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Career Stereotypes

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Young scholars explore the vast world of careers tied to a particular gender. Students discuss their findings with the class. Young scholars stereotype examples for study. Students role play certain stereotypes.
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Who will wear hats? who will use the tools?

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Young scholars discuss careers and gender equity in each career.  In this gender equity lesson, students research a job of interest and the resources available to help them work in that career. Young scholars present an group report orally.
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CAREER STEPPING STONES

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the skills, qualifications and experience needed for different jobs. They listen to an MP talking about how she got into politics and work out the first five-steps of their own career path.
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Freshwater Sharks Bite Children at 35th Beach. A Play

For Teachers 2nd - 12th
Students delve into a study of sharks. In this science lesson plan, students examine the many different scientific occupations, as well as some possible specializations therein, and perhaps a little bit of other life considerations,...
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My Future Reflections

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students examine and write about possible career choices in relation to their own personal interests, strengths, and values. They discuss the process of reflective writing, and identify their three favorite activities on a "My Future...
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Community Helpers

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this community workers worksheet, students read a one page text that has information about 8 community helpers and their jobs. Students then answer 8 matching questions and draw a mini poster that tells why community helpers are...
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Who Wants to be a Health Care Worker?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
A PowerPoint-based game, reminiscent of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" introduces players to a wide range of health care professions. This resource is meant to be used as a career exploration activity for your high-schoolers.
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Career Inventory

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research three careers and write an essay in which they give specific information about each. In this career lesson, students use career finder to discover information about three careers. Students will discuss each career in an...
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Helping Others

For Teachers K
Students listen to a book being read and answer questions when prompted. They describe a time when they were helpful to others. They explore how they felt when they helped others and name classroom jobs that are important. They discuss...
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Me and My Job Shadow, Part 1

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders identify the skills that are important in performing helper jobs in the school and the skills that are possessed personally by them. They write a short paragraph to summarize the information taught about top three job...
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Careers

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discuss job choices, careers, and how they can affect lifestyles. They research a job they are interested in and write answers to questions about that job. They prepare a poster which includes information about the career they...
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Spelling Jobs

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this jobs vocabulary worksheet, students add the missing letters to complete the names of the various jobs. Students spell 17 job words.
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Identification of Career Choices

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Take some time to have your pupils identify careers that are not traditional for their gender.
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A Colony for Lunar Living

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Two lessons explore the possibility of living on the moon. First, scholars read various scenarios to identify which careers would best transfer to life in space. Finally, pupils examine a website to locate items made for outer space,...
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Let's Learn About Jobs

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students evaluate the jobs that their parents do. In this literature-based social studies lesson plan, the teacher introduces the concept of work both at home and on the job and leads the children in the creation of a Venn diagram to...
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Learning for Life

Career Education

For Teachers 7th - 8th Standards
As part of a career exploration and investigation, learners research the Internet for possible career options and identify what type of educational preparation is required for those careers, as well as possible salary options,...
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Exploring Living Science Careers

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore a variety of agricultural careers that are available and look into them in terms of the economics and suitability to their interests.  In this agriculture careers lesson students research the agriculture careers and...
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Workforce Solutions 2-3 Lessons

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd Standards
Four lessons and an at-home connection examine 12 jobs. Beginning with an interactive map, scholars view and discuss each one within their small group. Groups focus on the products provided and on their scarcity. Finally, pupils look...
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Reach For The Stars: A Health Careers Constellation

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Pupils examine health related careers.  In this career lesson students create a presentation of health related careers and present it to the class. 
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MEN, WOMEN & CAREERS

For Teachers K - 3rd
Young scholars identify nontraditional careers for their gender.
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To Be or Not To Be: A Career Awareness Project

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Pupils explore the Six Michigan Career Pathway Clusters and possible careers for their future. They research various careers and career paths. Students create a PowerPoint presentation based on the Career or Career Cluster of their choice.
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Agriculture Careers

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students study the careers available in the agricultural field. For this agriculture field lesson, students study the jobs required to getting a food product into someone's kitchen. Students select an agriculture career from a list and...
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California CareerZone Student Workbook

For Students 6th - 12th
A 13-page workbook walks scholars through the California CareerZone website. Class members start by creating accounts then take an interest survey. Results from the survey are used in activities that explore lifestyle choices, budgeting,...
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Education and Careers

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore careers and decide what type of education is needed for each.