9th Grade Making Connections Passages

Students will develop the ability to craft a career comparison research paper by analyzing and contrasting different professions. The learning process focuses on enhancing analytical skills and gaining insights into career decision-making. Participants will explore various organizational structures and utilize research techniques to understand similarities and differences in selected careers.

Examine the interplay between globalization and technology in the global business landscape, with an emphasis on shifts in communication, transportation, and international trade barriers. Develop an understanding of the benefits and drawbacks of globalization, enhancing knowledge of its effects on businesses and economies worldwide.

Explore the role of community-based healthcare in offering personalized care tailored to rare genetic conditions, focusing on specific populations such as the Amish and Mennonite communities. Understand how smaller clinics provide specialized treatment, analyze the advantages over traditional hospital systems, and assess how different funding models affect healthcare delivery.

Examine the realities and misconceptions about the success of college dropouts versus graduates, with an emphasis on how elite education influences long-term achievements. Students will critically evaluate different arguments, identify supporting evidence, and gain insights into societal views on educational success.

Explore the pivotal role of decision-making in programming, focusing on conditional statements in languages such as JavaScript, Python, and Snap!. Gain insights into controlling program flow and master techniques to improve coding efficiency and logical reasoning.

Examine the complex history between Ireland and the United States by focusing on significant events such as the Great Famine and their effects on immigration. Gain insights into the cultural and political impact of Irish immigrants in America, enhancing understanding of historical migration patterns and cultural integration.