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- Start-Up Video: Safe at Work
- Safe at Work PowerPoint
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From minimum wage to minimizing injuries, young workers need to know their rights! The sixth and final lesson in a series of college and career readiness activities gets eighth graders thinking about safety and labor laws.
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Instructional Ideas
- Show examples of different industries and have the class brainstorm potential safety hazards for each one
- Give individuals time to research a profession they're interested in to learn more about the risks
Classroom Considerations
- Many pupils in this age group will not have formal work experience to draw from; consider providing more workplace safety examples using a video or older peers
- Some resources in the lesson are state-specific; include workplace safety laws for your state
Pros
- Introducing the topic of workers' rights at this age is crucial in getting pupils prepared to enter the workforce
- Presents the information in the lesson with examples, making it easier for learners to understand
- The resource includes a PowerPoint, discussion questions, and videos
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- None