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Suggested Career Cluster Activities Lesson PlanSuggested Career Cluster Activities Lesson Plan
Publisher
Texas Education Agency (TEA)
Resource Details
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Grade
7th - 8th
Subjects
Career & Technical Education
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
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Year
2017
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Suggested Career Cluster Activities

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This Suggested Career Cluster Activities lesson plan also includes:
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The sky's the limit! Scholars investigate career opportunities within a chosen career cluster. Depending on the pathway they select, they may conduct research, create a presentation, volunteer, or start a campaign ... the opportunities are endless.

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Concepts

career goals, career readiness, career planning, career skills, careers

Instructional Ideas

  • Have pupils create and distribute a brochure about their chosen career field
  • Allow English learners to work with a partner who speaks the same first language 

Classroom Considerations

  • Time required depends on career pathway and activities selected

Pros

  • Provides ideas for service learning activities 
  • Includes vocabulary to add to a classroom word wall

Cons

  • None

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