Grades 6-8
Middle School Scope & Sequence
This page is a month-by-month scope and sequence chart. Filled cells in the table reproduce the black bars shown in the original chart.
Multiple Intelligences - Grade 6
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Students will answer questions on an interest inventory as a self-assessment. They will learn about (8) different types of intelligences. Depending on background and age, some intelligences are more developed than others. This activity helps the students find out what their strengths are. Knowing this, they can work to strengthen the other intelligences that they do not use as often. We discuss “Smart Strengths” (Body, Picture, Word, Number, Music, People, Self, Nature).
Adding to this foundation, we continue to discuss what an Ideal Career would be. Counselor discusses Physical Settings, Working Conditions, Relationships at Work, Psychological Rewards of Working, and Financial Rewards.
Upon completion, students will fill out an Exit ticket reflecting on lesson.
TARGET GROUP: 6th grade
STAFF ASSIGNED: School Counselor
TIME: One 40 minute period during each 6th grade Health class
MATERIALS & RESOURCES: booklets, scheduling and coordination with faculty.
With Google Classroom – laptop computer cart, projector, and internet connection.
ASCA MINDSETS & STANDARDS: LS 1, LS 4, LS5, LS7, LS9
Careerzone Presentation - Grade 6
Learning objectives:
Students will create a portfolio and answer a 60-question assessment to understand existing strengths and their relationship to certain careers. Students will research resulting career paths and explore careers of interest. If the career the student is currently interested in was not a match, students are encouraged to research that career and discover the skills needed to pursue that pathway.
Target group - 6th grade
Staff assigned - School Counselor
Time - Two 40 minute periods during each 6th grade Health class
Materials & resources - Laptop computer cart, slideshow presentation, projector, Internet connection, step-by-step instruction sheet, scheduling and coordination with faculty.
Asca mindsets & standards - LS 1, LS 4, LS 5, LS 6
Scheduling for Grade 7 - Grade 6
Learning objectives: Present to students the 7th grade requirements, allowing them to select the courses they can choose from for 7th grade.
Target group: 6th grade
Staff assigned- School Counselor
Time: 10-20 minutes within 6th grade Science classes
Material & resources- 7th grade course selection sheets
Asca mindsets & standards- LS 1, LS 7, LS 8, LS 9, LS 10
Career Exploration: Self Assessment - Grade 6 or 7
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Students will self-reflect on their own personality, abilities, and interests and will identify patterns. They will learn about career clusters that best match their preferences. From this, students will explore specific careers of interest.
TARGET GROUP: 6th or 7th grade
STAFF ASSIGNED: School Counselor
TIME: One 40-minute period during each 6th grade Health class
MATERIALS & RESOURCES: Two student worksheets with instructions, scheduling and coordination with faculty.
ASCA MINDSETS & STANDARDS: LS 1, LS 4, LS 9
SMS 3
SS 9
World of Work - Grade 7
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Students will answer questions on an interest inventory as a self-assessment. Students will see which areas are their top-ranking values (Helping, Adventure, Fame, Relationships, Money, Honesty, Creativity). Discuss the (5) Career Clusters and how their values can drive their career choices. Discuss the World of Work and how a student transitions from high school to (eventually) their Ideal Career.
Upon completion, students will fill out an Exit ticket reflecting on lesson.
TARGET GROUP: 7th grade
STAFF ASSIGNED: School Counselor
TIME: One 40 minute period during each 7th grade Home & Careers class
MATERIALS & RESOURCES: booklets, scheduling and coordination with faculty.
With Google Classroom – laptop computer cart, projector, and internet connection.
ASCA MINDSETS & STANDARDS: LS 1, LS 4, LS5, LS7, LS9
The Spider Web - Grade 7
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: The purpose of the activity is for students to acquire an awareness about self and others.
TARGET GROUP: 7th grade
STAFF ASSIGNED- School Counselor
TIME: 40 minute during each 7 grade Home and Careers class (done 1x in Semester 1 and 1x in Semester 2)
MATERIAL & RESOURCES- Laptop computer cart, slideshow presentation, projector, Internet connection, step-by-step instruction sheet, scheduling and coordination with faculty, yarn, Resume worksheet
ASCA MINDSETS & STANDARDS- LS 2, LS 5, LS 6, LS 7, LS 9, LS 10
Scheduling for Grade 8 - Grade 7
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Present to students the 8th grade requirements, allowing them to select the courses they can choose from for 8th grade.
