Author:
Mary Maderich
Subject:
Career and Technical Education
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Level:
Lower Primary
Tags:
  • Career Readiness
  • ELA
  • License:
    Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike
    Language:
    English

    Education Standards

    Elementary K-2 ELA - Me On The Job

    Elementary K-2 ELA - Me On The Job

    Overview

    Students will explore different jobs throughout the community.  Children will complete a self-awareness survey and explore careers in their community.

    Me On the Job



     Elementary K-2 Career Readiness ELAA picture containing drawing

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    Grade: K-2

    Unit: 1

    Lesson Title:  Me On the Job

    Publisher: Nebraska Career Development

    Link to Original Lesson Adapted for Wisconsin Students

     

    Lesson Description:  Students will explore different jobs throughout the community.

     

    Learning Goals:  Children will complete a self awareness survey and explore careers in their community.

     

    Supplies:  
    • Berenstain Bears On The Job by Stan & Jan Berenstain-Video Part 1 and Video Part 2
    • Crayons

    • Field Model and Interest Survey sheet (contained within the lesson)

     

    Wisconsin Standards for English Language Arts 2020

     

    WI.2020.ELA.SL.1.1  -  Wisconsin Standards for English Language Arts 2020

    Grade 1

    Learning Domain: Speaking & Listening

    Standard: Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups. a. With guidance and support, follow agreed-upon norms for discussions and participate by actively listening, taking turns, and staying on topic. b. Build on others' talk in conversations by responding to the comments of others through multiple exchanges. c. Ask questions to clear up any confusion about the topics and texts under discussion. d. Consider individual differences when communicating with others.

     

    WI.2020.ELA.SL.1.4  -  Wisconsin Standards for English Language Arts 2020

    Grade 1

    Learning Domain: Speaking & Listening

    Standard: Describe people, places, things, and events with relevant details, expressing ideas clearly.


     

    Directions:

    Learning Activity 

    Time

    Watch Berenstain Bears On The Job by Stan & Jan Berenstain-Video Part 1 and Video Part 2

    20 minutes

    1. Make a list of the many jobs mentioned in the video

     
    1. Have students fill in the Career Interest Survey sheet and write down their predominant color.

     
    1. Have students pick a job from the book or a job found on their interest survey.  

    20 minutes