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GRADE SCHOOL RESOURCES

Career Build a Community - Lesson Plans (Online Only)
 March 2021

For 1st-3rd grade teachers, the CBaC Lesson Plan lays out a series of fun, hands-on activities that expose students to a variety of careers. Includes classroom activities, materials lists, independent learning center activities, journal prompts, and ideas for using all the CBaC resources. 

Also available: CBaC Student Journal
CBaC Flash Cards
CBaC Cut-Outs

Careers Build a Community - Cut Outs (Online Only)
 March 2021
The Community Helper Cut-outs in this publication are meant to be used with the Careers Build a Community Lesson Plans for use in the Community Day event.
Careers Build a Community - Flash Cards (Online Only)
 March 2021
Careers Build a Community Flash Cards is where students can learn more about the occupations. The characters can also be used as popsicle stick puppets.
Jacob and Emily Workbook
 March 2021
This publication introduces the concept of career clusters by telling the story of a set of twins who spend the day learning about careers. Designed for 5th and 6th Grade.

Also available: Jacob & Emily Teacher's Guide

Career Peeks: A Career Awareness Activity Book
 March 2021
A fun activity book for 1st and 2nd graders. Career Peeks gives kids their first glimpse into the world of careers.

Also available: Career Peeks Alphabet Practice Pages

I Can Be... Series (Online Only)
 March 2021
The I Can Be….. series of activities shows pre-school and kindergarten students the connection between the subjects they learn in school to real world careers.

Also available: I Can Be Teacher Instructions

Careers Build a Community - Student Journal (Online Only)
 March 2021
Careers Build a Community Student Journal is where students can record if they like or don't like the occupation and answer some questions about the occupation and the community.
Career Heroes: A Career Awareness Workbook
 March 2021
This workbook for 3rd and 4th graders introduces students to a variety of careers with fun activities on every page.

Also available: Career Heroes Teacher Guide
Career Heroes Trading Cards

Alphabet Trading Cards (Online Only)
 March 2021
Alphabet Trading Cards are designed for preschool and kindergarten students. These cards will get your children talking about different occupations while learning their letters.

Also available: Alphabet Writing Worksheets A-Z

MIDDLE SCHOOL RESOURCES

What to Pack (Online Only)
 March 2021

This guide helps Middle Schoolers explore their own interests and aptitudes, and see how they relate to different career fields. Budgeting exercises show them how far their money will go in the real world.

Also available: What to Pack Crosswalk

MCIS Jr Framework Book
 March 2021
This publication is for teachers, counselors, and parents.  You will find three models to deliver My Career Plan in MCIS Junior to your students. These frameworks will help you lead group guidance and classroom-based career development instruction.
MCIS Jr Workbook
 March 2021

Also available:Your guide to the amazing MCIS Junior career planning tool. This workbook walks students through the MCIS Junior website.

Also available: MCIS Junior Worksheets

HIGH SCHOOL & ADULT RESOURCES

Montana Career Guide
 May 2021
The Montana Career Guide walks users through the entire career planning process from exploring your interests to interviewing for a job. Includes a section on soft skills and job hunting tips for special populations.
MCIS Career Plan:Career Development Framework
April 2021

The MCIS High School Framework helps instructors develop a grade-appropriate curriculum for career development education.

Also available:Framework with worksheets

Soft Skills Checklist (Online Only)
 March 2021
Take inventory of your "Soft Skills," the non-technical skills all workers must have to remain employable. Excerpted from the Montana Career Guide.
Mock Job Interview Activity (Online Only)
 March 2021
Instructions and resources for conducting a fun mock job interview activity. A great resource for teachers and guidance counselors.
Pocket Resume (Online Only)
 March 2021
A handy resource to help organize your career information. Take it with you when you collect job applications or go to interviews.
Montana Career Lab - Student Flier (Online Only)
 March 2021
Find out how to build your future self using resources from Montana Career Lab!

SUBJECT-SPECIFIC CURRICULA FOR MCIS

Career and Technical Curriculum
Health and P.E. Curriculum
Science Curriculum
English/Language Curriculum
Math Curriculum
Social Studies/Social Science
Financial Literacy Curriculum
MCIS Advisory Curriculum
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