What's in Your Future

By Maisha Murry •

Grade Level	10th Grade
Subject Area	Careers
Duration	Three 70 Minute Classroom Periods & Field trip to the University of Cincinnati
Setting	Classroom
Background Knowledge	Students should be able to recognize that scientific literacy is part of being a knowledgeable citizen.
Authors	Maisha Murry, Sandra Wetzel


Summary
Students explore self chosen careers and the components of those careers over a three day time period. Each day is designed to stem from discussion and exploration. The second day, students participate in a field trip to the University to get first hand knowledge of careers and needed traits from career centers at the University to become successful post-secondary students. The third day students are post-assessed and discussion surrounds the changing views and significant discoveries made by students.
Objectives
Students will be able to: • Think about future career interest with accurate background information about that career. • Reflect about future career interest in a meaningful manner. • Research statistical information for careers using the Internet. • Analyze data about their careers to make educated decisions. • Relate their future career of interest to science and engineering.
Materials Required
1. Questionnaire Handout 2. Pre-Assessment Handout 3. Post-Assessment Handout 4. Rubric 5. Internet Access 6. Pencils
Ohio Standards
From the Ohio Science Benchmarks: *Scientific Ways of Knowing* Benchmark D- Investigate how the knowledge, skills and interests learned in science classes apply to the careers students plan to pursue. Indicator-Investigate how the knowledge, skills and interests learned in science classes apply to the careers students plan to pursue.