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June 3rd, 2024 - Day 1 - Introduction Quiz Results

What career(s) did the quiz results say would be good for you? 

Do you agree or disagree and why? 

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MIDTERM - June 12, 2024 Icebreaker

What are the benefits of oral presentations? 

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June 3rd, 2024 - Lesson 1 Icebreaker
In your own words explain what Spring means to you. 
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Your Education
What does your education look like so far? 

How many schools have you gone to and where are the schools located? 

Which school do you think has been the most influential on you so far and why? 

Post your answer and comment on two other posts. 
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BIG 3

One of your strengths.

One of your interests. 

One of your hobbies. 

No commenting required. 

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Exit Ticket - June 3rd, 2024

Come up with a list of 3 potential careers based on your BIG 3

The challenge will be to think of something that matches your strengths/interests/hobbies but it also currently employable (sorry to anyone wanting to be a unicorn breeder). 


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Multiple Intelligences

Based on the video and page 41 what do you think your intelligence is and why? 

Also, why does knowing your intelligence help you in career preparation? 

Post your answers. 

Comment on one other post. 

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3-2-1 Videos

Watch the two videos in the second PowerPoint and complete the following 3-2-1: 

Three new things you learned 

Two things you did not understand or found confusing 

One question you have - this could be related to careers in general and/or the videos 

Post your responses. 

Comment on one other post. 

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Lesson 2 - June 4th, 2024 Icebreaker

If I was to visit your home country (or home town) where would you recommend I visit and why? 


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Apprenticeship Examples

Look at the website on the Apprenticeship slide and choose two Apprenticeships / Trades that you think are interesting. In full sentences (3 to 5 for each) explain why you think your choices are interesting. 

Post your answers here. 

https://www.skilledtradesontario.ca/ ;


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College Examples

Choose three colleges that you think might be a good place for you to study. For each college your choose explain why you have chosen it. Answer in full sentences (3 to 5 for each college). 

Post your answers here. 

Comment on one other post. 


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Community Living

What are your thoughts on community living? Do you think it is beneficial? Why or why not? 

Answer in one paragraph of 5 to 10 sentences. 

Post your paragraph here. 

Comment on one other post. 



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University Examples

Choose three universities that you think might be a good place for you to study. For each university explain why you have chosen it. 

Answer in full sentences (3 to 5 for each university). 

Post your answers here. 

Comment on one other post. 



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Employment Ontario Website

Go through the Employment Ontario website. 

Do you think this is a useful tool? Why or why not? 

Post your answer. 

No commenting required. 

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Exit Ticket - March 6th

Using the 3 jobs you brainstormed last class, identify and list which 3 paths you would have to take after graduating high school in order to pursue each career, and list how long each path would take.

For example, if you wanted to become a chef, you’d have to go to college for two years and/or ...

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Your Choice - Page 156 - Homework

Would you rather: go on to higher education, travel and think things over, or enter the working world and train for an occupation? Why? 

Answer in one paragraph of 5 to 10 sentences. 

Post your answer here. 

Comment on one or two other posts. 

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Questions - Homework

Write five specific questions you have about your work and learning options and make a plan for getting the answers. 

Post your five questions. 

No commenting required. 

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Lesson 3 - June 5th & 6th, 2024 Icebreaker

Imagine you have an unending money supply. Choose ONE of the following and fill in the blank: 

1. I would never work; instead I would ___________

2. I would work because ____________

3. I would work for a few years and then I would ___________



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Exit Ticket - June 5th

Using your top 3 job options, brainstorm what kinds of strategies you could take now to make you more employable down the road. Be specific to each job you've chosen. 

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Prestigious Schools

Search for one (1) prestigious school you might like to attend. 

Prestigious means that the school has a very high status. For example, Harvard. 

Explain why you might like to attend the prestigious school of your choosing. 

Answer in full sentences; you should have a minimum of five sentences.  

Pos...
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Networking

We will watch the following video: 

 

What have you learned from the video? 

Oral discussion

No post required. 

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Networking Contact Card - Creative Activity

Read pages 194-195 in the textbook.  

Create your own Contact Card. 

Your card must be different from the example shown in the PDF. Just make sure that your card is readable. 

We will be looking at these via the projector. 


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Self-Marketing

We will watch the following video: 

 

Answer the following questions in full sentences: 

1. Do you think self-marketing is a good thing? Why or why not? 

2. How would you market yourself? Give examples. 

Post your answers. 


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Using Good Tools and Strategies - Homework

Read page 190 in the textbook and complete the green Discovery box. 

Post your answer here. 

We will discuss this tomorrow. 

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Lesson 4 - June 6th Icebreaker
Watch the following video: 

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How do you feel after completing the video? 

What did you feel while you were listening to the video? 

Do you think meditation is a useful technique? Why or why not? 


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Employee and Employer Rights and Responsibilities - Pre-Learning Activity
If you were an employer what responsibilities do you think you would have? 

If you were an employee what rights do you think you would have? 

Post your answers. 

We will discuss this in ten minutes. 

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Exit Ticket - June 10th

Now that we've had some time to discuss career options and how things work, I'd like you to choose your #1 career. Then, I'd like you to choose a "back up" option - it's always good to have a backup in case of unemployment or unexpected changes in the job market. 

Explain why you chose each. Very ...

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Understanding the World of Work

Read page 130 to 132 in the textbook. 

Explain, in one paragraph, what you have learned from the reading. 

Post your answer. 

We will discuss this in 15-20 minutes. 

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Health and Safety Plan

In pairs, or groups, create a Health and Safety Plan for TEA. 

Use the provided template to help you get started. 


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Lesson 5 - June 10th, 2024 Icebreaker - Part One

Since it is cold today imagine that you are somewhere warm in the world. Find a picture of the warm place and post the picture. For example, you could post a picture of somewhere in Florida. 


