Students explore the plants that grow in Glacier National Park. In this plant biology lesson, students invite a guest speaker to speak about plants that grow in Glacier National Park, as well as the scientific names for the plants....

How do people form their opinions about certain social issues? Scholars research current global issues to find out how psychology plays a role in swaying thoughts. Using blogs, writings, and presentations, they uncover why people think...

Sixth graders investigate the Bahamas through presentations and charts.  In this ecology lesson plan, 6th graders utilize their library and Internet to research the life forms and species that inhabit the Bahamas.  Students...

Learners, in groups, prepare a family history for a family with a genetic condition. They simulate a genetic counseling session and listen to a guest lecture by a genetic counselor.

Twelfth graders create resumes, letters of application, and thank you letters. They search for advertised jobs, interview an employer, participate in mock interviews, and attend a presentation by a local job agency representative.

Ninth graders identify factors that influence the changing career patterns of women and men. They identify mentors and resources to support career plans and identify volunteer and leisure activities that relate to their career goals.

Students utilize their knowledge to explore jobs. In this lesson about jobs and careers, students discuss other jobs that might not be included in Paws in Jobland. Students conclude that they are familiar with other jobs and gather...

Students complete job applications. In this written communication activity, students discuss the purpose of job applications and then complete job applications in their field. 

Students explore sources for funding college educations. They compile a portfolio of information gathered during their research.

Eighth graders study examples of organic agriculture from around the country.  In this sustainable agriculture instructional activity students apply what they learn to real life situations.