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6th Grade - 8th Grade

Career Exploration - Animal Nutritionists & Horticulturists - Agriculture

Career Exploration - Animal Nutritionists & Horticulturists - Agriculture

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Career Exploration - Animal Nutritionists & Horticulturists - Agriculture

6th Grade - 8th Grade

Business, Other

Explore diverse careers in agriculture by focusing on the roles of Animal Nutritionists, Horticulturists, and Foresters. Gain insights into their responsibilities and work environments while understanding the significance of these professions in promoting agricultural sustainability and management. Develop an appreciation for how these roles contribute to the broader agricultural landscape.

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7th Grade

Career Exploration - Educational Pathways - Professional Industries

Career Exploration - Educational Pathways - Professional Industries

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Career Exploration - Educational Pathways - Professional Industries

7th Grade

Specialty, Life Skills

Gain insights into a range of career clusters and understand the educational requirements for various professions within these fields. The focus is on exploring pathways that lead to diverse career options and understanding the distinctions among degree levels. This will empower learners to make informed career choices.

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6th Grade - 8th Grade

Career Clusters - Exploring and Identifying Career Paths

Career Clusters - Exploring and Identifying Career Paths

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Career Clusters - Exploring and Identifying Career Paths

6th Grade - 8th Grade

Other

Explore diverse career clusters such as Agriculture, Architecture, and Arts to identify potential career paths. Enhance understanding of different professional fields to align personal interests and skills with suitable career options.

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6th Grade - 8th Grade

Career Exploration - Pathways & Roles in Agriculture

Career Exploration - Pathways & Roles in Agriculture

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Career Exploration - Pathways & Roles in Agriculture

6th Grade - 8th Grade

Other

Explore diverse career paths and roles in agriculture, particularly focusing on farm management, agribusiness, and zoology. Gain insight into various career opportunities and the essential skills required in agriculture, empowering informed career decisions.

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7th Grade - 12th Grade

Career Exploration - Career Cluster Knowledge - Understanding Career Clusters

Career Exploration - Career Cluster Knowledge - Understanding Career Clusters

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Career Exploration - Career Cluster Knowledge - Understanding Career Clusters

7th Grade - 12th Grade

Education, Life Skills

Explore the fundamental concepts of career clusters by examining 16 distinct categories within various career fields. Develop the ability to identify and clearly articulate diverse career pathways, aiding in making well-informed career choices. The focus will be on understanding subject matter, achieving learning goals, and refining decision-making processes related to career development.

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6th Grade - 8th Grade

Career Exploration - Careers in Various Clusters - Understanding Career Clusters

Career Exploration - Careers in Various Clusters - Understanding Career Clusters

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Career Exploration - Careers in Various Clusters - Understanding Career Clusters

6th Grade - 8th Grade

Arts

Explore diverse career clusters, concentrating on the specific occupations and their distinctive attributes within each group. Understand the organization of various careers and acquire the skill to classify specific jobs according to these clusters.

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4th Grade - 7th Grade

Interests and Skills - Income & Careers - Social Studies Presentation

Interests and Skills - Income & Careers - Social Studies Presentation

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Interests and Skills - Income & Careers - Social Studies Presentation

4th Grade - 7th Grade

Social Studies

Gain a comprehensive understanding of how personal interests and skills influence career choices and income potential. Understand the distinctions between jobs and careers and the difference between wage and salary. Learn how to connect individual interests to potential career paths.

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6th Grade - 8th Grade

Career Planning - Career Technical Education - Business Education

Career Planning - Career Technical Education - Business Education

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Career Planning - Career Technical Education - Business Education

6th Grade - 8th Grade

Business

Exploring the significance of Career Technical Education (CTE) highlights its role in preparing students for real-world experiences. It focuses on delivering academic, technical, and hands-on skills that enhance career planning, awareness, and readiness for post-secondary education and employment opportunities.

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8th Grade

Exploration of Career Paths - Education Requirements - Science and Technology

Exploration of Career Paths - Education Requirements - Science and Technology

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Exploration of Career Paths - Education Requirements - Science and Technology

8th Grade

Science

Explore a variety of scientific and technological careers, emphasizing educational requirements and their allure. Learners will assess their interest in specific careers and gain insights into the educational pathways necessary to enter these fields.

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6th Grade - 8th Grade

Typing Proficiency - Keyboarding Skills - Workplace Relevance

Typing Proficiency - Keyboarding Skills - Workplace Relevance

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Typing Proficiency - Keyboarding Skills - Workplace Relevance

6th Grade - 8th Grade

Business

Emphasizing the importance of keyboarding skills, this content focuses on enhancing typing speed and accuracy crucial for success in both educational and professional environments. Learners will improve their typing efficiency, which is essential for meeting industry standards and advancing career opportunities.

