Sixth graders identify how to use pulleys to change the direction of force. Students develop ways to evaluate designs, noting that no one best design exists and that different tasks require different designs. Students designs will vary.

Students collect information about themselves and their favorite things. Each month they add information in the form of reflections demonstrating growth in self esteem and self evaluation. At the end of the sachool year, students...

Eighth graders examine the relationship between race and employment in the tobacco industry. Using the text, they evaluate the impact of polical and economic changes on life in North Carolina. In groups, they research different...

High schoolers review career brochures for schools & colleges and Use the Internet to explore an accounting related career. They plan their own brochure using the Career Brochure Planning Storyboard.

Students examine the difference between profit and nonprofit organizations. They identify careers that are available in each sector as well. They develop their own questions and interview people who are in those careers.

Students study and discuss various entrepreneurs from their home state and then prepare a proposal for a business they would like to own and operate in the future.

Students interview various entrepreneurs in their town, asking what they considered in starting and then operating their business. They compose a short essay to report their findings.

Students study the types of jobs that people can do in the forest. They examine those who study the forest, harvest the trees, and plant trees to renew the forest.

Young scholars explore sources for funding college educations. They compile a portfolio of information gathered during their research.

Learners research colleges to determine possible choices based on established guidelines. They compile a portfolio of information gathered during their searches.

Students develop their dream house complete with a real estate ad. They examine actual real estate ads on the internet to compare their house.

Students draw their perceptions of a typical scientist, evaluate stereotypes in their drawings quantitatively, and then discuss the origins of these stereotypes.

Students create and then play a game similar to Memory, which encourages them to recall what they have learned about different occupations and the related tools.

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...

A geology news site that is updated daily with news on the latest geological happenings, such as earthquakes. It also has virtual field trips and a glossary of geology terms.

This resource provides information about careers for computer systems analysts, computer engineers, and computer scientists. Includes information about the nature of the work, working conditions, employment, training, job outlook,...

Links to numerous sites to help you select the right career for you and learn the skills needed to succeed in that career choice.

Do you want to know what being a marine biologist is really like? This career resource strives to provide a realistic look at the marine biology field. It is wittily written and offers lots of practical advice.

Students learn about careers that are available in their community by interviewing family members, friends, or other trusted adults to learn about the work they do. Includes teaching guide and student worksheets.

Resource describes the many aspects that can be covered with a sport law degree, For example, professional sports, amateur sports and international sports. It also goes into depth about each one.