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WHMIS Questions - Group Work

Read pages 134 to 136 in the textbook. 

Complete the Activity on page 136 in groups as follows: 

Group 1 - questions 1 & 2 

Group 2 - questions 3 & 4 

Group 3 - questions 5 & 6 

Group 4 - questions 7 & 8 

Post your work.


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Exit Ticket - June 10th, 2024

For today's exit ticket, figure out how much tuition would cost for the #1 career you chose, then calculate the additional student fees discussed today. How much will you need to spend just for your education

This will help you get part of your midterm presentation completed. 


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Lesson 6 - June 11, 2024 Icebreaker

Pretend that you are about to open a business. What kind of business is it and why? 

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Exit Ticket - March 10th

Are you surprised by how much it costs to live? Why or why not? Discuss your overall reaction and thoughts. 

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Transferable Skills

Read pages 64-66 and answer #2 in the green Discovery box on page 63. 

Post, or attach, your completed chart. 


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More Skills - Homework

Read the following pages in the textbook: 

Communication Skills - 84-87 

The Feedback Game - 88-90 

Negotiating Skills - 91-93 

Teamwork and Leadership - 94-99 

Then answer the following: 

1. Explain what you have learned. 

2. Do you think that one skill is more important than all the others? If so, ...

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Lesson 7 June 12, 2024 Icebreaker

If you had to choose one food to NOT eat for a one month challenge what would you choose and why? 

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Pre-Learning Activity

Answer the following questions: 

1. What do you think credit is? 

2. Is credit a good thing? Why or why not? 

Post your answers. 

We will discuss this in about 15 minutes. 

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Exit Ticket

We have now discussed loans, bursaries, and scholarships. You will now choose the one which you think is best for you and explain why. For this imagine that you do NOT have access to lots of money.

Before making your decision look through the following website:

https://www.ontario....

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Lesson 8, June 13, 2024 - Artificial Intelligence Discussion

Answer the following questions in full sentences: 

1. Find one career that exists in the field of artificial intelligence and explain what the job is. 

2. Would you be interested in the field of artificial intelligence? Why or why not?

Post your answers. 

We will discuss these in about twenty minutes...
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Lesson 9 - June14, 2024 Icebreaker

What is a movie that you would recommend to your friends and why? 

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Exit Ticket

For each scenario listed below give suggestions on how the people can improve their financial situation. 

Scenario #1 
I am an unemployed circus performer with a family of 4 to support but I can't find circus work. What would you suggest I do? 

Scenario #2 
I am single mother with a one year old ...

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Lesson 10 - June 17th, 2024 Icebreaker
Do you set goals for yourself? Why or why not? 
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Reflecting

Read pages 234 and 235 in the textbook. 

After reading answer the following: 

1. What does reflection mean to you? 

2. Reflect on the high five. What do they mean to you? 

Each answer should be 3 to 5 complete sentences. 

Post your answers. 

We will discuss this. 

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SMART Goal

Create two goals for yourself - one academic and one personal. 

Then explain why your goals are SMART. Like in the video. 

Break it down like this: 

S - my goal is specific because ... 


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Attitude Counts

Read pages 228 and 229 in the textbook. 

Complete the green Discovery box on page 228. 

Post your answer. 


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Lesson 11 - June 18, 2024 Icebreaker
Challenge - stay in a remote location for one week (7 days) with NO technology (cell phones, television, computers, etc.). 

Would you be able to stay for the entire week? Why or why not? 
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Balanced Decision Making Activity

Complete the Activity on page 11 from Balanced Decision Making Part 2. 

Post your chart here. 


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Balanced Decision Making Video

Watch the video and then complete the following 3-2-1: 

Three things you learned. 

Two things you want to know more about. 

One question you have about balanced decision making. 

Post your answers. 


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Lesson 12 - June 19, 2024 Icebreaker

"I am who I am today because of the choices I made yesterday." ~ Eleanor Roosevelt 

What does this quote mean to you? 


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A Parable: The Sinking Ship - Pre-Learning Activity

During the Second World War, a ship was crossing the ocean at night, carrying oil. Its cargo was needed desperately. The weather was dark and cold, and the sea was running rough. A cold wind blew over the decks. 

An explosion - the ship had been torpedoed! Every crew member felt the same fear, ...

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Planning Goals - Homework

Use the template provided (on Moodle as a file above this forum) to plan for one long term goal, one medium term goal, and one short term goal. 

Post your work. 

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Mini-Lesson 13 - June 19, 2024 Icebreaker

If you had to eat the same food for dinner for one week (7 days) what would you choose and why? 


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Jobs That Will Always Be Needed

Think of 5 jobs that will always be needed no matter what happens in the future. 

Post your list. 

Comment on one other post. 

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Jobs That May Disappear in the Future

What jobs do you think will disappear in the future and why? Try to list 5 jobs. 

Post your list. 

Comment on one other post. 

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Lesson 14 Pre-Learning Activity

What two documents do you need when applying for jobs? 

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Exit Ticket

Today’s exit ticket will be in the form of a cover letter example. The example is the last slide of today's PowerPoint

Part 1 - You will note the things you like about the cover letter and then note the things you don’t like about it.

Part 2 - You will then work to edit and make improvements to ...

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Cover Letters

Watch the two YouTube videos. Then, answer these questions: 

1. Why is a cover letter important? 

2. What do you think is the biggest mistake to avoid and why? 

3. Do you think writing a cover letter is easy? Why or why not? 

Post your answers. 

Comment on two other posts. 

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Final Evaluation (30%) - June 26th, 2024 Icebreaker

Our last icebreaker

How do you feel when you see the below photo? 

This is a cat comforting a kitten that was saved from the street. 


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