6th Period CCRF (College & Career Readiness Foundations) Assignments

1. Watch this video: https://youtu.be/ZCFkWDdmXG8
2. Download the 'Rapunzl' app via iPhone or Andriod app store (it's free)
3. Create an account (use your CPS email!)
4. Confirm your account (you'll be sent a confirmation email)
5. Add me as a friend (a request has already been sent to you)
6. Once you're all set up, start investing!

Investing in the stock market is, in a nutshell, an opportunity to grow your money. Although the prices of individual stocks may rise and fall on a daily basis, the stock market tends to rise in value over time. Investments in stable companies (such as Disney, Amazon, Netflix, Google, etc.) that are able to grow tend to make profits for investors (i.e. you).

You have been given $10,000 (not real money) to buy and sell stocks! Choose from thousands of companies/ businesses (such as the ones above) to invest your money into and watch your money grow. Your assignment, should you choose to participate, will be to invest in companies/ businesses and make a profit (i.e. make money). The student with the highest total amount of money by June 12th, wins!

You will get 10 extra credit points just for creating an account and adding me as a friend. The winner of this stock market competition will receive 20 extra credit points + a prize (a $20 gift card of your choosing will be mailed to you).

If you have any questions, please let me know! Good luck and happy investing!

-Lapo

Compile all your work into a PowerPoint or Google Slides presentation.

Slide 1: Title + Names of roommates
Slide 2: Occupation + Monthly salary + School (for each roommate)
Slide 3: Chosen apartment (include rent, distances to school and work, etc.) + Reasoning
Slide 4: Common Area furniture (i.e. kitchen & living room) + cost
Slide 5: Bedroom #1 furniture + cost
Slide 6: Bedroom #2 furniture + cost
Slide 7: Bedroom #3 (if applicable) furniture + cost
Slide 8: Meal expenses (for each roommate) + visual(s)
Slide 9: Your monthly budget + your allowance (for each roommate)
Slide 10: Thank you!

This presentation is a SUMMATIVE assessment worth 50 POINTS! See attached rubric for details!

Comlpete the attached spreadsheet. Your objective is to determine how much money you have left over after you've subtracted ALL of your expenses (both fixed and variable) from your month's salary - this is what we'll refer to as your ALLOWANCE.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

You've picked an apartment and furnished it, now all that's left to do is to stock your kitchen! Your job for task #3 is to buy groceries for the month by comparison shopping and evaluating prices online (resource links are in the spreadsheet). You will determine your expenses for a two-week period and multiply that total by TWO. This will give you a total (in $) of your monthly meal expenses. YOU MUST COMPLETE THIS TASK INDIVIDUALLY!

Please complete the attached "MEAL EXPENSES" spreadsheet ON YOUR OWN!!

For those of you with one of the following jobs, DON'T FORGET YOUR JOB PERK:
Jewel-Osco = 15% off groceries
Chipotle = Free food (limit $15.00 per transaction)
Starbucks = 50% off total purchases
Mariano's = 10% off groceries

If you have any questions, please let me know.

As a group, pick a place to live and furnish it! You have been gifted $1,000 (each) in your savings account - use this money to buy furniture. In addition to $1,000, you're also each allowed to bring TWO (2) items from home (choose items wisely).

Use the following websites to help get you started:
-https://www.target.com/
-https://www.ikea.com/us/en/
-https://www.wayfair.com/
-https://www.amazon.com/
-https://www.theroomplace.com/

Complete the attached organizer by comparison shopping and evaluating prices online. Have one member of your group open this document and share it with the rest. Your total purchases may not exceed $1,000 (each). Decide between the 2 (or 3) of you how you're going to split/ divide the costs (Ex. Roommate #1 purchases the TV; Roommates #2 & #3 purchase the couch).

If you have any questions, please le me know.

Each member of your group has picked a school and a part-time job. Now it’s time to find a place to live. Find an apartment that's not only reasonably priced, but also reasonably located - an apartment that both (or all three) of you can agree upon.

