Lesson Plan
Course Title: Principles of Manufacturing
Session Title: Career Exploration in Manufacturing
Performance Objective:
After completing this lesson, the student will be able to explain career opportunities,
requirements, and expectations in engineering in an area of manufacturing and demonstrate
what they have learned by designing and presenting a PowerPoint presentation based on the
criteria in the rubric provided with this lesson.
Specific Objectives:
The student is able to:
 List different careers in the field of manufacturing
 Define different specializations in manufacturing
 Analyze a career of personal interest in manufacturing
 Design a PowerPoint presentation and present to the class
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.
Principles of Manufacturing:

130.322(c)(19)(A)(B)(C)
…investigate an area of interest in manufacturing;
…analyze the various specializations in manufacturing;
…describe the functions of engineers, technologists, and technicians.
Interdisciplinary Correlations:
English Language Arts and Reading, English I:

110.31(b)(11)(A)(B)
…analyze the clarity of the objective(s) of procedural text (e.g., consider reading
instructions for software, warranties, consumer publications);
…analyze factual, quantitative, or technical data presented in multiple graphical sources.

110.31(b)(15)(A)(iv)(v)
…write an analytical essay of sufficient length that includes:
(iv) an organizing structure appropriate to purpose, audience, and context;
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(v) relevant information and valid inferences;

110.31(b)(21)(A)(B)(C)
…follow the research plan to compile data from authoritative sources in a manner that
identifies the major issues and debates within the field of inquiry;
…organize information gathered from multiple sources to create a variety of graphics
and forms (e.g., notes, learning logs);
…paraphrase, summarize, quote, and accurately cite all researched information
according to a standard format (e.g., author, title, page number).
Teacher Preparation:
The teacher should review the Career Exploration in Manufacturing PowerPoint presentation
and the internet links in the presentation and notes, Careers in Manufacturing worksheet
handout and Specializations in Manufacturing worksheet handout. The assignment sheet for
personal interest should be printed.
References:
O*Net Online http://online.onecenter.org
Bureau of Labor Statistics Career Guide to Industries, 2010-11 Edition
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs006.htm
Instructional Aids:
1. Careers in Manufacturing PowerPoint presentation
2. Careers in Manufacturing Crossword Puzzle
3. Careers in Manufacturing Crossword Puzzle key
4. Careers in Manufacturing worksheet
5. Specializations in Manufacturing worksheet
6. Your Career in Manufacturing Assignment worksheet
7. Your Career in Manufacturing Assignment rubric
Materials Needed:
1. Pen or pencil
Equipment Needed:
1. Computer with internet access
2. Data projector and screen
Learner Preparation: None required
Introduction
Introduction (LSI Quadrant I):
SAY: Today we are going to learn about careers in manufacturing.
ASK: What kind of jobs do you think are in the cluster of manufacturing?
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SAY: Th
he careers in
n manufacturing offer diffferent challe
enges and sskills to produce the prod
ducts
we use.
ASK: What
W
career areas
a
are yo
ou interested
d in learning more aboutt?
Outline
Outline (LSI
(
Quadra
ant II):
Instructors can use the PowerPo
oint presenta
ation, slides, handouts, a
and note pag
ges in
conjunctiion with the following ou
utline.
MI
Notes
s to Instructtor
Outline
.
