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Materials Needed:
Teaching notes for “Captain Moore” case study
Student copies of “Captain Moore”
Access to an atlas, world maps, and/or the Internet
 
Career Pathway: Engineering, Industry & Science
 
Subject Area: Geography, Social Studies
 
What will happen for learners as a result of this lesson?
Students will explore a career opportunity in international trade. They will learn the basics of what a captain of a ship at sea does. They will review the process of collecting information about weather patterns and use maps and information from other sources to prepare a summary report. Through the geography exercise suggested with this lesson, students will demonstrate technical writing about global geography and the logistics of trade.
 
How will students learn?

• Communications: Students will demonstrate listening and observation skills to gain understanding; will practice communicating ideas clearly and effectively; will demonstrate communication strategies and skills to work effectively with others; and will analyze how communication is used in career settings.
   
  
• Writing: Students will practice writing clearly and effectively in a variety of forms for different audiences and purposes. Students will practice writing for career applications, producing technical and non-technical documents using resources from career settings.
   
  
• Geography: Students will use maps to examine weather and climate patterns and will use the concepts of latitude, longitude, and International Date Line to interpret weather and climate information.