Grade 12

Future Ready/Naviance Digital Learning Activities



Title: How to Figure Out What You Really Want
Instructions: Lesson 1 (Monday): Define next steps to get you to your life passion. Watch the following Tedx Talks to learn from experts on outlining how to get to where you want to be:How to Figure Out What You Really Want (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRtBHF-WPpM)Stop Searching for Your Passion (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MBaFL7sCb8)After watching the videos, talk to your student about what they learned. How can your student define what they want from life? How can studentsdefine their next steps without worrying about focusing on their “passion”?
Lesson 2 (Wednesday): Review the SMART goal format: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Timely. Talk about goal setting and the next steps we take after a goal has been set.1. Why are each of these items necessary when creating a goal?2. Why must we always follow up with the goals we set?3.What should you do if you do not meet a goal you set?4. Write at least one SMART goal and make a plan. Ask students to write a goal in the SMART goal format and write a plan. The plan should include anoutline of specific next steps, measurable/achieveable metrics, reasons why the goal is relevant, and the time in which each step should becompleted for their overall goal deadline.
Lesson 3 (Friday): Sign in to Naviance Student with your student and set 2 SMART Goals:1.One academic SMART goal2.One career SMART goal
Signing into Naviance Student: 1. Go to www.philasd.org and click the login tab 2. Enter your student ID and password information 3. Click on the Message Center tab (left-hand side) 4. Click on the Naviance Icon 5. You are now on your Naviance Homepage 6. Click on My Planner, then scroll to tasks 7. Chose the task above and complete the survey questions.
HINT: The survey can be found in Naviance Student under the “My Planner” drop-down menu, clicking “Goals” and locating the goal categories titled “12th Grade Academic SMART Goal” and “12th Grade Career SMART Goal”
Video Links: How to Figure Out What You Really Want https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRtBHF-WPpMStop Searching for Your Passion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MBaFL7sCb8
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Title: FAFSA Award Letter Comparison Activity
Instructions:Lesson 1 (MONDAY)Think about the different types of financial aid. Use the following videos to help you learn about the different types of aid:What is FAFSA? Types of Federal Student Aid Types of Financial Aid for College
Lesson 2 (WEDNESDAY)Define and review important financial literacy terms for the college going process. These terms are often found in award letters for colleges.FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)GrantScholarshipLoanEFC (expected family contribution)If you have additional questions or want to learn more about the terms above, check out this 3-part video series which outlines the basics of financial aid packages: Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlUVwfRarNQ&list=PLsk271R3TF6cH9kIO2Hzyt_tQHrz87aJP&index=31&t=0sPart 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMjwjXKt0SE&list=PLsk271R3TF6cH9kIO2Hzyt_tQHrz87aJP&index=32&t=0sPart 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLojFRoSx8I&list=PLsk271R3TF6cH9kIO2Hzyt_tQHrz87aJP&index=33&t=3s
Lesson 3 (THURSDAY)Sign in to Naviance Student and complete the following survey questions: Compare award letters (provided) and to one another to answer the questions in the Naviance Student survey. Still Need Help? View this Google slideshow for more help in completing this activity.1. Which school has the highest EFC? 2. Which school is underrepresenting their cost of attendance? *BONUS: What is missing? 3. Which School offers the most INSTITUTIONAL AID (Grants and scholarships offered by the school)? 4. What is the total institutional aid from this school? 5. Which school will have the most money to pay back after graduation? 6. What is the total amount Eddie would owe for freshman year at this school (without interest)?7. What is the name of the award that must be earned through a job on campus? 8. Which schools are missing this award? 9. What award type is available only at the schools that are both public and in-state?10. Which award should he accept? (Be prepared to defend your answer)
Signing into Naviance Student: 1. Go to www.philasd.org and click the login tab 2. Enter your student ID and password information 3. Click on the Message Center tab (left-hand side) 4. Click on the Naviance Icon5. You are now on your Naviance Homepage 6. Click on My Planner, then scroll to tasks 7. Choose the task above and complete the survey questions.
