Students have a lab experience preparing a recipe demonstrating the techniques learned from Foods I. They identify and explain the appropriate use and care of basic kitchen equipment. They apply the skills and techniques of proper...

Learners practice study strategies for the Ohio driver license test. In this driver's license lesson, students read the Vehicle Laws booklet and highlight important information. They create questions that might be on the test. 

Eighth graders create career portfolios, speak with the school counselor, and develop and educational plan. Individually, 8th graders discuss career options and how an educational plan can assist them in future goals. They explore...

High school seniors use the CareerOneStop website to research professional associations related to careers that interest them. They then develop interview questions and arrange an informational interview with someone in the field.

Prepare high school seniors for the job search process with a lesson that teaches them how to craft four different types of business letters: the cover letter, the informational interview request, a reference request, and a thank you...

Here is a resource with a descriptive approach to explaining the scientific method. It's simple, but effective for both introduction and reinforcement of this concept. 

Discuss the ethical and practical consequences of dishonesty at work by analyzing a hypothetical situation in which a young employee at a pizza shop is being asked by her friends for free meals.

Does pride really goeth before the fall, or can it be essential to one's development? Second graders read two of Aesop's fables that refer to pride in their morals, and write a short essay about whether pride is good or bad, based on...

Students 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...

Students explore the concept of job shadowing. They select someone in their chosen field and schedule a day of job shadowing. They interview their selected person and report to the class including what they discovered and write a paper...

Students compose cover letters. In this writing skills lesson, students follow the provided steps to write cover letters that introduce them to potential employers.

Students listen to a "Help Wanted" story, paraphrase the story, and discuss vocabulary. After reading the story again, students complete a worksheet replacing the vocabulary words with their own words so that the story makes sense to them.

Students explore various careers in science. In this science and society lesson, the teacher leads a discussion on science careers and duties and responsibilities related to the careers, then students work together to create a mural of...

What do lab tests reveal about a patient's health? Scholars perform a simulated urinalysis on two different patients by testing color, pH, glucose levels, and protein levels. Then, they compare their findings to what they know passes...

Students apply research skills to obtain information on training and education requirement for post-secondary requirements. They complete a scavenger hunt, complete a checklist and a college comparison worksheet.

How have educational standards evolved? Educators of adults examine expectations in the 10th workshop out of 15 to better determine how standards have grown. Participants respond to a variety of sample questions to determine how they...

A career in aeronautics might be calling your class members. Building from the previous two lessons in the series, learners continue analyzing the mathematics of aeronautics. Groups create a paper airplane using paperclips for balance....

First graders examine and discuss the skills needed to be an effective learner. They sing "The Learning Song" to the tune of London Bridge is Falling Down, and complete a Learning Book activity sheet. Each student draws a picture of the...

Airline mechanics must be precise, or the consequences could be deadly. Their target ranges alter with changes in temperature and pressure. When preparing an airplane for flight, you must read a maintenance graph. The second lesson of...

No study of World War II would be complete without an in-depth examination of the events of June 6, 1944. Pascal Vuong's D-Day Normandy:1944, is the perfect vehicle to convey the sheer magnitude of the events that have been called...

Pupils study the careers available in the agricultural field. In this agriculture field instructional activity, students study the jobs required to getting a food product into someone's kitchen. Pupils select an agriculture career from a...

Students investigate their personal strengths, skills and aptitudes. They examine and present information about jobs that might meet their qualifications.

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