Three lessons and one at-home connection explore 12 professions. In the first lesson, scholars examine an online map that displays all 12 careers alongside a video. Lesson two challenges class members to choose two of those careers to compare and contrast. In the third lesson, participants choose one career to write about as if they hold that job. Finally, pupils interview two adults at home and complete a Venn diagram to display what they learned about their professions. 

Concepts

careers, career goals, venn diagrams, compare and contrast, community helpers, professions, career skills

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Instructional Ideas

• For early writers, allow them to dictate their point of view or write a simple sentence alongside a picture
• Assign the School-to-Home connection at the start of the mini-unit to give learners time to work on it while they complete lessons in class
• Bookmark career videos for early finishers to easily access

Classroom Considerations

• The second lesson in a series of four is designed for kindergarteners and first graders
• Job information is specific to Texas
• Lessons for classroom use take 45 minutes to complete
• Open videos before starting the first lesson

Pros

• Offers an opportunity for child and parent or caregiver to connect through a learning experience 
• Has a variety of careers to choose from and explore

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.K.3 W.1.3