Exam (elaborations) CAREER EXPLORATION LESSONS FOR EIGHTH GRADE

Exploring’s mission is to deliver character-building experiences and mentorship that allow youth to achieve their full potential in both life and work. With this principle in mind, the eighth grade career education curriculum offers students an in-depth opportunity to discover more about themselves and the world in which they live. Exploring guarantees their knowledge base is enriched in such a way as to prepare mind, body, and spirit to actively participate in and provide leadership to an ever-increasing global society. In order to achieve each student’s full potential, this curriculum delves into areas of personal accountability, leadership, decision-making, and career development. The Exploring program seeks to have students recognize the importance of community service as they develop into productive members of society. Being able to take academic information and connect it to real-life situations, both current and future, allows this curriculum to be relevant and authentic. Program Methods The eighth grade program supplement features grade-appropriate, theme-oriented lesson plans that enhance and support the core curricula. There are 40 new and seven revised lessons included, and they may be conducted by an Exploring representative, community role model, business leader, or classroom teacher. Instructional techniques throughout the lessons are varied and promote active learning from each student, as diverse learning styles are accommodated and each person is encouraged to discover the most appropriate style for individual success. A reflective piece is found in each lesson, allowing for time to process learning and integrate with real-life experiences. Throughout the lessons, critical and creative thinking skills are encouraged, as well as decision-making, interpersonal and intrapersonal skills, selfesteem, character development, and preparation for the future. The use of technology and various applications are also incorporated. The Exploring eighth grade career curriculum aids students in thinking beyond the present into a world where they become mature, responsible, and caring adults capable of participating in a global society. As students are encouraged to step out of their comfort zone into areas of uncertainty and indecision, it is the goal of this organization and curriculum to give each and every student the confidence and security to do so with integrity and high regard for themselves and others