Career and Technical Education Activities

Health Science / Anatomy Boogers To Burps Weird & Wacky Body Facts Trivia Game

By Scrub Squad

"From Boogers to Burps: Gross Body Facts Trivia - Perfect for Health Science & Anatomy"

Product Description:
Engage your students with this fun and interactive Truth or Lie Gross Body Facts Trivia activity, perfect for health science and anatomy lessons! Packed with 25 hilarious and jaw-dropping facts, this resource explores the weird and wacky side of the human body while encouraging critical thinking and teamwork.

What’s Included:

  • 25 Truth or Lie Questions: Covering fascinating topics like mucus production, skin shedding, and sweat glands.
  • Answer Key: Clear, concise, and ready to use.
  • Interactive Game Directions: Fun instructions for a “Team Truth or Lie” classroom game.
  • Printable “Truth” and “Lie” Signs: Perfect for team activities or individual participation.

How to Use:

  • Incorporate into health science or anatomy lessons for a lively review activity.
  • Use as an engaging brain break, or trivia challenge.

Why Students Love It:

  • Gross facts keep them laughing and engaged.
  • Encourages teamwork and friendly competition.
  • Sparks curiosity about how the human body works.

Why Teachers Love It:

  • Easy-to-use, low-prep activity.
  • Aligns with health science and anatomy curriculum standards.
  • Creates a memorable and fun learning experience.

Make anatomy fun and unforgettable with this Gross Body Facts Trivia Game!

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Community Helpers Worksheets for Career Education & Elementary Job Exploration

By Kimberly

❤️Looking for an engaging way for your students to explore jobs and careers in their community? Learn about 42 different community helpers, practice math skills, literacy skills, and fine motor skills with these differentiated worksheets (84 pages)!

❤️These printable community helper writing crafts are the perfect addition to your community helpers unit! Great for morning work, literacy centers, math centers, homework, intervention programs, and more!

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✏️These printable worksheets are differentiated and include 2 levels.

✏️Students can choose their favorite community helper, or you may choose to focus on a few different helpers each week.

✏️Once worksheets have been completed, you may staple or hole punch the pages into a "When I Grow Up" class booklet to display or for students to take home to share with caregivers.

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⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and select the differentiated worksheets that are most appropriate for your student's needs.

⭐️Check out the preview for a sneak peek!

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2 differentiated levels per community helper: (84 pages)

☑ Level 1 (42 pages)

  • color the picture - community helper ("I am a...")
  • trace the words - equipment ("I use...")
  • dab/color the circles - equipment ("I use...")
  • color the picture - vehicle/building etc. ("I drive/work in a...")
  • complete the pattern - AB (cut and glue / draw a line)
  • count the objects & dab/color the correct number

☑ Level 2 (42 pages)

  • color the picture - community helper ("I am a...")
  • write the words - equipment ("I use...")
  • dab/color the circles - equipment ("I use...")
  • draw a picture ("My job looks like...")
  • complete the pattern - ABB (cut and glue / draw a line)
  • count the objects & write the correct number

Bonus: (89 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Table of contents (4 pages)

☑ Answer key (84 pages)

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Community helpers included (42):

☑ architect

☑ artist

☑ astronaut

☑ athlete

☑ baker

☑ bank teller

☑ barber

☑ barista

☑ business person

☑ chef

☑ construction worker

☑ dad

☑ delivery person

☑ dentist

☑ disk jockey

☑ doctor

☑ farmer

☑ fast food worker

☑ firefighter

☑ fisherman

☑ flight attendant

☑ florist

☑ gardener

☑ janitor

☑ journalist

☑ librarian

☑ lumberjack

☑ mechanic

☑ mom

☑ movie director

☑ musician

☑ nurse

☑ photographer

☑ pilot

☑ plumber

☑ police

☑ retail worker

☑ scientist

☑ teacher

☑ veterinarian

☑ waiter

☑ waitress

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Leadership Activities | Leadership Worksheets | Leadership Scenarios Bundle | Career Readiness

By Queen's Educational Resources

Leadership Activities | Leadership Worksheets | Leadership Scenarios Bundle

About This Resource

✥ Topic - Leadership

✥ Activities, PowerPoint, Scenarios, Questions

✥ Includes 5 Products

✥ 328 pages

✥ Suitable for Middle and High School Students

✥ Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides)

✥ Career Readiness and SEL-related topics!

