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- Educator Guide
- Lesson Plans Content Overview
- Career Readiness Glossary English
- Career Readiness Glossary Spanish
- Introduction to the Start-Up Videos
- California Career Center Student Account Setup Instructor's Notes
- California CareerZone Student Account Setup Instructor's Notes
- Gaining by Giving (doc version)
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- Gaining by Giving
- Gaining by Giving (Spanish)
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Community service is a win-win! Scholars discover how to gain valuable career skills through helping others using a lesson plan about volunteer work. Second in a six-part career and college readiness series, the activities focus on researching local service organizations and understanding the career skills volunteers gain through participation.
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Instructional Ideas
- Ask pupils to describe any previous volunteer work they have done
- Invite the leader of a local service organization to speak to the class about the needs of the community
Classroom Considerations
- Each student needs a computer with Internet access for research
Pros
- The teacher's guide contains printables, step-by-step instructions, and resource links
- Individuals gain appreciation for volunteer work and the transferable skills it offers
Cons
- None