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Aim: The Grit Project

Do N ow: (Choose One) Define the difference between a person with grit and a person without grit. Describe someone you know who has grit . Explain how they showed grit. Aim: The Grit Project. Aim: The Grit Project. TOOLBOX 2: More on Grit

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Aim: The Grit Project

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

  2. Aim: The Grit Project • 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. Aim: Understanding the research on grit • 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. • 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.aspx 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

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