This Leadership BUNDLE includes the following 5 products:

▶️ Leadership PowerPoint and Activity Packet

▶️ Leadership Activities

▶️ Leadership in Action Worksheets | Task Cards

▶️ Leadership Scenarios

▶️ Leadership Questions

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Items in this Print and Digital BUNDLE:

▶️ Leadership POWERPOINT and Activity Packet

**★ **Intro to Leadership POWERPOINT (Uneditable | Unique Fonts | 27 slides)

**★ **Intro to Leadership POWERPOINT (EDITABLE Writing Sections | 27 slides)

**★ **24 Worksheets (PowerPoint slides turned into Activity Worksheet Forms!)

**★ **3 Google Slides Link

▶️ Leadership Activities

**★ **25+ Activity Worksheets

**★ **2 Student-Led Interactive Leadership Activities

********** Includes all supplemental worksheets
**★ **Additional Worksheets for Interactive Activities

**★ **Detailed Sample Responses

**★ **Google Slide Links

▶️ Leadership in Action Worksheets | Task Cards

**★ 10 **Leadership in Action Worksheets

**★ 10 **Leadership in Action Task Cards (Color | BW)

**★ Detailed **Sample Responses

**★ **Google Slide link

▶️ Leadership Scenarios

**★ **24 Leadership Scenario Task Cards in FOUR variations

► 24 Colored Task Cards with Questions

► 24 Colored Task Cards without Questions

► 24 B&W Task Cards with Questions

► 24 B&W Task Cards without Questions

**★ **24 Leadership Scenario Worksheets (Same scenarios in Task Cards)

**★ **List of 24 Leadership Scenarios (Easy access for teachers)

**★ **Google Slide Link

▶️ Leadership Questions

**★ **60 Leadership Writing | Discussion Question Task Cards

► 60 Colored Task Cards 

► 60 B&W Task Cards 

**★ **60 Leadership Writing Discussion Prompt Worksheets (Same prompts in Task Cards)

**★ **List of 60 Leadership Scenarios – 3.5 pages (Easy access for teachers)

**★ **Google Slide Link

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In today’s competitive world, leadership skills are essential for success in both school and the workplace. This comprehensive bundle offers a variety of engaging activities, writing prompts, and scenarios designed to help students explore what it means to be a leader in everyday situations—not just in the office!

These highly relevant and practical activities give students the chance to develop and enhance their leadership abilities by practicing key skills in realistic scenarios they encounter daily or may face in the near future.

Key Features:

▶ Explore diverse aspects of leadership, including teamwork, responsibility, communication, and problem-solving.

▶ Practice leadership skills in relatable, real-world situations.

▶ Improve existing skills or build a strong foundation for future leadership roles.

This bundle is perfect for middle and high school students looking to grow into confident, capable leaders.

This bundle covers a wide range of leadership topics, including:

PowerPoint Presentation Topics

**⭐ **What is Leadership?

⭐ Leadership Quotes

⭐ Who is a Leader?

⭐ Qualities of a Good Leader

⭐ Leadership Skills

⭐ What Everyday Leadership Looks Like

⭐ Why Leadership is Important

⭐ Leadership Skills Needed for Workplace Success

⭐ Effective Communication

⭐ Problem Solving

⭐ Delegating Responsibilities

⭐ Critical Thinking

⭐ People Management

⭐ Judgement and Decision-Making

⭐ Collaboration

⭐ Responsibility

⭐ Negotiation

⭐ Leader vs. Boss

⭐ How to Develop Your Leadership Skills

⭐ Benefits of Leadership

⭐ Lack of Leadership

⭐ Final Thoughts

The Activity Worksheets focus on the following leadership-related topics:

**⭐ **Leadership Anticipation Guide (2 variations)
⭐ Leadership Self-Assessment

⭐ Leadership Self-Reflection: Understanding Your Strengths and Areas for Growth

⭐ Reflecting on Leadership Qualities
⭐ Organizing a Fundraising Event
⭐ Assigning Group Roles to Team Members (Delegation)
⭐ Leadership Self-Reflection
⭐ Leader or Follower?
⭐ Conflict Resolution – Getting Inside a Person’s Head (Perspective-Taking)
⭐ Emotional Control
⭐ Leadership Quote Analysis and Connection
⭐ Difference Between Effective and Ineffective Leadership
⭐ Results of Good and Bad Leadership
⭐ Leadership Responses (to challenging situations)
⭐ Delivering Constructive (Negative) Feedback
⭐ Effective Delegation
⭐ Effective Leadership Questions (Asking the "Right" Questions)
⭐ Non-verbal Communication
⭐ Leadership Behaviors and Attitudes (Passage)
⭐ Full Text Message Conversation
⭐ Text Message – How Would You Respond?
⭐ Responding to Negative Comments on Social Media
⭐ Qualities of a Successful Leader
⭐ Leadership Scenario
⭐ End of Lesson Leadership Reflection