Things to keep in mind...
1. Figure out how much you can afford by combining your (monthly) salaries. You’ll have other (variable and fixed) expenses, so don’t spend your entire budget on rent.

2. Use the following resources to start your apartment hunt:
a. https://www.apartments.com/
b. https://www.zillow.com/
c. https://www.rent.com/

2. You are not required to pay a "move-in fee" or "security deposit" - DO NOT factor in these expenses.

3. Average utility costs (i.e. heat, gas, water, and electricity) = approx. $150 per month. You MUST factor this cost into your total.

Complete the attached organizer by having one member of your group open this document and share it with the rest. Your job is to complete ONE (1) search each - you will make a final apartment decision as a group later (TASK #2). You also have the option to download and upload separately (remember you're still only performing ONE (1) search each).

If you have any questions, please let me know!

**See attachments for instructions on how to screenshot on various platforms**

Start by taking the 'Roommate Readiness' Quiz:

A. https://www.slu.edu/beabilliken/quizzes-checklists/roommate-readiness-quiz.php

Then take the 'Which Roommate Are You?' Quiz:

B. https://www.buzzfeed.com/ajanibazile/which-roommate-are-you

Once you've taken BOTH quizzes, screenshot each page, paste it onto a blank Google Document (see my example), and submit.

Also attached are instructions for how to take a screenshot.

Please write an essay that demonstrates your ability to develop and communicate your thoughts clearly and coherently. Topics include, but are not limited to: a person you admire; a life changing experience; or your viewpoint on a particular current event.

Requirements:
-Minimum 500 words (2 pages)
-Double-spaced
-Use any font you like
-12 point font
-0.5 margins all-around

Note(s):
Be sure to look at your response(s) from the 'Sample Writing Assignment' to help get you started.

See attached rubric for details!

1. Open a new Google Doc or Word Document
2. Answer the following prompt:

"Tell us your life story in a tweet."

(280 characters max!)

1. Open a new Google Doc or Word Document
2. Answer the following prompt:

"If you were required to spend the next year in either the past or the future, which year would you choose and why?"

(200 word minimum)

1. Open a new Google Doc or Word Document
2. Answer the following prompt:

"Name three songs from your perfect playlist. Explain specifically why you chose those songs and why they're significant/ meaningful to you."

(150-200 word minimum - that’s about half a page double spaced)

Select from one (1) of the six schools on your list, or you may choose an entirely new one, to create a tri(3)-fold brochure of your selected college/ university. Use the attached brochure templates as a guide for creating/ crafting your own.

Your brochure must include the following required elements in your project (see class notes for details):

Instructions:
Students are to select ONE (1) college/ university to create a tri(3)-fold brochure for. There are various templates attached as a guide for creating/ crafting their own

Your brochure must include the following required elements in your project (see class notes for details):

Panel #1/ Title Page:
-Name of school
-Location (address and phone number)
-Picture

Panel #3/ About the School:
-School History
-School Mascot & Colors
-School Accolades (i.e. Championships/ Awards/ Prizes won)

Panel #4/ Educational Tracks:
-Degrees Offered
-Majors of Study
-Student to Teacher Ratio

Panel #5/ Admissions Requirements:
-GPA and SAT/ ACT scores
-Tuition Costs
-Room & Board Cost

Panel #2/ Student Life:
-Restaurants
-Attractions
-Recreational Activities
-Clubs/ Intermural Sports Offered

Panel #6/ Testimonials:
-Famous Alumni**

**If your school did not have any famous/ well-known alumni, provide your own testimonal. Consider why you chose this particular school? What about it specifically are interested in? In what ways does this school check all of the needs you identified in a potential post-secondary school? Be sure to reference your 'College Preferences Questionnaire' assignment.

NOTES -

-The college/ university must be a real place of higher education (i.e. Northwestern, UIC, NIU, North Central, etc.).

