Middle schoolers apply all they have learned in the Problem Solving module by participating in a contest to see which group can build the tallest tower using only sheets of paper and masking tape.

Attention spans are short, but memories are long. Job seekers are challenged to develop a 30-second commercial that highlights their strengths in a job interview.

A Networking BINGO game asks participants to find scholars who share a variety of the same interests and characteristics. Categories include everything from shoe size, to biggest fear, to intended college major.

After completing an evaluation worksheet that asks learners to rate their skills honestly, individuals create an action plan that includes specific steps to improve in these areas.

Employability skills are difficult to measure but are essential in the workplace. Introduce high schoolers to employability skills with the Human Knot activity. Groups of six grab hands to form a human knot and untangle themselves. The...

What is the difference between a proactive person and a reactive person? Scholars explore the topic, and many others, with helpful lessons, discussions, role play activities, and games. Each activity supports one of the key principles...

The National University of Ireland presents this study skills, time management, and life skills guide loaded with sage advice about motivation, goal setting, time management, effective study, and exam preparation. 

How do you determine the things you must do during your day from those that you want to do, or are willing to put off? Time management and prioritizing effectively are the focus of this life skills activity, which includes...

Young academics create a current events journal by skimming newspapers for articles that fit defined guidelines for informational texts. After cutting out two articles each week to add to their journals, they write a brief description of...

Tired of wasting time trying to get your class to split up into groups? Engage in an activity to help your charges manage time. Learners reflect on a time they were left out or rejected, and then practice forming groups of three within...

Students reflect on their personal time management and take a quiz identifying areas of improvement.  In this time management lesson, students explore a variety of Internet links and articles that offer strategies for improving time...

Students identify three reasons for being on time and keeping appointments. They identify appropriate reasons for being absent or late. Afterward, they identify three "appointments" that they have in the next week and use the provided...

Students demonstrate understanding of American's value of time according to three areas: Being on time, time management, and setting goals. They plan a week's activities and make short-term and long-term goals.

Young scholars analyze the various factors involved in time management. They identify and implement effective time management behaviors, and participate in the Time Management Game.

In this video segment from TV411, Ruby and her mom plan a schedule so she can complete her homework and still have time for friends and sports.

While this site primarily addresses adults, with frequent references to job-related stress, middle and high school students can learn much about handling the stress in their lives, as well. It is easy to read and includes tools to help...

This Daily Teaching Tools resource provides test taking strategies. Students will find strategies to use before, during, and after test taking.

This site from Total Success Courses briefly discusses time management and lists some "Time Stealers" that waste your time.

This Daily Teaching Tools resource provides homework tips. These tips are geared toward teachers to help them assign a age-appropriate quantities that can be evaluated efficiently.

This Daily Teaching Tools resource provides an efficient learning strategy. Students will learn the importance of using a planner to help track assignments and upcoming tests.