SS.8.FL.1.1

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Explain that careers are based on working at jobs in the same occupation or profession for many years. Describe the different types of education and training required by various careers.

Remarks

Interview individuals and create a timeline that shows the education, training, and job experiences that occurred as the individuals progressed through different stages of their careers.
General Information
Subject Area: Social Studies
Grade: 8
Strand: Financial Literacy (Adopted in 2023)
Standard: Earning Income
Date Adopted or Revised: 06/14
Status: State Board Approved

Related Courses

This benchmark is part of these courses.
2104060: M/J Introduction to Personal Financial Literacy (Specifically in versions: 2019 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))

Related Access Points

Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
SS.8.FL.1.AP.1: Identify and describe how education and training are needed for the progression from a job to a career.

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Lesson Plan

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This is lesson 3 of a 6-lesson unit plan. Students will create specific questions to ask individuals invited to a Career showcase event, using one of the attached KWLH charts. Students will be tasked with writing and asking questions regarding one individual’s career such as their skills, abilities, and talents, and the level of training and education they have received. Additionally, using a timeline template, students will prepare questions pertaining to how much time was spent progressing through different stages of their career.

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