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First Steps: Understanding the World of Work Through Career Technical Education (CTE)
First Steps provides 7th and 8th grade students career development opportunities that prepare them to navigate high school and the future beyond! Find the First Steps logo on any tile to the right and know the lesson and resources are aligned to the First Steps Standards and approved by the Idaho Division of Career Technical Education (IDCTE).
Here is a helpful map for 7th and 8th grade teachers to implement career courses.
Career Pathway Plan: Let’s Create It!
Two 45 to 60-minute class periods
Domain 3.3.B
Idaho mandates the development of a parent-approved Career Pathway Plan (Four Year Plan) by eight..
Career Pathway Plan: What is It?
Two 45 to 60-minute class periods
Domain 3.3.A
Idaho mandates the development of a parent approved Career Pathway Plan (Four Year Plan) by eight..
How Does Health Impact My Work?
One 45-60-minute class period
Domain 1.3.C-D
This lesson will teach students about the components of physical and mental health, related to sc..
What is Important to Me
One 45-60-minute class period
Domain 1.2.A-B
In this lesson, students will explore different types of values and will determine which ones are..
How Do I Balance it All?
One 45-60-minute class period
Domain 3.1.D
In this lesson, students will take a self-inventory of time management skills. They will identify..
Your Choices Are Powerful!
Two 45 to 60-minute class periods
Domain 2.2.A-C
In this lesson, students will evaluate how their choices have an impact on many different areas o..
Going On a Job Hunt!
Work time over several class periods (up to one week)
Domain 2.1.E
In this lesson students will choose a career pathway to research, using the results of the self-e..
Finding the “U” in Occ”U”pation
Two 45 to 60-minute class periods
Domain 2.1.B-C
This lesson will help students consider and understand their basic soft skills, values, and trait..