Content Area: Career Education and Consumer, Family, and Life Skills

 

Index: 9.2C Grade 4 CPI 3

 

Standard: 9.2 - Consumer, Family, and Life Skills

 

Strand: C - Interpersonal Communication

 

Cumulative Progress Indicator: 3 -  The student will develop skills for accepting self and others through awareness of different cultures, lifestyles, and attitudes.

 

Grade: 4

 

Sample Activities:

 

·      Mr./Ms. Z's company has decided to relocate the employee and the family overseas. The employment opportunities exist in Australia, Brazil, China, Kenya, and Switzerland. Your family must make the decision as to the country of preference with a backup alternative. Provide a justification to the human resource department. Be prepared to negotiate a contract that meets career, financial, and personal needs.

 

·      An individual wants to select a career pathway….in an area of interest for future employment and postsecondary and lifelong learning.

 

·      The behavior of sports stars and movie personalities has been called into question. Develop a system for identifying and promoting positive role models in the community.

 

·      Read books in class that emphasize different cultures and lifestyles.  Discuss similarities and differences.