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Matching Interests and Careers Distance Learning Online Activity Lesson PlanMatching Interests and Careers Distance Learning Online Activity Lesson Plan
Publisher
California Department of Education
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Career & Technical Education
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Duration
1 hr
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Matching Interests and Careers Distance Learning Online Activity

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This Matching Interests and Careers Distance Learning Online Activity lesson plan also includes:
  • Matchmaking Interests and Careers
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  • Student Handout Packet (.docx)
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Using the California CareerZone Interest Profiler results, scholars choose an occupation to research then write a summary about what they discovered.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

careers, career goals, career planning, career skills, career readiness, likes and dislikes

Instructional Ideas

  • If teaching in-person, assign the survey for homework so that pupils are ready for the following steps in the lesson when they return to class
  • Direct distance learners to participate in an online discussion by responding to a classroom blog post
  • Revisit the profiler at a later date to see if results have changed

Classroom Considerations

  • The lesson is designed for distance learning; however, it can be completed during in-person instruction as well
  • Participants require a device with internet access

Pros

  • The resource document can be edited 
  • Encourages class members to choose a career based on their interests

Cons

  • None

Common Core

CCRA.L.1 CCRA.L.2

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