Students write an eyewitness account of an unexpected event. They decide on the relevant events to include in the write up. They determine the importance of writing up accurate accounts and reports for jobs such as police officers.

In this stress learning exercise, students, with a partner, rank fourteen occupations in order of how stressful they can be, explain the underlined words and phrases in seven sentences and start up a conversation with ten key questions.

Students assess the role of communication within various jobs. In this investigation lesson, students discuss the needs and types of communication in the workforce, then make their own communication device. This device is used to role...

In this radon alert:  understanding odds worksheet, 5th graders predict results of rolling dice and record data in a chart, then compare odds of events and occupations, then compare that with radon exposure.

In this math worksheet, students collaborate to make a class bar graph. Students choose from a list of 12 occupations they are interested in and plot the information on the graph.

Students explore potential hazards of various work conditions. In this awareness activity, students as a whole discuss health and safety issues on the jobsite, then complete a worksheet about the hazards of particular employees. The...

For this printing sentences worksheet, students trace two examples of the sentence "I can walk." Students then practice writing this sentence two times on their own. This is Zaner-Bloser style.

In this statistics and probability worksheet, learners analyze frequency distribution tables or histograms and box and whisker plots.  The two page worksheet contains four multiple choice questions.  Answers are included. 

In this drugs learning exercise, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and...

Learners honor local heroes. In this community heroes lesson plan, students create an award or plan an event honoring a local hero. Learners are encouraged to be creative!

Students listen to the book, All By Myself, then write sentences describing themselves now and when they are grown up. They create self-portraits of their current selves and what they be like in the future.

In this language module worksheet, learners unscramble 7 words, complete a section of dialogue by filling in the word blanks, compose 8 questions using the provided information, and match the provided answers to the appropriate questions.

Eleventh graders examine the type of political reform in the 1800s. In groups, they analyze the Pendleton Civil Service Act and two other economic acts. To end the lesson, they take a quiz and discuss the impact of the acts on the...

In this September journal prompts worksheet, 4th graders cut out the cards, one for each day of the month, then use them as writing prompts for a daily journal.

In this data worksheet, 5th graders answer multiple choice questions on data and graphs. Students answer 10 multiple choice questions.

In this modals worksheet, learners fill in the blanks to sentences with either the word must or mustn't. Students complete 18 sentences total.

Students examine the definitions of philantrophy and common good. They identify non-profit organizations in their community and research organizations that existed in colonial times with the same goal in mind. They create a timeline for...

Young scholars participate in their own classroom election to fill multiple positions. Individually, they examine campaign speeches and write their own. Once the election occurs, they must fulfill their duties as outlined in their...

Eleventh graders draft a speech to last only one minute. It should explain their personal view on strikes and be designed to persuade others.

Learn about the basic requirements to become a police officer and opportunities to progress in this career.

Learn about the different roles that exist for police officers and their daily responsibilities.

If you are interested in being an attorney, corrections officer, court reporter, forensic scientist, police officer, judge or government agent, check out this description of several legal careers. Learn about salary, required education,...

At this site from the Bureau of Labor Statistics find out about possible careers in your future by selecting a job based on what school subject you like.

Learn about jobs such as mayor, police officer and veterinarian. Click on each job to find out about these professions.