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A whole world of career options await in the armed forces! Lesson three in a six-part career and college readiness series introduces eighth grade scholars to military careers. Individuals research the entry requirements for the armed forces, then discover more about receiving vocational training in a military setting.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have recruiters from local armed forces recruiting centers on hand to answer questions and provide information
- Ask learners to share what military careers interested them the most at the end of the lesson
Classroom Considerations
- Pair students based upon common military career interests for the collaborative portion of the lesson
Pros
- The lesson is well-written and easy to execute
- Pupils choose their own military branches and careers to research, making the activity more engaging and personal
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- None