Grade 3

Career Awareness and Preparation

  • A.

    Recognize that individuals have unique interests.13.1.3.A

  • B.

    Identify current personal interests.13.1.3.B

  • C.

    Recognize that the roles of individuals at home, in the workplace and in the community are constantly changing.13.1.3.C

  • D.

    Identify the range of jobs available in the community.13.1.3.D

  • E.

    Describe the work done by school personnel and other individuals in the community.13.1.3.E

  • F.

    Explore how people prepare for careers.13.1.3.F

  • G.

    Explain why education and training plans are important to careers.13.1.3.G

  • H.

    Explain how workers in their careers use what is learned in the classroom.13.1.3.H

Career Acquisition (Getting a Job)

  • A.

    Identify appropriate speaking and listening techniques used in conversation.13.2.3.A

  • B.

    Discuss resources available in researching job opportunities, such as, but not limited to:<ul><li>Internet</li><li>Magazines</li><li>Newspapers</li></ul>13.2.3.B

  • C.

    Compose a personal letter.13.2.3.C

  • D.

    Identify the importance of developing a plan for the future.13.2.3.D

  • E.

    Discuss the importance of the essential workplace skills, such as, but not limited to:<ul><li>Dependability</li><li>Health/safety</li><li>Team building</li><li>Technology</li></ul>13.2.3.E

Career Retention and Advancement

  • A.

    Identify attitudes and work habits that contribute to success at home and school.13.3.3.A

  • B.

    Identify how to cooperate at both home and school.13.3.3.B

  • C.

    Explain effective group interaction terms, such as, but not limited to:<ul><li>Compliment</li><li>Cooperate</li><li>Encourage</li><li>Participate</li></ul>13.3.3.C

  • D.

    Explain how money is used.13.3.3.D

  • E.

    Discuss how time is used at both home and school.13.3.3.E

  • F.

    Identify the changes in family and friend's roles at home, at school and in the community.13.3.3.F

  • G.

    Define and describe the importance of lifelong learning.13.3.3.G

Entrepreneurship

  • A.

    Define entrepreneurship.13.4.3.A

  • B.

    Describe the character traits of successful entrepreneurs, such as, but not limited to:<ul><li>Adaptability</li><li>Creative thinking</li><li>Ethical behavior</li><li>Leadership</li><li>Positive attitude</li><li>Risk-taking</li></ul>13.4.3.B

  • C.

    Describe age-appropriate entrepreneurial opportunities, such as, but not limited to:<ul><li>Bake sale</li><li> Crafts</li><li>Lemonade stand</li><li>Pet care</li></ul>13.4.3.C

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 3
When were these standards adopted?
2006
Where can I read the official document?
Academic Standards for Career Education and Work