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The Asvab Program: Exploring Careers

For Students 9th - 10th
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program provides tools developed by the Department of Defense (DoD) to help high school and postsecondary students across the nation learn more about career exploration and planning. Explore personal skills,...
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Career One Stop: Toolkit at a Glance

For Students 9th - 10th
This extensive career resource library provides information for exploring various careers. Topics covered include: salaries, education, resumes and more.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: College and Career Readiness

For Students 9th - 10th
In this video learning module, different possible careers can be explored.
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Career One Stop: Get My Future

For Students 9th - 10th
Great site to explore different careers, learn about the skills and education you need for specific careers, get information about growing industries, find out about job training programs, learn how to write a resume, and lots more.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Career Education: Career Clusters Series

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Glencoe offers you a chance to explore sixteen career clusters. Find out the requirements for a job, the education needed, and the various jobs available.
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Majoring in Music

Majoring in Music

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore potential music schools, learn about a very large selection of potential music careers, and find music camps and programs on this site. With blog articles written by music professionals, you'll find plenty of great advice if you...
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Geotimes: Off the Beaten Path

For Students 9th - 10th
Get a glimpse inside the careers of geoscience professionals. Explore the types of career experiences that are available in the geoscience field.
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Jobs for America's Graduates

For Students 9th - 10th
Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) is an in-school program for at risk youth aimed at helping them in stay in school. This site explores this school-to-career program's key characteristics, outcomes, organization, and provides contact...
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Art Schools: Art School & Program Directory

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is about exploring career opportunities in art. Investigate art schools, programs, and other career resources.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Charles Dickens

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the life and work of Charles Dickens through this educational resource.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Tips for Getting Job References

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you need to get a job reference? Explore tips for choosing and getting the best job references.
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Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: The Role of Women in the 1950s

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Use this lesson plan to explore the roles of women in the 1950s. After working men's jobs during World War II, women went back into the home when the men returned. Examine how well this worked out.
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BBC

Bbc News: Ronald Reagan 1911 2004

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from BBC News, you can explore the death of an American president through the eyes of the British Broadcasting Company (BBC). This site offers the reader extensive information about former president Ronald Reagan including...
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Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Chemistry Careers

For Students 3rd - 8th
Chem4Kids! looks at careers available in the large field of chemistry. Here you can explore the career of a doctor, pharmacist or pharmacologist, university researcher, forensics expert, or hazardous materials expert.
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Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: The Importance of Muhammad Ali

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about the life and career of famous boxer Muhammad Ali while exploring his role in the civil rights movement. Also, discover his views on religion and politics and his legacy for being a positive...
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Employment Spot

Employment Spot: Internships

For Students 9th - 10th
It might seem like school just started up again, but believe it or not it's already time to start thinking about next summer. Summer internships have become increasingly competitive since more and more students have abandoned mowing...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Architecture Helped Music Evolve

For Students 9th - 10th
As his career grew, David Byrne went from playing CBGB to Carnegie Hall. He asks: Does the venue make the music? From outdoor drumming to Wagnerian operas to arena rock, he explores how context has pushed musical innovation. [16:00]
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Wi Paper: Careers

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site one can explore the paper industry offers many interesting career possibilities. The work may include creating paper, helping protect the environment, running tests, working in the forest or in a corporate office.
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US National Archives

Docsteach: What Kind of Leader Was General Douglas Mac Arthur?

For Teachers 11th - 12th
In this activity, students will analyze video clips, photographs, and written documents related to General Douglas MacArthur to explore the controversy surrounding his career, especially the decision by President Harry S. Truman to...
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How to Model: Commercial Modeling Resource

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in becoming a commercial model? Explore how to become a model and resources on this career field.
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ESPN Internet Ventures

Espn: Koufax's Dominance Was Short but Sweet

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the career of the National League record holder for no-hitters, Sandy Koufax, at this site from ESPN.
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PBS

Pbs Character Above All: Dwight D. Eisenhower

For Students 9th - 10th
Essay by Stephen Ambrose covering Dwight Eisenhower's life and career. The essay explores ways in which Eisenhower's character shaped his decisions.