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Materials Needed:
Teaching notes for “Nigel Woodhead” case study
Student copies of “Nigel Woodhead”
 
Career Pathway: Business & Management
 
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 the logistics of shipping a commodity overseas. They will review the process of conducting research, collecting information, and then synthesizing it for others. Through the geography exercise suggested with this lesson, students will demonstrate technical writing about global geography and trade issues.
 
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.
   
  
• Economics: Students will observe major forms of business and related careers, comparing the different roles and responsibilities people hold within a business organization. Students will examine the importance of international trade.
   
  
• Geography: Students will interpret maps to explain transportation and trade networks, and research cultural and trade practices related to geography.