Lesson Plan
Course Title: Manufacturing Engineering
Session Title: Career Exploration and Employer Expectations - Part 1
Performance Objective:
After completing Part 1 of this lesson, students will have an understanding of the factors that
affect Manufacturing Engineering, principles of teambuilding, characteristics of strong leaders
and work expectations of employers, to the teacher’s satisfaction.
Specific Objectives:
 Describe how teams function.
 Use teamwork to solve problems.
 Distinguish team roles of leaders and team members.
 Identify employers’ work expectations.
 Discuss Equal Opportunity Law in the workplace.
 Discuss concepts related to safety and health regulations in the workplace.
Preparation
TEKS Correlations:
This lesson, as published, correlates to the following TEKS. Any changes/alterations to the
activities may result in the elimination of any or all of the TEKS listed.
Manufacturing Engineering:
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130.329(c)(1)(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F)(G)(H)(I)
...describe how teams function;
...use teamwork to solve problems;
...distinguish team roles such as team leaders and team members;
...identify characteristics of good leaders;
...identify employers' work expectations;
...discuss Equal Employment Opportunity law in the workplace;
...use time-management techniques to develop work schedules;
...describe how teams measure results; and
...develop a method to reward team performance.

130.329(c)(2)(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F)
...explore advanced knowledge and skills required for postsecondary education;
...identify employers' expectations to foster positive customer satisfaction;
...demonstrate the skills required in the workplace such as interviewing skills, flexibility,
willingness to learn new skills and acquire knowledge, self-discipline, self-worth, positive
attitude, and integrity in a work situation;
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...evaluate personal career goals;
...communicate effectively with others in the workplace to clarify objectives; and
...demonstrate knowledge of the concepts and skills related to health and safety in the
workplace, as specified by appropriate government regulations.
Interdisciplinary Correlations:
Physics:

112.39(c)(2)(A)(B)(C)(D)
...know the definition of science and understand that it has limitations, as specified in
subsection (b)(2) of this section;
...know that scientific hypotheses are tentative and testable statements that must be
capable of being supported or not supported by observational evidence. Hypotheses of
durable explanatory power which have been tested over a wide variety of conditions are
incorporated into theories;
...know that scientific theories are based on natural and physical phenomena and are
capable of being tested by multiple independent researchers. Unlike hypotheses,
scientific theories are well-established and highly-reliable explanations, but may be
subject to change as new areas of science and new technologies are developed;
...distinguish between scientific hypotheses and scientific theories;

112.39(c)(3)(D)
...explain the impacts of the scientific contributions of a variety of historical and
contemporary scientists on scientific thought and society;
English Language Arts and Reading, English I:

110.31(b)(1)(E) - Reading/Vocabulary Development.
...use a dictionary, a glossary, or a thesaurus (printed or electronic) to determine or
confirm the meanings of words and phrases, including their connotations and
denotations, and their etymology.

110.31(b)(12) - Reading/Media Literacy.

110.31(b)(19) - Oral and Written Conventions/Spelling.

110.31(b)(24)(A) - Listening and Speaking/Listening.
...listen responsively to a speaker by taking notes that summarize, synthesize, or
highlight the speaker's ideas for critical reflection and by asking questions related to the
content for clarification and elaboration;

