A Parking Dilemma Students analyze and solve a problem where students without a permit have been parking illegally in either assigned spaces or faculty parking areas. Students set up rules, brainstorm solutions and implement. Secondary.
Beowulf's Request Students pretending to be the character Beowulf must write a memo to King Higlac requesting permission for an activity. Students must follow correct memo format. Secondary.
Career Research Project Students identify a career of interest, research it, interview someone currently employed in that position, shadow someone currently employed in that position, and create a brochure or presentation. Secondary.
Character Job Kit Students pick a character from a novel and assemble a job search kit for that character to include a resume, a list of references, a completed job application, an online printout of employment information in a certain field, and other materials. Secondary.
Cosmetology I: Resume/Portfolio The student will graduate from the program with a resume and portfolio that showcases his/her employability skills.
Environmental Control and Safety Measures Upon completion of this unit, the student will discuss the importance of environmental and safety measures in the facility.
Gift Wrapping Mania Students are the supply manager in the gift wrapping department at a department store and must calculate the amount of wrapping paper to order for the holiday season. Secondary.
Giving and Taking Directions The student will write a set of written directions in either chart or paragraph form. The task must be a task from his/her craft area (i.e. welding technology, machine tool technology, automotive technology, etc.) He or she will give the directions orally to a third party who will listen to the directions and complete the task.
Job Shadow Presentation The students will be excused from school one day to go shadow someone in a working environment.
Occupational Investigation Students choose an occupation that interests them and investigates how emerging technology is expected to change that occupation. Secondary.
Time Management Sudents read an autobiography excert and then complete a time management project with three parts, including tracking his/her time on a chart for three days, and planning the next three days. Secondary.
WOW Interviews As a result of previously completed and submitted job applications (from Job Kit Project), a Human Relations representative from Workplace of the World, Inc. will interview 5 students from one class. Applicants are to report to class appropriately attired and familiar with company demographics, resumes in hand. Secondary.
