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Utility workers: Working with the Pythagorean theorem

In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 2.7

In this lesson plan, students use the Pythagorean theorem to solve a problem relevant to the careers of utility workers.

Format: lesson plan (grade 8–9 Mathematics)

By Debbie Brooks, Peggy Dickey, and Jan Sullivan.

Watching the weather

In CareerStart lessons: Grade seven, page 3.5

In this lesson for grade seven, students discuss the work that meteorologists do and brainstorm ways to collect data about the weather without using instruments. Students collect weather data over a two-week period.

Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Science)

By Emma Couch.Adapted by Mitzi Talbert.

What are some careers in biomusicology?

In BioMusic, page 2.11

By gathering information in books, from interviews, and on the Internet, learners will identify several career possibilities in the field of biomusicology research.

Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 Guidance and Music Education)

By Debra Hall and Crystal Patillo.

What is nutrition?

In I’m on a diet and proud of it: Nutrition through math and science, page 10

Students use all they’ve learned and experienced throughout the I'm On a Diet and Proud of It unit to choose and complete an assessment option that will immerse them in food chemistry and nutrition careers.

Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Computer/Technology Skills, English Language Arts, Guidance, Healthful Living, and Science)

By Karina Colón.

Wheelin' fun

In CareerStart lessons: Grade seven, page 3.6

In this lesson for grade seven, students participate in a car-racing lab, and make observations about how design affects speed. Students discuss how the lab applies to careers in motor sports.

Format: lesson plan (grade 7 English Language Arts and Science)

By Emma Couch.Adapted by Michelle Arias.

When will I ever use this in real life?

In CareerStart lessons: Grade seven, page 1.8

In this lesson for grade seven, students research careers and determine how people with these occupations use English, math, and science skills.

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts and Guidance)

By Jen Presley.Adapted by Kenyatta Bennett and Sonya Rexrode.

Winter advisory: The effect of salt on the freezing point of water

In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 5.9

In this lesson, students complete a lab to help them understand the effect of salt on the freezing point of water. Students discuss the benefits and drawbacks of using salt as a de-icing and anti-icing agent on roads.

Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts and Science)

By Tammy Johnson and Martha Tedrow.

Woodworkers and finishers: Working with area

In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 3.6

In this lesson, students participate in a furniture-finishing scenario in which they draw and calculate the area of a set of tabletops with different shapes.

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Mathematics)

By Valerie Davis, Sonya Rexrode, and Monika Vasili.

Working with an embargo

In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 6.6

In this lesson plan, students learn about the Embargo Act of 1807 and consider how the embargo might have affected working people at the time.

Format: lesson plan

By Andrea Stewart, Keisha Gabriel, and Patty Grant.

Working with matrices

In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 2.8

In this lesson, students use matrices to organize sets of data.

Format: lesson plan (grade 9 Mathematics)

By Debbie Brooks, Peggy Dickey, and Jan Sullivan.

Working with parabolas

In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 2.3

In this lesson, students graph a quadratic equation to find a solution to a hypothetical scenario involving event planners.

Format: lesson plan (grade 9 Mathematics and Science)

By Debbie Brooks, Peggy Dickey, and Jan Sullivan.

World War I political debate

In CareerStart lessons: Grade six, page 4.7

In this lesson for grades six and seven, students will use their knowledge of World War I to debate whether Germany should have paid reparations following the war.

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Social Studies)

By Shea Calloway.

Would you really buy that? Persuasive techniques in advertising

In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 1.9

In this lesson plan, students learn about the persuasive techniques used in advertising and try to identify the techniques in a variety of ads.

Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts and Guidance)

By Andrea Fedon, Gail Frank, and Cindy Neininger.

Writing a resumé

In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 1.2

In this lesson plan, students practice writing resumés and editing them with peers.

Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts and Guidance)

By Andrea Fedon, Gail Frank, and Cindy Neininger.

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ArtsWork

Arts resources for teachers and students including standards, curricula and lessons for teachers and online tutorials for students. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Herberger College of Fine Arts

Association for Career and Technical Education

Leadership and instructional materials to professionals in all areas of workforce development. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: ACTE

Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education

Help students of all ages find their own entrepreneurial opportunities with the opportunities, lessons and resources on this site. (Learn more)

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EPA Teaching Center

This website provides information and resources for the study and teaching of environmental science, projects, curriculum assistance. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Environmental Protection Agency

The Gateway to 21st Century Skills

Quick and easy access to educational resources found on various federal, state, university, non-profit, and commercial Internet sites. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: GEM Exchange

High School Journalism

Considering newspaper journalism as your career? Advising the team of high school journalists working on the school paper? Check out this site! (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: American Society of Newspaper Editors