College Knowledge Post-Secondary Options - College Week 2016
Engage students in a fun educational activity to help them recognize and understand different types of post-secondary institutions such as technical schools, community colleges, and universities. The activity involves dividing students into teams, reading definitions, and rewarding correct answers with points. It aims to enhance students' knowledge about various educational paths available after high school.
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College Knowledge POST SECONDARY OPTIONS MONDAY, OCTOBER 3 COLLEGE WEEK 2016
1stPeriod 1. Divide students into two teams: half the room vs. the other half of the room. 2. Teacher reads the definition: This type of post-secondary institution offers employment- preparation skills for trained labor, such as welding, culinary arts and office management. Most programs last between 6 months and 2 years. 3. When the teacher reads the definition, students must provide the word. 4. Students who know the answer stand up. 5. Those who don t know the answer, but wish to bluff the answer stand up, also. 6. The first person to stand up, will get to go first, and answers for their team. 7. If the student provides the correct answer, count the number of students standing and award that number of points to the student s team. 8. If the student answers incorrectly, count the number of students standing and deduct that number of points from the student s team.
1stPeriod Answer Technical School
2ndPeriod 1. Divide students into two teams: half the room vs. the other half of the room. 2. Teacher reads the definition: This type of post-secondary institution offers two-year degree and certification programs, resulting in industry certification, an AS degree and an AA degree. Completion of an AS or AA degree at this type of school (in Florida) guarantees acceptance into any Florida Public University. 3. When the teacher reads the definition, students must provide the word. 4. Students who know the answer stand up. 5. Those who don t know the answer, but wish to bluff the answer stand up, also. 6. The first person to stand up, will get to go first, and answers for their team. 7. If the student provides the correct answer, count the number of students standing and award that number of points to the student s team. 8. If the student answers incorrectly, count the number of students standing and deduct that number of points from the student s team.
2ndPeriod Answer Community College OR State College
3rdPeriod 1. Divide students into two teams: half the room vs. the other half of the room. 2. Teacher reads the definition: A school that offers courses leading to a degree (such as a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree) and where research is done. 3. When the teacher reads the definition, students must provide the word. 4. Students who know the answer stand up. 5. Those who don t know the answer, but wish to bluff the answer stand up, also. 6. The first person to stand up, will get to go first, and answers for their team. 7. If the student provides the correct answer, count the number of students standing and award that number of points to the student s team. 8. If the student answers incorrectly, count the number of students standing and deduct that number of points from the student s team.
3rdPeriod Answer University
4thPeriod 1. Divide students into two teams: half the room vs. the other half of the room. 2. Teacher reads the definition: A school whose funding comes from tuition, investments and private donors, not from taxpayers or government funding. 3. When the teacher reads the definition, students must provide the word. 4. Students who know the answer stand up. 5. Those who don t know the answer, but wish to bluff the answer stand up, also. 6. The first person to stand up, will get to go first, and answers for their team. 7. If the student provides the correct answer, count the number of students standing and award that number of points to the student s team. 8. If the student answers incorrectly, count the number of students standing and deduct that number of points from the student s team.
4thPeriod Answer Private College or University
5thPeriod 1. Divide students into two teams: half the room vs. the other half of the room. 2. Teacher reads the definition: These types of post-secondary schools are managed and governed by private organizations and corporations, and operate as a business. These schools do not have any entrance requirements, but can cost up to 4xs as much as a college or university, and usually are unaccredited or accredited by a private company. 3. When the teacher reads the definition, students must provide the word. 4. Students who know the answer stand up. 5. Those who don t know the answer, but wish to bluff the answer stand up, also. 6. The first person to stand up, will get to go first, and answers for their team. 7. If the student provides the correct answer, count the number of students standing and award that number of points to the student s team. 8. If the student answers incorrectly, count the number of students standing and deduct that number of points from the student s team.
5thPeriod Answer For-Profit Schools
6thPeriod 1. Divide students into two teams: half the room vs. the other half of the room. 2. Teacher reads the definition: This type of post-secondary institution only offers the study of classical and visual arts. Typical general education classes, such as English Comp. 1 or College Algebra are not taught; students only study their art. 3. When the teacher reads the definition, students must provide the word. 4. Students who know the answer stand up. 5. Those who don t know the answer, but wish to bluff the answer stand up, also. 6. The first person to stand up, will get to go first, and answers for their team. 7. If the student provides the correct answer, count the number of students standing and award that number of points to the student s team. 8. If the student answers incorrectly, count the number of students standing and deduct that number of points from the student s team.
6thPeriod Answer Conservatory
7thPeriod 1. Divide students into two teams: half the room vs. the other half of the room. 2. Teacher reads the definition: Round 1: A group of private colleges and universities in the northeastern U.S. who have a reputation for high scholastic achievement and social prestige. Round 2: An educational institution that prepares candidates for service in the officer corps of the Army, Navy, Air Force or Coast Guard. 1. 2. 3. When the teacher reads the definition, students must provide the word. 4. Students who know the answer stand up. 5. Those who don t know the answer, but wish to bluff the answer stand up, also. 6. The first person to stand up will get to go first, and answers for their team. 7. If the student provides the correct answer, count the number of students standing and award that number of points to the student s team. 8. If the student answers incorrectly, count the number of students standing and deduct that number of points from the student s team.
7thPeriod Answers 1.Ivy League 2.Military (or Service) Academy
