Curated OER
Three Centuries of Child Labor In America
Fifth graders investigate the history of child labor that is found in America. They use a variety of resources to conduct research. Students create cause and effect arguments using the information that is found. They also compare and...
Curated OER
No New Workers Need Apply
Students explore older people's perspectives on work and retirement by creating charts to reflect statistical trends and formulate interview questions. They write follow-up articles that record and comment on the attitudes of their...
Curated OER
Women in the Labor Force
Learners examine the differences men and women experience in the work force. They study the relationship between education and the likelihood of employment.
Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Spending Money Wisely
Exercise to help an individual understand the relationship between the work force and the structure of the American family. Includes a bibliography, student reading list, and example problems.
PBS
Pbs: Women in the Corporate Workforce
Results of a study that looked at women in corporate leadership roles. Gives statistics on women in the workforce, on boards of companies, executives and more.
Lingolex
Lingolex.com: The Vocabulary of Jobs and Professions in English and Spanish
A glossary of specific occupational and professional terms translated with English and Spanish equivalents.