West Contra Costa Unified School District

School to Career

Summer 2000 Teacher Internship Program Lesson Plan Menu

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*Additional lessons that have been developed by A.C.C.E.S.S. Teachers in collaboration with the School to Career Department.

SCIENCE

SOCIAL SCIENCE

COMPUTER SKILLS/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS

MATH

HISTORY

CAREERS

ARTS, MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT/COMMUNICATION

CONSUMER HOME ECONOMICS / HUMAN SERVICES

INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY/ CONSTRUCTION

COURSE	SUBJECT AREA – SCIENCE	GRADE
Life Science Horticulture	Forcing Bulbs Mary LaBerge & Cheri Isaac	9-10
Life Science Horticulture	Fertilizer Mary LaBerge & Cheri Isaac	9-10
Life Science Horticulture	Stem Cuttings Mary LaBerge & Cheri Isaac	9-10
Life Science Horticulture	Transplanting Mary LaBerge & Cheri Isaac	9-10
Life Science Horticulture	Parts of a Plant Mary LaBerge & Cheri Isaac	9-10
Life Science Environmental Science	Recycling Garden Waste Integrated Subject: Home Economics Mary LaBerge & Cheri Isaac	9-10
Health	Introduction to Nutrition Integrated Subject: Social Science, Math Mary Luersen	9-10
Health	A Health Diet Integrated Subject: Social Science, Math Mary Luersen	9-10
Life Science	Experiences in the Garden: Planning a School Garden Integrated Subject: Social Science, Math, Home Economics Mary Luersen	9-10
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COURSE	SUBJECT AREA – SCIENCE	GRADE
Health	Pulmonary Disease (Emphasis on Asthma) Integrated Subject:Careers; Human Services Julie Odiase	8-12
Health	Diabetes (Emphasis on Type 1) Integrated Subject:Careers; Human Services Julie Odiase	8-12
Health Life Science	Diagnostic Imaging as a Job Opportunity Integrated Subject: Careers Dave Upstill	9-12
Health Life Science	Visiting Lecturer: Diagnostic Imaging Integrated Subject: Careers Dave Upstill	9-12
Health Life Science	Letter to Cousin Enrique Integrated Subject: Englixh Dave Upstill	9-12
Environmental Science Ecology	What is Wastewater Treatment? Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts Max Driggs and Michael Eliot	9-12
Environmental Science Ecology	A Watershed in My Hand Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts; Computer Skills Max Driggs and Michael Eliot	9-12
Environmental Science Ecology	Household Waste (Down The Drain) Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts/Home Economics Max Driggs and Michael Eliot	9-12
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COURSE	SUBJECT AREA – SCIENCE	GRADE
Environmental Science Ecology	Adopt a Gutter Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts/Computer Skills Max Driggs and Michael Eliot	9-12
Environmental Science Ecology	Industrial Waste Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts/Computer Skills Max Driggs and Michael Eliot	9-12
Environmental Science Ecology	The Chemistry of Water: Industrial Waste at My High School Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts Max Driggs and Michael Eliot	9-12
Environmental Science Ecology	Waterworks Webquest Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts/Computer Skills Max Driggs and Michael Eliot	9-12
Environmental Science Ecology	Wastewater Scavenger Hunt Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts/Computer Skills Max Driggs and Michael Eliot	9-12
Environmental Science Ecology	What I Learned About Wastewater Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts/Computer Skills Max Driggs and Michael Eliot	9-12
English Technology Science	The Resistor Color Code and Reading a Multi-meter Integrated Subject: Electronics Don Linstadt	7-12
English Technology Science	Ohm’s Law, Watt’s Law and Solving Formulas *Integrated Subject: Math* *Integrated Subject: Electronics* Don Linstadt	7-12
Botany	Analyzing Interviews To Make a Career Connection *Integrated Subject:Careers* *Alice Wilson*
Botany	Exploring Careers in Landscaping, Botany, Grounds Maintenance and More *Integrated Subject: Careers* *Alice Wilson*
Botany	UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens Field Trip *Alice Wilson*
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COURSE	SUBJECT AREA – SOCIAL SCIENCE	GRADE
Social Studies	Writing a Public Service Announcement Integrated Subject: English Vernalstene Jones	8
Social Studies	Persuasive Essay or Letter Integrated Subject: English Vernalstene Jones	8
Social Studies	Writing a Commercial Integrated Subject: English Vernalstene Jones	8
Social Studies	Before the Interview – Choosing a Topic Integrated Subject: Social Science; Career Education Kerry Dean	7-8
Social Studies	Before the Interview – Introductions Integrated Subject: Social Science; Career Education Kerry Dean	7-8
Social Studies	Before the Interview – Interview Preparation Integrated Subject: Social Science; Career Education Kerry Dean	7-8
Social Studies	After the Interview – Follow-up Letter Integrated Subject: Social Science; Career Education Kerry Dean	7-8
Social Studies	After the Interview – Publication Integrated Subject: Social Science; Career Education Kerry Dean	7-8
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COURSE	SUBJECT AREA – SOCIAL SCIENCE	GRADE
Social Studies	Introduction to Nutrition Integrated Subject: Social Science, Math Mary Luersen	9-10
Social Studies	A Health Diet Integrated Subject: Social Science, Math Mary Luersen	9-10
Social Studies	Experiences in the Garden: Planning a School Garden Integrated Subject: Social Science, Math Mary Luersen	9-10

