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Appropriate Grade Levels: 9-12
Implementation Time:
One class period (45 minutes to one hour) required for case study and in-class written exercise. Additional time may be desired to have students pursue the suggested research projects.
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Materials Needed:
Teaching notes for “David Robinson” case study,
Student copies of “David Robinson”
Career Pathway: Engineering, Industry & Science
Subject Area: Social Studies
Learner Outcome(s): What will happen for learners as a result of this lesson?
Students will explore a career opportunity in international transportation and manufacturing. They will review basic research, problem analysis, and data collection skills and then will demonstrate their ability to manage a problem-solving mission and communicate both their approach and their findings through standard business communication formats.
Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements: How will students learn?
- Communication: Students will use listening and observation skills
to gain understanding; will explore different perspectives on
complex issues; will demonstrate their ability to make a well
reasoned, insightful presentation supported by related details;
will demonstrate their ability to use language to influence others;
and will demonstrate their ability to respect that a solution
may require honoring other points of view. (EALR’s 1.1, 1.2,
1.3, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.3)
- Writing: Students will demonstrate their ability to write clearly
and effectively, as well as to use writing to reflect upon their
own experiences, to communicate, to make inferences or draw conclusions,
and to present convey technical information. Students will also
gain experience writing for a career application, and identify
particular writing and analytical skills required for occupational/career
areas of interest. (EALR’s 1.2, 1.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3,
3.4, 4.1)
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