110.31(b)(25) - Listening and Speaking/Speaking.
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Occupational Correlation: (reference: O*Net – www.onetonline.org)
Manufacturing Engineering Technologists 17-3029.06
Similar Job Titles: Manufacturing Production Technicians, Industrial Engineering Technologists
Tasks:
Plan, estimate, or schedule production work; ensure adherence to safety rules and practices;
monitor or measure manufacturing processes to identify ways to reduce losses, decrease time
requirements, or improve quality.
Soft Skills:
Complex Problem Solving, Quality Control Analysis; Operation Monitoring;
Critical Thinking
Teacher Preparation:
Teachers should review the definitions, all supporting documents such as Career Exploration
and Employer Expectations – Part 1 PowerPoint presentation and notes. Teachers are also
encouraged to conduct their own research on lesson material.
References:
1. Emergency Department, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emergency_department, (2011).
2. Elwood Chapman and Sharon Lund O’Neil, Leadership: Essential Steps every manager
needs to know, 3rd Edition, (Prentice Hall, INC, 2000), 2, 76.
3. R. Wayne Mondy and Robert M. Noe, Human Resource Management, 6th Edition,
(Prentice Hall, INC, 1996 ), 178, 325, 335, 350.
4. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, http://www.eeoc.gov/, (2011).
5. Occupational Safety and Health Agency, http://www.osha.gov/, (2011).
6. History of Workplace Safety in the United States, 1880-1970,
http://eh.net/encyclopedia/article/aldrich.safety.workplace.us, (2011).
Instructional Aids:
1. Career Exploration and Employer Expectations - Part 1 PowerPoint presentation
2. Career Exploration and Employer Expectations - Part 1 PowerPoint notes
3. Matching Definitions handout and answer key
4. Warm-up activity (slide 3)
5. Career Exploration and Employer Expectations - Part 1 quiz
6. Career Exploration and Employer Expectations - Part 1 quiz answer key
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Materials Needed:
1. Pen or pencil
2. Paper
3. Internet access (optional)
Equipment Needed:
1. Computer
2. Overhead projector
Learner Preparation:
None required.
Introduction
Introduction (LSI Quadrant I):
SAY: It is important to understand the advantages of group effort versus individual effort.
ASK: What is the value of working in a team environment?
SHOW: Photos or an online video of a sports team, racecar pit crew or fire fighters at work.
SAY: Leaders can have a major impact on an organization.
ASK: What effect will a strong or weak leader have on a team?
SHOW: An online video of a winning sports team during the last few minutes of a close
championship game.
Outline
Outline (LSI Quadrant II):
Instructors can use the PowerPoint presentation, slides, handouts, and note pages in
conjunction with the following outline.
MI
Outline
Notes to Instructor
Introduction and Start of Lesson
Begin the Career
Exploration and
Employer Expectations
- Part 1 PowerPoint
presentation.
Bell Work Activity:
Have students work on
the Bell Work
Activity.
(Slide 2)
Warm-up Activity:
Using Matching
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Definitions handout,
students will pair-share
and teach each other
the terms and
definitions. They may
do computer-based
research to look up the
meaning.
(Slide 3)
I.
What is Teamwork?
A. Group effort
B. Goal measurement
C. Team operations
D. Problem solving
Discuss concepts and
examples of team
building.
II. Leadership Characteristics
A. Leadership defined
B. Styles of leadership
Provide an overview of
the importance of
strong leadership
characteristics
(Slides 4-6)
(Slide 7)
.
III. Work Expectations of Employers
A. Hiring standards
B. Performance standards
Each slide is meant to
be discussed. Have
some background
knowledge, and
challenge the students
to make some
contributions to the
discussion.
(Slide 8)
IV. Equality in the Workplace
A. Historical overview of workplace equality
B. Protected classes
C. Equal Employment Opportunity laws
D. Equal Employment Opportunity court
cases
Ask students to list
other forms of
workplace
discrimination.
(Slide 9)
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V. Safety and Health in the Workplace
A. Historical overview of workplace safety
B. Occupational Safety and Health Act of
1970
C. Occupational Safety and Health Agency
Select and discuss
some of the definitions
from the Matching
Definitions handout.
(Slides 10)
VI. Administer Quiz
Verbal
Linguistic
Logical
Mathematical
Visual
Spatial
Musical
Rhythmic
Use answer key to
grade the quiz.
Bodily
Kinesthetic
Intrapersonal
Interpersonal
Naturalist
Existentialist
Application
Guided Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
Using Matching Definitions handout, students will pair-share and teach each other the terms
and definitions. They may do computer-based research to look up the meaning.
Independent Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
Students will complete Warm-up Activity, doing computer-based research to look up and match
the meaning of words on the handout, writing out definitions on a sheet of paper.
Summary
Review (LSI Quadrants I and IV):
Question: Why are team roles important?
Answer: By fulfilling their roles, each member helps accomplish the overall team goal.
Question: Management by control describes what theory of management?
Answer: Theory X
Question: What is the significance of the Civil Rights Act of 1991?
Answer: It provides financial damages in cases of intentional discrimination.
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Evaluation
Informal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III):
Oral question/answer. Students will complete definitions teacher has on the board from terms in
the Matching Definitions handout. Students will take the Career Exploration and Employer
Expectations - Part 1 Quiz.
Formal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III, IV):
No formal assessment in Part 1 of this lesson.
Extension
Extension/Enrichment (LSI Quadrant IV):
1. Students can write a paper explaining the final ruling from the University of California Regents
vs Bakke case that established the precedent for reverse discrimination.
2. Students can conduct research on the internet, create a PowerPoint presentation and give a
classroom presentation on successful job interview techniques.
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Name___________________________Date___________________Class___________
Manufacturing Engineering
Career Exploration and Employer Expectations - Part 1
Matching Definitions
Directions: Match the terms in Section 1 with the definitions in Section 2.
Section 1:
A. Teambuilding
B. Job
C. Theory X (leadership style)
D. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
E. Theory Y (leadership style)
F. Union
G. Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA)
H. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 – Amended 1972
I. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990
J. Collective Bargaining
K. Compensation
L. Protected Classes
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Section 2:
1. ___________: Rewards received by employees for their labor.
2. ___________: An organized, conscious effort to create effective workgroups
within an organization.
3. ___________: A group of employees who have formally organized to deal
directly with their employer on work related issues like wages and working
conditions.
4. ___________: Federal organization responsible for enforcing the Civil Rights Act.
(it was created by the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 – Amended 1972);
This organization has the authority to file lawsuits on behalf of the plaintiff.
5. ___________: A group of tasks within the workplace that must be completed to
help the organization achieve its goals.
6. ___________: Participatory management, states that followers will achieve high
levels of productivity if they are involved in directing their own efforts to achieve
the goals of the organization.
7. ___________: This Act prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with
disabilities.
8. ___________: Management by control, states that followers must be controlled
and directed to achieve high productivity.
9. ___________: Established legal protection of the protected classes and also
created the EEOC.
10. ___________: To assure safe and healthy workplaces by setting and enforcing
standards and by providing training and assistance.
11. ___________: A formal meeting between an employer and employees (or
designated representative) to discuss and come to agreement on work related
issues like wages, work hours, working conditions and conditions of employment.
12. ___________: Gender, Age, Race, Religion, Color, and National Origins
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Manufacturing Engineering
Career Exploration and Employer Expectations – Part 1
Matching Definitions Answer Key
Section 2:
1. K. Compensation: Rewards received by employees for their labor.
2. A. Teambuilding: An organized, conscious effort to create effective workgroups within
an organization.
3. F. Union: A group of employees who have formally organized to deal directly with their
employer on work related issues like wages and working conditions.
4. D. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): Federal organization
responsible for enforcing the Civil Rights Act. (it was created by the Title VII of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964 – Amended 1972); This organization has the authority to file lawsuits
on behalf of the plaintiff.
5. B. Job: A group of tasks within the workplace that must be completed to help the
organization achieve its goals.
6. E. Theory Y (leadership style): Participatory management states that followers will
achieve high levels of productivity if they are involved in directing their own efforts to
achieve the goals of the organization.
7. I. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990: This Act prohibits discrimination
against qualified individuals with disabilities.
8. C. Theory X (leadership style): Management by control states that followers must be
controlled and directed to achieve high productivity.
9. H. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 – Amended 1972: Established legal
protection of the protected classes and also created the EEOC.
10. G. Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA): To assure safe and healthy
workplaces by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training and assistance.
11. J. Collective Bargaining: A formal meeting between an employer and employees (or
designated representative) to discuss and come to agreement on work related issues
like wages, work hours, working conditions and conditions of employment.
12. L. Protected Classes: Gender, Age, Race, Religion, Color, and National Origins.
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Name_________________________________Date___________________Class___________
Manufacturing Engineering
Career Exploration and Employer Expectations – Part 1
Quiz
1.
Teamwork is the ___________ of a ___________ to achieve a common goal.
2.
Team members are required to ________ their ___________ while supporting
other team members.
3.
List 2 steps a leader should follow to be successful when confronting various
situations.
4.
What is the goal of the hiring process?
5.
Identify 3 topics that may be discussed during an employee performance
appraisal?
6.
Which court case established the principle that if employment practices
eliminate significant numbers of women or minorities, the employer must show
that the practice is job related?
7.
Which court case established principle of reverse discrimination?
8.
What is the purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970?
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Manufacturing Engineering
Career Exploration and Employer Expectations - Part 1
Quiz Answer Key
1.
Teamwork is the combined effort of a group working to achieve a
common goal.
2.
Team members are required to fulfill their specific role while supporting
other team members.
3.
List 2 steps a leader should follow to be successful when confronting various
situations.
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4.
What is the goal of the hiring process?
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5.
Griggs vs Duke Power Company (1971)
Which court case established principle of reverse discrimination?
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8.
quantity and quality of work
initiative, dependability
potential for future growth and development
Which court case established the principle that if employment practices
eliminate significant numbers of women or minorities, the employer must show
that the practice is job related?
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7.
to properly match qualified people with available positions in the
company
Identify 3 topics that may be discussed during an employee performance
appraisal.
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6.
develop flexibility to be able to use any of the styles
recognize the different demands of each situation
adjust (when necessary) and use the style(s) that will give you
the best opportunity for success
make sure your own personal needs are met
University of California Regents vs Bakke
What is the purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970?

to assure safe and healthy working conditions for working men
and women by authorizing enforcement of safety and health
standards in the work place
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