TARGET GROUP: 7th grade
STAFF ASSIGNED- School Counselor
TIME: 10-20 minutes within 7th grade Science classes
MATERIAL & RESOURCES- 7th grade course selection sheets
ASCA MINDSETS & STANDARDS- LS 1, LS 7, LS 8, LS 9, LS 10, SMS 8
BOCES CTEC Field Trip - Grade 8
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Students will spend approx. two hours learning about high school opportunities at the Career & Technical Education Center. Students are assigned (in small groups) a tour guide that visits and summarizes each program at BOCES. Students ask questions about each area of study. Students learn about programs they are allowed to enroll in high school and subsequent career paths.
Upon completion, students will fill out a review card based on their experience.
School Counselor follows up with students in Home & Careers 8, discuss the field trip and answers questions they may have.
TARGET GROUP: 8th grade
STAFF ASSIGNED: School Counselor
TIME: 8:00 am – 10:30 am
MATERIALS & RESOURCES: coordination of faculty as chaperones, scheduling of transportation of approx #300 staff + students, coordinating with BOCES staff regarding date and time, collecting review cards with all students upon return (input responses on a spreadsheet).
ASCA MINDSETS & STANDARDS: LS7, LS9, LS10
P-TECH Application Process - Grade 8
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Each year, P-TECH invites 8th grade students to apply to the high school program that is center-based. Selected students will attend BOCES for their high school experience and receive a 2-year degree upon completion (4-, 5-, 6- year program). This program is highly individualized (internship opportunities).
Students will learn about this program during the Counselor’s discussion about 9th grade. In addition, a summary will be read aloud during English 8 classes and interested students will sign up for an after school presentation. A Saturday presentation will also be available for parents. Guidelines will be given for the application process. Students will hand their completed application into the school counselor, who will fill out a recommendation and complete the packet for submission to the PTECH coordinator.
School Counselor will follow- up BOCES staff to schedule interviews with selected students.
TARGET GROUP: 8th grade
STAFF ASSIGNED: School Counselor; BOCES P-TECH Administrator
TIME: Multiple events (during class, after school, recommendations, packet coordination)
MATERIALS & RESOURCES: Sign-ups (Summary to English teachers to read); Letters of Recommendations for each applicant; Fulfill requirements for each application packet (assemble and deliver)
ASCA MINDSETS & STANDARDS: LS7, LS9, LS10
The Party - Grade 8
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Students complete the Party activity in order to obtain their RISASEC code. This activity allows them to quickly obtain a 3-letter code, allowing them to go https://ww.careerzone.ny.gov and research that code, exploring potential career matches. Students can compare the 8th grade results to what was completed in grade 6.
TARGET GROUP: 8th grade
STAFF ASSIGNED- School Counselor
TIME: 40 minute during each 8th grade Home and Careers class (done 1x in Semester 1 and 1x in Semester 2)
MATERIAL & RESOURCES- Laptop computer cart, slideshow presentation, projector, Internet connection, step-by-step instruction sheet, scheduling and coordination with faculty, The Party worksheet
ASCA MINDSETS & STANDARDS- LS 2, LS 5, LS 6, LS 7, LS 9, LS 10
Scheduling for Grades 9 - Grade 8
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Present to students the 9th grade requirements, allowing them to select the courses they can choose from for 9th grade. All students are given a presentation in Technology 8 classes, reviewing High School requirements. After the presentation, students are met with individually during their respective Home and Careers and Technology classes to complete his or her course selection.
TARGET GROUP: 8th grade
STAFF ASSIGNED- Middle School Counselors
TIME: 40 minutes in Home and Careers and Technology (multiple sessions)
MATERIAL & RESOURCES- 8th grade course selection sheets, blue planning for High School booklet, PowerPoint presentation
ASCA MINDSETS & STANDARDS- LS 1, LS 7, LS 8, LS 9, LS 10, SMS 8
Transition Planning - Grades 6, 7, 8
Learning objectives: Aiding the transition process (5th to 6th grade; 6th to 7th; 7 to 8th and 8th to 9th) which includes teaming, placement, CSE meetings, 504 meetings, Parent/Teacher conferences, Team Plan meetings
Target group: Counselor’s assigned grade level
Staff assigned: Counselors, Assistant Principal, Principal, School Psychologist, School Social Worker, School Nurse, Team Teachers
Time: On-going
Materials and resources: Teacher, staff, and/or parent feedback
Asca mindsets & standards: SMS10, LS8, LS7, LS9, LS6, SS6, SS8, SS9