HINT: The survey can be found in Naviance Student under the “My Planner” drop-down menu, clicking “Tasks” and locating the task titleResource Links:
Financial Aid Package Components:Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlUVwfRarNQ&list=PLsk271R3TF6cH9kIO2Hzyt_tQHrz87aJP&index=31&t=0sFinancial Aid Package Components:Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMjwjXKt0SE&list=PLsk271R3TF6cH9kIO2Hzyt_tQHrz87aJP&index=32&t=0sFinancial Aid Package Components:Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLojFRoSx8I&list=PLsk271R3TF6cH9kIO2Hzyt_tQHrz87aJP&index=33&t=3s
Award Letters for Financial Aid Award Letter Activity: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Z20wIsuHIGwq4lKlbKzleS6RoNV2sm2A
Award Letter Slides for Financial Aid Award Letter Activity: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1dA_ZWlC-2K8_R03SJZqqxG2WYJg-WQgIrY7mIbMpVHo
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Title: Career Awareness and Preparation Checklist and Reflection Survey
Teacher Instructions
Instructions:Lesson 1 (MONDAY) Take some time to reflect on your completed college and career activities this school year.
Sign in to Naviance Student and complete the Career Awareness and Preparation Checklist and Reflection Survey:Indicate on the checklist career awareness/ preparation activities completed. Next answer reflection questions and upload evidence of these experiences in their journal section.
A. I attended a career fair.B. I participated in an internship.C. I participated in a job shadowing event.D. I completed community service hours. E. I took the NOCTI Exam.F. I earned an industry certification.G. I participated in an industry tour.H. I learned about careers from a professional in the field.I. I worked in a professional setting this school year.J. I did not participate in any of the activities above.
Next: Answer questions that follow the checklist:1. What career awareness activity/activities did you participate in? 2. Write 4 sentences about what you learned from the career experiences you have participated in?3. How will what you learned benefit you in the future?
Signing into Naviance Student: 1. Go to www.philasd.org and click the login tab 2. Enter your student ID and password information 3. Click on the Message Center tab (left-hand side) 4. Click on the Naviance Icon5. You are now on your Naviance Homepage 6. Click on My Planner, then scroll to tasks 7. Choose the task above and complete the survey questions.
HINT: The survey can be found in Naviance Student under the “My Planner” drop-down menu, clicking “Tasks” and locating the task title
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Title: Career Awareness and Preparation Checklist and Reflection Survey
Teacher Instructions
Instructions:Lesson 1 (MONDAY) Take some time to reflect on your completed college and career activities this school year.
Sign in to Naviance Student and complete the Career Awareness and Preparation Checklist and Reflection Survey:Indicate on the checklist career awareness/ preparation activities completed. Next answer reflection questions and upload evidence of these experiences in their journal section.
A. I attended a career fair.B. I participated in an internship.C. I participated in a job shadowing event.D. I completed community service hours. E. I took the NOCTI Exam.F. I earned an industry certification.G. I participated in an industry tour.H. I learned about careers from a professional in the field.I. I worked in a professional setting this school year.J. I did not participate in any of the activities above.
Next: Answer questions that follow the checklist:1. What career awareness activity/activities did you participate in? 2. Write 4 sentences about what you learned from the career experiences you have participated in?3. How will what you learned benefit you in the future?
Signing into Naviance Student: 1. Go to www.philasd.org and click the login tab 2. Enter your student ID and password information 3. Click on the Message Center tab (left-hand side) 4. Click on the Naviance Icon5. You are now on your Naviance Homepage 6. Click on My Planner, then scroll to tasks 7. Choose the task above and complete the survey questions.
HINT: The survey can be found in Naviance Student under the “My Planner” drop-down menu, clicking “Tasks” and locating the task title
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Title: Career Awareness and Preparation Checklist and Reflection Survey
Teacher Instructions
Instructions:Lesson 1 (MONDAY) Take some time to reflect on your completed college and career activities this school year.
Sign in to Naviance Student and complete the Career Awareness and Preparation Checklist and Reflection Survey:Indicate on the checklist career awareness/ preparation activities completed. Next answer reflection questions and upload evidence of these experiences in their journal section.
A. I attended a career fair.B. I participated in an internship.C. I participated in a job shadowing event.D. I completed community service hours. E. I took the NOCTI Exam.F. I earned an industry certification.G. I participated in an industry tour.H. I learned about careers from a professional in the field.I. I worked in a professional setting this school year.J. I did not participate in any of the activities above.
Next: Answer questions that follow the checklist:1. What career awareness activity/activities did you participate in? 2. Write 4 sentences about what you learned from the career experiences you have participated in?3. How will what you learned benefit you in the future?
Signing into Naviance Student: 1. Go to www.philasd.org and click the login tab 2. Enter your student ID and password information 3. Click on the Message Center tab (left-hand side) 4. Click on the Naviance Icon5. You are now on your Naviance Homepage 6. Click on My Planner, then scroll to tasks 7. Choose the task above and complete the survey questions.
