Introduction to Energy and Career Planning   (#9709360)

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Purpose

The purpose of this course is to assist students in making informed decisions regarding their future academic and occupational goals and to provide information regarding careers in the Energy career cluster. The content includes but is not limited to planning, managing and providing support and technical services related to the generation, transmission and distribution of various types of energy along with the design engineering, construction, maintenance, and repair of these systems. Reinforcement of academic skills occurs through classroom instruction and applied laboratory procedures.

Instruction and learning activities are provided in a laboratory setting using hands-on experiences with the equipment, materials and technology appropriate to the course content and in accordance with current practices.

Course Structure

The length of this course is one semester. It may be offered for two semesters when appropriate. When offered for one semester, it is recommended that it be at the exploratory level and more in-depth when offered for two semesters.

Florida Standards for Technical Subjects

Florida Standards (FS) for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects are the critical reading and writing literacy standards designed for grade 6 and above. These standards are predicated on teachers of history/social studies, science, and technical subjects using their content area expertise to help students meet the particular challenges of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language in their respective fields. It is important to note that the 6-12 literacy standards in history/social studies, science, and technical subjects are not meant to replace content standards in those areas but rather to supplement them.

This curriculum framework incorporates the grades 6-8 reading and writing literacy standards. The standards for Mathematical Practices describe varieties of expertise that educators at all levels should seek to develop in their students. These practices rest on important “processes and proficiencies” with longstanding importance in mathematics education. This curriculum framework incorporates the appropriate mathematical practices.

Florida Standards for English Language Development (ELD)

English language learners communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting. ELD.K12.SI.1.1

English Language Development (ELD) Standards Special Notes:
Teachers are required to provide listening, speaking, reading and writing instruction that allows English language learners (ELL) to communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting. For the given level of English language proficiency and with visual, graphic, or interactive support, students will interact with grade level words, expressions, sentences and discourse to process or produce language necessary for academic success. The ELD standard should specify a relevant content area concept or topic of study chosen by curriculum developers and teachers which maximizes an ELL’s need for communication and social skills. To access an ELL supporting document which delineates performance definitions and descriptors, please click on the following link: {{AzureStorageLink}}/uploads/docs/standards/eld/si.pdf.

For additional information on the development and implementation of the ELD standards, please contact the Bureau of Student Achievement through Language Acquisition at sala@fldoe.org.

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students, including access to computers and appropriate software.

Career Planning

Effective July 1, 2017, there is no longer a promotion requirement for middle grades students to complete a Career and Education Planning course. However, these courses will continue to be available and should be taught integrating the eight career and education planning course standards. Additional information on the Middle School Career and Education Planning course and the list of standards is available at http://www.fldoe.org/academics/college-career-planning/educators-toolkit/. The MyCareerShines powered by Kuder® career planning system is available free of charge to all Florida middle and high schools to assist students in exploring career options and developing an academic and career plan.

CTE-GEN.68.CP.01 - Describe the influences that societal, economic, and technological changes have on employment trends and future training.
CTE-GEN.68.CP.02 - Develop skills to locate, evaluate, and interpret career information.
CTE-GEN.68.CP.03 - Identify and demonstrate processes for making short and long term goals.
CTE-GEN.68.CP.04 - Demonstrate employability skills such as working in a group, problem-solving and organizational skills, and the importance of entrepreneurship.
CTE-GEN.68.CP.05 - Understand the relationship between educational achievement and career choices and postsecondary options.
CTE-GEN.68.CP.06 - Identify a career cluster and related pathways through an interest assessment that match career and education goals.
CTE-GEN.68.CP.07 - Develop a career and education plan that includes short and long term goals, high school program of study, and postsecondary and career goals.
CTE-GEN.68.CP.08 - Demonstrate knowledge of technology and its application in a variety of careers.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

SkillsUSA is the intercurricular career and technical student organization providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills. Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations’ plan to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

In addition to accommodations, some secondary students with disabilities (students with an IEP served in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)) will need modifications to meet their needs. Modifications change the outcomes or what the student is expected to learn, e.g., modifying the curriculum of a secondary career and technical education course. Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to: http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml.