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TEXAS CTE LESSON PLAN Lesson Identification and TEKS AddressedCareer ClusterHealth ScienceCourse NamePrinciples of Health ScienceLesson/Unit TitleScavenger HuntTEKS Student Expectations130.222. (c) Knowledge and Skills (5) The student assesses career options and the preparation necessary for employment in the health science industry. (A) The student is expected to locate, evaluate, and interpret career options and employment information(7) The student identifies the career pathways related to health science. (A) The student is expected to compare health science careers within the diagnostic, therapeutic, health informatics support services, and biotechnology research and development systemsBasic Direct Teach Lesson(Includes Special Education Modifications/Accommodations and one English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) Strategy)Instructional ObjectivesIdentify, explore, and review career opportunities within the HealthScience ClusterCompare levels of education for careers of personal interestsResearch steps required to participate in a variety of career and educational opportunitiesRationaleIt is critical that students can identify career opportunities within the health science cluster. Duration of Lesson2 daysWord Wall/Key Vocabulary(ELPS c1a, c, f; c2b; c3a, b, d; c4c; c5b) PDAS II (5)Materials/Specialized Equipment NeededVocabulary Quiz HandoutCareer Scavenger Hunt HandoutComputers with Internet accessCluster Art Activity (Extension)Art materials such as: poster board, paint, tape, glue, newspapers, magazines, ceiling tiles, markers, coat hangers, thread, scissors, etc.Anticipatory Set(May include pre-assessment for prior knowledge) Instruct students to prepare for a vocabulary quiz Facilitate and collect quiz documentsFollowing the quiz, review the requirements of the Scavenger HuntAllow students to choose their careers of preferenceDirect Instruction *Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for all special education students must be followed. Examples of accommodations may include, but are not limited to:NONEGuided Practice *Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for all special education students must be followed. Examples of accommodations may include, but are not limited to:NONEIndependent Practice/Laboratory Experience/Differentiated Activities *Career Scavenger Hunt This activity gives students the opportunity to gain knowledge about career opportunities within the Health Science cluster.Give each student a copy of the “Career Scavenger Hunt” worksheet and go over the directions with them.Students will use computers and the internet to follow the directions and complete the activity sheet for 3 different occupations.If time permits, ask students to share either one thing they didn’t know about the occupations they examined.Cluster Art Activity After completing the Cluster Scavenger Hunt Activity, have students create an art project that communicates at least one of those occupations. Optional: students work in pairs or individually.Using the art materials provided have them create their choice of: a bulletin board, poster board, decorative ceiling tile, mobile, door decorations, etc. They can search for pictures from the newspapers and magazines or find copyright free photos to print to use in the art projects. ( is a good place to start).After art pieces are completed, have the students use them to decorate the classroom.Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for all special education students must be followed. Examples of accommodations may include, but are not limited to:NONELesson ClosureReview several aspects of the entire Career Exploration module using questioning techniquesExplain the relationship between educational achievement and career successSummative/End of Lesson Assessment *Vocabulary Quiz (coming soon)Verbal responses to questions (coming soon)Participation in all activities (coming soon)Successful completion of “Career Scavenger Hunt” (coming soon)Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for all special education students must be followed. Examples of accommodations may include, but are not limited to:NONEReferences/Resources/Teacher PreparationAdditional Required ComponentsEnglish Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) StrategiesCollege and Career Readiness ConnectionRecommended StrategiesReading StrategiesQuotesMultimedia/Visual StrategyPresentation Slides + One Additional Technology ConnectionGraphic Organizers/HandoutWriting StrategiesJournal Entries + 1 Additional Writing StrategyCommunication90 Second Speech TopicsOther Essential Lesson ComponentsEnrichment Activity(e.g., homework assignment)Cluster Art ActivityHave students write a reflection paper about the entire Career Exploration Module ExperienceFamily/Community ConnectionCTSO connection(s)HOSA/SkillsUSAService Learning ProjectsLesson Notes ................
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