Unit 1 - Career & Life Planning

A choice that affects a person's life

A choice that can be made daily and doesn't require a lot of time to think through.

This decision impacts an individual's or family's well being. (A type of major decision). Examples: Buying a car, a house, large investments.

This type of decision has long term effects on a person's life and should be made very carefully with a lot of thought.

This model guides individuals to think through all components of making a good decision.

A person has a medical condition that requires them to take medicine.

• need

• want

• value

You live in Brooklyn close to the subway, and your job is in Manhattan. You choose to drive to work daily. Your car is a _____________.

• Need

• Want

• Value

Answer explanation

From Brooklyn, you can ride the subway to downtown Manhattan.

Your job right now is to be a student. A calculator is necessary for your math class. The calculator is a ___________.

• Need

• Want

• Value

You make sure to turn your assignments in on time, always study and do your best on tests, and are looking forward to learning about Career Clusters and the CTE Pathways available to students in Goddard USD #265. Education to you is ______________.

• Need

• want

• Value

You love video games. Your favorite franchise is coming out with a new game. The game is a __________.

• Need

• Want

• Value