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Problem Based Learning
Students increase problem solving skills. They research computer-related crimes, classifying them into the types of crimes. Students create a crime report. They present a presentation to the class.
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Income & Expense List
Students analyze a worksheet on income and expenses. They list all their monthly expenses and log them onto a working worksheet for evaluation. Evaluation of checkbooks is covered in depth.
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Electronic Portfolio
Students create a CD-ROM using iMovie as a way of applying for a college. They develop an electronic portfolio. They reflect on their high school academic career by examining their best work. They investigate the costs of college.
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Priorities and Goal Setting
High schoolers discuss their goals and the steps needed to achieve their goals. They list the internal and external forces that may help or hinder their goals. Students prioritize the forces that hinder and/or help them to achieve their...
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Careers in Science
Young scholars learn the trends in the current job market for scientists,
find where the jobs are, the range of salaries, and the job requirements.
They discover that scientists do some very interesting things, then
write a letter of...
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Proportion Flattering the Figure- Principle of Design
Students create a professional fashion presentation incorporating the principles and elements of design, explain each in writing, (portfolio, color board, power point, display, etc.). They learn how to create a flattering figure and...
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Rhythm - Principle of Design
Students demonstrate their knowledge of design through the creation of a portfolio. The assessment is based upon the portfolio. Design principles like rhythm are demonstrated.
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Casserole Lab
Students participate in a lecture and lab explaining the qualities of a casserole, identifying the different kinds, the function of the ingredients and foods used in the preparation of the casserole.
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Account -Recording Purchases/Cash Pmts - Spec. Journals
Students review general ledgers, introduction of a corporation, and how they are set up. Students review transactions used on a general journal such as: journaling purchase returns and allowances, buying supplies on accounts, then...
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Careers
Students review career options, resumes, and job applications. They compile a job portfolio using the items listed on the job kit page then write resumes and cover letters.
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Eurovision
Students explore Europe's comples cultural identity. Students consider if one song could represent all pop music tastes of Europe. In groups, students plan an evening of entertainment. They design posters to promote the event.
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Giving Good Advice
Students use prior knowledge of their own lives to come up with a list of tips for kids who are in the grade below who will be moving up to the next grade. The tips should include what they should know and what they should do. They...
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How Do You Do Your Homework?
Students answer a homework quiz and create a timetable to make sure their work is handed in on time. They also study tips on how to tackle homework and investigate the meaning of homeworkaholic and effortaphobe.
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Baltimore Elegance - Basic Sewing
Students experience sewing by hand. They discover and demonstrate the techniques necessary to make the Crown of Cherries block, a pattern transfer, applique placement and needleturn applique and perfect circles. They also observe some...
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Preparing & Delivering Oral Presentations
Pupils consider the important characteristis of an effective oral presentation. Students participate in an activity to discover the essential elements of evaluation an audience, timeliness of the topic, and delivery of the speech. They...
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Expected Value
Students discuss what expected value is, they are introduced to the concept of varyting payoffs. Students use a computer simulation of a "real world" example where expected value is used.
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Job Fair
Students develop job interviewing skills by using role play.They practice interviewing in English. The lesson targets second language learners. The activity is ideal because the role playing allows for scaffolding and clarification to...
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Business Analysis and Sales Forecasting - Lesson Plan: 3 x 1 hour lessons
Students view and discuss a PowerPoint presentation (provided as a link on the lesson plan). Students analyze trends and problems bussinesses face in establishing and identifying trends.
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VH1 Classic Presents: Paul McCartney: Chaos and Creation in the Backyard, Lesson 1
Students explore the role and responsibilities of a music producer in music production. They listen to two versions of Paul McCartney's"The Long and Winding Road," and describe the differences between them in terms of their production. ...
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The Write Stuff to Get the Job
Students conduct Internet research to determine how to properly create a cover letter, resume and follup-letter. Students then create their own letters and resumes using the Resume Wizard in Microsoft Word.
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How Do I Get a Job?
Students discuss employment programs, and research volunteer, intern and employment possibilities. They create an employment plan and a working resume.
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Check It Out
Students discuss the many processes involved with personal banking. They create their own budget based on their career choices. They also practice balancing a checkbook.
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Thinking About the World of Work
Students explore the laws and protections afforded to adolescent workers. They analyze two case studies, create KWL charts, participate in class discussions and write entries in a thinking log to record their reflections.
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ESL: Applying for a Job
Twelfth graders practice job interview skills and discover what kinds of information they need to provide. They fill out job applications and discuss specific vocabulary terms.