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Beary O'Mometer Learns About Careers In Meteorology

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the field of meteorology. In this meteorology instructional activity, students explore weather-related careers as they research the field of study as well as various weather concepts. Students interview meteorologists,...
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Cameras and Careers

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Applying photography basics they learn for this project, first graders take pictures of an adult at work focusing on the tools used, the work site, and job responsibilities. After making a career book that includes photos and...
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Sarah, Plain and Tall - Intro to Literature Circle jobs

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars read a book with each student having a specific job for the class.  In this literature lesson, students read Sarah, Plain and Tall over 10 days, dividing up responsibilities for each student to make sure everyone...
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Job Descriptions: He and She

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this pronoun usage worksheet, students complete 4 activities that help them learn to correctly use the pronouns he and she. Students match jobs and descriptions and write sentences using the pronouns.
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Career Exploration

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students investigate possible career paths in forestry they may pursue.  In this vocational activity, students discover the many careers possible in the world of science by researching teacher approved career websites on the...
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Help Wanted: President of the United States

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Learners consider qualities and United States president should have. In this government lesson, students research the responsibilities of the president and use that information to create an advertisement that describes the job and...
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My Dream Job

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students discuss the importance of having an interesting and fulfilling job. Working in small groups, students discuss different occupations and the skills and tools related to those occupations. Continuing in groups, individual...
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Mock Trial Jury Worksheet

For Students 8th - 12th
What is the role of the judge in a trial? What schooling is required to be a judge? How much do judges typically earn? Class members research the job descriptions, education required, and salaries of law-related occupations including...
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Job Descriptions

For Students 2nd
In these job descriptions worksheets, match the jobs and descriptions, complete the crossword puzzle about jobs, and then rewrite the sentences using he or she for the various jobs.
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Test Your Speaking and Listening Skills: Information Gap 1: Looking for a Job

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this ESL looking for a job worksheet, students work in pairs to ask questions that will elicit information that is missing from their page.  Each page contains ten gaps in job advertisments from a local paper.
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Career Research Project

For Students 6th - 12th
In this career research worksheet, students research jobs they are interested in and then respond to 17 short answer questions related to the careers.
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ESL: Jobs Activity

For Students 4th - 5th
In this ESL job identification worksheet, students match a job title to the job description, choosing from 5 possible answers. Page contains a link to additional activities.
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Creating Star Quality Job Seekers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students prepare to job hunt. For this job search lesson, students examine sample resumes and sample job applications. Students write their own resumes and discuss job interview tips. This lesson is set up for students to move to...
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Applying for a Job

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students apply for a job and create a resume. In this applying for a job lesson plan, students write a resume for themselves.  Resume is designed for real world application.
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The Job Application

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners complete job applications. In this written communication lesson, students discuss the purpose of job applications and then complete job applications in their field. 
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Occupations

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this occupations worksheet, students search for occupation words in a word search and label pictures based on occupation descriptions. Students complete 2 activities.
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Complete Careers

For Students 5th - 6th
In this career report worksheet, learners select and read a nonfiction book about a career they are interested in. Students write a report about this career, completing the 7 requirements listed.
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Career Education: Office Workers

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Frist and second graders explore career options. First they will watch career videos and then prepare to interview school personnel regarding their job responsibilities. They will then send thank you cards to the interviewed subjects...
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WHAT'S AN ECOTECT?

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students use creative thinking skills while writing a good description of possible future jobs.
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Job Prompt Entries

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the role of journal writing. In this written communication lesson, students discuss the purpose of journals as well as cohesive devices. Students then respond to 2 writing prompts that require them to write using...
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Classified Ads of the Future

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students brainstorm jobs people might have in the future and write classified ads for those jobs.
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Reading Help Wanted Ads

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore employment by analyzing the newspaper. In this wanted ads lesson, students identify the importance of job selection and job growth while reading entries in the wanted ads for employment opportunities. Students answer...
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Want Ad

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students create classified ads for jobs. They discuss careers where their target language can be used and review background information about careers. They prepare want ads to describe preparation for and activities for three different...
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Navigating the World of Work

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders complete job shadowing activities. In this career exploration lesson, 12th graders discuss their job interests and complete forms to participate in job shadowing activities. Students interview their job partner, ask the...