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Careers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers review career options, resumes, and job applications. They compile a job portfolio using the items listed on the job kit page then write resumes and cover letters.
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Working in T.V.

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students investigate the job market through Internet research.  In this occupational lesson, students discuss and investigate different television related jobs they would be interested in working.  Students utilize the Internet to refine...
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Writing The Cover Letter

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students identify the differences between the different types of cover letters and determine which type of letter should be used given different scenarios. They determine which type of letter is best for different situations.
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Consumer Product as in "Chocolate Milk"

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine different marketing techniques how to present themselves while looking for work.  In this marketing instructional activity students create their own advertisement. 
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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners investigate various careers in the field of oceanography. They create a resume, develop a hypothetical company, create a brochure or web page, plan an ad campaign, or write an article about a teacher that has influenced them.
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Fields of the Future

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars investigate India's technology outsourcing, and examine their own career choices to determine what technology is required in the field. Students dermine how careers have changed over time and speculate future changes, then...
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Publication Project

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders publish a magazine during a ten week marking period. They make individual contributions to the group project that is based on career choices. They write and publish articles, poems, entertainment pieces, and a play that...
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Communication Skills for Seeking a Job

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss and identify four careers they have an interest in. Using the internet, they choose one career to research to discover the educational requirements, salary and training. They interview members of the community in the...
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Get a Job

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students brainstorm a list of items needed to have a successful career. Individually, they complete a webquest in which they identify positions they might be interested in. They also practice the interview process and how to complete...
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The Staffing Exercise: A Lesson Cluster for Civics

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students discuss gender bias and non-traditional career areas as they relate to governmental appointed positions. The participate in a simulation in which they apply for and decide who would get traditionally male positions in the Dept....
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Job Applications and Interviews: Employment Crossword Puzzle

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students complete the crossword puzzle by solving the 12 clues at the bottom of the page. The theme of this puzzle is job applications and interviews.
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Disasters (Natural & Man-made)

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students chose a natural or man-made disaster, such as a tornado or an oil spill, to research using the assigned web sites. They choose a presentation type from a list which includes poetry, radio broadcasts, and safety brochures, to...
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Worksheet
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Kitano Takeshi

For Students 4th - 8th
In this Kitano Takeshi worksheet, students read a passage about Kitano Takeshi and then complete worksheets such as spelling, a listening gap fill, synonym matching, scrambled sentences, and more.
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Technical Literacy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the components of the transference of technological information through this ten lesson unit. The applications to specific careers, the determination of responsible use of technology, and the affects of technology on...
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Infusing Equity by Gender into the classroom

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Pupils examine equality. In this civics lesson, students appoint committees for various offices then model a mock committee/application process in the classroom, followed by a discussion of whether equity was achieved or not and why.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Career Discovery: Preparing a Resume

For Teachers 6th - 8th
As part of a career discovery unit, middle school students examine the need to prepare a resume and the potential consequences of giving false information in a resume. Using an online resume wizard designed for middle schoolers, students...
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Online Writing Lab at Purdue University

Purdue University Owl: Job Search Writing: Job Skills Checklist

For Students 9th - 10th
A handout listing an inventory of skills that may be included in a resume or cover letter.
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Handout
McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Career City Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in exploring your career interests? Using the Glencoe career city resources; you can explore self assessments, resumes, cover letters, and interview tips.
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Career One Stop: Get My Future

For Students 9th - 10th
Great site to explore different careers, learn about the skills and education you need for specific careers, get information about growing industries, find out about job training programs, learn how to write a resume, and lots more.
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Handout
University of Virginia

University of Virginia Career Services: Helpful Handouts

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Virginia Career Services Center offers numerous helpful handouts and career guides for the student preparing for a career. Handouts range from how to analyze your work preferences to how to write a resume. All handouts...
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Blue Sky Search: Resume Writing Tips

For Students 9th - 10th
Creating a resume can be hard work. Luckily, you can come here to find lots of tips for creating the perfect resume.
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Website
University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at Austin: College of Fine Arts: Fine Arts Career Services

For Students 9th - 10th
University of Texas at Austin Fine Arts students can search for jobs, schedule career advising, or view courses. Resources for aiding in writing a cover letter or resume are available without a student ID.
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Teen Analyst: Get on the Right Career Track

For Students 9th - 10th
Finding the right career is one of the most important things you have to do after college. This section contains a few articles to help you get on the right track.
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Mapping Your Future

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection of valuable resources allows young people to explore their options for the future. Topics include how to apply for college and jobs, financial options for paying for college and how to apply your education to the career...