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The following slide includes a list of the learning activities for the unit. Each activity will have its own additional slide(s) with resources that support it.

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These career decks were created with a progression in mind where Activity 1 supports Activity 2 and so forth.

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Unit Objectives
Introductory Activity
Activity 1 - Introduction to Dentist
Activity 2 - Align Dentist to Literature
Activity 3 - Explore Dentist through RIASEC
Meet a Pro Process
Student Reflection

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I will know what a dentist does for a career.

I will relate dentist to literature.

I will make connections between the career of dentist and RIASEC themes.

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A dentist can…

A dentist helps…

A dentist uses…

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Activity 1 Introduction to Dentist Students will watch the video “Dentists - Workers in the Community ” (4:57) Students will use the “Dentist Template” to create a visual to use throughout the Dentist unit As students are creating their visuals, discuss the importance of each picture that represents the career. Students will complete the “If I Was a Dentist Writing Activity” Encourage students to complete this activity (with teacher support if necessary) based on what they have learned about being a dentist so far.

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“Dentists - Workers in the Community ”

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Dentist Template

If I Were a Dentist…

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Activity 2 Align Dentist to Literature Students will view the story “Where the Sugar Bugs Live” (2:51) After the story, students will discuss ways they can care for their teeth at home and complete the Tools for Your Teeth writing activity

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Where the Sugar Bugs Live

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Tools for Your Teeth

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Activity 3 Explore Dentist through RIASEC Students will explore dentist further through a RIASEC party This can be done at the discretion of the teacher The link provides printable directions for each station Realistic: Flossing Activity Investigative: Healthy vs. Not Healthy Foods for your Teeth Artistic: “How to Draw a Dentist” Video Social: Role Playing Scenarios Enterprising: Healthy Teeth Campaign Conventional: How to Brush Your Teeth Flip Book

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RIASEC party

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Meet & Greet a Pro Process If possible, identify a professional in your own network that would be willing to talk with students and share their career experience. This can be done in person, virtual, or if applicable at the individual’s job site. Coordinate a time for the Pro to share their experiences. The following slide has an example of a brainstorming activity for students to share questions they may have when they have their Meet & Greet. If it’s not feasible to bring in a professional, please utilize the prerecorded video include in the following slides.

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Questions for our

dentist

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Career Reflections