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Appropriate Grade Levels:
6-12 (This lesson can be used on its own or as
the start of a larger research project and/or career exploration)
Implementation Time:
One class period (45 minutes to one hour).
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Materials Needed:
Teaching notes for “David Noe” case study,
Student copies of “David Noe,”
Notepaper for small groups to use when brainstorming answers
Career Pathway:Business & Management
Subject Area: 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 how to think about, research, and then conduct business with people from another country. They will review the process of conducting research, collecting information, and then synthesizing it for others. Through the assignments suggested with this lesson, students will demonstrate technical writing and will synthesize what they have learned into oral presentations.
How will students learn?
- Communication: 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 and will investigate the interrelationships between Washington State’s economy and other economic regions.
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