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- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students brainstorm job descriptions for a governor. They assess the characteristics of candidates in the 2003 California governor recall election and follow and critique the campaigns of these candidates. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students investigate Cosmetology related careers within the beauty industry. The apprenticeable possibilities are examined and the common skills required for jobs in a variety of ads from the field are explored. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students use the internet to research the job outlook for the current year. Using the information, they take notes and answer discussion questions. They choose a job they are interested in and share the results with the class to discuss how different industries are affected. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students discover if they should use cash or credit to make a purchase. They identify the opportunity costs of using both forms of payment and make a decision. Using other more important decisions in their lives, they use the cost and benefit analysis to determine the better choice for them. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students search and evaluate information on available career opportunities. After creating questionnaires, students develop a list of pros and cons of the job, and search for necessary training for the vocation, then create a summary of three different careers. Full Review »
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- 9th - Higher Ed
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Students investigate the career opportunities that are available in the business of accounting. They work together brainstorming to think of different types of jobs that could be available. Students also research secondary educational programs to help prepare for a career. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students define the concept of entrepreneurial opportunity and develop criteria to judge situations on a positive or negative venture basis in this Business lesson for the high school classroom. Opportunities at school, home, and in the community are emphasized. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students are introduced to the PACED model in Economics. Using the model, they solve problems in making decisions about meals and careers. They compare and contrast the costs of a decision with the benefits. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten
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Students explore unusual jobs in the world of work. They view and discuss various video clips, Web sites and participate in hands-on activities to encounter a wide array of jobs and workers. Unique community workers is also discussed within this lesson. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students discuss job shadows as a way to study about a future career. They record their interests on a worksheet and determine what type of job shadow would be appropriate. Finally, they set up a job shadow experience and hand in the necessary paperwork. Full Review »
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