to answer question at the end of each presentation.

Daily Homework: Study for Career Vocabulary Test

Food Science Agenda:

Monday, August 11, 2014

Standards: HUM-FS-2  Students will define food science and explore careers in food science.

 ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Why study food science?

Opening Warm-up AND/OR Activator (highlight one): Interest Grabber: Present the What is Food Science IFT Video, (3:16 minutes), to introduce Food Science to class.  Facilitate discussion about activities the class will do during the Food Science course. 

Work Session: 1. Present Bringing Science to Life PowerPoint to class to introduce food science and learn about some of the activities they will complete during this course.  Let students ask questions after viewing the presentation and facilitate further discussion.

2. Students will create a presentation piece from A Century of Food Science IFT Booklet. (www.ift.org) Each student will pick a section to review and create. (Prezi, PowerPoint,) * History of Food Science*

Closing/Summarizer: none

Daily Homework:  NONE

Tuesday, August 12, 2014 

Standards: HUM-FS-2  Students will define food science and explore careers in food science.

 ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Why study food science?

Opening Warm-up AND/OR Activator (highlight one): How do I safely use, clean and store food science lab equipment?

Work Session: 1 Students will watch  the Food Science Lab Equipment PowerPoint to introduce students to the lab equipment that they will be using during this course to complete labs.  Demonstrate how to safely use, clean and store the lab equipment . Students will complete 4-2-1 after the video.

2. Students will continue to work on A Century of Food Science IFT Booklet.

  Students will create a presentation piece from A Century of Food Science IFT Booklet. (www.ift.org) Each student will pick a section to review and create. (Prezi, PowerPoint,)

Closing/Summarizer: Describe proper disposal of three different types of materials in the food science lab..

Daily Homework: History of Food Science project.

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Standards: HUM-FS-2  Students will define food science and explore careers in food science.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How can studying food science help me add to my choices when considering careers?

Opening Warm-up AND/OR Activator (highlight one): List 3 pieces of equipment used in the food science lab.

Work Session:1. Students will present History of Food Science projects.

2. Students will watch Food Science & Technology Powerpoint & take notes.

3.   Present Careers in Food Science PowerPoint.

4. Teacher will pass out the Careers in Food Science Websites, List of Food Science Careers, Career Exploration Questions & rubric

Closing/Summarizer: List one thing that surprised you about the history of food science.

Daily Homework: NONE

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Standards: HUM-FS-2  Students will define food science and explore careers in food science.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How can studying food science help me add to my choices when considering careers?

Opening Warm-up AND/OR Activator (highlight one): What is food science?

Work Session:1. Teacher will  pass out the Careers in Food Science Websites, List of Food Science Careers, Career Exploration Questions & rubric

2. Teacher will explain Careers in Food Science project. Students will pick a career to research, answer the exploration questions and create a technology component to present to the class. *Media Center*

Closing/Summarizer:  List thing you learned about your career?

Daily Homework: Careers in Food Science Project.

Friday, August 15, 2014

Standards: HUM-FS-2  Students will define food science and explore careers in food science.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How can studying food science help me add to my choices when considering careers?

Opening Warm-up AND/OR Activator (highlight one): How do you become a food scientist?

Work Session: 1. Food Science & Technology Quiz

2. Media Center: Students will continue to work on the Careers in Food Science technology project.

Students will pick a career to research, answer the exploration questions and create a technology component to present to the class.

Closing/Summarizer: none

Daily Homework: Careers in Food Science technology project

Food for Life (FL) Agenda :Careers in Nutrition and Food Science

Monday, August 11, 2014

Careers in Nutrition and Food Science

Standards: HUM-FL-11

Research careers in foods and nutrition.

11.1 Identify foods and nutrition careers in the government, business, media, educational

and healthcare sectors and list the educational requirements for those identified.

11.2 Analyze how studying foods and nutrition can benefit one in the future.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What types of careers are there in food and nutrition?

Opening Warm-up AND/OR Activator (highlight one): Bellwork –Career. Students will read the prompt and complete the student activity.

Work Session:  1. Students will unpack the standard. (whole group discussion) Teacher will discuss the EQ.

2. Students will be paired with a partner to review career vocabulary words. They will unscramble the words to find the correct match. They will transfer the correct definition to their own paper.

3..Pass out Foods & Nutrition Careers Study Guide. Instruct students to complete study guide while viewing the Foods & Nutrition Careers PowerPoint.

       

Closing/Summarizer: none

Daily Homework: none

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Essential Question {EQ}:

Why should I investigate a career in foods and nutrition?

Opening Warm-up AND/OR Activator (highlight one): Bellwork Entry-level job (p.65) Student will read the prompt and complete the student activity.

Work Session: 1. Common Assessment.

 2. Teacher will show and discuss how to navigate http://www.bls.gov/oco/  (Occupational Outlook Handbook) will used for initial research any other sites will be noted in the project. {Careeronestop.org  & O*Net.gov}

3. Teacher will explain  the Foods and Nutrition Career Exploration project (expectations[Career Exploration questionnaire] and rubric) Students will complete a technology component and print piece working with a partner.

-Newsletter: complete using Microsoft Publisher.*teacher will show examples*

Closing/Summarizer: Q&A

Daily Homework: Student can begin research for the food and nutrition career exploration project.

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Standards:

HUM-FL-11

Research careers in foods and nutrition.

11.1 Identify foods and nutrition careers in the government, business, media, educational

and healthcare sectors and list the educational requirements for those identified.

11.2 Analyze how studying foods and nutrition can benefit one in the future.

EQ: Why should I investigate a career in foods and nutrition?

Opening Warm-up AND/OR Activator (highlight one): Bellwork: Entrepreneur (p. 65) Student will read the prompt and complete the student activity.

Work Session: 1. Teacher will revisit lesson/information from Tuesday, August 12, 2014.  Q&A

2. Students will be paired with a partner and pick a career to research and present.

3. Media Center: Students will research and complete questionnaire prior to starting technology component and publisher piece.

 Presentation date: Tuesday, August 19th

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Standards: HUM-FL-11

Research careers in foods and nutrition.

11.1 Identify foods and nutrition careers in the government, business, media, educational

and healthcare sectors and list the educational requirements for those identified.

11.2 Analyze how studying foods and nutrition can benefit one in the future.

EQ: Why should I investigate a career in foods and nutrition?

Opening Warm-up AND/OR Activator (highlight one):  Sticky Note: List two things that you learned  through your career research.

Work Session:  1. Student Questions, Comments, or Concerns about the Career Project.

2. Media Center: Students will research and build technology component/publisher piece.

Closing/Summarizer: none

Daily Homework: Foods and Nutrition Career Exploration Project.

Friday, August 15, 2014

Standards: HUM-FL-11

Research careers in foods and nutrition.

11.1 Identify foods and nutrition careers in the government, business, media, educational

and healthcare sectors and list the educational requirements for those identified.

11.2 Analyze how studying foods and nutrition can benefit one in the future.

EQ: Why should I investigate a career in foods and nutrition?

Opening Warm-up AND/OR Activator (highlight one): How often is the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) updated?

Work Session:  Media Center: Students will work on Food, Nutrition Career Technology Project.

Present Tuesday, August 18, 2014

Closing/Summarizer: none

Daily Homework: Foods and Nutrition Career Exploration Project.

All Classes: Mandatory classroom supplies:

 Three -prong folder/binder with notebook paper due Monday, August 11, 2014.
*25% of final grade

First Day of School 2014~2015

AGENDA: Monday, August 4, 2014

1. Check schedules/transcripts 
2. Introduction Activities
3. Q & A (classes)