Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: "Fccla the Community Connection"
This is a project-based lesson plan designed to guide students through the steps of planning a student organization community service project. The lesson plan focuses on the students' ability to apply knowledge and skills gained through...
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Fast Web: Matching Students to Scholarships
Search a database of over 500,000 private-sector scholarships, grants, and loans. There is no fee, but you will need to create a profile. There is a student resource center to assist in college planning.
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National Association of School Nurses
Homepage of an association of professional nurses working in school settings. Educational, professional, and research resources are available. These include a newsletter, currently published articles, and current and past journal...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Becoming a Creative Director
A lesson plan designed to have young scholars obtain the role of creative director for a clothing line. Through the lesson students will learn the qualifications, training, education, job requirements, and salary of a creative director.
PBS
Pbs: Reroofing Your Uncle's House
Predict the correct amount of roofing material needed to reroof a house while learning about the importance of proper planning.
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American Dental Association: Be a Dentist
From the American Dental Association, this page informs those with an interest in a career in dentistry. It includes information about professional associations, "day in the life" profiles of dentists, a list of ten reasons dentists...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: How Much Will This Lifestyle Cost?
Students will create a detailed monthly budget using a spreadsheet. The budget will depend on an individual's earning potential as determined by career choice and education. This is a project-based, Commerce and Information Technology...
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Smart About Money: 40 Money Management Tips Every College Student Should Know
[PDF] This downloadable brochure will help high school students prepare for the financial decisions they will need to make once high school is over.