Our Country, Our Community, Our Jobs

Pupils explore brochure writing. They work in groups to brainstorm and categorize important places in their community. In addition, they gather information from the Internet, take pictures using a digital camera, and create a community...

In this social studies worksheet, students are directed to a Web site to find out what makes our Nation special. Students create an acrostic poem about our country. Students then explore the need for responsible living within a community...

Envision what your school could be. In the school? On the playground? In the classrooms? For families? For the community? Record these visions on this graphic and share with all the stakeholders. A great way to begin a Professional...

Introduce language learners to the world of work with a series of activities that illustrate the skills required by a variety of jobs.

Explore websites, complete research, and use technological tools to create a final multimedia presentation on what makes a community special. Learners of all ages work with a partner to research an interesting aspect of their community,...

Students brainstorm jobs that help contribute to a smooth running classroom. After identifying responsibilities and skills necessary for each job, they created "Help Wanted" posters. Students design their own letterhead and submit...

Students create a brochure for new students. In this writing process lesson, students brainstorm, create and edit ideas for making a brochure for new students. Students use a word processor to make the brochure and edit, copy, move, and...

Students investigate the importance of community service by creating their own project ideas.  For this volunteering lesson, students research stories of Peace Corps Volunteers and how they were able to have a positive effect in their...

Students explore language arts by completing a creative writing activity. In this poetry lesson, students identify the issues facing our environment and discuss ways to save our planet. Students read a previously written environmentally...

Students are introduced to careers with an aquatic emphasis. They take a self-evaluation test on what they enjoy in school to determine which career is right for them. They listen to people in the field discuss what their job is like.