1. Do Now: (Choose One) A. Define the difference between a person with grit and a person without grit. A. Describe someone you know who has grit. Explain how they showed grit. Aim: The Grit Project

2. TOOLBOX 2: More on Grit  GRIT = Passion and perseverance for a very long-term goal  PERSEVERANCE: steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose; especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles or discouragement.

3. Aim: Understanding the research on grit VIDEO: 2 BE FEARLESS! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjjYVROiJIA While you are watching write 3 questions, comments, or reactions to the video. Part of your classwork grade.

4. SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS WHO HAVE GRIT: Accept personal responsibility for their life outcomes. Express desire and drive to fulfill personal goals. Manage time effectively to meet goals. Aim: Understanding the research on grit STRUGGLING STUDENTS WHO NEED TO IMPROVE THEIR GRIT: See themselves as victims, blaming others for outcomes and issues. Are challenged to stay motivated and often lack the desire to set goals. Seldom identify a specific plan of action needed to achieve goals.

5.  http://www.careerinfonet.org/skills/default.asp x Log onto the website above and see what type of career awaits you

6.  After determining what type of career(s) you may be interested in, you will research at least 1-3 choices And the winner(s) are….

7.   What is a typical “Day in Your Work Life” like?   What are the working conditions like (Stress, Pace, Physical Comfort, Travel, Environment,   Relocation, Hours, Routine vs. Crisis, etc.)?   What education requirements, college degrees, licenses are needed for your career?   What colleges are recommended for pursuing an education leading to this occupation?   What are the most important skills and abilities required (Creativity, Emotional Involvement, Language/Communication, Manual Dexterity, Leadership, Physical Ability, Persistence, Social Skills, Time Management, Logic/ Reasoning, Negotiation, etc.)?   What High School and College courses have been found to be most applicable/important forthis occupation?   your occupation? Find the answers to these questions