Students read about the oral histories of West Africa and complete related activities. In this oral histories lesson, students read about the importance of oral customs in African cultures. Students interview a family member about oral...

"Selling is important in all professions because it involves synthesizing information and persuading people." Rather than using this as a lesson on how to sell a product, this resource might best be used as an inquiry into what goes into...

Twelfth graders brainstorm barriers to employment and role-play examples of them. They search the classified sections of newspapers for jobs that could have barriers to employment. They discuss how to overcome these barriers.

In this ESL me/myself and I worksheet, students fill in blanks to complete sentences, choosing the correct pronouns from a drop down list. Page has link to additional activities.

Young scholars discuss job choices, careers, and how they can affect lifestyles. They research a job they are interested in and write answers to questions about that job. They prepare a poster which includes information about the career...

Students research a nonprofit organization of their choice. They interview a member of the organization and present to the class their findings. They list the job opportunities found there and volunteer for the organization.

Students explore a variety of water-related careers. They compare specific jobs and the the education required, the training needed, salary, and job descriptions. Students research a chosen water-related career and interview a person in...

Fourth graders list all of the workers in their school. They interview them to find out more about each occupation.

In this money skills worksheet, students answer financial questions based on their own money situation. Studetns complete seven pages of related activities.

Young scholars examine the human uses of school spaces through a variety of activities. They draw the playground during recess and not during recess. They determine how many people use each room at different times before graphing the...

Fourth graders practice interviewing professionals in their area about their careers at a local watershed. They identify at least three careers that depend on the watershed and discuss its history. They write a composition to end the...

Students match pictures of people eating certain foods with the correct phrase. Student pairs interview each other in order to gather and compare information on food eating habits, and awareness of nutritional value - or lack thereof.

Students discuss the qualifications of a Supreme Court justice. As a class, they role play the role of a justice and share with the class why they are the best qualified candidate for the job. In groups, they create a bumper sticker or...

Here's a fresh take on the student writing portfolio. Consider having learners create an electronic portfolio. After examining sample e-portfolios, class members explore various software programs they will use throughout the course and...

Students use a map to locate New Orleans and watch a video on the destruction of Hurricane Katrina. As a class, they watch a demonstration on how a wetland can reduce the impact of a hurricane. In groups, they perform their own...

Students develop a persuasive peer-to-peer case against smoking. They read two scenarios, perform a skit, and prepare a factual presentation.

Students explore the work of Jane Goodall. In this advocacy lesson, students investigate the life and work of Jane Goodall. Students examine her work as an animal advocate and explore their own personal advocacy styles.

Twelfth graders investigate the concept of discovering jobs and how to adapt to life even with a disability. They take part in field experiences and take pictures using a digital camera while creating an electronic portfolio of possible...

High schoolers explore the concept of self and analyze the Human Organization Theory. Individually, students write poems about themselves. In small groups, they create a poster related to the 14 categories of the Human Organization...

Students study and write poetry. In this poetry project, students read, analyze, and produce poetry. Students examine and analyze fifteen poems and at the culmination of the unit, perform one of their poems for an audience.

Students examine the science applications found in business and industry. In this research lesson plan, students obtain annual reports from major businesses or industries to compare and contrast the science applications found in these...

Social media has changed the news publishing process, so how does it affect school news publications? Lesson nine in a 16-part series titled The Social Media Toolbox explores the traditional publishing roles through the lens of social...

Middle schoolers will identify several professions in the healthcare field along with the characteristics of effective healthcare providers. They will also consider if any of the occupations covered in class are appropriate career paths....

What do police and detectives do to keep their community safe? Six short-answer questions make up a learning exercise designed to reinforce reading comprehensions skills while providing information about police officers and...