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COURSE	SUBJECT AREA – ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS	GRADE
English/ Language Arts	Train Operator Integrated subject: Career Education Brent Claudeanos	9-10
English/ Language Arts	Station Agent Integrated subject: Career Education Brent Claudeanos	9-10
English/ Language Arts	Transit Vehicle Electronic Technician Integrated subject: Career Education Brent Claudeanos	9-10
English/ Language Arts	Writing a Public Service Announcement Integrated Subject: Social Science Vernalstene Jones	8
English/ Language Arts	Persuasive Essay or Letter Integrated Subject: Social Science Vernalstene Jones	8
English/ Language Arts	Writing a Commercial Integrated Subject: Social Science Vernalstene Jones	8
English/Writing	Learning Editing Techniques in Microsoft Office Integrated Subject: Computer; Social Science Sallie Lett	6-12
English/Writing	Internet Glossary Integrated Subject: Computer Sallie Lett	6-12
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COURSE	SUBJECT AREA – ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS	GRADE
English/Writing	Create a Job-Related Scenario Integrated Subject: Computer Skills; Social Science; Career Sallie Lett	6-12
Journalism	Before the Interview – Choosing a Topic Integrated Subject: Social Science; Career Education Kerry Dean	7-8
Journalism	Before the Interview – Introductions Integrated Subject: Social Science; Career Education Kerry Dean	7-8
Journalism	Before the Interview – Interview Preparation Integrated Subject: Social Science; Career Education Kerry Dean	7-8
Journalism	After the Interview – Follow-up Letter Integrated Subject: Social Science; Career Education Kerry Dean	7-8
Journalism	After the Interview – Publication Integrated Subject: Social Science; Career Education Kerry Dean	7-8
English	Student Fact Sheet: Job Search Strategies Integrated Subject: Social Science; Career Ed. Sandra Motta Muir	8
English	Student Poster Collage Integrated Subject: Social Science; Career Ed. Sandra Motta Muir	8
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COURSE	SUBJECT AREA – ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS	GRADE
English	Filling Out a Job Application Integrated Subject: Social Science; Career Ed. Sandra Motta Muir	8
English Writing	What Is Color In Print? How Is Math Connected To It? Integrated Subject: Math Saveth Soun	6-9
English Writing	How Are Ratios & Proportions Connected To Color Blending? Integrated Subject: Math Saveth Soun	6-9
English Writing	How Can We Use Our Creativity, Scientific Skills and Math Skills In Our Group Portfolios? Integrated Subject: Math Saveth Soun	6-9
English Language Arts	Who’s the Mystery Person? Integrated Subjects: History/English/Computer Belinda Evans	7-10
English Language Arts	2000 B.C. to 2000 A.D.? Integrated Subjects: History/English/Computer Belinda Evans	7-10
English Language Arts	Gutenberg and Beyond Integrated Subjects: History/English/Computer Belinda Evans	7-10
English Language Arts	Introduction to Nutrition Integrated Subject: Social Science, Math Mary Luersen	9-10
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COURSE	SUBJECT AREA – ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS	GRADE
English Language Arts	A Health Diet Integrated Subject: Social Science, Math Mary Luersen	9-10
English Language Arts	Experiences in the Garden: Planning a School Garden Integrated Subject: Social Science, Math Mary Luersen	9-10
English Language Arts	Job Opportunities in the Health Field Integrated Subject:Careers, Human Services Julie Odiase	8-12
Ecology	What is Wastewater Treatment? Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts Max Driggs and Michael Eliot	9-12
Ecology	A Watershed in My Hand Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts; Computer Skills Max Driggs and Michael Eliot	9-12
Ecology	Household Waste (Down The Drain) Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts/Home Economics Max Driggs and Michael Eliot	9-12
Ecology	Adopt a Gutter Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts/Computer Skills Max Driggs and Michael Eliot	9-12
Ecology	Industrial Waste Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts/Computer Skills Max Driggs and Michael Eliot	9-12
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COURSE	SUBJECT AREA – ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS	GRADE
Ecology	The Chemistry of Water: Industrial Waste at My High School Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts Max Driggs and Michael Eliot	9-12
Ecology	Waterworks Webquest Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts/Computer Skills Max Driggs and Michael Eliot	9-12
Ecology	Wastewater Scavenger Hunt Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts/Computer Skills Max Driggs and Michael Eliot	9-12
Ecology	What I Learned About Wastewater Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts/Computer Skills Max Driggs and Michael Eliot	9-12
Computer Intro Computer Skills	Some Tips On Writing a Research Paper Loveleen Bamra & Mary Bhambra	9-12
Health Life Science	Letter to Cousin Enrique Integrated Subject: Englixh Dave Upstill	9-12
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COURSE	SUBJECT AREA – COMPUTER SKILLS/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY	GRADE
Computer Intro Computer Skills	Who’s the Mystery Person? Integrated Subjects: History/English/Computer Belinda Evans	9-12
Computer Intro Computer Skills	2000 B.C. to 2000 A.D.? Integrated Subjects: History/English/Computer Belinda Evans	9-12
Computer Intro Computer Skills	Gutenberg and Beyond Integrated Subjects: History/English/Computer Belinda Evans	9-12
Computer Intro Computer Skills	Some Tips On Writing a Research Paper Loveleen Bamra & Mary Bhambra	9-12
Computer Intro Computer Skills	Power Point Presentation on How to Install Computer Printers Loveleen Bamra & Mary Bhambra	9-12
Computer Intro Computer Skills	Using a Digital Camera Loveleen Bamra & Mary Bhambra	9-12
English/Writing	Learning Editing Techniques in Microsoft Office Integrated Subject: Computer; Social Science Sallie Lett	6-12
English/Writing	Internet Glossary Integrated Subject: Computer Sallie Lett	6-12
English/Writing	Create a Job-Related Senario Integrated Subject: Computer Skills; Social Science; Career Sallie Lett	6-12
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COURSE	SUBJECT AREA – COMPUTER SKILLS/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY	GRADE
Ecology	A Watershed in My Hand Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts; Computer Skills Max Driggs and Michael Eliot	9-12
Ecology	Adopt a Gutter Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts/Computer Skills Max Driggs and Michael Eliot	9-12
Ecology	Industrial Waste Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts/Computer Skills Max Driggs and Michael Eliot	9-12
Ecology	Waterworks Webquest Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts/Computer Skills Max Driggs and Michael Eliot	9-12
Ecology	Wastewater Scavenger Hunt Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts/Computer Skills Max Driggs and Michael Eliot	9-12
Ecology	What I Learned About Wastewater Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts/Computer Skills Max Driggs and Michael Eliot	9-12

