Following directions is an important skill for any grade level. High schoolers work follow directions to an activity that focuses on filling out college and job applications.

Concepts

applying for jobs, career skills, following directions

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Use in a career unit or when class members are preparing to apply for college
• Incorporate the first part of the activity in any lesson about following directions
• Have small groups complete the applications together about a fictional character

Classroom Considerations

• Timed introduction is fun, but not necessary to the fundamental part of the lesson
• Consider bringing in a real example of a college application to represent its length and depth of questions

Pros

• Versatile for both high school and adult learners
• Supplies sample applications for colleges and jobs

Cons

• None