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Curated OER

I Can . . .

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders describe some of the things they can do and what they have improved on since last year.
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Curated OER

Work and Responsibility

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate the responsibilities related to various careers.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Career Math Puzzles

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders come up with a career for each letter of the alphabet.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Star Gazing

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate what an astronomer is and what he studies in the solar system.
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Curated OER

Career Interest Record Update

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders update their career interest record with their new attitudes, interests, aptitudes, and achievements.
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Curated OER

Jobs We Depend On

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate how people depend on each other to fulfill their needs.
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Curated OER

Career Resources

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the various resources available in which they can research careers.
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Curated OER

How To Get the Job Done

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders identify the physical activities that are related to certain jobs.
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Curated OER

My Awesome GIG!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners discuss various career options and issues related to careers. They research a chosen career online, and create a collage of pictures and words pertaining to their chosen careers.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Career Recruiter

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners give a presentation explaining the career opportunities that exist within a hospital. They can present the information via a Powerpoint presentation, a puppet show, a one act play or a taped video. They focus on health-related...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Exploring the Careers in Landscaping, Botany, Grounds Maintenance, and More.

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners explore experiences of people employed in careers dealing with various plant species. They consider if there is a career in this area that appeals to them.
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Article
Biotechnology Institute

Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Neuroscience & Biotechnology [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A full-length download of the biotech magazine which discusses diseases of the central nervous system. It also takes a closer look at a sample of the tools and technology scientists use to address the various ways your brain and spinal...
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Securities, Commodities, Financial Service Sales

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on various fields of financial services. Read about the job description, education, working conditions, job outlook, wages, and much more.
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Website
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Barbers, Hairstylists, Cosmetologists

For Students 9th - 10th
The Occupational Outlook Handbook provides information on barbers, cosmetologists, and other related workers. All you wanted to know about these careers is presented here.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Film and Video Editors and Camera Operators

For Students 9th - 10th
This site by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics provides very useful information on the career of a TV, video, and motion picture camera operator and editor.
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Website
University of Washington

University of Wash: Hows, Whats and Whos of Neuroscience

For Students 9th - 10th
Concise and quick answers to questions about neuroscience and neuroscientists.
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Website
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Medical Assistants

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource offers a comprehensive site that lists significant points, working conditions, job outlook, training/advancement, earnings, realted occupations, and sources for additional information regarding Medical Assistants.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Accountants and Auditors

For Students 9th - 10th
This report gives the "Occupational Outlook Handbook" information for careers in accounting and auditing. The report includes information about required education, skills, and certification. It also suggests the future outlook for this...
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Condoleezza Rice at Smu Commencement 2012

For Students 9th - 10th
Video of the commencement speech given by Condoleezza Rice at Southern Methodist University in 2012. [25:47] Includes a brief quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Ellen De Generes at Tulane University Commencement 2009

For Students 9th - 10th
Video of the commencement speech given by Ellen DeGeneres at Tulane University in 2009. [17:55] Includes a brief quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Jacqueline Novogratz at Gettysburg College Commencement 2012

For Students 9th - 10th
Video of the commencement speech given by Jacqueline Novogratz at Gettysburg College in 2012. [21:13] Includes a brief quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: j.k. Rowling Speaks at Harvard Commencement

For Students 9th - 10th
Video of the commencement speech given by J.K. Rowling at Harvard University. [20:59] Includes a brief quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Neil Gaiman at the University of the Arts Commencement 2012

For Students 9th - 10th
Video of the commencement speech given by Neil Gaiman at the University of the Arts. [19:55] Includes a brief quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Power of Passion

For Students 9th - 10th
In this video, Richard St. John explains that one of the keys to success is to have passion for the work that one does. [6:55] Includes a brief quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.