HINT: The survey can be found in Naviance Student under the “My Planner” drop-down menu, clicking “Tasks” and locating the task title
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Title: Career Awareness and Preparation Checklist and Reflection Survey
Teacher Instructions
Instructions:Lesson 1 (MONDAY) Take some time to reflect on your completed college and career activities this school year.
Sign in to Naviance Student and complete the Career Awareness and Preparation Checklist and Reflection Survey:Indicate on the checklist career awareness/ preparation activities completed. Next answer reflection questions and upload evidence of these experiences in their journal section.
A. I attended a career fair.B. I participated in an internship.C. I participated in a job shadowing event.D. I completed community service hours. E. I took the NOCTI Exam.F. I earned an industry certification.G. I participated in an industry tour.H. I learned about careers from a professional in the field.I. I worked in a professional setting this school year.J. I did not participate in any of the activities above.
Next: Answer questions that follow the checklist:1. What career awareness activity/activities did you participate in? 2. Write 4 sentences about what you learned from the career experiences you have participated in?3. How will what you learned benefit you in the future?
Signing into Naviance Student: 1. Go to www.philasd.org and click the login tab 2. Enter your student ID and password information 3. Click on the Message Center tab (left-hand side) 4. Click on the Naviance Icon5. You are now on your Naviance Homepage 6. Click on My Planner, then scroll to tasks 7. Choose the task above and complete the survey questions.
HINT: The survey can be found in Naviance Student under the “My Planner” drop-down menu, clicking “Tasks” and locating the task title
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Title: Career Awareness and Preparation Checklist and Reflection Survey
Teacher Instructions
Instructions:Lesson 1 (MONDAY) Take some time to reflect on your completed college and career activities this school year.
Sign in to Naviance Student and complete the Career Awareness and Preparation Checklist and Reflection Survey:Indicate on the checklist career awareness/ preparation activities completed. Next answer reflection questions and upload evidence of these experiences in their journal section.
A. I attended a career fair.B. I participated in an internship.C. I participated in a job shadowing event.D. I completed community service hours. E. I took the NOCTI Exam.F. I earned an industry certification.G. I participated in an industry tour.H. I learned about careers from a professional in the field.I. I worked in a professional setting this school year.J. I did not participate in any of the activities above.
Next: Answer questions that follow the checklist:1. What career awareness activity/activities did you participate in? 2. Write 4 sentences about what you learned from the career experiences you have participated in?3. How will what you learned benefit you in the future?
Signing into Naviance Student: 1. Go to www.philasd.org and click the login tab 2. Enter your student ID and password information 3. Click on the Message Center tab (left-hand side) 4. Click on the Naviance Icon5. You are now on your Naviance Homepage 6. Click on My Planner, then scroll to tasks 7. Choose the task above and complete the survey questions.
HINT: The survey can be found in Naviance Student under the “My Planner” drop-down menu, clicking “Tasks” and locating the task title
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Title: Career Awareness and Preparation Checklist and Reflection Survey
Teacher Instructions
Instructions:Lesson 1 (MONDAY) Take some time to reflect on your completed college and career activities this school year.
Sign in to Naviance Student and complete the Career Awareness and Preparation Checklist and Reflection Survey:Indicate on the checklist career awareness/ preparation activities completed. Next answer reflection questions and upload evidence of these experiences in their journal section.
A. I attended a career fair.B. I participated in an internship.C. I participated in a job shadowing event.D. I completed community service hours. E. I took the NOCTI Exam.F. I earned an industry certification.G. I participated in an industry tour.H. I learned about careers from a professional in the field.I. I worked in a professional setting this school year.J. I did not participate in any of the activities above.
Next: Answer questions that follow the checklist:1. What career awareness activity/activities did you participate in? 2. Write 4 sentences about what you learned from the career experiences you have participated in?3. How will what you learned benefit you in the future?
Signing into Naviance Student: 1. Go to www.philasd.org and click the login tab 2. Enter your student ID and password information 3. Click on the Message Center tab (left-hand side) 4. Click on the Naviance Icon5. You are now on your Naviance Homepage 6. Click on My Planner, then scroll to tasks 7. Choose the task above and complete the survey questions.
HINT: The survey can be found in Naviance Student under the “My Planner” drop-down menu, clicking “Tasks” and locating the task title
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