Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mississippi’s Electricity: From Generation to Consumption

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders discover how electricity is produced. For this physics lesson, 8th graders infer about the future of Mississippi's energy industry. They participate in a Smart Board interactive activity at the end of the lesson.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mechanical Properties

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of hardness. In this physical science lesson plan, students will be using clay heated at different temperatures to study hardness based on the indention left. Students will also be identifying the variables...
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Utah Education Network

Uen: College and Career Awareness

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site provides Utah's College and Career Awareness Core Standards.
Activity
Other

Quintessential Careers: Choosing a College Major: How to Chart Your Ideal Path

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you struggling to figure out what in the world you want to do when you grow up? Don't panic. This article will help calm you down and assist you in ways to select a major or two to focus on in college.
Handout
CommonLit

Common Lit: Text Sets: College and Career Choices

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a collection of 12 Grade-Leveled texts (8-12) on the topic College and Career Choices. Start the conversation about your students' future aspirations with these texts. Build their knowledge of what college is really like, how to...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Above the Noise: College: To Go or Not to Go? Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
Deciding on attending college is a big decision. What college should I attend? Can I afford college? Can I succeed without college? Use this collection to help inform your decision on whether college is the right path.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Virtual Tours of Colleges and Careers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson introducing students to the You University TV website as a way to prepare for college and/or a career. Students are given time to research colleges and careers through the website and add information to a spreadsheet.
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US Department of Education

U.s. Department of Education: Why Attend College?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site lists reasons why students should pursue post-secondary educations. It explains the differences between types of colleges (e.g., community colleges and technical colleges) and describes jobs that require four-year and two-year...
Article
Other

Live Career: Quintessential Careers: How College Is Different From High School

For Students 9th - 10th
From the moment one steps onto a college campus as a student one realizes how different college is from high school, as featured in this article.
Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: College and Career Readiness

For Students 9th - 10th
In this video learning module, different possible careers can be explored.
eBook
Princeton University

Princeton: Outdoor: Environmental Careers

For Students 9th - 10th
A guide to outdoor and environmental careers from Princeton University. Information on types of careers, books, and general resources.
Article
John Wiley & Sons

Wiley: Cutting Edge: Hot Careers in Biochemistry

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed overview of the many careers which require a background in biochemistry and molecular biology.
Interactive
The College Board

College Board: College Search

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you looking for information on a college major or a specific college? Use this resourceful site to assist you in making college decisions or to learn more about the college process.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Planning Your College Visit

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the best ways to gauge if a school's the right fit for you is from the gut feeling you get from actually stepping foot on its campus. This article offers tips for planning your college visit.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What's Different About Applying to College as a Homeschooler?

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource gives the reader and example of the process of applying to college as a homeschooler.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Transfer Timeline for Community College Students

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow these steps to prepare for transfer, beginning in your first semester of college.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Master Timeline: College Admissions

For Students 9th - 10th
This college admissions timeline lists activities to complete as you navigate the college admissions process.
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Other

American Association of Colleges of Nursing

For Students 9th - 10th
Home page of an association of college nursing education programs. Their mission is to improve and monitor the educational programs for nurses across the nation. Professional, educational, and research resources are included, as well as...
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Other

American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is the official website for the American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine.
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Other

Mapping Your Future

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection of valuable resources allows young people to explore their options for the future. Topics include how to apply for college and jobs, financial options for paying for college and how to apply your education to the career...
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US Department of Education

Usde: Getting Ready for College Early

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Department of Education provides a Handbook for Parents of Students in the Middle and Junior High School Years to help them to prepare for college.
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Other

The Asvab Program: Exploring Careers

For Students 9th - 10th
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program provides tools developed by the Department of Defense (DoD) to help high school and postsecondary students across the nation learn more about career exploration and planning. Explore personal skills,...
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Oregon State University

Oregon State University: Academic Programs, College of Agriculture

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has links for those interested in agricultural careers. The site has links to the many degree possibilities, the links explain what kind of degree is needed and what kind of jobs such a degree will support.
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Other

Today's Military: Military Careers

For Students 9th - 10th
Interested in a military career? Check out today's military site to explore military careers, compensation, benefits, and lifestyle.