Get A Job

Seventh graders demonstrate their ability to identify interview skills that lead to success in the job-seeking process by participating in and observing an interview with an employer. Students also use a checklist to validate their...

Pupils explore the process for presedential Cabinet appointments. They determine common characteristics found in members of the Cabinet.

Students read the book The Right Dog For The Job and create a skit about service dogs. In this service dogs lesson plan, students learn how service dogs help people with disabilities and draw pictures of them.

Students explore qualities necessary in keeping a job. In teams, using each letter of the alphabet, students brainstorm important job skills and attitudes. They associate skills in getting a job with skills in keeping a job. Team...

Class members explore possible career paths and consider their own passions and interests by researching job openings, career descriptions, and skills, as well as reading the success stories of experienced entrepreneurs.

Encourage class members to get involved in their community with a lesson that highlights the benefits of helping others. Through grand conversation and a visual aid that sheds light on the interconnectedness within community service,...

Young scholars compare the differences between job varieties. In this career exploration activity, students evaluate different aspects of jobs and then write a diary entry as if they were the real employee.

Energy comes in many forms, but how do living things get the energy they need to survive and thrive? In a simple, controlled experiment with yeast, water, and sugar, groups make observations about how yeast reacts with water alone, then...

What's Sal's take on the economic stimulus package? He breaks down some government provided statistics to determine the total price per job created. 

In this careers learning exercise, students complete a 10 question true/false on-line interactive exercise about setting goals to get a job that is right for you.