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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

FACS: From Milk to Cheese & Seed to Shelf (Ag)

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Learners explore eight Career and Technical areas and make connections with business, family and consumers, and technology. They examine and describe how agriculture and natural resources impact our quality of life. Students recognize...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

ART- LANGUAGE OF SYMBOLS

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students discuss how color construct meaning in art. They will demonstrate a technical knowledge and creative use of formal elements and principals of design. Students then discuss the way their selection of color contributed to their work.
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Activity
Other

Western Michigan University: Writing Positive Messages

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent and in-depth site on how to write short, positive messages. Gives information on structure, pace, positive replies, announcements, and apologies (used as positives).
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Handout
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University

Purdue University Owl: Accentuating the Positives in Business Letters

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Online resource from Purdue on business and technical writing. Details how to write positively through embedded position and effective use of space.
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Website
Other

Ampas: Scientific and Technical Awards

For Students 9th - 10th
A description and explanation of the science and technical awards of the Academy Awards. Provides insight into the extensive behind-the-scenes work involved in motion pictures.
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Website
Other

The National Academies: Space Studies Board

For Students 9th - 10th
The Space Studies Board is a division of the National Academies which were created to advise the government in scientific and technical matters.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: Rewards and Challenges of Self Employment

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Analyze the rewards and challenges of self-employment.
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Website
Other

Electronics Technicians Association: Eta International

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the homepage of the professional organization for Electronics Technicians. There are links to information on certification, jobs, education, and more about this profession.