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Fable of the Fainting Goat

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore animal life by reading children stories in class. In this goat fable lesson, 2nd graders read several books which describe the different myths and folklore about goats. Students identify the needs of living animals...
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Paint's Family Tree

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students sort and classify the genetic traits of horses. In this heredity and genetics lesson, students read dialogue in a skit in which specific physical traits of several horses are described and a horse family tree is created....
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My School Goal (Part1)

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders share their accomplishments and how they felt when they reached their final goal. In groups, 3rd graders brainstorm ideas and goals. They discuss personal goals, both short term and long term. They list steps in...
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Analyzing My Path to Success

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders review their graphs from the previous lesson about trends. Individually, they identify their personal strengths and weaknesses when it comes to being successful. To end the lesson, they use this information to write a...
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Shapes

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students identify basic shapes, name basic shapes, and match shapes with names. They find shapes hidden in pictures.
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Science: Making Career Connections

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners explore careers in oceanography. They compare and contrast requirements for careers in the field, and determine what high school courses would help to prepare them. Finally, they create a computer-based project related to...
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ADULT ESOL LESSON PLAN--Career Advancement

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students, while examining an extensive vocabulary list on the board, explore how to request job transfers as well as work for job incentives. A graphic organizer helps to assist the students in this task before them.
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ESOL Career Advancement

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students discuss how employess are evaluated on their performance at least once a year. They discuss how employers base advancement and promotions on outstanding results or employee evaluations. They explore other job opportunities and...
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Career Exploration

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students identify the steps needed to apply and receive a job. Using the internet, they find a career they are interested in and practice completing out the application. To end the lesson, they role play the role of the interviewee...
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Life Long Learning

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders complete a research activity to learn about post-secondary education and possible career paths. In this college and career search lesson, 12th graders locate colleges of interest on a map and explore information in a...
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Information, Please!

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research jobs by using different software programs. In this researching jobs lesson plan, 4th graders conduct a Webquest in order to see what they need to do to complete certain jobs.
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Communication Skills for Seeking a Job

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars discuss and identify four careers they have an interest in. Using the internet, they choose one career to research to discover the educational requirements, salary and training. They interview members of the community in...
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Gender Equity and Community Role Models

For Teachers 1st
First graders listen to speakers in various professions. In this careers lesson plan, the teacher invites community members to speak to the class about their jobs and the education required, then students draw the conclusion that men and...
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Dream Jobs

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore the question, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" In this careers lesson, 2nd graders let their imagination go as they think of what job they would like, then complete a worksheet about their dream job. ...
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Exploring Technology in Careers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover how technology is used in the workplace. In this careers lesson, students compare and contrast careers and how technology is incorporated into each of them. Students set goals to achieve their ideal career.
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Batting Practice: Using Math to Calculate Baseball Statistics

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students calculate and record batting average, hits, and at bats. In this Batting Practice: Using Math to Calculate Baseball Statistics lesson, students utilize mathematical formulas to determine the career statistics of baseball player...
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Buddy, Are You Ready?-Preparing for School Emergencies

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore natural disasters by reading stories about volcanoes, earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes. They explore safe behaviors in order to understand what to expect in a catastrophe. Students practice safe evacuation procedures...
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Torn Paper Collage Portrait

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students watch demonstrations on how to create a collage out of different materials. Using town paper, they create their self-portrait and view art by Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. To end the instructional activity, they discuss a...
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Learning Style Inventory

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate their own personal learning style with the use of a personal inventory. They access the inventory by using the internet. Students write reflectively and discuss in class personal style of learning and how they...
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Career Choices

For Teachers 5th - 11th
Learners work in groups to brainstorm ideas about different jobs they could have in the future. In this careers lesson plan, students learn about careers, brainstorm what they could do, take a survey, and differentiate between...
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Hire Me, I’m Nice: Writing a Resume

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore the classified ads for employment opportunities and create a resume. In this resume writing lesson students choose a specific job, they must determine what kind of experience, education, etc. they must have to acquire...
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Mathematics in Various Carees

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students consider gender equity in mathematics careers. Students will view 12 15 minute episodes on future math careers then discuss that particular career as well as how women have been treated in both traditional and non traditional...
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Home, Home on the River

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students examine the complex issues that result from human use of ecologically sensitive areas. They investigate these issues from the point of view of their major/career path.
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An Internet Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use the internet to gather information about children around the world. In groups, they complete an internet scavenger hunt to research courage. They develop their own community service activity.