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6th Grade - 8th Grade

Civil Engineering Fundamentals - Careers in Engineering - Engineering Principles

Civil Engineering Fundamentals - Careers in Engineering - Engineering Principles

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Civil Engineering Fundamentals - Careers in Engineering - Engineering Principles

6th Grade - 8th Grade

Business

Explore the essential role of civil engineering in creating critical infrastructure, emphasizing transportation, environmental, and structural engineering principles. Gain an understanding of foundational engineering concepts and develop insights into civil engineering careers, highlighting the importance of problem-solving skills and innovative applications.

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6th Grade - 7th Grade

Roles and Responsibilities - Nutrition & Food Safety - Careers in Food Industry

Roles and Responsibilities - Nutrition & Food Safety - Careers in Food Industry

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Roles and Responsibilities - Nutrition & Food Safety - Careers in Food Industry

6th Grade - 7th Grade

Business, Other

Explore various careers within the food industry by understanding the roles and responsibilities of nutritionists, food safety specialists, and food scientists. Learn how these professions contribute to consumer well-being through healthy eating, safe food practices, and innovative food production.

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6th Grade - 12th Grade

Career Exploration - Benefits and Choices - Introduction to Career Planning

Career Exploration - Benefits and Choices - Introduction to Career Planning

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Career Exploration - Benefits and Choices - Introduction to Career Planning

6th Grade - 12th Grade

Life Skills

Learners receive an introduction to career planning by focusing on the recognition and understanding of various career benefits. The exploration of personal interests guides career decisions, alongside the examination of different career clusters. The role of post-secondary education is considered, fostering insights into informed career choices.

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6th Grade - 8th Grade

Career Exploration - Career Clusters and Surveys - Employment Fundamentals

Career Exploration - Career Clusters and Surveys - Employment Fundamentals

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Career Exploration - Career Clusters and Surveys - Employment Fundamentals

6th Grade - 8th Grade

Professional Development, Other, Education

Examine the 16 Career Clusters to understand how interest and personality surveys can help guide career choices. Learn the purpose of career documents and responsible social media strategies to enhance informed career decision-making.

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7th Grade - 8th Grade

Color Theory - Digital Animation Techniques - Visual Storytelling

Color Theory - Digital Animation Techniques - Visual Storytelling

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Color Theory - Digital Animation Techniques - Visual Storytelling

7th Grade - 8th Grade

Computers

Investigate the core principles of color science in digital animation by examining the creative processes at Pixar. Understand how color impacts storytelling and character emotion, enriching your capability to apply these concepts in your visual projects.

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6th Grade - 11th Grade

Social Awareness - Future Aspirations and Civic Interests - Self-Exploration and Expression

Social Awareness - Future Aspirations and Civic Interests - Self-Exploration and Expression

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Social Awareness - Future Aspirations and Civic Interests - Self-Exploration and Expression

6th Grade - 11th Grade

Social Studies

Encourages exploration of future career aspirations and fosters discussions on current political changes and personal interests. Develops reflective thinking and self-awareness skills, enhancing understanding of the broader social and civic context.

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6th Grade - 8th Grade

Career Skills - Exploring Paths - Professional Development

Career Skills - Exploring Paths - Professional Development

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Career Skills - Exploring Paths - Professional Development

6th Grade - 8th Grade

Specialty, Life Skills, Professional Development

Focuses on understanding the distinctions between jobs and careers, highlighting the importance of career assessments, and exploring the educational pathways for Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees. Learners will identify career paths aligned with their strengths and develop skills to craft an effective resume to attract potential employers.

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6th Grade

Career Identification - Clusters - Career Exploration

Career Identification - Clusters - Career Exploration

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Career Identification - Clusters - Career Exploration

6th Grade

Life Skills

Investigate diverse career clusters and identify roles in Hospitality, Human Services, Information Technology, Law and Public Safety, and more. Learners will deepen their comprehension of career pathways, enabling them to effectively link specific jobs to appropriate industry clusters.

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7th Grade

Fundamentals of Aerospace Engineering - Branches & Applications

Fundamentals of Aerospace Engineering - Branches & Applications

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Fundamentals of Aerospace Engineering - Branches & Applications

7th Grade

Science

Explore the fundamental disciplines of aerospace engineering by distinguishing between aeronautical and astronautical engineering. Gain insights into industry applications and discover the essential qualities needed to excel in this field.

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3rd Grade - 12th Grade

Career Exploration - Identifying Interests - Future Pathways

Career Exploration - Identifying Interests - Future Pathways

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Career Exploration - Identifying Interests - Future Pathways

3rd Grade - 12th Grade

Specialty, Education, Other

Encourages exploration of various career pathways to identify those that align with individual interests. Provides insights into potential career choices and emphasizes the importance of self-reflection in career planning.

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