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Students participate in a layered curriculum unit about careers. The activities are varied and include the following: Using the Internet, research the career you've chosen to find out the job responsibilities, salary range, and education you will need. The teacher will provide you with a chart on which to list your data. Present your findings to the teacher.
Over ten weeks, 8th graders refine their visions of future careers, develop skills needed to write resumes and business letters, and learn to make a strong impression at interviews. Three specific activities are included, but mostly the resource provides thorough background and justification for the relevance of the unit to 8th grade, explanation of the sequence of the unit, and ideas for nurturing relevant reading, writing, and oral communication skills.
When considering future careers, lifestyle priorities are a big factor. Learners consider their own goals as they explore professional options. Begin with a discussion about what comprises a lifestyle, encouraging kids to think about things other than material possessions. There are some good points here you can bring up including taxes. Pupils fill out a lifestyle survey with 10 multiple-choice questions about various aspects of their ideal future. Keep in mind these numbers are a bit low for most areas and may need to be updated. Consider extending by discussing retirement: how much money do they need to save up in order to keep this lifestyle throughout their later years?