Northeast Minnesota Virtual Industry Tour Classroom Lesson Plan

Transportation: Department of Transportation (DOT) Careers

GRADE LEVEL: 9-12


ACADEMIC SUBJECT(S) MOST APPROPRIATE FOR ACTIVITY:  Math, Science, Social Studies, English, Industrial Tech, General


SOURCE ORGANIZATION:
Texas CTE


TIME TO COMPLETE: 3-5 45 minute periods

DESCRIPTION:

This lesson focuses on expanding student’s knowledge and interest in transportation-related careers and, specifically, learning more about Department of Transportation (DOT) careers.

OBJECTIVES

Students will:

  • Identify various departments within the TDL career cluster
  • Identify careers within the Department of Transportation
  • Identify different positions and levels within the departments
  • Identify responsibilities of each department

SUPPLEMENTARY VIDEO:

Provided by a joint venture between JET, True North Stars Perkins Consortium, IRRRB, and Story North Productions to be used with the Northeast Minnesota Virtual Industry Tour Project, Transportation Sector.

TRANSPORTATION VIDEOS:

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