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Career Interest Record
First graders fill out career interest cards throughout the year.
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Career Interest Record Update
Second graders complete a Career Interest Record and compare it to their record from the previous year to see how they have changed.
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The Museum under the Magnifying Glass
Young scholars research different aspects of a museum through its website. They distinguish responsibilities performed by the people who work in museums and read about collection procedures.
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The Butcher, The Baker, and the Candlestick Maker
Students research and investigate an occupation and determine if it is right for them. They discover important character traits about themselves and what they need to do in order to prepare for the future.
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Investigating Matter and Energy
Eighth graders research a science related career that they may be interested in. They use their findings to create a pamphlet about the career and present them orally to the class.
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Your Future Occupation
Middle schoolers write a story about themselves as the main character in a work situation. In this writing perspectives activity, students brainstorm about their future occupation. Middle schoolers then use themselves as the main...
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Working for What You Want
Second graders write a story about someone who works in order to earn money for something they want.
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Learning About Firemen
Students explore the job of a fireman. For this career education lesson, students brainstorm what they already know about firemen and take a field trip to a fire station.
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What's Your Style?
Fifth graders explore how different people have different styles of learning and which style of learning best suites them.
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Learning Festival ~ Book Buddies Visit High School
Students work together to develop a festival for book lovers. High schoolers work with young children and practice their reading. Traveling between reading stations, they focus on different reading standards. They act as role-models...
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Reality Bites
Young scholars select a career or occupation to study. Students research their career preferences and annual living expenses compared to the estimations they may before conducting research.
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Growing and Changing
Third graders discuss how their major life roles change as they get older and fill out a worksheet.
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Many Roles
Third graders investigate the word "role" and describe the various roles an individual may have in their life.
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Further Reading: Japan
Students investigate the Japanese people and how they lived in the World War II era. They conduct research in order to obtain information. Then they role play the part of different people in groups who lived during the time.
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Job Search Strategies: Lesson 1
Eighth graders in the 8th grade explore the process involved in looking for a job. They make a list of talents and attributes they already have and then analyze these lists to determine what new skills they may need to obtain a job in...
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Ride Urges Emphasis on Math, Science Studies
Seventh graders read over an article and study vocabulary terms. In this investigative lesson students discuss questions about the article they read and complete a small group activity.
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Making the Personal Political
Students identify controversial topics on which they have strong opinions and model their own persuasive opinion pieces after the featured article. They compose persuasive essays on controversial issues that "hit home" for them.
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Sentence Writing: Careers
In this sentence writing worksheet, students are asked to complete sentences that have already been started. Students must also write appropriate questions to answers that are given.
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Changing Jobs (Vocabulary in Conversation)
In this interactive vocabulary worksheet, students recognize word meanings. Students complete each of the sentences by choosing the correct word for each of the ten blanks.
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Gender Equity and Community Role Models
First graders listen to speakers in various professions. In this careers lesson, the teacher invites community members to speak to the class about their jobs and the education required, then students draw the conclusion that men and...
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People Who Work
Young scholars chart volunteers they are familiar with in school, church or in the community. In this nonprofit jobs, lesson plan students understand that all members of a community need to take responsibility in that community. Young...
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Spedwards
Students discuss what makes up a community. Students elect officials of their community and complete an application for the position. Students research jobs within the community and hold a job fair where parents come to school and share...