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CTE Introduction
Career and Technical Education Introduction (CTE Intro) offers exploration and preparation for high demand jobs and career paths that are both satisfying and financially rewarding. CTE provides grades seven through college career preparation programs covering a combination of applied and technical arts and sciences, including: Agriculture, Business, Family & Consumer Sciences, Health Science, Information Technology, Marketing, Technology & Engineering, and Technical Trades.

The Career and Technical Education Introduction course is designed to help students identify interests, traits, and skills and connect them to effective education and career planning; all of this done at an appropriate developmental level. The students will be active learners as they sample various career tasks, utilize technology, and meet high standards of achievement.

GENERAL INFORMATION

COURSE STATE STANDARDS
CTE Introduction Standards
SCOPE AND SEQUENCE/COURSE DISCLOSURE
CTE Intro Outline
CTE Intro Scope and Sequence 1, Trimester
CTE Intro Scope and Sequence 2, Trimester
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
CTE Intro Curriculum Guide (1993)
CTE Intro Approved Lesson Plans, FACS
FACS UEN Index
Fun, Interactive Learning Website
Motivational Video

STANDARD 1: CAREERS
Students will be knowledgeable about the world of work, explore career options and relate personal skills, aptitudes, and abilities to education planning and future career decision making.

STANDARD 1 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
7th Grade Career Planner Worksheets
Career Development
Career Development Activities
Field Trip Ideas
The Real Game
STANDARD 1 TESTS OR QUIZZES
STANDARD 1 WEB RESOURCES

STANDARD 2: CAREER PATHWAYS
Analyze education, training and career opportunities in various Career Pathways.

STANDARD 2 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
STANDARD 2 TESTS OR QUIZZES
STANDARD 2 WEB RESOURCES

STANDARD 3: AGRICULTURE
Students will examine workplace tasks and concepts in Agriculture.

STANDARD 3 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Objective 2: Identify the relationship and impact of agriculture on the family and consumer.
Agriculture Facts
Agriculture Online Activity
Ideas
Making Butter
STANDARD 3 TESTS OR QUIZZES
STANDARD 3 WEB RESOURCES

STANDARD 4: BUSINESS
Students will examine workplace tasks and concepts in Business.

STANDARD 4 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
STANDARD 4 TESTS OR QUIZZES
STANDARD 4 WEB RESOURCES

STANDARD 5: ECONOMICS
Students will examine workplace tasks and concepts in Economics.

STANDARD 5 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Objective 2: Identify the relationship and impact of economics on the family and consumer.
Economic Resources
STANDARD 5 TESTS OR QUIZZES
STANDARD 5 WEB RESOURCES

STANDARD 6: FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
Students will examine workplace tasks and concepts in Family and Consumer Sciences.

STANDARD 6 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Objective 1 : Examine attributes and issues related to family life and the skills needed to enhance independent living.
Family Life
What Is a Family
What Is a Family Lesson Plan

Independent Living
Ideas
Independent Living and Family Life Ideas
Murder Mystery
Murder Mystery Cards
Murder Mystery Explained
Murder Mystery Instructions and Questions
Phone Etiquette
Problem Solving
Skunk Game

Objective 2: Identify aspects related to the care and development of children.
Childcare & Development
Childcare Ideas
Childcare Learning Activities
Childcare Unit
Child Development Unit Ideas
Children's Ability Activity
Creative Creature
Creativity
Creativity Study Guide
Fingerplays
Food for Children
Play
Preschool
Toddler Simulation Activities: Fun to Fix Snacks
Toddler Simulation Activities: Station Placecards
Toddler Simulation Activities: Student Response Sheet
Toys: Favorite Toys
Toys: Toy Evaluation
Toys: Toy Safety and Selection Notes
Toys: Toy Starter

Objective 3: Demonstrate basic skills related to nutrition, food preparation, and clothing and textiles.
Clothing & Textiles
Clothing and Textiles Ideas
CTE Intro Sewing Machine
Dishtowel Aprons Information and Suggestions
Dishtowel Aprons Ordering Information
Magic Tie
Textiles
What Students Learn in Clothing

Food & Nutrition
Following a Recipe
Food and Nutrition Ideas
GloGerm Responses
Popscotch

STANDARD 6 TESTS OR QUIZZES
STANDARD 6 WEB RESOURCES

STANDARD 7: HEALTH SCIENCE
Student will examine workplace tasks and concepts in Health Science.

STANDARD 7 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Objective 2: Explore the relationship and impact of healthcare on the family and consumer.
STANDARD 7 TESTS OR QUIZZES
STANDARD 7 WEB RESOURCES

STANDARD 8: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Students will examine the workplace tasks and concepts in Information Technology.

STANDARD 8 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Objective 2: Explore the relationship and impact of information technology and digital media on the family and consumer.
STANDARD 8 TESTS OR QUIZZES
STANDARD 8 WEB RESOURCES

STANDARD 9: MARKETING
Students will examine the workplace tasks and concepts in Marketing.

STANDARD 9 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Objective 2: Explain the relationship and impact of marketing on the family and consumer.
CTE Restaurant for a Make-up Grade
Etiquette: Table Setting, Etc.
Four Ps of Marketing
Restaurant Queries
STANDARD 9 TESTS OR QUIZZES
STANDARD 9 WEB RESOURCES

STANDARD 10
Students will examine workplace tasks and concepts in Technology and Pre-Engineering/Technical Skills.

STANDARD 10 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCE
STANDARD 10 TESTS OR QUIZZES
STANDARD 10 WEB RESOURCES

ADDITIONAL GENERAL INFORMATION

ENTIRE COURSE TESTS OR QUIZZES
ENTIRE COURSE WEB/COURSE RESOURCES