Grading Period

Unit

 

Core Content for

Assessment 4.1

Essential Questions

Critical Vocabulary

Instructional Strategies & Resources

Assessment

1st Six Weeks

 

PL-HS-4.1.1

Students will analyze and evaluate why people need to work and how a person’s career choice impacts life long earning potential, career opportunities and job satisfaction.

 

 

 

 

 

PL-HS-4.2.1

Students will identify individual work habits/ethics (e.g., individual/team responsibilities, willingness to learn, integrity, respect, confidentiality, self-discipline, problem-solving, punctuality, communication skills) and explain their importance in the workplace.

DOK 2

 

 

 

 

 

PL-HS-4.2.2

Students will describe team skills (e.g., setting goals, listening, following directions, questioning, communicating, problem-solving, dividing work, conflict resolution, mediation) and evaluate the role of team skills in today’s workplace.

DOK 3

 

 

 

 

2nd Six Weeks

 

PL-HS-4.1.1

Students will analyze and evaluate why people need to work and how a person’s career choice impacts life long earning potential, career opportunities and job satisfaction.

 

 

 

 

 

PL-HS-4.2.1

Students will identify individual work habits/ethics (e.g., individual/team responsibilities, willingness to learn, integrity, respect, confidentiality, self-discipline, problem-solving, punctuality, communication skills) and explain their importance in the workplace.

DOK 2

 

 

 

 

 

PL-HS-4.2.2

Students will describe team skills (e.g., setting goals, listening, following directions, questioning, communicating, problem-solving, dividing work, conflict resolution, mediation) and evaluate the role of team skills in today’s workplace.

DOK 3

 

 

 

 

3rd Six Weeks

 

PL-HS-4.1.1

Students will analyze and evaluate why people need to work and how a person’s career choice impacts life long earning potential, career opportunities and job satisfaction.

 

 

 

 

 

PL-HS-4.2.1

Students will identify individual work habits/ethics (e.g., individual/team responsibilities, willingness to learn, integrity, respect, confidentiality, self-discipline, problem-solving, punctuality, communication skills) and explain their importance in the workplace.

DOK 2

 

 

 

 

 

PL-HS-4.2.2

Students will describe team skills (e.g., setting goals, listening, following directions, questioning, communicating, problem-solving, dividing work, conflict resolution, mediation) and evaluate the role of team skills in today’s workplace.

DOK 3

 

 

 

 

 

PL-HS-4.3.2

Students will explain the purposes of technology tools (e.g., satellite, automated phone systems, on-line courses, computer aided drafting (CAD), graphing calculators, spreadsheets, data bases, Internet, on-line-banking) and analyze how  these impact productivity in homes, schools, and jobs.

DOK 3

 

 

 

 

4th Six Weeks

 

PL-HS-4.1.1

Students will analyze and evaluate why people need to work and how a person’s career choice impacts life long earning potential, career opportunities and job satisfaction.

 

 

 

 

 

 

PL-HS-4.2.1

Students will identify individual work habits/ethics (e.g., individual/team responsibilities, willingness to learn, integrity, respect, confidentiality, self-discipline, problem-solving, punctuality, communication skills) and explain their importance in the workplace.

DOK 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

PL-HS-4.2.2

Students will describe team skills (e.g., setting goals, listening, following directions, questioning, communicating, problem-solving, dividing work, conflict resolution, mediation) and evaluate the role of team skills in today’s workplace.

DOK 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

PL-HS-4.3.2

Students will explain the purposes of technology tools (e.g., satellite, automated phone systems, on-line courses, computer aided drafting (CAD), graphing calculators, spreadsheets, data bases, Internet, on-line-banking) and analyze how  these impact productivity in homes, schools, and jobs.

DOK 3

 

 

 

 

5th Six Weeks

 

PL-HS-4.2.1

Students will identify individual work habits/ethics (e.g., individual/team responsibilities, willingness to learn, integrity, respect, confidentiality, self-discipline, problem-solving, punctuality, communication skills) and explain their importance in the workplace.

DOK 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

PL-HS-4.2.2

Students will describe team skills (e.g., setting goals, listening, following directions, questioning, communicating, problem-solving, dividing work, conflict resolution, mediation) and evaluate the role of team skills in today’s workplace.

DOK 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

PL-HS-4.3.2

Students will explain the purposes of technology tools (e.g., satellite, automated phone systems, on-line courses, computer aided drafting (CAD), graphing calculators, spreadsheets, data bases, Internet, on-line-banking) and analyze how  these impact productivity in homes, schools, and jobs.

DOK 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

PL-HS-4.3.3

Students will explain and apply skills that are used to seek, obtain, and change jobs/careers and postsecondary opportunities:

·     conducting a job search

·     writing letters

·     networking

·     completing an application

·     securing a letter of reference

·     preparing a résumé

·     applying interview techniques (e.g., learn about employer/job, questions to ask, materials to take, answers to questions you may be asked, verbal and nonverbal communication)

·     using proper procedures when changing jobs (e.g., give advance notice, write a letter of resignation)

DOK 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

PL-HS-4.1.6

Students will identify and describe supporting documentation that would be needed for the career portfolio/Individual Learning Plan (ILP):

·         business letters (application, recommendation, follow-up)

·         assessment data (e.g., interest, learning styles, aptitudes and abilities)

·         résumé

·         certifications/awards

·         samples of work (e.g., videos, artwork, portfolio entries)

·         records of work experiences

·         transcripts

 

 

 

 

6th Six Weeks

 

PL-HS-4.3.1

Students will describe how job market changes have resulted from scientific advancements and the increased use of technology in the global economy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

PL-HS-4.3.2

Students will explain the purposes of technology tools (e.g., satellite, automated phone systems, on-line courses, computer aided drafting (CAD), graphing calculators, spreadsheets, data bases, Internet, on-line-banking) and analyze how  these impact productivity in homes, schools, and jobs.

DOK 3