Encourage your young leaders to acknowledge small victories and the unique abilities and strengths of others. Class members are assigned to observe a classmate and note their talents and interests, concluding in an "awards...

It is just batty! A resource outlines a case study scenario of reducing the risk to bats. Teams learn about the bat populations in the area of the wind farm, then research and propose a solution. 

You might just be responsible for launching a future career in rocket science. Pupils use Alka-Seltzer® tablets as the power source for a film-canister rocket. These rockets must able to carry a clay payload and hit a target on a wall.

Be proactive. Begin with the end in mind. Synergize. These are just a few strategies outlined in Sean Covey's ground-breaking best-seller, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens. With a series of five character development workshops...

Young scholars participate in a instructional activity that focuses on the skill of setting a goal. They practice the setting of a specific goal that can be measured and achievable given the right resources. Students generate a list of...

Fourth graders complete activities to learn about career options and the role jobs have in community. In this career activity, 4th graders complete a career exploration worksheet and study the local community jobs available. Students...

Students develop an appropriate resume for posting on a website for a job search. They create a web page using filamentality, and explore the web to find established career sites.

Students assess their skills, then document their employment history by preparing a resume.

Ninth graders research a future career and write a resume for the job. In this job skills lesson, 9th graders work in groups to identify future job skills and duties. Students then write a resume for the job.

Students prepare to job hunt. In this job search lesson, students examine sample resumes and sample job applications. Students write their own resumes and discuss job interview tips. This lesson is set up for students to move to...

Students develop job interviewing skills by using role play.They practice interviewing in English. The lesson plan targets second language learners. The activity is ideal because the role playing allows for scaffolding and clarification...

High schoolers explore communication skills. In this career traits lesson, students are introduced to Eric Berne's Transactional Analysis Model of Communication. High schoolers discuss the impact of verbal and nonverbal communication in...

Students participate in role playing activities that help them practice successful job interview skills. They take part in mock interviews with employers from the surrounding area. This provides excellent feedback for students about their m

Students explore career opportunities by completing job applications, writing resumes, and composing cover letters. After discussing careers, they compile job portfolios using items contained in their job kits. Once students have set...

Twelfth graders work in small groups and use any resources they wish to find the answer to the question "What skills that I learned in high school will I use in real life?" They present their answers/findings to the rest of the class on...

Second graders identify coping skills during times of stress. In this mental health instructional activity, 2nd graders read the story, Stressed Out Sally and brainstorm events that produce stress. Students rewrite a different version of...

Fourth graders explore the concept of conflict mediation. For this coping skills lesson, 4th graders discover conflict mediation skills that may be used to resolve conflict. Students also learn techniques to reduce stress.

Fourth graders use critical thinking, evaluation, and geography skills to find alternative locations that Brigham Young could have taken the Mormons to settle.

Students investigate the concepts related to the concept of self-knowledge and self-esteem. They conduct construct a life skills binder and complete a series of worksheet activities centered around self discovery. The goal is for...

Consumer technology has made it possible for filmmakers to create entire movies from the comfort of their home computer. Guide high school film buffs through the process of designing a documentary with an extensive unit published by...

Designed to use when teaching adults preparing for their high school equivalency exam, the resource integrates reading practice, writing, and analytical thinking in every lesson. The unit covers 23 topics, but it only includes three...

Which animal is best for you—a dog or cat? Why? Engage third graders in an opinion writing assessment that prompts them to read facts about both pets, and then write and decide which pet is best for them.

Even if you've never picked up a musical instrument, chances are that music has directly impacted your mental and emotional development. Sixth graders engage in a reading activity in which they read two articles on the impact of music on...

Filling out a job application can be a confusing and overwhelming task for a young adult. Take some time and provide your class with practical advice and experience by filling out a real job application. Each learners fills out the...