Today’s Walking Classroom podcast talks about real-life people who have been able to turn a hobby into a career. It’s important to reflect on your strengths and interests when trying to find a job that you will enjoy doing. If you have a new, innovative idea, you can start your own business in order to make your vision a reality.
Character Value: Passion
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Common Core
L–Language | SL–Speaking and Listening | RI–Reading: Informational | RL–Reading: Literature | W–Writing | RH–6-8 Literacy in History/Social Studies | RST–6-8 Literacy in Science & Technical Subjects Elementary School:RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.3.3, SL.3.1, SL.3.4
RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, SL.4.1, SL.4.4
RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, SL.5.1, SL.5.4
Middle School:
RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.3, SL.6.1, SL.6.4
RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.7.3, SL.7.1, SL.7.4
RI.8.1, RI.8.2, RI.8.3, SL.8.1, SL.8.4
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Turning a Hobby into a Career Google Quiz
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Turning a Hobby into a Career Slide Deck
Shows how a father, inspired by the complaints of his own daughter, works to improve access and attitudes surrounding bathrooms and hygiene in Pune, India.
Shows how Seth Abner’s video games hobby became a career.
Explore a variety of careers virtually with these kid-friendly videos.
Identify a career and “apply” for it in this multi-day lesson from McKeesport Area School District.
Demonstrate knowledge of the podcast by finding the hidden words.
Research careers with this bizworld.org activity.
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