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Do N ow: (Choose One) Define the difference between a person with grit and a person without grit. Describe someone you know who has grit . Explain how they showed grit. Aim: The Grit Project. Aim: The Grit Project. TOOLBOX 2: More on Grit
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Do Now: (Choose One) • Define the difference between a person with grit and a person without grit. • Describe someone you know who has grit. Explainhow they showed grit. Aim: The Grit Project
Aim: The Grit Project • TOOLBOX 2: More on Grit • GRIT = Passion and perseverance for a very long-term goal • PERSEVERANCE: steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose; especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles or discouragement.
Aim: Understanding the research on grit VIDEO: 2 BE FEARLESS! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjjYVROiJIA While you are watching write 3 questions, comments, or reactions to the video. Part of your classwork grade.
Aim: Understanding the research on grit • SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS WHO HAVE GRIT: • Accept personal responsibility for their life outcomes. • Express desire and drive to fulfill personal goals. • Manage time effectively to meet goals. • STRUGGLING STUDENTS WHO NEED TO IMPROVE THEIR GRIT: • See themselves as victims, blaming others for outcomes and issues. • Are challenged to stay motivated and often lack the desire to set goals. • Seldom identify a specific plan of action needed to achieve goals.
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After determining what type of career(s) you may be interested in, you will research at least 1-3 choices And the winner(s) are….
What is a typical “Day in Your Work Life” like? • What are the working conditions like (Stress, Pace, Physical Comfort, Travel, Environment, • Relocation, Hours, Routine vs. Crisis, etc.)? • What education requirements, college degrees, licenses are needed for your career? • What colleges are recommended for pursuing an education leading to this occupation? • What are the most important skills and abilities required (Creativity, Emotional Involvement, Language/Communication, Manual Dexterity, Leadership, Physical Ability, Persistence, Social Skills, Time Management, Logic/ Reasoning, Negotiation, etc.)? • What High School and College courses have been found to be most applicable/important forthis occupation? • your occupation? Find the answers to these questions