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What I Want to be When I Grow Up

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders discover different careers in music. In this career exploration lesson, 6th graders explore four different categories of music careers: music education, music performance, music business and music therapy. Students...
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Breaking the Color Barrier: Jackie Robinson's Combat Against Racism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore Jackie Robinson's career. In this 20th century American history lesson, students complete the provided analysis questions based on the provided primary documents about Jackie Robinson. Students discuss Jackie' Robinson's...
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Electronic Mail - The Postman Delivers

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the use of electronic mail. In this electronic mail instructional activity, students determine how to use different e-mail programs and how they access information using this medium. They discuss how e-mail differs from...
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Industrial Strength Design

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students design, invent, and build a model of something new, useful, or decorative to solve a problem using any combination of materials provided. They also create logos, packaging, etc. related to product sales.
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My Study Habits

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders evaluate their study habits and what works best for them when studying.
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College Search Made Easy

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders research colleges to assist them in determining what college to attend. They conduct Internet research, e-mail questions to university professors and students, and develop a portfolio of their information.
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Baseball - America's Pastime

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students complete Internet research about baseball and baseball players. They complete a variety of activities including writing an epitaph for Jackie Robinson, a news article about him, and make graphs displaying salaries of a number of...
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Computer Accuracy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers work together on computers to practice measuring for navigation. They discover that errors in their calculations can lead them in the wrong direction. They examine the need of computers by engineers.
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Careers in Space Shuttle Launch

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Student work through the tasks outlined in an interactive PowerPoint presentation such as research, Internet exploration, and data gathering.
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The Write Stuff to Get the Job

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars 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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U.S. History: Technology of the 19th Century

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders, working in pairs, explore the technological advances of the 19th century particularly photography. Researching on the Internet, they find the earliest photograph and prepare to use notes to answer questions about the...
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Careers In Agriscience

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate careers in Agriscience. They participate in various activities to stay engaged in the lesson. Students also research different careers that are available in the field. Then they answer questions about a career of...
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It's In the Numbers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the careers available in the field of oceanography. They discover the difference between a job and a career and the need for a good education. They work together to create a presentation about oceanography.
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What I Like

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify their interests and examine careers related to those activities. They complete a handout, discuss their interests, and draw a picture to go with their chosen career.
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Water Careers

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore a variety of water-related careers. They compare specific jobs and the the education required, the training needed, salary, and job descriptions. Students research a chosen water-related career and interview a person in...
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Sing It To Me

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students raise public awareness of a specified organization. They discuss their favorite jingles slogans or sayings associated with a company. In groups, students create and perform an advertisement for the entire class. Students...
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TECH:Robotic Hazardous Materials Squad

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use a remote controlled robot to simulate a hazardous materials removal exercise. They are introduced to the following career: Robotics, Hazardous Materials Specialist, Robotic Technician, Environmental Scientist, Manufacturing...
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Beastly Careers

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discuss careers related to pets and animals. They talk about their own pets and investigate animal careers that interest them. They write a paper and draw a picture of their choice career.
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Presentations 'How To 10 Steps - WordPerfect (IT)

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners create a 10-Step slide show describing "How To" make or assemble something. They explore the relationship and impact of information technology and digital media in the business arena. They plan, design, and organize a...
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Geoscience Careers

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students explore the world of geosciences and all the career possibilities and options that this field of study offers. They relate this field to engineering and other health professions. Each student utilizes technology to assist them...
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Hispanic Immigration: America in the Year 2000

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students investigate the underlying reasons for immigration, focusing on five major trends: political, economic, family, career and educational. They examine the immigration of Spanish speaking groups.
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In My Dream

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers discuss similarities in various pop songs over the second half of the 20th century and explore how musical management influences the careers and longevity of various artists.
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Opportunity for Students in the Parliamentary System

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore youth programs which promote Canadian citizenship and democracy. They study Canadian parliamentary institutions.
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Chick Corea and Nicolas Economou: "Songs for Children"

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars study the career of Chick Corea, whose work has spanned myriad styles in the past thirty years. They explore the double meaning of "Children's Music" and are introduced to the piano