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Let's Talk About Work

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Students investigate the concepts related to career choice and oral presentations. They research career options and then collect data that is shared with classmates and then discussion is used to make choices of likely occupations.

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careers, vocational training, work

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career, vocational, work, college and career readiness
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Grade
9th - Higher Ed
Subjects
Career & Technical Education
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr

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