Content Area: Career Education and Consumer, Family, and Life Skills

 

Index: 9.2B Grade 4 CPI 4

 

Standard: 9.2 - Consumer, Family, and Life Skills

 

Strand: B - Self-Management

 

Cumulative Progress Indicator: 4 -  The student will recognize personal likes and dislikes.

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Grade: 4

 

Sample Activities:

 

·       Mr./Ms. Z's company has decided to relocate the employee and the family overseas. The employment opportunities exist in Australia, Brazil, China, Kenya, and Switzerland. Your family must make the decision as to the country of preference with a backup alternative. Provide a justification to the human resource department. Be prepared to negotiate a contract that meets career, financial, and personal needs.

 

·       The town has decided to build a new school. Prepare a presentation to convince the local board of education.

 

·       An individual wants to select a career pathway….in an area of interest for future employment and postsecondary and lifelong learning.

 

·       Draw a picture of yourself doing things you like.  Include items like games, TV shows, music, foods, relaxation activities, etc.  Students may use drawing and word processing programs to complete this activity.

 

·       Student decorates T-Shirt with items that make them happy.