Pupils discover the six different career paths they could take and why each path is important.  In this career choice lesson, students discuss different career paths using a visual poster. Pupils then play interactive...

Fifth graders use data from an Excel document to analyze and predict trends in batting averages.

Learners are shown proper stance, nocking, targeting, and release techniques of archery. They follow basic safety procedures involved in handling and using archery equipment. Students practice shooting aluminum or fiberglass shaft arrows.

Students investigate artifacts and reconstruct them. In this artifact activity, students research archaeologists and Native American groups. Students plan a design for a clay pot which represent the Native American artifact.

Students explore the needs of the homeless. In this philanthropy lesson student read chapter 1 of Trevor's Place and discuss facts regarding homelessness. Students write their impressions about homelessness in journals.

Students are introduced to the work and lives of 19th century lumberjacks through a living history slide show presentation. They compare and contrast life 150 years ago with the present. Students describe the history of logging in...

In this famous leaders learning exercise, students read a passage about Mohandas Mahatma Gandhi and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling,...

Middle schoolers brainstorm a list of characteristics a person would need to make a good employee. In groups, they describe the attributes a person would need in various occupations and share their answers with the class. They discover...

Third graders create a puzzle piece to be included in a class puzzle. They are given one puzzle piece, and they decorate it using symbols/drawings which are personal to them such as hobbies, interests, or self-portrait. The pieces are...

Students solve word problems relating to economic choices. In this economic choices lesson, students discuss the importance of budgeting and how to save money. Students complete a economic choices worksheet.

Learners review short vowel sounds. They complete a variety of activities as they discover how to say the short /o/ sound, write the letter 'o', and pronounce words with the short /o/ sound. They read stories with short /o/ words in them.

Learners cut out a large rectangle from brown paper with scissors. They fold the narrow end up, leaving room for a flap at the top and have the teacher staple the edges of the pouch together. They then decorate their pouch with markers...

Students research a choosen career on the internet. They gather pertinent and interesting information about their choosen career and construct a display for the career along with a written report which is displayed in class.

Students identify the various forms of personal identification cards available in their community. They explain the different uses for each form of identification using "this and that" vocabulary.

Students guess the subject of the given problem by reasoning. Then they discuss the ways that the problem could be solved by keeping track of their counting in 10s and showing their work.

Students discuss the importance of comprehension and the use of summarization. Through guided practice, they follow six steps in finding and highlighting important information from an article, while deleting information that is not...

Fourth graders identify the three major crops, some of the specialty crops, a natural resource from Indiana. They identify where they are located with 90% accuracy. Students map the physical regions of Indiana and identify the major...

Learn about the importance of soft skills such as communication, self confidence and work ethic, along with the reasons these skills are highly desired by employers.

Soft Skills highlights the skills employees need to be successful. These include communication, eye contact, listening, teamwork, positive attitude, proper handshake, professional appearance and respect. Soft skills are the abilities to...

mySkills myFuture, a career-preparation service that helps people find new careers based on previous work experience, is designed for adults seeking new career paths. But students should not hesitate to test out its career information...

Everyone has skills in which they excel. iSeek highlights skills useful for various types of jobs to aid in finding the right career.

This brochure provides a single-page list of skills and traits that will prepare you for the world of work in the 21st century. The list is divided into three categories: Fundamental Skills, Personal Management Skills, and Teamwork...

A handout listing an inventory of skills that may be included in a resume or cover letter.

Learn the kinds of written communication issues that concern prospective employers. As you read these potential interview questions, you have the opportunity to examine your own writing skills and decide how you can best address areas...