"I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States..." Scholars investigate the nomination process of Supreme Court justices when assuming office. Through examination of primary and secondary...

Students examine all the techniques required to look good for an interview in order to make a good impression and build up of your confidence level to do well on the job. They soon realize that dressing the part is vital to landing a job...

Students report about their dad's job. In this career lesson students interview their dad about his occupation. They ask detailed questions and write an informational piece.

Students explore the many ways people support themselves and their families. In this economics lesson plan, students review newspapers and compare types of jobs. Students create daily schedules for an adult worker and role play job...

Learners share their opinions about local job opportunities for people their age. After reading an article about hiring trends, they discuss Google's answer to filling jobs. Class members research and report on an employer that offers...

Students explore career paths by creating a job scrapbook.  In this employment lesson plan, students discuss what types of skills employers look for in the job market.  Students decide on a career they would like to explore by...

Students brainstorm a list of jobs that exist in their own school and its surrounding environment. In this lesson on careers, students create a map of the school and locate on the map where each job takes place. Next, the class divides...

Rating prospective teacher candidates based on sample resumes opens this discussion of effective business communication. After generating a list of interview candidates based on their resumes, pupils justify their choices. A study of...

Learners explore their perspectives of different occupations, discover what life skills will be valuable to them in whatever career path they choose, and discuss important terms related to the work environment. 

Students identify the steps needed to apply and receive a job. Using the internet, they find a career they are interested in and practice completing out the application. To end the activity, they role play the role of the interviewee...

Fourth graders examine careers that differ in the amount of wages paid to women and men. They interview their parents and discover they are contributing to society. They discover their role within the community as well.

Students examine different employment opportunities and possible barriers that may occur.  In this career skills lesson students discuss different barriers and work in groups to overcome these. 

Students research a nonprofit organization of their choice. They interview a member of the organization and present to the class their findings. They list the job opportunities found there and volunteer for the organization.

Fourth graders list all of the workers in their school. They interview them to find out more about each occupation.

Students discuss the qualifications of a Supreme Court justice. As a class, they role play the role of a justice and share with the class why they are the best qualified candidate for the job. In groups, they create a bumper sticker or...

High schoolers explore the work of Jane Goodall. In this advocacy lesson, students investigate the life and work of Jane Goodall. High schoolers examine her work as an animal advocate and explore their own personal advocacy styles.

Learners investigate matter:solid, liquid, gas by conducting different experiments. In this states of matter instructional activity, students conduct hands on activities that allow learners to see first hand results....

Students explore how much trash they create. In this recycling instructional activity, students define stewardship and conduct an experiment to see how much trash the class produces in a week. At the end of the week the students...

Students explore economics by writing a fictitious news article. For this personal wealth lesson, students participate in a role-playing activity in which the year is 2025 and they must write an article about their extremely wealthy...

Students use a map to locate New Orleans and watch a video on the destruction of Hurricane Katrina. As a class, they watch a demonstration on how a wetland can reduce the impact of a hurricane. In groups, they perform their own...