Lesson Plan
Course Title: Engineering Design and Presentation
Session Title: Career Research and Employment Skills Project #1: Career Search PowerPoint
Presentation (9 day lesson)
Performance Objective:
Upon completion of this lesson, the student will be able to use a variety of online tools to research careers and
occupations, find out what it takes to make a living, what the outlook is for their career choice, what
certifications are available or required, colleges appropriate to attend for various careers, and show what they
have learned by creating a PowerPoint (or Prezi) following the rubric given.
Specific Objectives:
Use the computer, internet, save work correctly
Take Reality Check online quiz and find out what all it really takes to make a living
Choose an occupation from the available OSCAR Career Clusters and decide if it is something they
really want to do when they grow up
Choose an occupation from the available ONET Career and decide if it is something they really want to
do when they grow up
Identify what the occupational outlook is for their career
Identify what certifications are available or required for their career
Identify two (2) colleges that they could attend for their career choice, compare and contrast them, pick
the one that is best for them
Complete each of the handouts, save and submit each for grading
Use the six handouts (Reality Check, OSCAR, ONET, Occupational Outlook, Career Prep, and Select
a College) to create a PowerPoint (or Prezi) about what we have learned following the rubric given
Create a PowerPoint (or Prezi) about what you have learned following the rubric given
NOTE - Sequencing of lesson that is recommended:
Day 1 = Reality Check Handout
Day 2 = OSCAR Explore Career Cluster Handout
Day 3 = ONET Online Explore Career Cluster Handout
Day 4 = Occupational Outlook Handout
Day 5= Career Preparation Handout
Day 6 = Select a College Handout
Day 7- 8 = Create the Career Search PowerPoint Presentation
Day 9 = Present the Career Search PowerPoint
Preparation
TEKS Correlations:
This lesson, as published, correlates to the following TEKS. Any changes/alterations to the activities may
result in the elimination of any or all of the TEKS listed.
Engineering Design and Presentation:
130.365(c)(1)(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F)(G)(H)(I)(J)(K)
distinguish the differences between an engineering technician, engineering technologist, and
engineer;
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identify employment and career opportunities;
investigate and work toward industry certifications;
demonstrate the principles of teamwork related to engineering and technology;
identify and use appropriate work habits;
demonstrate knowledge related to governmental regulations, including health and safety;
discuss ethical issues related to engineering and technology and incorporate proper ethics in
submitted projects;
demonstrate respect for diversity in the workplace;
demonstrate appropriate actions and identify consequences relating to discrimination,
harassment, and equality;
demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills using a variety of software
applications and media; and
explore career preparation learning experiences, including, but not limited to, job
shadowing, mentoring, and apprenticeship training
Interdisciplinary Correlations:
English Language Arts and Reading, English IV:
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operation manuals) that include:
(i) a clearly stated purpose combined with a well-supported viewpoint on the topic;
(ii) appropriate formatting structures (e.g., headings, graphics, white space);
(iii) relevant questions that engage readers and address their potential problems and
misunderstandings;
(iv) accurate technical information in accessible language; and
(v) appropriate organizational structures supported by facts and details (documented if
appropriate);
produce a multimedia presentation (e.g., documentary, class newspaper, docudrama, infomercial,
visual or textual parodies, theatrical production) with graphics, images, and sound that appeals to a
specific audience and synthesizes information from multiple points of view.
Teacher Preparation: Teacher needs to prepare all handouts for this lesson and be aware of the online
resources used during this lesson. At the end of the lesson the students should all be able to give a
presentation that covers all the requirements given in the rubric.
References:
Reality Check http://www.cdr.state.tx.us/realitycheck/start.htm
OSCAR Career Clusters http://www.ioscar.org/tx/clusters/clusters.asp
ONET Online http://online.onetcenter.org/
Occupational Outlook http://www.bls.gov/oco/
College for Texans http://www.collegefortexans.com/apps/CollegeMatchUp/
Career One Step http://www.careerinfonet.org/
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Instructional Aids:
1. Computer, Internet, Printer, Word, PowerPoint (or equivalent software)
Materials Needed:
1. One (1) of each of the six handout sheets for each student
a. Reality Check (Day 1)
b. OSCAR Explore Career Cluster (Day 2)
c. ONET Online Explore Career Cluster (Day 3)
d. Occupational Outlook (Day 4)
e. Career Preparation (Day 5)
f. Select a College (Day 6)
2. Writing utensils for students who dont have any
3. Career Search PowerPoint Criteria rubric
Equipment Needed:
1. Data projector for PowerPoint
2. Computer with internet access and printer
II.
