Kentucky
4th-5th Grade
State Standards
Look below to see how Banzai's courses, worksheets, activities, and games align with the Career Studies for 4th-5th Grade. Note, any one activity listed will satisfy the associated competency.
Career Studies
Essential Skills
ADAPTABILITY
Standard
Defined by Career Studies
Banzai Solutions
*Any of the activities below will satisfy the competency
ES.I.1: Identify ways to approach and/or solve a problem.
ES.I.2: Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to try new things (e.g., critical thinking, problem solving).
COMMUNICATION
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Defined by Career Studies
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*Any of the activities below will satisfy the competency
ES.I.15: Recognize that differences exist in individuals, families, communities, cultures and varying points of view.
Under Development
ES.I.16: Identify appropriate strategies to resolve conflicts with guidance.
Under Development
ES.I.14: Engage effectively in a range of developmentally appropriate collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups and teacher led).
Standard
Defined by Career Studies
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*Any of the activities below will satisfy the competency
ES.I.14.a: Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g. practice active listening and taking turns speaking).
Under Development
ES.I.14.b: Speak clearly at an understandable pace using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details and complete sentences when appropriate.
Under Development
ES.I.14.c: Pose and respond to specific questions to clarify or follow up on information and make comments that contribute to the discussion and link to the remarks of others.
Under Development
ES.I.14.d: Use the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to refine ideas when responding to others' ideas.
Under Development
ES.I.14.e: Adapt speech, using both verbal and nonverbal skills, to a variety of situations using formal English when appropriate.
Under Development
DILIGENCE
Standard
Defined by Career Studies
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*Any of the activities below will satisfy the competency
ES.I.3: Demonstrate resilience and perseverance by showing willingness to complete a task.
ES.I.4: Create and prioritize short-term goals.
DRUG-FREE
Standard
Defined by Career Studies
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*Any of the activities below will satisfy the competency
ES.I.13: Describe the risk associated with the inappropriate use of household products, medications and alcohol.
Under Development
INITIATIVE
Standard
Defined by Career Studies
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*Any of the activities below will satisfy the competency
ES.I.5: Practice on-task behaviors with minimal direction.
ES.I.6: Use failure as a learning opportunity.
ES.I.7: Practice personal responsibility.
KNOWLEDGE
Standard
Defined by Career Studies
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*Any of the activities below will satisfy the competency
ES.I.8: Follow classroom procedures, activities, and behavior in various settings.
Under Development
ES.I.9: Apply reading, writing and mathematics skills to authentic, real-world tasks.
RELIABILITY
Standard
Defined by Career Studies
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*Any of the activities below will satisfy the competency
ES.I.10: Complete tasks on time.
ES.I.11: Practice ethical behavior (e.g., honesty, trust, compassion, acceptance) in various situations with minimal guidance.
ES.I.12: Exhibit self-control with minimal guidance.
Under Development
Careers
APPLICATION
Standard
Defined by Career Studies
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*Any of the activities below will satisfy the competency
C.I.8: Identify and follow agreed-upon collaborative skills (e.g., attendance, respect, preparedness, quality of work, time-management) that are necessary for both the classroom and workplace.
Under Development
EXPLORATION
Standard
Defined by Career Studies
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*Any of the activities below will satisfy the competency
C.I.1: Explain why people need to work (e.g., earn money, contribute to society, develop identity as a worker, enhance self-esteem to meet basic needs (food, clothing, shelter) and for personal satisfaction and enjoyment).
C.I.2: Describe jobs done by employees and other individuals in the community, state and world.
C.I.3: Identify and describe jobs within the 16 KY Career Clusters (e.g., Information Technology, Manufacturing, Health Science and Transportation, Distribution and Logistics).
Under Development
C.I.4: Describe the impact of individual interests, values and abilities on career choices.
PREPARATION
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Defined by Career Studies
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C.I.5: Explain how academic content learned in school (e.g., mathematics, reading/writing, science, social studies) impacts future jobs/careers.
C.I.6: Use various sources of career information (e.g., Career Day, guest speaker, field trips, virtual field trips, career fairs, career websites) to evaluate jobs/careers that reflect individual interests/needs.
Under Development
C.I.7: Learn, understand and apply responsible digital citizenship practices (e.g., privacy, communication, safe web exploration, online searching).
Financial Literacy
CAREERS, EDUCATION & INCOME
Standard
Defined by Career Studies
Banzai Solutions
*Any of the activities below will satisfy the competency
FL.I.1: Compare the financial impacts of a career choice (e.g., financial goals, desired lifestyles, values).
Under Development
FL.I.2: Identify ways people earn income (e.g., wages, salaries, tips).
CREDIT & DEBT
Standard
Defined by Career Studies
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*Any of the activities below will satisfy the competency
FL.I.3: Explain how credit is used a basic financial tool.
FL.I.4: Explain how borrowing money (credit) is more expensive than paying cash (e.g., interest, fees).
DECISION MAKING & MONEY MANAGEMENT
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Defined by Career Studies
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*Any of the activities below will satisfy the competency
FL.I.5: Identify factors and experiences, such as role models and peer pressure, which affect spending patterns.
FL.I.6: Develop a basic budget which includes income, expenses and savings for a specific purpose.
FL.I.7: Explain how financial management is needed to meet the goals of individuals and families by:
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Defined by Career Studies
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*Any of the activities below will satisfy the competency
FL.I.7.a: describing various types of expenses (e.g., food, clothing, entertainment) and savings (e.g., piggy bank, bank account).
FL.I.7.b: investigating goals related to money that might affect individuals and families and their values.
INSURANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT
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Defined by Career Studies
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*Any of the activities below will satisfy the competency
FL.I.14: Identify the purpose of insurance and give examples of financial risks that are covered by insurance.
FL.I.15: List types of personal information that should not be disclosed to others in person or online.
MONEY & THE ECONOMY
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Defined by Career Studies
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*Any of the activities below will satisfy the competency
FL.I.10: Compare different payment methods (e.g., writing a check, using a debit or credit card, paying online or with a mobile device).
FL.I.12: Describe various services (e.g., deposits, check cashing) provided by financial institutions (e.g., banks, credit unions).
FL.I.13: Explain that people are required to pay taxes for which they receive government services.
SAVING & INVESTING
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Defined by Career Studies
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*Any of the activities below will satisfy the competency
FL.I.8: Explain how investing puts money to work to earn more money for the future.
FL.I.9: Describe reasons (i.e., financial goals) people invest for the future.