Kentucky
6th-8th Grades
State Standards
Career Studies
Essential Skills
ADAPTABILITY
ES.M.1Practice problem solving skills in a variety of situations to apply to real-world problems.
ES.M.2Model flexibility and willingness to try new things (e.g., critical thinking, problem solving).
COMMUNICATION
ES.M.16Engage effectively in a range of age appropriate collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups and teacher led).
ES.M.16.aWork with peers to create rules for collegial discussions and decision making (e.g., informal consensus, taking votes on key issues, presentation of alternate views).
ES.M.16.bSpeak clearly at an understandable pace using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details and complete sentences when appropriate.
ES.M.16.cPose and respond to questions that connect the ideas of others' and comment with relevant evidence, observations and ideas.
ES.M.16.dAcknowledge new information expressed by others, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views in light of the evidence presented.
ES.M.16.ePresent claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; using appropriate eye contact, adequate volume and clear pronunciation.
ES.M.16.fAdapt speech, using both verbal and nonverbal skills, to a variety of situations, demonstrating command of formal English when appropriate.
ES.M.17Respect individual differences and work collaboratively with people of diverse backgrounds, viewpoints and experiences.
ES.M.18Practice effective conflict resolution strategies with minimal guidance.
DILIGENCE
ES.M.3Demonstrate resilience and perseverance by showing willingness to complete a task.
ES.M.4Outline goals (short and long-term) and prioritize as necessary to complete task.
DRUG-FREE
ES.M.14Identify and explain the consequences of substance abuse.
ES.M.15Explain the need for random drug screening.
INITIATIVE
ES.M.5Apply failure as a learning opportunity.
ES.M.6Practice on-task behaviors with minimal direction.
ES.M.7Practice, apply and evaluate personal responsibility and pride in assigned work (e.g., asking clarifying questions, self-directed learning, self-initiated learning).
KNOWLEDGE
ES.M.8Apply reading, writing, mathematics, science and technology skills to authentic, real-world tasks.
ES.M.9Apply and explain important concepts in learning to an authentic audience.
RELIABILITY
ES.M.10Demonstrate consistent punctuality in a variety of activities with minimal guidance.
ES.M.11Describe appropriate attire for various situations.
ES.M.12Practice ethical behavior (e.g., honesty, trust, compassion, acceptance) in various situations.
ES.M.13Exhibit self-control.
Careers
APPLICATION
C.M.12Identify and follow agreed-upon work skills (e.g., attendance, respect, preparedness, quality of work, time-management) that are necessary for both the classroom and workplace.
EXPLORATION
C.M.1Explain how career choices impact lifestyle.
C.M.2Explore the cost (monetary and time) of post-secondary and technical education, including possible sources of funding.
C.M.3Explain how roles in the workplace and community are constantly changing (e.g., librarian to media specialist, remote employment opportunities) due to supply and demand and technological impacts on industry.
C.M.4Identify resources (technology, counselors, shadowing, mentoring, career fairs, class speakers) that can be used for locating job and career information.
C.M.5Use information from personal inventory surveys to explore and evaluate jobs within the 16 KY Career Clusters to guide educational pathway choices at the secondary level.
PREPARATION
C.M.10Apply responsible digital citizenship practices (e.g., intellectual property, copyright, online reputation, cyberbullying, digital footprint).
C.M.11Explain the relationship between personal behavior and employability (e.g., academic achievement, extracurricular activities, community involvement, impact of online behavior, digital citizenship).
C.M.6Explain how skills (both academic and technical) necessary for a variety of career pathways may be gained through extracurricular activities, community experience, volunteer work, etc.
C.M.7Use various sources of career information (e.g., Career Day, guest speaker, field trips, virtual field trips, career fairs, career websites) to evaluate jobs/careers that reflect individual interests/needs.
C.M.8Create and maintain an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) as a tool to explore self-knowledge and academic aptitude by relating interests, values and abilities to career choices.
C.M.9Identify high school and career/technical center courses and programs that support career or occupational areas of interest.
Financial Literacy
CAREERS, EDUCATION & INCOME
FL.M.1Develop and manage financial goals for the future based on one's career choice and lifestyle expectations to meet the needs of individuals and families.
FL.M.2Explain how income can be earned (e.g., wages, commission) or unearned (e.g., interest, capital gains).
FL.M.3Explain net income (i.e., wages and salaries minus payroll deductions equal net income or take-home pay).
CREDIT & DEBT
FL.M.4Compare a variety of credit sources from which consumers can choose to borrow.
FL.M.5Compare the costs and benefits of buying on credit that are key to making a good borrowing decision.
DECISION MAKING & MONEY MANAGEMENT
FL.M.6Evaluate financial management resources and how they are needed to meet the goals of individuals and families by:
FL.M.6.aprioritizing financial goals.
FL.M.6.bcreating a budget including income, expenses (fixed/flexible), and savings.
FL.M.6.cdeveloping and explaining a savings plan and budget based on specific short and long-term financial goals.
FL.M.7Apply decision making strategies when buying products.
FL.M.8Compare and evaluate products and services based on major factors (e.g., brand name, price, quality feature, availability) when making consumer decisions.
FL.M.9Investigate how culture, media and technology impact the family and consumer decision making by:
FL.M.9.aexplaining ways consumer buying practices are influenced by social factors, economic principles, peer pressure, desire for status and advertising techniques.
FL.M.9.bexploring the impact of positive and negative effects of advertising techniques (e.g., bandwagon, facts and figures, emotional appeal, endorsement/testimonials, free samples, coupons, use of gimmicks, misleading/false information, social media).
INSURANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT
FL.M.12Research federal government depository insurance coverage and limits related to consumer bank and credit union accounts.
FL.M.13Investigate the use of insurance to cover risk of financial loss (e.g., liability, health, auto, renter, home).
MONEY & THE ECONOMY
FL.M.11Compare the relationship between supply and demand and their role in meeting consumer needs.
SAVING & INVESTING
FL.M.10List examples of investments for current income and investments for future growth.