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Unit 3 - Transition and Change
Course Culminating Activity - due April 10th!!!!
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Static Display or Power Point - 25%
               The purpose of the static display or Power Point presentation is to highlight the career you have chosen to display.  Be sure that the font size and style are appropriate for a display and to include colours and graphics to draw your audience towards the display.  Attempt to be creative by engaging your audience in the display rather than having them operate as a passive observer.

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Oral Presentation - 30%
                This presentation should be between 3-5 minutes in length and outline the main features of your research.  Be sure to practice your oral speech so you are well-prepared.  Attempt to engage your audience in your presentation (i.e. questioning).  Be enthusiastic by using other visual aids such as costumes, props, etc. and make sure you vary tone of voice throughout the presentation.

        
*Written Report - 30%
               Your must be a minimum of two (2) pages, comparing your suitability with the career you have researched.  Your report should address the following:  What attracted you to this career?, How suitable is this career for you?, What education or training do you need for this job?, What personal management skills do you need to develop further to ensure success with this career?, What non-school activities could you involve yourself with to help develop the necessary employability skills?

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Action Plan - 15%
               See handout!!!!

Evaluation:
Rubric for Oral Presentation and Written Report

Unit 2 - Explore Your Options
Entrepreneur Assignment - March 17 & 18
Jobs by Industrial Sector - handout - March 4

Unit 1 - Personal Knowledge

"Me" Brochure - due February 28
Unit Test #1 - Personal Knowledge -
Review
The Real World Assignment - February 25
Planning for the Present and Future - February 25
University, College, Apprenticeship Website Exploration - February 20
It's All About You - February 19
Checklist for Folder - Unit 1 - February 19
Co-curricular and Extra-curricular Handout
Multiple Intelligences Quiz
and Multiple Intelligences Wheel - February 11
Personality Quiz and What's Your Personality Type? handout - February 11
True Colours Quiz - February 11
Internal Influences - February 11
Values Note - February 5
Course Outline - February 4