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Curated OER

College Education

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
What do Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg have in common? They're both billionaires, and neither one has a college degree! Using the website, scholars explore whether having a college education is truly worth the money it costs. They read...
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American Museum of Natural History

Being a Paleontologist: Mark Norell

For Students 6th - 12th
Get to know paleontologist Mark Norell with a 19 question interview. Written questions, answers, and photographs with descriptions sit among bright and cheery graphics
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American Museum of Natural History

Being an Archeologist: Chuck Spencer

For Students 6th - 12th
Meet Chuck Spencer, an archeologist who studies the Zapotec people who lived in the Valley of Oaxaca, Mexico over 2000 years ago. Spencer shares in print his response to questions posed by kids.
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American Museum of Natural History

Being An Anthropologist: Laurel Kendall

For Students 6th - 12th
Imagine studying Korean culture, especially the role of women, as well as marriage and religious rituals from home! Anthropologist Laurel Kendall shares what she has learned from her many trips to this fascinating country half a world away.
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Princeton Review

The Princeton Review: Career Articles and Advice

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore this large career and academic list of career articles and advice. Great tool for researching career planning and employment topics. Site by Princeton Review.
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Other

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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Other

Mapping Your Future: Explore Your Career

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about your options in higher education, and learn how to choose a career. Includes useful tips on job hunting, resume writing, and job interviewing techniques. Select the "en Espanol" link on the right side to view this resource...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Biologist

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the career options of a biologist in this Science Buddies Career profile. You can work in a lab, work outdoors, conduct all kinds of research about living organisms and their relationship to their environments. Find out the...
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Other

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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NOAA

Noaa: Ship Okeanos Explorer: "America's Ship for Ocean Exploration"

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow teams of scientists as they explore marine life and habitats of the deep ocean. Covers past and current expeditions in various regions of the world. Includes webcasts, videos, lesson plans and modules, and career resources. An...
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South Carolina Educational Television

South Carolina Etv Commission: Career Aisle: Career Clusters

For Students Pre-K - 1st
What do you want to be when you grow up? Explore the kind of job you are interested in by watching a collection of videos about different careers.
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Other

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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South Carolina Educational Television

South Carolina Etv Commission: Career Aisle: Career Awareness K 5: Job Games

For Students Pre-K - 1st
What do you want to be when you grow up? Explore the kind of job you are interested in by playing some games related to different careers.
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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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Employment Spot

Employment Spot: Career Profiles

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore career profiles to find potential career interest matches using the Employment Spot career resources.
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Employment Spot

Employment Spot: Career News

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore current career news using the Employment Spot news resources.
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Other

Artist Help Network: Career Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in exploring a career in the fine arts? The Artist Help Network helps individuals investigate career resources to take control of their art career.
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Other

Virginia Career View: What Will You Be When You Grow Up?

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Explore what you want to be when you grow up here on this career information delivery system portal. Discover the many different career paths that match your interests and talents, and learn about numerous types of careers.
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Other

The Black Collegian: Career Site for Students of Color

For Students 9th - 10th
The Black Collegian Online provides cutting-edge information on career resources for Black collegians. Job search strategies, graduate school opportunities, career and industry reports are abundantly explored. This site is the cyberspace...
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Other

Usa Jobs: Career Interest Areas

For Students 9th - 10th
Specify what field you are interested in most and view the related occupations for that field. Explore the areas that best match your career interests.
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Other

Life Science Career Alliance: Explore Your Future

For Students 9th - 10th
Exploration of careers in different areas of the sciences. With videos, a career-traits matching interactive, and related resources for thinking about and planning a future in science.
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Other

Be an Actuary: Career Without Boundaries

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you considered a career as a actuary? Explore this business field that provides career planning resources for high school students, college students, and educators.
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Other

Ph ds.org: Science, Math, & Engineering Career Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in exploring science, math, or engineering career paths. Investigate career paths, guides, journals, mentoring, and contact information.
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Other

John Casablanca: Modeling & Career Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in fashion? Explore resources for those looking to develop personal style or to become a model.