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Protecting Philippine Reefs
Learners watch a slide show about the Philippine Reefs to explore the topic of fish populations. In this reef and fish population instructional activity, students watch a slide show about fish populations and how the Peace...
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AP Biology Lesson Outline
Twelfth graders research about the different careers in bioengineering. In this biology lesson, 12th graders identify the different stages in the cell cycle. They discuss the pros and cons of using radiation.
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Researching Engineers Lesson Plan
Students research different kinds of engineers and investigate what each one does. After completing three days of research and using a research guide sheet, they create a PowerPoint presentation of at least 8 slides but no more than 15.
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Survivor M.D.: Tattooed Doctor
Students view a video clip showing different medical careers. They complete a worksheet to discover careers they might have not heard about. They discuss the amount of education and training needed.
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My Future Reflections
Students examine and write about possible career choices in relation to their own personal interests, strengths, and values. They discuss the process of reflective writing, and identify their three favorite activities on a "My Future...
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Rescue Rover
Students explore how rescue devices are made and used. In this rescue lesson students design and build their own rescue device then test it.
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Rubber Band Racers
Students create rubber band band powered cars. In this engineering activity, students are given common materials in order to create their own car. They measure distance and speed of different designs.
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African Americans in Science
Students examine the life of renowned African American scientists. In this science literacy lesson, students explore a website containing profiles and achievements of past and present African American scientists. They prepare a poster...
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Careers in Mining
Learners study about natural resources and the decreasing amount. They observe the need for trained scientists and engineers. Finally, they take a small test to determine the areas of science they find most interesting.
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Geoscience Careers
Students explore the world of geosciences and all the career possibilities and options that this field of study offers. They relate this field to engineering and other health professions. Each student utilizes technology to assist them...
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Reach For The Stars: A Health Careers Constellation
Young scholars examine health related careers. For this career lesson students create a presentation of health related careers and present it to the class.
Workforce Solutions
Discover Your Interests
Career exploration is the focus of a instructional activity that encourages pupils to choose a profession based on their strengths and interests. Following a thoughtful discussion covering different character traits, class members...
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It's Magic: Understanding the Roles, Responsibilities, and Requirements of Workers
Fifth graders investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions. Then they break into groups to complete the training and education for two careers selected from a listing in the lesson....
American Psychological Association
Facebook Activity
Imagine if Sigmund Freud or Charles Darwin had a Facebook page. As part of a study of major historical figures in the field of psychology, class members are assigned a psychologist and design a mock Facebook page that includes...
Virginia Department of Education
The Rate of Motion
How much time does it take to jump over three balloons? Pupils calculate the speed of tasks that require different motions. They determine motions for tasks such as walking, skipping, hopping, and jumping before creating a...
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Sound Extenders
Learn about communication engineers. Students observe a demonstration using a slinky of how to diminish sound with distance. They also learn about Alexander Graham Bell and his invention of the telephone.
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Break it Down: Reverse Engineering
Students disassemble a toy. In this science lesson, students compare and contrast the inner mechanisms of a toy car. Students predict and illustrate what the inner mechanism look like. Then, they disassemble the toy, and illustrate the...
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Taking the Heat
Students measure the heat absorbed by different materials and learn why engineers need to know how different materials story thermal energy when designing buildings. In this heat capacity lesson plan, students use a thermometer to...
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The Influence of Values on Career Choice
Students examine job opportunities and how things in their lives influence their choices. In this investigative lesson students complete a worksheet and several exercises.
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Cleaning Up With Decomposers
Students read and discuss decomposers and how they affect the environment. In this decomposers lesson plan, students also discuss how engineers use decomposers to help the environment.
American Physiological Society
Drug the Water Flea
This is a flea. This is a flea on drugs. Any questions? Your class will have questions aplenty during an impactful experiment. Lab groups get to know Daphnia magna, the humble water flea, and study the effects of stimulants and...
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Agribusiness in a Global Environment Lesson 10
Students explore opportunities for international trade of agricultural products. They familiarize with factors affecting global marketing.
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Careers In Agriscience
Students investigate careers in Agriscience. They participate in various activities to stay engaged in the lesson plan. Students also research different careers that are available in the field. Then they answer questions about a career...
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Jobs in 1860 and Today
Young scholars compare occupations during the 19th century with the 21st century using information from 19th century census information.