A seven-step lesson introduces the emergence of computer sciences and the contributions women made to the profession after World War II. Several science experiments offer pupils a hands-on learning experience that showcases parabolas,...

Students explore career paths by creating a job scrapbook.  In this employment lesson, students discuss what types of skills employers look for in the job market.  Students decide on a career they would like to explore by...

Students examine the significance of learning to use the computer and the Internet. They watch and discuss a video, conduct Internet research on a celebrity or historical figure, and teach a lesson plan to a person about navigating the...

Your class members will have the opportunity to practice the valuable skill of constructing a personal budget using real-world resources, such as a car advertisement and grocery list. They will take into consideration monthly and yearly...

Young scholars practice appropriate behavior during a mock job interview. In this interview skills lesson, students identify a career using the given websites. Young scholars answer questions in preparation for the job interview and read...

Students explore the classified ads for employment opportunities and create a resume. In this resume writing lesson students choose a specific job, they must determine what kind of experience, education, etc. they must have to acquire...

Students research nonprofit jobs. In this nonprofit organizations lesson, students brainstorm jobs available at nonprofit organizations and listen to guest speakers talk about working for a nonprofit organization. Students focus on one...

Learners explore the concept of women entrepreneurs. For this women entrepreneurs lesson, students read an article about women opening their own businesses. Learners discuss factors influencing women to become entrepreneurs. Students...

When you're writing historical fiction, the past really can become the present — especially if you're writing in the present continuous tense! Cover World War I, verb tenses, censorship, and letter writing with one informative lesson...

Students write 2 letters from a woman who may have lived during the Civil War and 2 letters from her relative which include factual information that they have research using the Internet and other resources, along with other activities.

After reading books about Black history, complete an outline and research important African Americans in history. Use the included outline to write a report.

Students gather information about setting goals through a variety of activities. In this setting goals activity, students view a PowerPoint that explains the outcomes of the project, take notes, interview a local business person, write a...

In this mini book worksheet, students cut apart and complete a teeny tiny book with names of friends and their phone numbers.

Students identify nonprofit organizations within their local community. They practice using the yellow pages to locate these organizations. They use an organizer to keep all of the information they gathered organized.

Young scholars explore the role of the U.S. President and the media coverage in presidential elections. They discuss what it means to be informed, the issues they consider most important, and reflect on what they learned from their...