A research-based activity that aims to develop college and career readiness skills, including research, communication, and critical thinking, where students will explore a chosen career and present their findings in an interactive and creative way. Grade level: 9th Grade Learning Objectives: Teaching Strategies and Materials: Assessment Strategies: Accommodations for Diverse Learners: Lesson Outline: Introduction Research … Continue reading Career Exploration Project
Careers Lessons
Welcome to our page on careers! We believe that understanding different career options and how to navigate the job market is an essential aspect of financial literacy. Our resources are designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of careers, including exploring different industries, developing job skills, and creating a career plan. Whether you’re a teacher, parent, or career counselor, our collection of lesson plans, worksheets, and activities will equip you with the tools you need to teach these critical skills and empower students to make informed decisions about their future career paths. From researching job opportunities to developing resumes and cover letters, our materials will help students prepare for success in the job market.
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For Plant Lovers Only: Becoming a Botanist
Learn what botanists are, where they work, and how a person can become a botanist. Teaching Objectives: Students will be able to explain what a botanist is and what kinds of activities a botanist might do. Students will be able to describe five sub-specialties in the field of botany. Students will be able to name … Continue reading For Plant Lovers Only: Becoming a Botanist
A Career with Bugs: Becoming an Entomologist
Learn what entomologists are, where they work, and how a person can become an entomologist. Teaching Objectives: Students will be able to explain what an entomologist is and what kinds of activities they might do. Students will be able to describe two sub-specialties in the field of entomology. Students will be able to name places … Continue reading A Career with Bugs: Becoming an Entomologist
Caring for the Trees: Becoming an Arborist
Learn about arborists, where they work, and how a person can become an arborist. Teaching Objectives: Students will be able to explain what an arborist is and what kinds of activities an arborist might do. Students will be able to list several places where an arborist might work. Students will be able to define the … Continue reading Caring for the Trees: Becoming an Arborist
Becoming an Animal Trainer
Learn what animal trainers do, where they work, and how a person can become an animal trainer. Teaching Objectives: Students will be able to list several places where an animal trainer might work. Students will be able to explain various jobs that animals are trained to do. Students will understand that animal trainers work in … Continue reading Becoming an Animal Trainer
Helping Athletes Compete: Becoming a Sports Therapist
Learn what sports therapists do and how a person can become one. Teaching Objectives: Students will be able to tell list the jobs that fall under the heading of sports therapist. Students will be able to describe what each type of sports therapist does. Students will be able to list places where a sports therapist … Continue reading Helping Athletes Compete: Becoming a Sports Therapist
Becoming A Movie Director
Learn what movie directors do and how a person can become one. Teaching Objectives: Students will be able to list the professionals with whom a movie director works and describe what each does. Students will be able to explain the various aspects of a movie director’s job. Students will be able to explain what is … Continue reading Becoming A Movie Director
Becoming a Marine Biologist
Learn about a career in the study of ocean life. Teaching Objectives: Students will understand that marine biologists are scientists who study ocean life. Students will be able to identify Jacques Cousteau. Students will be able to explain what a grant is. Students will be able to describe some of the job responsibilities of marine … Continue reading Becoming a Marine Biologist
Cooking for a Living: Becoming a Chef
Learn what chefs do and how a person can become a chef. Teaching Objectives: Students will be able to list several places where a chef might work. Students will be able to describe the main responsibilities of a head chef. Students will be able to name other staff members that might work in a kitchen … Continue reading Cooking for a Living: Becoming a Chef
Protecting the Environment: Becoming an Environmental Engineer
Learn how environmental engineers protect the environment and how a person can become one. Teaching Objectives: Students will be able to list and describe various capacities in which environmental engineers work. Students will understand that environmental engineers design ways to protect the environment. Students will understand that environmental engineers can work for companies or for … Continue reading Protecting the Environment: Becoming an Environmental Engineer
