Investigating Careers
The goal of this course is to create a foundation for success in high school, future studies, and careers such as Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics; Business and Industry; Public Service; Arts and Humanities; and Multidisciplinary Studies. The students research labor market information, learn job-seeking skills, and create documents required for employment. Career and technical education instruction provides content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills for students to further their education and succeed in current or emerging professions.
This binder does not contain all lesson plans for this course. This content can be used with any textbook or instructional materials. If locally adapted, make sure all TEKS are covered.
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Scope and Sequence
Scope and Sequence: Investigating Careers
CTE TEKS - Implemented 2017-2018, adopted in 2015
Investigating Careers course scope and sequence within the career Career Cluster® summarizes the content to be taught, and one possible order for teaching the units of instruction. A brief description of each unit and the corresponding TEKS are included. This scope and sequence may be adapted or adopted by the local education agency.
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Program of Study
Based on the House Bill 5 Foundation High School Program, the Program of Studies within the 16 career clusters provide helpful information, including the core courses and career-related electives in high school that will help prepare students for their career goals. These documents are designed for students, but can also be used by administrators, counselors, teachers, business and industry representatives, and parents.
Unit 1: Career Clusters
Lesson Plan: Investigating Careers in Human Resources
In this lesson, students will identify and explore career opportunities within the Human Resources pathway such as Corporate Trainer, Recruiter, Benefits Specialist, and HR Generalist.
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Lesson Plan: Investigating Careers - Careers in Marketing Strategy
In this lesson, students explore careers related to marketing education. Students will research marketing strategies and the impact of media and advertising on purchasing decisions.
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Lesson Plan: Investigating Careers in Government and Public Administration
In this lesson, students will align personal interests and skills into career opportunities within the Government and Public Administration Career Cluster.
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Lesson Plan: Investigating Careers Using O*NET
In this lesson, students will perform in-depth research on careers, and produce several products using O*NET and other internet options.
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Lesson Plan: Investigating STEM Cluster Careers
In this lesson, students will explore career opportunities within the STEM Career Cluster.
Unit 1: Career Clusters
Lesson Plan: Investigating Careers in Manufacturing
This lesson exposes students to career opportunities in Manufacturing and a hands-on activity using a pattern layout to create a model.
Unit 1: Career Clusters
Lesson Plan: Suggested Career Cluster Activities
In this lesson, students will identify the various career opportunities and pathways within one or more career clusters. Students will also research and explore careers of personal interest, including academic, certification, and technical skill requirements.
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Lesson Plan: Investigating Careers in Human Resources
In this lesson, students will identify and explore career opportunities within the Human Resources pathway such as Corporate Trainer, Recruiter, Benefits Specialist, and HR Generalist.
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Lesson Plan: Investigating Careers - Careers in Marketing Strategy
In this lesson, students explore careers related to marketing education. Students will research marketing strategies and the impact of media and advertising on purchasing decisions.
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Lesson Plan: Careers in BMAC using MAPP
In this lesson, students will explore a variety of careers within the Business Management Cluster and determine their interest level for each career opportunity.
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Lesson Plan: Investigating Careers - Career Pathways
In this lesson, students will investigate the 16 career pathways and the skills needed for college and career success.
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Lesson Plan: Investigating Careers in Government and Public Administration
In this lesson, students will align personal interests and skills into career opportunities within the Government and Public Administration Career Cluster.
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Lesson Plan: Investigating Careers Using O*NET
In this lesson, students will perform in-depth research on careers, and produce several products using O*NET and other internet options.
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Lesson Plan: Investigating STEM Cluster Careers
In this lesson, students will explore career opportunities within the STEM Career Cluster.
Unit 2: Career Pathways
Lesson Plan: Investigating Careers in Manufacturing
This lesson exposes students to career opportunities in Manufacturing and a hands-on activity using a pattern layout to create a model.
Unit 2: Career Pathways
Lesson Plan: Suggested Career Cluster Activities
In this lesson, students will identify the various career opportunities and pathways within one or more career clusters. Students will also research and explore careers of personal interest, including academic, certification, and technical skill requirements.
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Lesson Plan: College and Career Readiness - The Adventure Starts Here!
