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Solving problems, writing solutions
In CareerStart lessons: Grade six, page 1.5
In this lesson for grade 6, students consider problems in the workplace and follow writing prompts to craft solutions.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts and Guidance)
By Jennifer Brookshire and Julie McCann.
Solving workplace problems: Refining the use of argument
In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 1.8
In this lesson plan, students are presented with two writing prompts that describe workplace problems. Students complete a graphic organizer to help them map out the problem-solving process.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts and Guidance)
By Andrea Fedon, Gail Frank, and Cindy Neininger.
Sound properties and careers in music
In CareerStart lessons: Grade six, page 3.8
This lesson for grade six uses a hands-on lab to help students understand key concepts in the properties of sound, and how they can be applied to careers in music.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Music Education and Science)
By April Galloway and Christine Scott.Edited by Julie McCann.
Sports statisticians: Working with systems of equations
In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 2.10
In this lesson, students use the substitution and eliminations methods to solve systems of equations related to basketball statistics.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9 Mathematics)
By Debbie Brooks, Peggy Dickey, and Jan Sullivan.
Stockbrokers: Adding and subtracting integers
In CareerStart lessons: Grade seven, page 2.8
In this lesson for grade seven, students will learn about the careers of stockbrokers, and will attempt to quickly solve the kinds of problems stockbrokers must solve every day.
Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Mathematics)
By Peggy Dickey and Barbara Turner.Adapted by Sharon Abell.
Strawberry DNA extraction
In CareerStart lessons: Grade seven, page 3.2
In this lesson for grade seven, students extract DNA from a strawberry and discuss careers related to genetics.
Format: lesson plan (grade 7–9 English Language Arts and Science)
By Michelle Arias.Adapted by Mitzi Talbert.
Surface area of rectangular prisms
In CareerStart lessons: Grade seven, page 2.5
In this lesson for grade seven, students calculate the surface area of flattened cardboard boxes and discuss how the concept of surface area is important in various careers.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Mathematics)
By Peggy Dickey and Barbara Turner.Adapted by Sharon Abell.
Technological artifacts and the evolution of the student desk
In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 5.2
In this lesson, students discuss a variety of definitions for the word technology and the relationships between technology, science, and society.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science and Social Studies)
By Tammy Johnson and Martha Tedrow.
Teen job search
In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 1.3
In this lesson plan, students research three jobs and draft a written response explaining how their skills and experiences have prepared them for those jobs.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts and Guidance)
By Andrea Fedon, Gail Frank, and Cindy Neininger.
That was then, this is now
Students will explore various career topics and study technological changes over last 30 years.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Guidance)
By Cary Lane Cockrell.
Touring the Old North State
In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 6.1
In this lesson, students learn about historic sites in North Carolina and participate in an assignment in which they research and promote one historic site.
Format: lesson plan
By Andrea Stewart, Keisha Gabriel, and Patty Grant.
Trail of Tears museum exhibit
In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 6.7
In this lesson plan, students create a museum exhibit about the Cherokee Removal of 1838-1839.
Format: lesson plan
By Andrea Stewart, Keisha Gabriel, and Patty Grant.
Travel agents: Working with linear functions
In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 3.9
In this lesson plan, students create linear equations to choose between two rental car companies.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Mathematics)
By Valerie Davis, Sonya Rexrode, and Monika Vasili.
TV careers: Reality vs. fantasy
In CareerStart lessons: Grade seven, page 1.6
In this lesson for grade seven, students discuss compare television portrayals of careers with reality.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts and Guidance)
By Jen Presley.Adapted by Kenyatta Bennett and Sonya Rexrode.
U.S. Census: Using the past to predict the future
In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 6.10
In this lesson, students research census data about a career that interests them to find out how the numbers of people in that profession have changed over time in North Carolina.
Format: lesson plan
By Andrea Stewart, Keisha Gabriel, and Patty Grant.
U.S. military service through history
In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 6.8
In this lesson plan, students consider the history of U.S. involvement in armed conflicts. Students research and discuss military careers.
Format: lesson plan
By Andrea Stewart, Keisha Gabriel, and Patty Grant.
Understanding first jobs
In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 1.4
In this lesson plan, students conduct interviews with two people about their first jobs, and then use the interview responses to have a focused group discussion.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts and Guidance)
By Andrea Fedon, Gail Frank, and Cindy Neininger.
Uses of rocks and minerals
In CareerStart lessons: Grade six, page 3.4
In this lesson plan for grade 6, students will gain an understanding of the economic importance of rocks and minerals by exploring their applications in various careers.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science)
By April Galloway and Christine Scott.
Using inquiry skills
In CareerStart lessons: Grade six, page 3.1
This lesson for grade 6 introduces students to important scientific skills such as observation, inference, prediction, classification, and communication. Students practice some of these skills and discuss how they may be used in various careers.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 English Language Arts and Science)
By April Galloway and Christine Scott.Edited by Julie McCann.
Using reference materials
In CareerStart lessons: Grade six, page 1.1
In this lesson for grade 6, students gain an understanding of how classified ads are used to search for jobs.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts and Guidance)
By Jennifer Brookshire and Julie McCann.