Grade 9

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 an outline of specific next steps, measurable/achieveable metrics, reasons why the goal is relevant, and the time in which each step should be completed 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: Interviewing Entrepreneurs
Instructions:Lesson 1 (MONDAY)Learn more about entrepreneurs and having an entrepreneurial mindset. Watch the following videos:Who Even Is an Entrepreneur? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aozlwC3XwfYWhat Makes an Entrepreneur? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8nHptyS234The Employee vs. Entrepreneurial Mindset https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUizc1dYGwYTHINK about these videos and ask yourself: What makes entrepreneurs different? What might you gain from an entrepreneurial mindset?
Lesson 2 (WEDNESDAY)Sign in to Naviance Student and review the term “entrepreneur” with Roadtrip Nation videos.Deesha Dyer (Co-Founder, beGirl.world)Bryan Ford (Baker & Blogger)Heejae Lim (Founder & Executive Director, TalkingPoints)
HINT: Roadtrip Nation leader videos can be found in Naviance Student under the “Careers” drop-down menu, clicking “Roadtrip Nation interview archive.” Once on the Roadtrip Nation page, either click “Leaders” to search by the leader names listed above or click “Interests” and then “Entrepreneurship” to find the above leaders listed on the entrepreneurship page.
Lesson 3 (FRIDAY)Sign in to Naviance Student and complete the following survey questions:1. Name an entrepreneur you learned about.2. What did you learn about entrepreneurship?3. Name two strengths an entrepreneur should have.4. What do you think is challenging about being an entrepreneur?5. What do you think is rewarding about being an entrepreneur?6. Are you interested in being an entrepreneur? Why or why not?
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. 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
Resource Links:Who Even Is an Entrepreneur? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aozlwC3XwfYWhat Makes an Entrepreneur? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8nHptyS234The Employee vs. Entrepreneurial Mindset https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUizc1dYGwY
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Title: Interviewing Entrepreneurs
Teacher Instructions
Instructions:Lesson 1 (MONDAY): Learn more about entrepreneurs and having an entrepreneurial mindset. Watch the following videos:Who Even Is an Entrepreneur? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aozlwC3XwfY)What Makes an Entrepreneur? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8nHptyS234)The Employee vs. Entrepreneurial Mindset (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUizc1dYGwY)What makes entrepreneurs different from an employee? How might you capture or capitalize on an entrepreneurial mindset?
Lesson 2 (WEDNESDAY): Sign in to Naviance Student with your student and review the term “entrepreneur” with Roadtrip Nation videos.Deesha Dyer (Co-Founder, beGirl.world)Bryan Ford (Baker & Blogger)Heejae Lim (Founder & Executive Director, TalkingPoints)HINT: Roadtrip Nation leader videos can be found in Naviance Student under the “Careers” drop-down menu, clicking “Roadtrip Nation interview archive.” Once on the Roadtrip Nation page, either click “Leaders” to search by the leader names listed above or click “Interests” and then “Entrepreneurship” to find the above leaders listed on the entrepreneurship page.
Lesson 3 (FRIDAY): Sign in to Naviance Student with your student and complete the following survey questions:Name an entrepreneur you learned about.1. What did you learn about entrepreneurship?2. Name two strengths an entrepreneur should have.3. What do you think is challenging about being an entrepreneur?4. What do you think is rewarding about being an entrepreneur?5. Are you interested in being an entrepreneur? Why or why not?
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. 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: Job Readiness
Teacher Instructions
Instructions:Lesson 1 (MONDAY): Discuss interview basics while practicing handshakes. Write down your answers or discuss with a parents/guardian at home:What makes a good handshake?”The best way to shake hands well is to master the “web to web” handshake. Place the part of your hand where the thumb and index finger are connected (the “web”) against the web of the hand you are shaking.What other actions are involved in a “good handshake?”Practice greeting your parent/guardian and other family members with a handshake.
Lesson 2 (TUESDAY): The first part of any interview is very important. Some experts say that a decision to hire or not to hire a candidate is made in the first three minutes, and that the balance of the time is spent justifying the decision. A good greeting can get you off to a positive start in an interview!The best way to be prepared for a difficult interview question is to practice what to say if asked one. Complete the following activity:Identify a weakness you have.Write about how the weakness makes you work harder or pay attention to details – characteristics any employer wants in an employee.Describe a positive strength that comes from overcoming this weakness.
Lesson 3 (WEDNESDAY): (Review a typical pre-interview checklist. Typical checklist items include:

Copies of my resume
Three questions to ask the interviewer
Personal application information (example: social security number, name of emergency contact, names and contact information for references)
Clean shoes
Hair cleaned and out of my face
Clothes aren’t wrinkled
No hat on
No distracting clothing
Suit or professional attire

Discuss with your parent/guardian any feelings you might encounter when preparing to interview (nervousness, sweating, tapping feet, avoiding eye-contact, low voice.) What would a successful interview look like?
Lesson 4 (FRIDAY): Sign in to Naviance Student and complete the following survey questions:Name 3 things you should do in an interview to show you are confident and friendly.Name 2 things you should do to prepare for a job interview.Describe 3 actions involved in greeting a potential employer for an interview.Name 1 interview skill you would like to improve on.

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. 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 Cluster Finder & Reflection
Teacher Instructions
Instructions:Lesson 1 (MONDAY): Sign in to Naviance Student and complete the StrengthsExplorer assessment.1. From the homepage, click “About Me” and navigate to the StrengthsExplorer assessment.2. Read the instructions listed on the page and click “start” to begin.3. Think about each question and rate how it applies to you.
Lesson 2 (WEDNESDAY): Sign in to Naviance Student and complete the Do What You Are assessment.1. From the homepage, click “About Me” and navigate to the Do What You Are assessment.2. Read the instructions listed on the page and click “start” to begin.3. Think about each question and rate how it applies to you.
Lesson 3 (FRIDAY): Sign in to Naviance Student and complete the following survey questions:1. What are your top three themes (strengths)?2. Identify a career that matches your results.3. How will these strengths help you accomplish your post-secondary goals?4. What is your personality type according to the inventory results?5. According to the results of your personality inventory, name one of your personal strengths.6. According to the results of your personality inventory, name one of your personal blind spots.7. What are two things you may look for to find a satisfying career?

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. 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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