Grade 10

XELLO SCOPE AND SEQUENCE

Work Values

LEARNING TARGETS:

  • I can consider what work values are

  • I can explore my own work values

  • I can investigate careers that may be satisfying based on my values

Careers and Lifestyle Costs

BEFORE BEGINNING:

  • Save 3 careers

LEARNING TARGETS:

  • I can identify some of my most important lifestyle goals

  • I can assess whether or not they can achieve lifestyle goals in a career that interests me

Workplace Skills and Attitudes

LEARNING TARGETS:

  • I can explore skills and behaviors that employers look for, such as time management, dependability, good attitude, communication skills, problem solving, etc.

  • I can explain why these skills and behaviors are important to various careers and how they are related to different types of programs

  • I can evaluate their program options in terms of their strengths, academic interests, and career interests

Program Prospects

BEFORE BEGINNING:

  • Save 3 majors

LEARNING TARGETS:

  • I can distinguish between different types of postsecondary programs, such as apprenticeships and degree programs

  • I can explore career options related to different types of programs

  • I can evaluate their program options in terms of their strengths, academic interests, and career interests


SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES:

  • Complete Matchmaker Mission Complete questions

  • Complete Skills Lab questions

  • Choose career profiles of interest and then look through the Earnings and Sample Career Path sections of those profiles

  • Save schools and majors of interest

  • Review saved careers, update list, and further investigate preferred careers

Overview of Grade 10 Academic and Career Planning

  • UW Major Mania website

  • Goal Setting for High School

  • Registration for High School and Dual Credit Information

  • Completing a Job Application

  • Interview Skills

  • Cover Letter and Interview Thank You Follow Up

  • Career Spotlight Speakers from UW, Technical Colleges, Military, local businesses

  • Ensuring My Employability Elective Course Option

  • Reality Fair Experience

  • PSAT opportunity for assessment