Subject: Careers in Journalism
Grade Level: Middle School
Website: http://www.Tennessean.com
Name of Activity: Career Preparation
Time Frame: 1 week
Links with Other Subjects: Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Health (All Subject Areas)
Resources/Materials:
Internal: newspapers, books, computers, Library
External: e-mail with newspaper, Guest Speaker
Desired Outcomes/Competencies:
1. The learner will locate a useable web site.
2. The learner will explore sites
3. The learner will list sources of work places, abilities to work at a newspaper
Description of the Process:
1. Explain procedures as to how to log on to Netscape
2. Teach students how to use search engines
3. Choose an acceptable site
4. Explore newspaper sites
5. List different areas of interest
6. Determine skills needed to write different articles
7. Become aware of jobs not normally thought about by using “job search”
