4.2.8 Live

Today we will...
-Create a research Question
-Write a thesis statement
-Explore job responsibilities
-Explore career websites

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​4.2.8 Live Lesson

Today you will be writing your THESIS STATEMENT based on your RESEARCH QUESTION!

Open Ended

What job did you choose for your research project?
Software Developer (coder)
Web Designer
Game Developer
HVAC Technician
Automotive Technician (car fixer)

Aerospace Engineer

X-Ray Technician
Ultrasound Technician
Health Information Specialist
Manufacturing Technician
Welder
Industrial Mechanic

Let's create your research question!

​How does being a (job you chose) involve technology?

Examples:
How does being a SOFTWARE DEVELOPER involve technology?
How does being a WELDER involve technology?
How does being an ULTRASOUND TECHNICIAN involve technology?

Open Ended

Create your research question here!

How does being a ******** involve technology?

​Jobs in ICT

​Jobs in Mechanical Technology

​Jobs in Medical Technology

​Jobs in Industrial Technology

Let's take 5 minutes to do some research of your own!

​Click on the links below and look up the job you chose!

https://www.onetonline.org/


https://www.mynextmove.org/


https://www.bls.gov/k12/students/careers/career-exploration.htm

Now that you wrote your research question, it it time to write your thesis statement!

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A strong thesis statement:

• identifies the topic;

• is specific;

• is based on evidence; and

• is interesting and important.

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​What is a thesis statement?

​A strong thesis statement:

• identifies the topic;

• is specific;

• is based on evidence; and

• is interesting and important.

​A weak thesis statement:

• is too general or broad;

• is not specific enough;

• is not supported by evidence;

• is about a topic that few find
  relevant or interesting.

​Technology has transformed education by making learning more interactive, accessible, and personalized.

Strong Thesis

​Technology is important in today's world.

Weak Thesis

Multiple Choice

Nanobots can improve human health.

• Strong thesis statement

• Weak thesis statement

Multiple Choice

Nanobots will repair cellular damage so that people can live healthier lives.

• Strong thesis statement

• Weak thesis statement

Writing Your Thesis Statement

CLAIM (your position) + reason (evidence) = Thesis Statement



Your thesis statement will go in the INTRODUCTION of your essay (or PowerPoint)

Your body paragraphs (or the following slides) will SUPPORT your thesis

Let's create your thesis statement!

A (job you chose)'s job involves using technolgy by using (what kind of tech) to (function).

Examples:
A SOFTWARE DEVELOPER's job involves technology by using computers to write code, build apps, build websites, and fix problems.

A WELDER's job involves technology by using welding equipment and tools to cut metals, and join metals together.

An ULTRASOUND TECHNICIAN's job involves technology by using machines to check on unborn babies, look at organs, and help doctors find medical issues.

​THIS INFORMATION WILL COME DIRECTLY FROM YOUR CHART! YOU DO NOT NEED TO MAKE ANYTHING UP!!!

Open Ended

Compose your thesis statement here!

A (job you chose)'s job involves technology by using (what kind of tech) to (function).