-Please be creative with this project - use lots of pictures, and add lots of color.

-This is a SUMMATIVE assessment worth 50 POINTS and will be due on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH

-If you are choosing to create a presentation (i.e. Google Slides, Prezi, or other) and present, you will be awarded 10 EXTRA CREDIT POINTS towards your overall grade.

-See the attached rubric for details

Now that you’ve completed your college research graphic organizer, it’s time to pick a school! Your next assignment is to choose a college of your liking (from your organizer or otherwise) and produce a “brochure” using either Google Docs, Google Drawings, or Google Slides that details the college you selected. Before you start creating your brochure, complete the following spreadsheet to help you organize your information.

Please remember to use your time wisely!

This portion of the project is due Friday, February 14th (by the end of the day).

-Lapo

You’re going to do some preliminary research on potential colleges/ universities you may want to attend after you graduate high school. The selections you're making are based on the 'college preferences questionnaire' you completed in class today.

I suggest you use the College Navigator website (https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/) as a basis for your research. If you already have a college and/ or university in mind, you may research that school directly.

This graphic organizer will be due on Monday, February 10th.

Any questions, please let me know.

-Lapo

Please complete the attached questionnaire.

Directions:

1. Read the article
2. Answer the quiz questions (1-4)
3. Answer the short-answer response questions (5)**

**Be sure to use at least ONE (1) piece of textual evidence to support your claim.

Click the attached link to access the assignment. Due: 02/04/2020.

Create a presentation (usning Google Slides, Prezi, or any other medium) that highlights what you should wear to an interview. Your presentation should consist of at least SIX (6) slides:

-Title slide
-Men's attire (tops and bottoms)
-Appearance + Accessories (Men)
-Women's attire (tops and bottoms)
-Appearance + Accessories (Women)
-Interview tips and tricks (at least five)

This presentation is due by Wednesday, January 29th. If you have any questions, please let me know.

-Lapo

Each section (3) is worth 5 points. This assignment is due by next Wednesday.

The Pursuit of Happiness is available to watch on Netflix.

Please submit your interview question AND response document here.

Upload the final draft of your cover letter here!

Please be sure to review the rubric before submitting.

Upload the final draft of your resume here!

Please be sure to review the rubric before submitting.

Now that you've peer editted and revised your first draft, please upload the second draft of your cover letter here.

If you never submitted a first draft, submit your first draft.

If you have any questions, please ask.

-Lapo

Take a moment and create a set of goals for yourself for the new year. I'd like you to create a goal for each of the following categories:

-Mental
-Social
-Personal
-(Physical) Health
-Academic

For each category explain WHY you're making this your goal, and HOW you plan on achieving it.

Any questions, please let me know.

Select ONE (1) of the THREE (3) jobs that you researched and write a cover letter as if you were applying for that job.

Use your 'Cover Letter Guide' as well as the attachments below to help you complete this assignment.

Things to keep in mind:
Use 10-12pt font size
1" margins
Make sure to include an INTRODUCTION, BODY, and CLOSING paragraph
NO MORE THAN A PAGE!

**This assignment is due Friday, December 20th**

Directions:

1. Go to Indeed.com (https://www.indeed.com/)
2. Search 'part-time jobs for teens' in 'Chicago' in the WHAT and WHERE search bars
3. Open your copy of the 'Jobs Graphic Organizer'
4. Find THREE (3) part-time jobs that you would be interested in working, and complete the organizer

Any questions, please let me know!

-Lapo

Now that you've completed your graphic organizer, it's time to start drafting your first resume. Use the attached sample resumes and resume guide below to help you craft your own.

Things to keep in mind:
Be consistent (same font, same spacing)
12pt font
1" margins
Use bullet points
NO MORE THAN A PAGE!

**This assignment is due Tuesday, December 10th**

Your assignment is to respond to AT LEAST two (2) of the following five (5) prompts below.