I. Intrroduce the le
esson
A. Discu
uss the types
s of careers in
manu
ufacturing
B. Expla
ain “specializ
zations”
C. Analy
yze differenc
ces between engineers,
technologists, and
d technician
ns
Teache
er should
review the
presentation, and vview
the inte
ernet links
II. Sh
how the Care
eers in Manu
ufacturing P
PowerPoint
prese
entation
A. Introd
duce terms
B. Expla
ain basic care
eers
C. Stude
ent uses Carreers in Man
nufacturing
works
sheet
D. Show
w general oc
ccupations
Slides 2-13
III. Specialization
ns in manufa
acturing
A. Prese
entation intro
oduces differrent
manuffacturing spe
ecializationss
B. Stude
ents use handout on spe
ecializations
C. Comp
pare three different speccializations
Slides 14-23
IV. Students ide
entify terms about caree
ers in
manu
ufacturing
A. Comp
plete puzzle
B. Comp
pare the diffe
erences of e ngineers,
techn
nologists, and
d technician
ns
C. Inspect three specializations
Studen
nts will comp
plete
the Carreers in
Manufa
acturing
Crossw
word Puzzle,,
Careerrs in
Manufa
acturing
worksh
heet, and
Specializations in
Manufa
acturing
worksh
heet
Distribu
ute the Care
eers
in Manufacturing
worksh
heet.
Distribu
ute
Specializations in
acturing
Manufa
Worksh
heet.
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V. The
T teacher presents the
e PowerPoin
nt assignment
Yourr Career in Manufacturin
M
g.
A. Stude
ents researc
ch an individ ual career
B Stude
ents work on
n presentatio
on
C. Powe
erPoint requirements incclude:
1. cover slide
2. introduction
n to career
3 tasks
4. skills
5. reference slide
s
D. Studen
nts will make
e a 3-5 minu
ute
Presentation
ents will be evaluated
e
byy the criteria in
E. Stude
The as
ssignment ru
ubric
Verbal
c
Linguistic
Logical
Mathematica
al
Visual
Spatial
Musical
Rhythmic
Bodily
B
Kinesthetic
K
In
ntrap
personal
Teache
er introducess
the
activityy and
establisshes standa
ards
and due dates.
Distribu
ute the
PowerP
Point
assignm
ment Your
Careerr in
Manufa
acturing
worksh
heet and rubric.
Studen
nts should usse
O*Net Online and tthe
Bureau
u of Labor
Statistics Career
Guide tto Industriess,
2010-11 Edition
website
es for their
researcch.
Interrpers onal
Natura
alist
Existentiialist
Application
A
Guided Practice
P
(LS
SI Quadrantt III):
The teac
cher must ex
xplain the Po
owerPoint an
nd provide pe
ersonal examples as he
e/she goes
through the
t lesson. The
T teacher should not just read it o
or let the stud
dents read itt.
Independent Practic
ce (LSI Qua
adrant III):
s should be monitored
m
while
w
they are
e doing rese
earch and pre
eparing the PowerPoint
Students
presentation to ensure they are on
o task.
Summary
Review (LSI
(
Quadra
ants I and IV
V):
Question
n: What ha
ave you learn
ned about th
he careers in
n manufacturing?
Answer:
A
Alllow the students to expla
ain their tho ughts.
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Question: After viewing the presentations, do you think you would like to have a career in
manufacturing?
Answer: Allow various students to answer.
Evaluation
Informal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III):
Watch the students in their discussion to evaluate how much they have learned.
Formal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III, IV):
The formal assessment will be the evaluation of the PowerPoint presentation they designed and
presented and the rubric provided with this lesson.
Extension
Extension/Enrichment (LSI Quadrant IV):
Students could explore the web for other careers in manufacturing that were not covered in the
lesson.
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Name_____________________________ Date______________ Period _________
Select 3 specializations and complete each box below. Use the internet to fill in the wage,
education, and task boxes.
Hourly Wage:
Hourly Wage:
Hourly Wage:
Annual Wage:
Annual Wage:
Annual Wage:
Education:
Education:
Education:
Tasks:
Tasks:
Tasks:
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Name_____________________________ Date______________ Period _________
Write 5 facts that you have learned about the following careers. You may use your notes.
Engineers
Technologists
Technicians
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Your Career in Manufacturing Rubric
Task Statement: Students will make a presentation on a Career in Manufacturing in which they are interested in working.
