Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Career Choices

For Teachers 5th - 11th
Students 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...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Chemical Engineers and the Things They Do

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the field of chemical engineering and identify the contributions of chemical engineers to society. They explore how chemical engineering is like and different from the other engineering professions. They study...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Impact

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners see what inventors have to think about when making an invention.  For this inventions lesson students examine Thomas Edison and the light bulb and the history of inventions. 
Worksheet
Curated OER

Getting Down the Mountain

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this getting down the mountain worksheet, learners complete a maze puzzle with a skier. First, they cover the things on the mountain that do not belong on the mountain. Then, students cut out the skier at the bottom of the sheet and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ohm's Law, Watt's Law and Solving Formulas.

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Young scholars, in groups, connect a 10 ohm resistor across their 1.5 volt battery, and take voltage readings every 5 minutes.
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Other

Practice Aptitude Tests for Job Applicants and Graduates

For Students 9th - 10th
Practice a variety of aptitude tests from numerical reasoning to situational judgement tests. These are designed for those applying for jobs or choosing careers.
Website
Princeton Review

Princeton Review Career Profile: Nutritionist

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a pretty complete career profile for people considering becoming a nutritionist. Discusses the different steps (college, internships, work partners, possible employment oppurtunities). Plenty of resources. This page didn't need...
Handout
McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Tips for Getting Job References

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you need to get a job reference? Explore tips for choosing and getting the best job references.
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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...
Website
BBC

Bbc Northern Ireland Schools: Go Get It! Home

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the skills that make you more employable.
Handout
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University

Purdue University Owl: Workplace Writers

For Students 9th - 10th
Purdue University offers this great resource for students and teachers looking for sample cover letters.
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Other

Pa Educator: Educator Jobs

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in pursuing a career in education? Explore current teaching opportunities in Pennsylvania.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Employability Skills

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Through this PowerPoint presentation students will be provided information to understand the importance of attitudes, values, and communication expected in the job world.
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Other

State of Michigan: Jobs

For Students 9th - 10th
Michigan's Department of Civil Service has information on jobs, internships, resumes, and more.
Article
Other

Graduating Engineer and Computer Careers Magazine: Structural Engineering

For Students 9th - 10th
Structural engineering is a branch of civil engineering, and its applications are extremely diverse. A career as a structural engineer is profiled .. education, salary, job description .. are included.
Handout
Other

Psych Web: Marky Lloyd's Careers in Pyschology

For Students 9th - 10th
What can you do with a degree in psychology? Explore what it takes to succeed in the psychology field.