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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Guidance — Grades 9–12

Goal 4: Acquire the skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions.

Objective 4.07. Explore the importance of planning.

Additional related resources

We’re in the process of aligning our content for students to the Standard Course of Study. As we do, you’ll find it here.

General resources

Aligned lesson plans

Transcripts and academic planning
This lesson teaches students the importance of planning the courses they need to take for college admission, understanding high-school transcripts, and how to calculate a GPA.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Guidance)
College progress check
This lesson plan for tenth- and eleventh-grade students teaches them the importance of setting graduation goals, tracking the achievement of those goals, and provides strategies for finding a college that meets their needs. Activities differ for each grade level.
Format: lesson plan (grade 10–12 Guidance)

Resources on the web

How long is your life?
High school students have rarely been asked to look at their future beyond where they will be going to college or what job they think they will have. This EconEdLink lesson asks them to think in a long-term perspective. By using a timeline, they will map... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Guidance, Healthful Living, and Social Studies)
Provided by: EconEdLink