UPDATED FALL, 2007 
ELEMENTARY 
MORE NEW PROGRAMS COMING TO OUR STUDENTS!
CAREER CONNECTION LIBRARY 
This
project was developed by the West Shore Career Education Team for the second
grade.
The goals for this program include:
1.)
To engage children and parents (or other adult) in the reading process.
2.) To begin discussion about various career paths.
3.) To encourage the reduction of bias by instilling the idea that ALL Work
Has Worth.
4.) To improve children's reading skills.
How it works...
Teachers
will be given a library of 30 numbered packets. Each packet contains a
career related
book and a corresponding folder. In the folder are journal pages,
an activity sheet, and a parent
instruction letter. The students then
takes home the packet, reads the book and completes the
activity sheet and
journal. In addition, teachers will be given some ideas for activities
that can
introduce the concepts of Career Choice, Career Clusters, and Reduction
of Bias or
All Jobs Have Worth.
ME AND MY
JOB 
This
is a program that emphasizes responsibility through the world of work.
Because the young
student's career choice is far in the future, Me and My Job
develops the concept that being a
student is an important and meaningful job
for the present. It approaches this concept by
carefully examining every
aspect of the student's job and relating it to the world of work. This
program includes the subjects students study, the responsibilities of being a
student, and learning
about the other school personnel with whom the student
comes in contact. This program is
appropriate for students in the primary
elementary grades and special education classes.
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Career and Economic
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What
is the Traveling Library?
A team including teachers, librarians,
and the Career Education staff, has selected 30 pieces of
children’s literature. Criteria
for the book selections was based on the following:
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-Grade level
appropriateness -Reduction of Bias
-Economic Concepts -Employability skills -Career Awareness -Occupational awareness |
A reflection
activity accompanies each book. The books are reading levels 3 through
5
and available to those teachers who wish to use them. The
library can be delivered
to any classroom and may be used in a variety of ways. Teachers
may send a book
home with each student or may leave the library in the classroom
as a supplemental
activity. Teachers may also want to use one or more of the books
and activity sheets
for a group lesson plan.
When
will the project take place? The traveling library will be available Fall 2001
Where
will the traveling library be? The Career and Economic traveling library will be
available for borrowing from the Career Education Department located
at Lakewood High
School.
How can I borrow the traveling library? Call the Career Education Department at
Lakewood High School ~ contact
Nancy Ralls
at 529-4154.
THE K-BOX
| The purpose of this box is to introduce some of the concepts of the 12 Key Topics of Career Development. The K-Box is filled with many books, games, activities and reproducible worksheets that will teach self-awareness, reduction of bias and introduce a variety of careers. |  |
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"I LIKE ME" Nancy Carlson's book offers students yet another
opportunity to explore their selves.
Students design a frame and draw a self-portrait.
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A great set of 12 Career related puzzles are available to accent your Community helpers unit. They are appropriate to kindergarten. |  |
CAREERS FOR ME! This kit is designed for the primary grades. It comes complete with a desktop theater, 20 puppet masters, 13 hat masters and several role playing activities. |
| "THE CRAYON BOX
THAT TALKED" The Book by Shane DeRolf deals with the Career Development Key Topic of diversity. The accompanying simple art activity helps students see that differences in people are what make life interesting. |
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The Allowance Board Game! A math game for 2-4 players.
Grades 3 to 6
The students start with an allowance of $10.00. They roll the dice
and travel the board, earning and spending money by following the instructions
on the square they land on. More money can be earned by correctly
answering
math problems on the job cards. SKILLS REINFORCED: Computation,
problem solving, making change and decision making.
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ELEMENTARY RESOURCES!!
