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Exploring Careers
Fourth graders explore various careers and research the education and skills required, the job location and description, and the tools/instruments used.
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What Does It Do? Parts of the Computer
This is a nice introduction for first graders to parts of the computer. It includes several resource links to PowerPoints to show the class. There is one activity for the class to do. This is a basic introduction, and could definitely be...
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Discovering Differences Between Internet Search Engines
Students explore the differences in search engines available on the Internet. Most users are unaware of the differences between search engines. Some sample larger or smaller portions of the World Wide Web than others.
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Internet Research Assistant
Students are required to become Internet Research Assistants to a staff member or someone in the community and take that person on as a client. They develop a letter informing potential clients that they are available to do research for...
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Creating a Multiple Image Page
Students review basic computer skills and view images produced with multiplet images. They complete the Photo Draw Activities worksheet then create a multiple image composite page using computer graphic image programs and images found on...
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Introduction to Multimedia
Sixth graders effectively and efficiently use the software program Microsoft PowerPoint and its more common tools and create a multimedia presentation using their research and autobiographical information. They then give oral...
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Simple Internet Searching Lesson 2
Learn how to use search engines and keywords! Learners evaluate the information process using given criteria and determine ways in which the process may be improved.
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Chart Challenge: Behavior Management
Young scholars develop a behavior management plan using Excel. They use the computer to develop a behavior chart. Students record their behavior on a daily basis using the chart they developed using Excel.
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FACS: Keys for Caregiving
Caregivers have the responsibility to meet the needs of those in their care. Prepare your class for a life as a child care worker with a lesson on the responsibilities needed to care for a child. They view a presentation on...
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Editing a Document in Microsoft Word
Students explore how to edit a document in Microsoft Word.
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Searching the Internet with WebFerret
Young scholars explore how to search the Internet with WebFerret.
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Wall Systems of Residential Structures
Students layout and frame-up a scaled-down model of a wall with one door and one window.
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Basic Drafting Skills
Young scholars demonstrate the proper use of tools found in basic drafting. Using proper terminology, students identify tools and create Isometric and Orthographic drawings. Young scholars convert Orthographic drawings into Isometric...
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Backwards Writing: Reflections and Symmetry
Why is "ambulance" written backwards on emergency vehicles? Young geometers apply principles of symmetry to translate words written backwards. See if your school or district subscribes to Jobland, where you can view a clip that explains...
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Life Skills Worksheet
Big and beautiful, this colorful poster encourages class members to establish specific learning goals before beginning activities and exercises.
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Interview a Professional: Professional Sports
Students research a career featured on a career website. They email an expert in the field of their choice. They conduct a questionnaire of the expert and record their findings. They collate their information and write a written...
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Interview a Professional: Marine Mammal Rescue
Pupils choose a career featured on the school to career website. They research the career and email an expert in the field of their choice. They answer a series of questions and write a written report on their findings and present them...
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Discover the Similarites
Young scholars research a choosen career on the internet. They gather pertinent and interesting information about their choosen career and construct a display for the career along with a written report which is displayed in class.
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Discover the Similarities: Marine Mammal Rescue
Students analyze the the similarities of their own daily schedule, processes and procedures and those used at work. They research the career of marine mammal rescue and email questions to a career expert. They construct a display and...
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Team Players
High schoolers examine a school to career website. They collect and collate data about careers from their own data collection. They determine which skills and abilities ensure successful teamwork. They research two careers that they...
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Nomads
Young scholars explore how math and science are used in various careers. They research individuals who have contributed to the specified career field. Students examine mathematicians and scientists who have made contributions in their...
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Exploring the Careers in Landscaping, Botany, Grounds Maintenance, and More.
Students explore experiences of people employed in careers dealing with various plant species. They consider if there is a career in this area that appeals to them.