Curated OER
Desperation: The Great Depression
Young scholars examined the feelings of hopelessness that can result from losing
their income, much like one-third of Americans experienced during the Depression in a small group lesson of a mock household. Students create a household...
Curated OER
A Brief History of Fairfax County
Students begin the lesson by writing what they know about Fairfax County in their journals. Using primary source documents, they identify ten interesting facts about the area and watch a video. They complete a Venn Diagram comparing...
Curated OER
The Life of Dona Felisa Rincon De Gautier
Learners identify Puerto Rico and discuss its relationship and proximity to the United States. Next, students identify significant events that occurred during Dona Felisa's term in office and how if may have affected her popularity. ...
Curated OER
Variables That Can Affect Making Schedule
Students study the variables that affect transportation of shipments and the factors that affect deterioration of a perishable product. In this transportation instructional activity students discuss the pros and cons of team...
Curated OER
Breaking News English: $10 Million for Golf's 15-Year-Old Wie
In this English worksheet, students read "$10 Million for Golf's 15-Year-Old Wie," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Curated OER
Water Supply
Fourth graders explore weather patterns by completing an Internet project. In this water cycle lesson, 4th graders read assigned text including a Magic School Bus book about precipitation and water. Students complete a water science...
Other
Mapping Your Future: Explore Your Career
Find out about your options in higher education, and learn how to choose a career. Includes useful tips on job hunting, resume writing, and job interviewing techniques. Select the "en Espanol" link on the right side to view this resource...
University of California
University of California, Berkeley: Planning Your Future
UC Berkeley's collection of information on assessing your interests; undergraduate, graduate, and professional school programs; and available career information sources.
PBS
Pbs: Planning Your Future Career in Advanced Technology
In this media-rich, self-paced lesson, students explore the range of industries that produce and rely on advanced technology and learn how their skills and interests may align with career opportunities in this cutting-edge sector.
Other
Mapping Your Future
This collection of valuable resources allows young people to explore their options for the future. Topics include how to apply for college and jobs, financial options for paying for college and how to apply your education to the career...
Other
Virginia Career View: What Will You Be When You Grow Up?
Explore what you want to be when you grow up here on this career information delivery system portal. Discover the many different career paths that match your interests and talents, and learn about numerous types of careers.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: What Is Your Future Worth?
This lesson gives students the opportunity to take a hands-on approach in determining the worth of their future. Students will research and compile information about their personality, career interest/goal, begin the Free Application for...
Other
Finance Authority of Maine: Claim Your Future
This game can be played individually or as a class. Students make adult decisions about spending money, based on income from a particular career. This could help students decide on a career, as well as learning how to budget their...
US Department of Education
U.s. Dept of Education: Preparing Your Child for College
Are you looking for a resource for parents on preparing for college? The U.S. Department of Education has created an in-depth parent resource book for preparing their child for college. An online resource for career and college planning...
Other
Career Perfect: Career Planning & Testing Questions
What is career planning? Learn how using planning and self-assessment tools can help you find the perfect career match for your skills and interests.
Curated OER
Glencoe: Exploring Majors and Careers
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.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Your 401(k): 10 Things to Find Out by Better Money Habits
Starting a new full-time job? If your company offers you a 401(k) plan, you may have decisions to make. If you don't know the answers to these 10 key questions, check your plan documents or ask your HR representative or plan...
PBS
Pbs: Reroofing Your Uncle's House
Predict the correct amount of roofing material needed to reroof a house while learning about the importance of proper planning.
Other
Life Science Career Alliance: Explore Your Future
Exploration of careers in different areas of the sciences. With videos, a career-traits matching interactive, and related resources for thinking about and planning a future in science.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Sat Reading Test: Overview
This is an overview of what to expect on the SAT Reading Test. It assesses your ability to read and interpret a variety of texts similar to the reading you will find in college and your career. All of the questions on the reading test...
Other
Quintessential Careers: Choosing a College Major: How to Chart Your Ideal Path
Are you struggling to figure out what in the world you want to do when you grow up? Don't panic. This article will help calm you down and assist you in ways to select a major or two to focus on in college.
Other
Business Education Resource Consortium: Computer Science & Information Systems
In this online manual you will find examples of integrated performance activities developed to coordinate with the Computer Science and Information Systems Career Path in the Business Education Career Path and Model Curriculum Standards....
Other
Universities: Find a College by Degree Program
Are you looking for colleges with your major? The Universities.com website will allow you to search by degree program to find U.S. colleges that offer that specific program.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Sat Math Test: Overview
An overview of what to expect on the SAT Math Test. It measures your ability to apply mathematical concepts and skills to the types of problems you might see in college and in your career. You'll see one 55-minute section with 38...