$5 - $10 7th Grade Arts & Music Research

This career unit gives students an introduction to the Arts, A/V Technology & Communications career cluster and what a career in this field would be like. This is perfect for a career, technology, CTE or business class.

The included PowerPoint presentation can be used by the teacher for whole class instruction, or provided to the students electronically (or as a printout) for them to review individually. Students use close reading skills with a short informational passage to learn about the career field and answer questions to use critical thinking skills and demonstrate their understanding. Two different puzzles are included to learn different jobs in the career and to reinforce vocabulary skills. A technology based research project is included to allow students to use critical thinking and creativity to further explore the career field as they create a video using Adobe Spark Video (free software, no download needed). Suggested topics for the video are included as well as a quick reference guide for the software. Additionally, a group fashion design project that can be completed without student computer access is provided to simulate the career and allow students to utilize critical thinking skills and teamwork. Finally, a short reflection questionnaire gives students the opportunity to reflect and analyze their learning as they determine if this career field is of interest to them.

The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be used with high school students. The teacher can choose to use some or all of the provided lesson options included in this resource.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files Included with this Lesson

• Teacher & Student Notes and Resources

• Introduction to Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Careers PowerPoint presentation (editable)

• Introduction to Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Careers Research Reading and Questions

• Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle (includes answer key)

• Job Type Word Search Puzzle (includes answer key)

• Technology based Creative Video Project Instructions, Quick Reference Guide, Suggested Topics, and Rubric

• Team Brainstorming and Creation Worksheet

• Team Fashion Design Project Instructions and Rubric

• Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Current Events Discussion Group Lesson Instructions and Rubric

• Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Career Reflection Questions (MS Word)

This lesson is a part of the bundle Exploring Careers: 16 Career Cluster Units BUNDLE

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⭐ Graphic Designer - Career Simulation (Career Exploration)
⭐ Graphic Design Projects using the Web 2.0 Tool Canva

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Combines Kingdom of Sweets Design Project and Kingdom of Sweets Research Projects.

Kingdom of Sweets Project ($5 Value)

The goal for this project is for your child/students to practice using area and perimeter. They will also practice spatial awareness as they plan for elements to fit within the area provided. The different areas they will place on their maps are based on the realms represented in the Nutcracker Ballet (when visiting after Marie/Clara rescues the Nutcracker/Prince)

Children/students can practice following instructions and requirements by following the assignment's instructions.

What is Included: 9 Pages

· Goals and Instructions for Teachers

· Instructions/Requirements

· Example

· Rubric

· Legends Page.

· Elements Page

· Separate 11x14 printable graph page

Kingdom of Sweets Project Research Extension ($5 Value):

This project aims to help your child/students practice their research skills. They will pick one of the "realms" or regions based on the realms represented in the Nutcracker Ballet (when visiting after Marie/Clara rescues the Nutcracker/Prince). Children/students can practice following instructions and requirements by following the assignment's instructions. Two options are available to complete the report. 1. Predesigned Research Page or 2. Written Research Report (with introduction and conclusion). An optional presentation extension is available for students to create a project based on architecture, dress, or food research done on their report. Rubrics and student instructions are available for each report/and the Presentation.

What is Included: 12 Pages

• Goals and Instruction Page for Teachers (1 page)
• Student Instructions/Requirements (1 page)
• Student Report Pages (2 pages)
• Rubric For Report on Student Report Pages (1 page)
• Student Instructions/Requirements for Presentation (1 page)
• Rubric for Presentation (1 page)

This Bundle also includes a Bundle Guide: 5 Pages ($3 value)

· Goals and Instructions for the Bundle

· Brief Bundle Overview

· Full Bundle Lesson Plans (helps combine the two units into one)

Pair this with the Nutcracked novel study, the Nutcracker and The Mouse King picture book study, or other Nutcracker Christmas School Activities. A complete 20-Day Christmas School Unit is available as a bundle through my website or TeachShare storefront.

Train your brain and unwind your mind. It's a simple concept with a much-needed activity...like Puzzles!

Much like training the body for strength and conditioning, you can train your brain to keep it young and sharp. Learning new activities that strengthen the mind can establish this cognitive endurance towards lifelong brain health. Puzzles is one such activity that is both challenging and rewarding.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 100 Total Pages
• (PDF + PNG)
• Large 8.5” x 11” designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper
• High-resolution images
• Unlimited prints
• Great for kids, boys, girls, and teens