Blue print indicates new resources 
Key-(RG) Resource Guide (B) Books (V) Video
| Career Development Key Topics | Grade | Teacher Resources |
| Reduction of Bias | 5-8 | "Broken Toy" A lonely 12 year old boy is harassed verbally and physically. One day the bullying goes too far and an accident occurs. This dramatic video addresses the physical and emotional harm bullying creates. (V) (RG) |
| Career Information & Exploration | 1-2 | "Career Critters" A fifteen lesson program introduces 15 career clusters to young students through use of language, reading, listening, and writing skills. Included is a reproducible storybook, activities, interactive questions and a Teacher Guide. |
| Self-Awareness | 4-8 | "Acting Assertively" This program focuses on assertiveness with underlying themes of getting along with others, dealing with feelings and solving problems. Lessons include role playing, problem solving and brain storming. A complete program with instruction, reproducible's, and related activities. |
| Self-Awareness & Employability Skills | K-4 | "Simons Hook" A book about teasing. Simons strange haircut evokes teasing and put-downs. However, Grandma Rose saves the day with wise and good advice. (B) |
| Self-Awareness & Employability Skills | 3-5 | "Homer Handles Teasing/Olivia Overcomes Friendship Problems" A book dealing with teasing and friendship skills. Each story has two possible endings that allow students to make choices and learn consequences. Includes discussion questions and a reproducible problem solving worksheet. (B) |
| Reduction of Bias | 1-4 | "The Flower and the Caterpillar" Encourages students to be accepting and tolerant. Includes a story, discussion questions, and reproducible activity sheets. Comes with a reversible caterpillar/butterfly. (B) (RG) |
| Career Information | 3-6 | "Career Development Activities for the Elementary Grades." 130 career activities tied to major subject areas. Teachers can expose students to specific careers while teaching math, English, science, or social studies. Each activity has two levels of difficulty. Includes reproducible activity sheets. |
| Career Information | 5-12 | This 40 book series is designed to help students turn their passions, hobbies and interests into successful careers. Sample book titles include, "Careers for Music Lovers & Other Tuneful Types", "Careers for Sports Nuts & Other Athletic Types", "Careers for History Buffs & Others who Learn from the Past." (B) |
| Career Information | 6-10 | "Real Life 101" This acclaimed, exciting, and informative program steps into the lives of 39 unique and fascinating people to see what it's like to do the career they do. This 13 volume program is hosted by engaging and spirited teens. It includes a teacher guide with complete curriculum and an additional 850 career profiles on the internet. |
| Self-Awareness | 3-5 | "Mrs. Ruby's Life Lessons for Kids" 12 complete lessons on skills designed to increase their Emotional Quotient. Each story is followed by discussion questions, teachers guide and reproducible activities. (B) |
| Academic Planning | 7-12 | "Math-Who Needs it? Gives students a new perspective on how math is used in real life. Features Jamie Escolante, the renowned math teacher who inspired the movie Stand and Deliver. Several well known comedians keep students entertained. 58 min. (V) (RG) |
| Decision Making & Career Information | 4-8 | "Detective Science" This book is full of information and simple experiments that will show the student how detectives and forensic scientists use science to do their jobs. (B) |
| Economics | 3-4 | "The Goat in the Rug" as told to Charles L. Blood & Martin Link. A story told by Geraldine (a goat) about Glenmae (a Navajo weaver). The story takes us through the process of making a rug from clipping the goat to weaving the rug. The activity sheet explores several economic concepts including: factors of production, land, labor, capital and entrepreneurship. (B) |
| Economics | 3-4 | "Warm as Wool" By Scott Russell Sanders. This story is set in Ravenna, Ohio 1803. The mother is motivated by her children's lack of warm clothing and uses her entrepreneurship skills to turn a few coins into an entire flock of sheep. Using her land, labor and capitol wisely, she was able to provide warm clothing for her family. (B) |
| Goal Setting | 5-9 | "Setting and Achieving Goals" Featuring Michael Pritchard. Shows students the benefits of learning to set and achieve goals. Helps then distinguish between actual goals and mere wishes. Activity Sheets and Teachers Guide included (V) 30 min. |
| Employability Skills | 7-12 | "Would I Work With Me" Teens discuss what to expect in the adult working world. Students learn meaning of responsibility, dependability, exercising initiative, self discipline, and communication skills. Comes with a fun employability worksheet. (V) 19 min. |
TO
BORROW ANY OF THESE EXCELLENT RESOURCES PLEASE CALL:
NANCY
RALLS - 216-529-4154
OR EMAIL HER AT: nancy.ralls@lakewood.k12.oh.us
...Together we can help them achieve their dreams