Prompt #1: Share your story.
Answer this prompt by reflecting on a hobby, facet of your personality, or experience that is genuinely meaningful and unique to you.

Prompt #2: Learning from obstacles.
Overcoming challenges demonstrates courage, grit, and perseverance. For this prompt, recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience? The obstacle you write about can be large or small, but you must show how your perspective changed as a result.

Prompt #3: Challenging a belief.
Your answer to this question could focus on a time you stood up to others or an experience when your own preconceived view was challenged. In other words, reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome? The more specific you are the better.

Prompt #4: Solving a problem.
Describe a problem you've solved or a problem you'd like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, a global issue, an ethical dilemma—anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution.

Prompt #5: What captivates you?
This prompt is an invitation to write about something you care about. Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?

Requirements:
-USE ANY FONT YOU'D LIKE
-FONT MUST BE 12PT
-RESPONSE MUST BE DOUBLE SPACED
-PAGE MARGINS MUST BE .5 ALL AROUND (I'll show you how to do this)
-EACH RESPONSE MUST BE A MINIMUM OF ONE (1) PAGE IN LENGTH

For each additional prompt you answer (up to five), you will earn five (5) extra credit points (i.e. you can earn up to 25 points on this assignment).

If you have any additional questions, please ask.

-Lapo

Start by reading the Newsela article, 'Part-time work: Good for teens in school?' (Newsela.com - log in using your CPS credentials). Make sure to set the reading (Lexile) level to 1220.

Once you've finished reading the article, take the quiz.

In a Google Doc write a SHORT PARAGRAPH that explains the central idea of the article. Use at least TWO (2) details from the article to support your response (15 points).

Please complete the attached Google Doc.

Part I - Definitions
Part II - Short Answer Responses

This will be the first grade of quarter two! It is due next Tuesday, November 12th.

Answer the following prompt:

What did you take away as a result of this project? Think about the process as a whole - from examining your own values, to researching careers, to interviewing a parent/ guardian/ loved one/ etc. In your response talk about what you learned, the interview process, researching careers, and what (if anything) you would do differently; anything that's relevant to our careers unit.

**MINIMUM 3/4 OF A PAGE**

Submit your reflection via a Google Doc. Use the attached rubric to reference the expectations of this assignment.

*THIS PART OF THE PROJECT IS DUE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH**

Post the link to your PREZI here. Use the attached rubric and PREZI sample (see link below) as a reference of the expectations of this assignment.

https://prezi.com/view/aMSV3ueYSVK7i7PtJRrh/

*THIS PART OF THE PROJECT IS DUE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH**

Post a transcribed version of your interview (Q & A format) via a Google Doc. Use the attached rubric as a reference of the expectations of this assignment.

*THIS PART OF THE PROJECT IS DUE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH**

Please attach your Business Card Project to this Google Classroom post. Any project submitted after 11:59PM will be assessed the late fee.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

-Lapo

Now that you’ve had a chance to read (and hopefully discuss) both the article and your blog, please take some time to answer the following question:

Do you think that computer science (in high school or college) is worth taking in the long run? Think about the contrasting ideas between what you read in the "WILL COMPUTERS EDGE PEOPLE OUT OF ENTIRE CAREERS?" article and your "Coding in the Wild" blog. Use AT LEAST ONE (1) piece of evidence from your readings (and discussion) to support your response. (Min. 3-5 sentences).

See attached rubric below:

1. Read the article
2. Take the Quiz
3. Pick ONE (1) of the three discussion questions:

A. Consider how automated systems have improved your life or saved you time. How would your life be different on a day-to-day basis if you lacked access to computers?

B. While innovation undoubtedly makes life easier for many, it may also leave some people jobless. In the context of this interview, what are the costs and benefits of technology? Cite evidence from this text, your own experience, and other literature, art, or history in your answer.

C. Can you think of certain jobs that computers likely cannot replace? What makes people irreplaceable workers in these positions?

4. Complete the discussion organizer (open it in Google Docs)