Why Welding?
Why Welding?
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This stand-alone unit focuses on the job outlook for welders and other reasons why welding is a good career choice. Students will visit the American Welding Society website, hear about a day in the life of a welder, and, just for fun, see how welding has been portrayed in popular media over the years.
It is an excellent lead-in to setting Career Goals.
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify and contrast career opportunities in welding
Recognize what a welder does and identify a variety of conditions in which welders work
Discuss the benefits of a welding career, and the challenges that welders may experience
Reflect on types of welding jobs and how those match up with personal career goals
For Fun
For Fun
Reading
Reading
Comprehension Questions
Comprehension Questions
Read the blogpost linked to the button above.
What do the green words in this sentence mean? (Check your favorite online dictionary to confirm. I suggest Longman.) "The skills you’ll learn as a welder are also portable and recession-resistant. There are countless opportunities in a variety of industries that lead to lucrative and rewarding careers."
Reread the section, "Why you should become a welder". What are the top 2 reasons from this list that you find attractive about becoming a welder?
Reread the section, "What opportunities exist as a welder". Which of these opportunities most interest you? Why?
What are the characteristics of a good welder?
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