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A.A.DefineDefine the difference between a the difference between a person with grit and a person without person with grit and a person without grit.grit.

A.A.DescribeDescribe someone you know who has someone you know who has grit. grit. ExplainExplain how they showed grit. how they showed grit.

Aim: Aim: The Grit ProjectThe Grit Project

Aim: The Grit Project

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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.

Aim: Understanding the research on grit

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While you are watching write 3 questions, comments, or reactions to the video.

Part of your classwork grade.

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.  

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Log onto the website above and Log onto the website above and see what type of career awaits yousee what type of career awaits you

After determining what type of career(s) After determining what type of career(s) you may be interested in, you will you may be interested in, you will research at least 1-3 choicesresearch at least 1-3 choices

And the winner(s) And the winner(s) are….are….

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?

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