Seventh graders examine the physical features of an amphibian.  In this investigative lesson students compare and contrast the anatomy of a frog to a human. 

Are your middle school learners dreaming about their future careers? Help them build the foundation for career success with this engaging lesson.

Learn about the importance of soft skills such as communication, self confidence and work ethic, along with the reasons these skills are highly desired by employers.

Soft Skills highlights the skills employees need to be successful. These include communication, eye contact, listening, teamwork, positive attitude, proper handshake, professional appearance and respect. Soft skills are the abilities to...

Students will research the relevance of possessing skills in the English language to career success.

Video describing 8 traits that successful people share. [7:17] Includes a short quiz following the video and a list of additional resources to explore.

Are you nervous about changes in your career future? Explore the areas of your life that may be affected by career changes.

This Career Clip features Frank Sabernowski, Plant Management/Financial Affairs staff member at Bosch-Rexroth Corporation. Frank discusses teamwork and why understanding others is important in producing a successful final product.

Brookhaven College provides a good site for tips on how to dress for an interview for both men and women. Also offers advice on accessories, jewelry, and makeup.

The Parents' Guide to Student Success was developed in response to the Common Core State Standards in English language arts and mathematics that more than 45 states have adopted. (To find out if your state has adopted the standards,...

This interview reveals how one illustrator has found success and gratification in her career.

At this site from CollegeGrad.com, you can watch these online career videos (requires Windows Media Player) on 15 different topics, all entry level, all specifically for college students and recent grads.

Are you interested in finding things you can do to help you prepare for a successful career? Use the Glencoe resources to find steps you can take to get your career plan started.

In this video, Richard St. John explains that one of the keys to success is to have passion for the work that one does. [6:55] Includes a brief quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.

In this video, Richard St. John explains that one of the keys to success is to work hard. [6:23] Includes a brief quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.

This PBS site contains activities that are hands-on challenges, animations, career profiles, and videos that focus on the engineering design process. They use simple materials, allow for multiple solutions, and are ideal for ages 9-12.

Are you interested in identifying your skills? Use the Amby career resources to match your skills to possible career choices.

The ability to read historical documents including contemporary explications about societal, economic and political issues provides a direct link to literacy as preparation for citizenship. As in the other disciplines, schools are unique...

In this lesson plan students will explore the process of successfully searching for a job. This will include the development of forms/documents which can assist the successful job-seeker. The submission of a portfolio and "mock" job...

A short but detailed biography of the writer Charles Dickens. Provides information about birth, early life and poverty, literary career and success, and death in 1870.

A newsletter article from award-winning author and illustrator Peter H. Reynolds in which he explains his journey from doodler to publishing success. Reynolds also discusses eight tips for creative publishing so that you're ready to...

Learn about this famous African American entrepreneur and how she rose to success in the world of banking.

When you scan the want ads looking for a new job, you see all sorts of requirements - a bachelor's degree, at least two years experience in the field, proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. But what about the intangibles? What are...

Have you wondered what skills you have to help you get a job? Explore the various types of skills that are necessary for job success.