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COURSE

SUBJECT AREA – MATH

GRADE

Math

Pre-Algebra

What Is Color In Print? How Is Math Connected To It?

Integrated Subject: English

Saveth Soun

6-9

Math

Pre-Algebra

How Are Ratios & Proportions Connected To Color Blending?

Integrated Subject: English

Saveth Soun

6-9

Math

Pre-Algebra

How Can We Use Our Creativity, Scientific Skills and Math Skills In Our Group Portfolios?

Integrated Subject: English; Art

Saveth Soun

6-9

Math

Pre-Algebra

Careers in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Integrated Subject: Electronics

Don Linstadt

7-12

Math

Pre-Algebra

The Resistor Color Code and

Reading a Multi-meter

Integrated Subject: Electronics

Don Linstadt

7-12

Math

Pre-Algebra

Ohm’s Law, Watt’s Law and Solving Formulas

Integrated Subject: Math

Integrated Subject: Electronics

Don Linstadt

7-12

Math

Pre-Algebra

Introduction to Nutrition

Integrated Subject: Social Science, Math

Mary Luersen

9-10

Math

Pre-Algebra

A Health Diet

Integrated Subject: Social Science, Math

Mary Luersen

9-10

Math

Pre-Algebra

Experiences in the Garden:

Planning a School Garden

Integrated Subject: Social Science, Math

Mary Luersen

9-10

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COURSE	SUBJECT AREA – HISTORY	GRADE
World History	Who’s the Mystery Person? Integrated Subjects: History/English/Computer Belinda Evans	6-9
World History	2000 B.C. to 2000 A.D.? Integrated Subjects: History/English/Computer Belinda Evans	6-9
World History	Gutenberg and Beyond Integrated Subjects: History/English/Computer Belinda Evans	6-9