III.
I.
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copy of the rubric to look at as they
work. Before they start creating,
everyone should have a chance to
ask questions.
IV.
V.
VI.
Copy and paste Multiple Intelligences Graphic in appropriate place in left column.
Verbal
Linguistic
Logical
Mathematical
Visual
Spatial
Musical
Rhythmic
Bodily
Kinesthetic
Intrapersonal
Interpersonal
Naturalist
Existentialist
Application
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Independent Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
1. Complete each of the six handouts
2. Create the presentation per the rubric
3. Appropriate behavior when showing every students presentation
Summary
Evaluation
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Name:
Class/Period #:
Date:
Reality Check:
BUDGET:
What did you pick for.
Housing
Utilities
Food
Transportation
Clothes
Health Care
Entertainment
Personal
Miscellaneous
Savings
COST ($)
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Name:
Class/Period #:
Date:
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Name:
Class/Period #:
Date:
Pick an Occupation that falls under that search. Now answer the following questions:
1. What specific Occupation did you pick and why?
______________________________________________________________________________
2. What occupational education and/or training does it require? (Doctoral, Masters, Bachelors,
2 year, certification, etc.)__________________________________________________________
3. What other background studies does it possibly require and are they interesting to you?
______________________________________________________________________________
4. What three interest areas does it require and are these applicable to you?
______________________________________________________________________________
5. What top three work styles does it require and are these applicable to you?
______________________________________________________________________________
Under Wages and Employment Trends what does it say:
6. National:
Median Wages = _____________________________________________________________
Employment = _______________________________________________________________
Projected Growth = ___________________________________________________________
Projected Job Openings = ______________________________________________________
Top Industries = ______________________________________________________________
Average Age of Workers in this job = _____________________________________________
7. Select a State to explore:
What is the National Median Pay Yearly = _________________________________________
What is the State Median Pay Yearly = ____________________________________________
Which one is higher and what does that tell you? ____________________________________
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BONUS: 20 pts. - Watch one of the Career Videos. Explain in 2-3 sentences what you have learned
from this video.
CONCLUSION: Do you think this occupation is something you could see yourself doing for the next
20+ years or not? Explain why you think the way you do.
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Name:
Class/Period #:
Date:
Occupational Outlook:
Go to this website: http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Go to the search button and search each of
the following. It looks like this:
CONCLUSION: So which one of these occupations is something you could see yourself doing for
the next 20+ years or not? Explain why you think the way you do.
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Name:
Class/Period #:
Date:
Career Preparation:
Use any of the websites we have been exploring or use Google to answer the following questions:
What are some software certifications you could work toward in this class? (HINT: Search for
Autodesk products, drafting, or Solidworks)
Which software certification did you select? ______________________________________________
Copy and paste the HTML web link to this =
_______________________________________________
Why did you select it? ______________________________________________________________
To be able to take the certification test:
How many hours should you have used the software = _______________________________
What type of format is the test (all questions, practical, what) = _________________________
How much does it cost to take the test = ___________________________________________
How long is the certification good for = ____________________________________________
CONCLUSION: Is this something you might be interested in pursuing? Explain why you think the
way you do.
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Name:
Class/Period #:
Date:
Select a College:
AREA OF STUDY: What do you think you want to study or get your degree in?
College #2
Name:
Type of School (2 year/ 4 year/
Technical) :
Location/Address:
Number Students Enrolled:
Setting:
Website:
Average ACT scores:
Average SAT scores:
Over all GPA after 1 year
enrollment:
Graduation rate:
Undergrad student-to-faculty
ratio:
Average cost of in-state
tuition
Average cost of on-campus
room and board:
Facts/Reputation that you find
important:
Job placement rates:
CONCLUSION: Of the two (2) schools which one do you think you might actually want to attend and
why?
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Introduction Slide
Points
Possible
1pts to 8pts
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8 pts = AWESOME)
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8 pts = AWESOME)
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8 pts = AWESOME)
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8 pts = AWESOME)
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8 pts = AWESOME)
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8 pts = AWESOME)
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8 pts = AWESOME)
Graphics
Originality / Creativity
1pts to 9pts
1pts to 5pts
(1pts = horrible to
5 pts = AWESOME)
Quality
1pts to 10pts
(1pts = horrible to
10 pts = AWESOME)
Professionalism
1pts to 10pts
(1pts = horrible to
10 pts = AWESOME)
School Appropriate
-30 pts