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Curated OER

Crossing the Finish Line: Writing a Job Acceptance Letter

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Each paragraph of your job acceptance letter is described for you here. Find out why to write one, how to write one, and what you need to included. Example of tone, purpose, and structure are included alongside the provided information.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Teen Jobs: How to Find, Get, and Keep Employment

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A five-day instructional activity on getting and keeping a job; what could be more beneficial to a young adult? They'll discuss how to locate a job, pick up and fill out an application, and nail the all important job interview. Resume...
Worksheet
Curated OER

The Resume Workbook for High School Students

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
A 30-page fill-in-the-blank resume workbook walks job seekers through 10 steps to create a finished resume. Activities target uncovering skills and special talents, setting job objectives, preparing for an interview, and drafting the...
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California Academy of Science

What Kind of Geologist Am I?

For Teachers 2nd - 5th Standards
Transform your class into young geologists as they learn about six different branches of geology. Using the included geology career descriptions and picture cards, learners work in small groups deciding which tools and locations fit...
Lesson Plan
Smithsonian Institution

Black Diamond

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
Score a home run with this packet of information on the very first player of the Negro League to be elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame — cultural groundbreaker and sports legend Satchel Paige. These worksheets include a...
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Microsoft

Microsoft Computer Applications

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
From creating and editing workbooks in Microsoft Excel to designing presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint and documents in Microsoft Word, this is your one-stop, must-have resource for lessons on Microsoft Office (2010). 
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Community Partnerships for Adult Learning

Goals Setting

For Teachers 5th - 12th
You can reach your goals, if you're SMART about it! Teach your class to how build specific goals that include all the elements of the acronym SMART. The plan includes detailed procedures for the teacher and requires pupils to...
Lesson Plan
Macmillan Education

Networking and Effective Communication

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed Standards
What makes a great networker? Learners explore valuable life skills and interpersonal character traits, and consider how to present oneself in the most effective way during an opportunity to network. 
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Macmillan Education

Self/Social

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed Standards
Body language, our perception of others, and how to make a better impression socially are the focus topics for this lesson, which is part of a 23-lesson series on building important life skills. Learners complete a questionnaire on...
Lesson Plan
Macmillan Education

Communicate/Cooperate

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed Standards
Prepare pupils to communicate effectively throughout their lives with this set of worksheets and activities, which are part of a 23-lesson series on valuable life skills. Class members will define communication and cooperation, discuss...
Lesson Plan
John Wiley & Sons

Defining Leadership

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Learners use their experience with leadership, as well as a thought-provoking quote and discussion with their classmates, to help them define the concept of leadership.
Lesson Plan
Macmillan Education

Critical Thinking

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed Standards
Encourage learners to think deeply about the information they read or hear. Through a series of life skills worksheets, your pupils will consider the need for objectivity, identifying missing information, and problem solving.
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Macmillan Education

Prioritising Effectively

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed Standards
How do you determine the things you must do during your day from those that you want to do, or are willing to put off? Time management and prioritizing effectively are the focus of this life skills lesson plan, which includes...
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Macmillan Education

Study Skills

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed Standards
Go beyond simply telling students to improve their work ethic and study habits with this complete lesson on developing study skills! 
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Mathematics Assessment Project

College and Career Readiness Mathematics Test B1

For Students 9th - 12th
Math was easier before it got mixed up with the alphabet. A 10-page test covers material from multiple years of high school math. Scholars demonstrate knowledge across domains with a mixture of short answer and applied problems.
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Mathematics Assessment Project

College and Career Readiness Mathematics Test A1

For Students 9th - 12th
A six-page test covers content from several different high school math courses. It incorporates a few short answer, graphing, and word problems. It also allows room for mathematical reasoning and analysis.
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Mathematics Assessment Project

College and Career Readiness Mathematics Test A2

For Students 9th - 12th
A six-page evaluation covers material included in algebra, geometry, and algebra II. Applied word problems are mixed in with short answer questions. It also provides questions on mathematical reasoning.
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Mathematics Assessment Project

College and Career Readiness Mathematics Test C1

For Students 9th - 12th
Challenge high schoolers with a thorough math resource. The 20-page test incorporates questions from upper-level high school math in applied and higher order questions.
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California Department of Education

Hazards in the Workplace

For Teachers 11th Standards
Safety first! Safety first! A short video and a PowerPoint presentation introduce job seekers to child labor law awareness, safety standards, and ways to reduce workplace injuries. Class members first take a short workplace...
Performance
Radford University

Exploring Equations through Life Goals

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
What do I want to do when I grow up? Learners research job categories and determine a career within the category. Using the chosen job, pupils find the hourly wage and calculate future income based on percentage wages. Individuals then...
Activity
Constitutional Rights Foundation

Unemployment and the Future of Jobs in America

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Unemployment: The job of the future. The resource, designed for high school scholars, explains unemployment rates, recessions, and job trends that are impacting employment in the United States. Academics explore potential careers of the...
Lesson Plan
Texas Education Agency (TEA)

Scope of Agriculture on Society

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Butcher, trucker, inspector ... so many options, so little time! Scholars pick a career in agriculture and describe it, writing about the education requirements. They also receive direct instruction about the agriculture industry...
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Anti-Defamation League

Job Roles without Gender Boundaries

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
A lesson examines gender stereotypes and how they relate to career choices. Small groups look closely at job titles, identify gender bias, and brainstorm ways to add inclusivity. Individuals reflect on their interests and future career...
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Curated OER

CAREER RESEARCH FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students use a search engine to build a list of skills needed for their career path of interest.

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