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COURSE	SUBJECT AREA – CAREERS	GRADE
Intro to Careers	Train Operator Integrated subject: Career Education Brent Claudeanos	9-10
Intro to Careers	Station Agent Integrated subject: Career Education Brent Claudeanos	9-10
Intro to Careers	Transit Vehicle Electronic Technician Integrated subject: Career Education Brent Claudeanos	9-10
Intro to Careers	Learning Editing Techniques in Microsoft Office Integrated Subject: Computer; Social Science Sallie Lett	6-12
Intro to Careers	Internet Glossary Integrated Subject: Computer Sallie Lett	6-12
Intro to Careers	Create a Job-Related Scenario Integrated Subject: Computer Skills; Social Science; Career Sallie Lett	6-12
Intro to Careers	Before the Interview – Choosing a Topic Integrated Subject: Social Science; Career Education Kerry Dean	7-8
Intro to Careers	Before the Interview – Introductions Integrated Subject: Social Science; Career Education Kerry Dean	7-8
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COURSE	SUBJECT AREA – CAREERS	GRADE
Intro to Careers	Before the Interview – Interview Preparation Integrated Subject: Social Science; Career Education Kerry Dean	7-8
Intro to Careers	After the Interview – Follow-up Letter Integrated Subject: Social Science; Career Education Kerry Dean	7-8
Intro to Careers	After the Interview – Publication Integrated Subject: Social Science; Career Education Kerry Dean	7-8
Intro to Careers	Writing a Commercial Integrated Subject: English Vernalstene Jones	8
Intro to Careers in Health Care	Pulmonary Disease (Emphasis on Asthma) Integrated Subject:Careers, Human Services Julie Odiase	8-12
Intro to Careers in Health Care	Diabetes (Emphasis on Type 1) Integrated Subject:Careers, Human Services Julie Odiase	8-12
Intro to Careers in Health Care	Job Opportunities in the Health Field Integrated Subject:Careers, Human Services Julie Odiase	8-12
Multi-media	What Is Color In Print? How Is Math Connected To It? Integrated Subject: Math Saveth Soun	6-9
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COURSE	SUBJECT AREA – CAREERS	GRADE
Multi-media	How Are Ratios & Proportions Connected To Color Blending? Integrated Subject: Math Saveth Soun	6-9
Multi-media	How Can We Use Our Creativity, Scientific Skills and Math Skills In Our Group Portfolios? Integrated Subject: Math Saveth Soun	6-9
English Electrical Technology	Careers in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Integrated Subject: Electronics Don Linstadt	7-12
Health Life Science	Diagnostic Imaging as a Job Opportunity Integrated Subject: Careers Dave Upstill	9-12
Health Life Science	Visiting Lecturer: Diagnostic Imaging Integrated Subject: Careers Dave Upstill	9-12

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COURSE	SUBJECT AREA – ARTS, MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT/COMMUNICATION	GRADE
Graphic Arts Photography	What Is Color In Print? How Is Math Connected To It? Integrated Subject: Math Saveth Soun	7-9
Graphic Arts Photography	How Are Ratios & Proportions Connected To Color Blending? Integrated Subject: Math Saveth Soun	7-9
Graphic Arts Photography	How Can We Use Our Creativity, Scientific Skills and Math Skills In Our Group Portfolios? Integrated Subject: Math Saveth Soun	7-9
Computer Skills Photography	Using a Digital Camera Loveleen Bamra & Mary Bhambra	9-12

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COURSE	SUBJECT AREA – CONSUMER HOME ECONOMICS / HUMAN SERVICES	GRADE
Home Economics	Recycling Garden Waste Mary LaBerge & Cheri Isaac	9-10
Foods 1 Foods & Nutrition	Introduction to Nutrition Integrated Subject: Social Science, Math Mary Luersen	9-10
Foods 1 Foods & Nutrition	A Health Diet Integrated Subject: Social Science, Math Mary Luersen	9-10
Foods 1 Foods & Nutrition	Experiences in the Garden: Planning a School Garden Integrated Subject: Social Science, Math Mary Luersen	9-10
Home Economics	Ohm’s Law, Watt’s Law and Solving Formulas Integrated Subject: Math Integrated Subject: Electronics Don Linstadt	7-12
Home Economics	Household Waste (Down The Drain) Integrated Subject:Scientce;English/Language Arts Max Driggs and Michael Eliot	9-12

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COURSE	SUBJECT AREA – INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY/ CONSTRUCTION	GRADE
Electrical Engineering	Careers in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Integrated Subject: Electronics Don Linstadt	7-12
Electrical Engineering	The Resistor Color Code and Reading a Multi-meter Integrated Subject: Electronics Don Linstadt	7-12
Electrical Engineering	Ohm’s Law, Watt’s Law and Solving Formulas Integrated Subject: Math Integrated Subject: Electronics Don Linstadt	7-12
Construction Technology	What Is Color In Print? How Is Math Connected To It? Integrated Subject: Math Saveth Soun	7-9
Construction Technology	How Are Ratios & Proportions Connected To Color Blending? Integrated Subject: Math Saveth Soun	7-9
Construction Technology	How Can We Use Our Creativity, Scientific Skills and Math Skills In Our Group Portfolios? Integrated Subject: Math Saveth Soun	7-9
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