Task Assignment: Students will work as individuals to research and design a PowerPoint presentation about a career in manufacturing. The presentation
to the class will be 3-5 minutes long. The career will be one in which you would like to be employed. You will explain the education needed, salary, work
environment, and any needed skills for this career.
Criteria Concepts/Skills to be
Assessed
Career information
Novice
1
Introduce the career only
Criteria Categories
(Novice to Exemplary)
Developing
Accomplished
2
3
Introduce the career and
Introduce the career and
other required materials
other required materials,
added extra text material
Exemplary
4
Introduce the career and
other required materials
added extra text material,
and include photos
(Possible 25 points)
Design of PowerPoint
presentation
(1-5 points)
Cover, introductory, task,
skills, and reference slides
are included in PPT
(6-15 points)
Cover, introductory, task,
skills, and reference slides
are included in PPT, with
attention to design
(16-20 points)
Cover, introductory, task,
skills, and reference
slides are included in
PPT with attention to
design and color
(21-25 points)
Cover, introductory, task,
skills, and reference slides
are included in PPT with
attention to design, color,
and sound
(Possible 25 points)
Effectiveness of the
presentation
(1-5 points)
Demonstrates basic
knowledge of career
(6-15 points)
Demonstrate knowledge of
career
(16-20 points)
Demonstrate knowledge
of career and importance
to manufacturing
(21-25 points)
Demonstrate knowledge of
career, importance to
manufacturing, positive
outlook for employment
(Possible 25 points)
Student presentation
and delivery
(3-5 minutes)
(1-5 points)
Makes presentation for less
than 3 minutes
(6-15 points)
Makes presentation for
3 minutes
(16-20 points)
Makes presentation for 5
minutes
(21-25 points)
Makes presentation for 5
minutes and class was
attentive
(1-5 points)
(6-15 points)
(Possible 25 points)
A = 84-100 points; B = 64-80 points; C = 24-60 points; D = 4-20 points
(16-20 points)
Points
Earned
(21-25 points)
Total Points: ________________
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Objectives: Analyze a career of personal interest in manufacturing
Students will work as individuals to research and design a PowerPoint presentation
about Your Careers in Manufacturing. The presentation to the class will be 3-5
minutes long. The career will be one in which you would like to be employed. You
will explain the education needed, salary, work environment, and any needed skills for
this career.
Presentations must include:
1. Cover slide
A. Career title
B. Your name
C. Class period
2. Introductory slide
A. Education requirement
B. Salary
C. Work environment
3. Task slide
A. Basic tasks
B. Specific tasks
4. Skills
A. Basic skills
B. Specific Skills
5. Reference slide
You will be graded according to the rubrics.
The teacher will tell you when you will present your project.
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Date______________ Period _________
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5 a person that assembles parts to produce a product
7 a machinist skilled in the building and
reconditioning of tools, jigs, and related
devices used in a machine shop
8 a person who specializes in technology
9 application of scientific and mathematical
principals to practical ends (the design,
manufacture and operation of machines,
process and systems)
10 to pursue some special line of study, work, etc.
11 to make from raw materials by hand or machinery
1 a person who operates only one machine
2 a person that draws reference points and
dimensions of parts for further processing
(3 words)
3 persons who are trained or skilled in the
technology of a subject
4 a person who sets up, operates many different
types of machinery
6 a person that tests and inspects materials and
products to meet product specifications
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5 a person that assembles parts to produce a product
7 a machinist skilled in the building and
reconditioning of tools, jigs, and related
devices used in a machine shop
8 a person who specializes in technology
9 application of scientific and mathematical
principals to practical ends (the design,
manufacture and operation of machines,
process and systems)
10 to pursue some special line of study, work, etc.
11 to make from raw materials by hand or machinery
1 a person who operates only one machine
2 a person that draws reference points and
dimensions of parts for further processing
(3 words)
3 persons who are trained or skilled in the
technology of a subject
4 a person who sets up, operates many different
types of machinery
6 a person that tests and inspects materials and
products to meet product specifications
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