In this lesson, students will investigate the skills needed in one or more of the 16 career clusters and identify those as academic skills taught in middle school. Students will relate those academic skills to their personal career goals and understand the importance of career preparation in middle school.
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Lesson Plan: Careers in BMAC using MAPP
In this lesson, students will explore a variety of careers within the Business Management Cluster and determine their interest level for each career opportunity.
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Lesson Plan: Investigating Careers - Career Pathways
In this lesson, students will investigate the 16 career pathways and the skills needed for college and career success.
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Lesson Plan: Investigating Careers in Government and Public Administration
In this lesson, students will align personal interests and skills into career opportunities within the Government and Public Administration Career Cluster.
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Lesson Plan: Investigating Careers in Manufacturing
This lesson exposes students to career opportunities in Manufacturing and a hands-on activity using a pattern layout to create a model.
Unit 3: Labor Market Information
Lesson Plan: Career Investigations
In this lesson, students will investigate the professional skills needed for college and career success.
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Lesson Plan: Creating a Personal Lifestyle
In this lesson, students will apply core academic skills to meet personal, academic, and career goals.
Unit 3: Labor Market Information
Lesson Plan: Investigating Careers - Sign Me Up!
In this lesson, students will investigate the importance of participation in curricular and extracurricular activities in college and career preparation.
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Lesson Plan: College and Career Readiness - The Adventure Starts Here!
In this lesson, students will investigate the skills needed in one or more of the 16 career clusters and identify those as academic skills taught in middle school. Students will relate those academic skills to their personal career goals and understand the importance of career preparation in middle school.
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Lesson Plan: Careers in BMAC using MAPP
In this lesson, students will explore a variety of careers within the Business Management Cluster and determine their interest level for each career opportunity.
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Lesson Plan: Investigating Careers - Career Pathways
In this lesson, students will investigate the 16 career pathways and the skills needed for college and career success.
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Lesson Plan: Investigating Careers in Government and Public Administration
In this lesson, students will align personal interests and skills into career opportunities within the Government and Public Administration Career Cluster.
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Lesson Plan: Investigating Careers in Manufacturing
This lesson exposes students to career opportunities in Manufacturing and a hands-on activity using a pattern layout to create a model.
Unit 4: Career Development
Lesson Plan: Can You Lend a Helping Hand?
In this lesson, students will recognize the value of service learning by identifying, planning, and implementing service learning activities with other students and community partners to address local and global issues. Students will also use technology to research service learning projects and models and reflect on a service learning experience.
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Lesson Plan: Let’s Look at Professional Associations
In this lesson, students will identify professional associations affiliated with a career pathway.
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Lesson Plan: Career Investigations
In this lesson, students will investigate the professional skills needed for college and career success.
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Lesson Plan: Creating a Personal Lifestyle
In this lesson, students will apply core academic skills to meet personal, academic, and career goals.
Unit 4: Career Development
Lesson Plan: Investigating Careers - Sign Me Up!
In this lesson, students will investigate the importance of participation in curricular and extracurricular activities in college and career preparation.
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Lesson Plan: College and Career Readiness - The Adventure Starts Here!
In this lesson, students will investigate the skills needed in one or more of the 16 career clusters and identify those as academic skills taught in middle school. Students will relate those academic skills to their personal career goals and understand the importance of career preparation in middle school.
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Lesson Plan: Piggy Bank vs. Bank - Choosing and Maintaining Your Account
In this lesson, students will analyze data to make decisions about banking and finance.
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Lesson Plan: The Job Interview
In this lesson, students will practice job interview skills, discuss and recognize the do’s and don’ts, and participate in a mock interview.
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Lesson Plan: Dress for Success
In this lesson, students will describe appropriate appearance for an interview.
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Lesson Plan: It Takes Teamwork!
In this lesson, students will develop effective leadership skills through participation in activities such as career and technical student organizations.
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Lesson Plan: Searching and Applying for Jobs
In this lesson, students will identify the steps in searching for jobs, complete a job application, and understand the elements of interviewing.
Unit 5: Job Seeking Skills
Lesson Plan: Resume Writing for Teens
In this lesson, students will develop a resume, write business correspondence, complete a sample job application, and explain the protocol for selecting and using appropriate references for job applications.
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