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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Your Future Occupation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
What do your middle schoolers want to be when they grow up? Have them write about possible occupations in this writing lesson. After brainstorming the different occupations they would like, they write a story about what they will do on...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

You Are The Farmer

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students investigate the farming business and occupations in agriculture. Basic multi-step math operations are performed in calculating some of the expenses involved in farming.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Engineer Webelos Activity Workbook

For Students 4th - 8th
In this engineering worksheet, students speak with an engineer, surveyor, or architect in their area about the various occupations in engineering and create a list that explains each. They also draw a floor plan of their home and three...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Timeless Totems

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students respond an email from Roger Totem, who is the curator of a new museum opening. students discuss with the art teacher to explain the project and get support. Students, in accordance with the guidelines, divide into groups...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

CAREER STEPPING STONES

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine the skills, qualifications and experience needed for different jobs. They listen to an MP talking about how she got into politics and work out the first five-steps of their own career path.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

My Dad's Job

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students report about their dad's job. In this career lesson students interview their dad about his occupation. They ask detailed questions and write an informational piece.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Ghost Catcher

For Teachers Pre-K
Students make a mirror after reading the story The Ghost Catcher. In this The Ghost Catcher lesson plan, students answer comprehension questions and make a mirror out of foil and paper plates.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Job Talk

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students write about a job. In this careers and communication instructional activity, the teacher explains how stories are structured, then students choose a career to research and present the information to the class.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Occupational Last Names Puzzle

For Students 7th - 12th
In this occupational word search, students identify names of occupations and careers. A word list of approximately 45 career names are given.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Skyline Vocabulary 1A

For Students 11th - 12th
In this ESL worksheet, students read three vocabulary lists in alphabetical order and organized by topics. The topics include numbers, classroom language, and occupation.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Family Trees

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students trace their family history back to their great-grandparents and examine where their family is from and what types of jobs their ancestors had. They also define different terms used to describe family relations such as...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Occupational Circles

For Teachers K
Students distinguish service occupations from product occupations by looking at photographs and listening to descriptions of each one. They choose an occupation that interests them and decide if it is a service or product occupation.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What's My Line?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students work in groups to write and perform a role play in the target language. They prepare an outline or notes on index cards. Each person in the group will pretend to have a job in the target country. They will describe their...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

United Nations General Assembly

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars study China and the Chinese occupation of Tibet. They read position summaries/notes of China, Tibet and various foreign nations. Then they roleplay members of United Nations General Assembly and discuss and debate the topic.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Japanese Influence on Southeast Asia

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the countries occupied by Japan and the influence it had on them. They conduct library research on assigned countries and draw maps of the territory Japan occupied. they give class presentations using Japanese vocabulary.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Psychologists

For Students 9th - 10th
All the information you would need to decide if becoming a Psychologist is the right occupation for you. Employment is expected to grow faster than average.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook

For Students 9th - 10th
See hundreds of featured career profiles. Find out for each occupation a description of the job, typical work environment, how to prepare for that career, salary range, and more. Each profile also includes Bureau of Labor Statistics...
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Website
Careers New Zealand

Careers Nz: Massage Therapist

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides detailed information on the career of a massage therapist. Read about the tasks and duties, personal requirements, education, working conditions, and much more.
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Website
Careers New Zealand

Careers Nz: Purchasing Officer

For Students 9th - 10th
Very descriptive site containing information on purchasing officers. Read the job description, and about tasks, duties, skills, education, training, wages, and much more.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Actors, Producers, and Directors

For Students 9th - 10th
Along with information about Directors, this site evaluates the Nature of Work, Working Conditions, Employment, Training, Other Qualifications, Job Outlook, Earnings, Related Occupations, and Additional Information for Actors and Producers.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Lodging Managers

For Students 9th - 10th
Great site to find detailed information on becoming a lodging manager. Everything about the job is presented on this site - the job description, the facts, education needed, as well as various links.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Allied Occupied Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the Allied Forces' occupation of Germany during the Cold War.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Allied Plans for German Industry After World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the Allies' industrial plans for Germany during the Cold War.
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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Rudyard Kipling's "Rikki Tikki Tavi": Mixing Words and Pictures

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan, students will consider Rudyard Kipling's "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi": Mixing Words and Pictures. Worksheets and other supporting materials can be found under the Resources tab.