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Career Exploration

WebQuest

Objectives:
Students will investigate the following careers:

Teacher

Computer Technician

Emergency Room Doctor

Customer Service Representative

Armed Forces Service Person

Using Powerpoint, students will create a presentation to display the findings of their comparative study in which they collect various aspects of employment for the five (5) careers. Writing during the conclusion will point students inwardly to reflect on their perception of one of the careers.

Introduction:

Investigate the following aspects of the four careers listed above:

School subjects needed

Work environment

Minimum educational level need

Salary range

Certification/licensing (if applicable)

Future employment outlook

Resources:

Salary Wizard
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Department of Labor
Department of Public Instruction
Military Career Guide Online

The Process:

1. Divide the careers among team members.

2. Print Individual Data Sheet to record information.

3. Use resources listed above to gather data.

4. As a group, compile information into a comparative study of each career for each aspect on a Group Data Sheet.

5. Summarize the data with Powerpoint or web page documents.

6. Prepare to present to class.

Evaluation:

Print the Evaluation Rubric for each team member and complete the name and group information at the top.

Conclusion:

Choose one of the careers listed in this activity and write why you would or would not choose it as your future career.

This project was created by Jim Doyle at Cedar Creek Middle School and Sondra Ayscue at the Technology Center, Franklin County Schools . Funding was supplied by the MentorNet grant at North Carolina State University.

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