The leadership scenario topics included in the Leadership in Action Packet:

✔️ Navigating Group Project Challenges

✔️ Tackling Team Challenges in Community Service

✔️ Navigating Friendship Dynamics

✔️ Leading Your Basketball Team

✔️ Planning a School Dance

✔️ Organizing a Charity Bake Sale

✔️ Managing a Group Study Session

✔️ Organizing a School Talent Show

✔️ Balancing Chores and Family Responsibilities

✔️ Resolving Conflict Over Shared Spaces at Home

Scenario Topics

**★ **Conflict Resolution

★ Delivering and Receiving Constructive Feedback

★ Effective Communication

★ Delegating Responsibilities

★ Filtering Your Thoughts

★ Dealing with Difficult People

Writing/Discussion Question Topics

**♥ **Qualities and Characteristics of an Effective Leader

♥ Communication

♥ Motivation

♥ Conflict Resolution

♥ Opposing Viewpoints

♥ Delivering and Receiving Constructive Feedback

♥ Delegation

♥ Dealing with Setbacks and Challenges

♥ Personal Growth

♥ Influence

♥ Decision-Making

♥ Self-Reflections

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Your purchase includes one copy to be used in a single classroom. If you are looking for multiple copies, please be sure to purchase additional licenses.

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Community Helpers Craft Activity - Career Day Craftivity

By The Chatty Kinder

This Community Helpers Craft Activity or Craftivity is so much fun for your preschoolers, kindergarteners and 1st graders. This craft activity makes the for the perfect bulletin board if you're teaching about Community Helpers or for a Career Day activity.

Students will love cutting and pasting together their choice of 14 different crafts. These crafts are great for a "When I Grow Up" themed unit as well!

*Check out the preview for a look inside the printable!*

What is in this printable?

- The printable includes 14 community helpers crafts.

- Each craft comes with 1 or 2 tools matching the helper as well.

- A guide with all the completed community helpers are included as well for reference.

The community helpers included in this set are:

  • Police Officer
  • Mechanic
  • Doctor
  • Teacher
  • Chef
  • Construction Worker
  • Fireman
  • Soldier
  • Dentist
  • Detective
  • Barber
  • Postman / Mail carrier
  • Pilot
  • Miner

Using the printable:

•These pages can be used to create a fun community helpers craft activity.

•Choose a community helper craft you’d like your learners to do.

•Print out the page and make enough copies for your learners.

•Your learners can refer to the guide or you can create a sample for learners to refer to.

•Learners will color in the different parts and then cut them out.

•Finally they will glue the pieces together to create the craft!

Grab this printable in a $$$ saving Community Helpers Unit here.

This resource is licensed for personal classroom or home use only. Any commercial use is not permitted.

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$6.50

Career Exploration Research and Job Application

By Inspired By MlG

This activity is designed to help students delve into the world of career exploration. By answering questions and researching their chosen career, students will gain valuable insights into job requirements, educational paths, and potential salary ranges. They will also have the opportunity to practice filling out a job application, a crucial skill for future employment.

Key Benefits for Students:

  • Enhanced Career Awareness: Students will develop a deeper understanding of their chosen career, including its day-to-day tasks, required skills, and educational pathways.
  • Improved Research Skills: The activity will hone students' ability to gather information from various sources, such as online databases, books, and interviews.
  • Practical Job Application Experience: By completing a mock job application, students will become familiar with the application process and learn how to effectively present their qualifications.
  • Increased Confidence: Gaining knowledge about a specific career and successfully completing a job application can boost students' confidence in their career aspirations.

Additional Tips:

  • Encourage students to use a variety of resources, including online databases, career counseling centers, and industry professionals.
  • Provide guidance on effective research techniques, such as keyword searches and evaluating sources.
  • Offer feedback on students' completed job applications to help them identify areas for improvement.

By engaging in this activity, students will gain valuable knowledge and skills that will serve them well as they transition into the workforce.

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Labor Day / Career Day Coloring Sheets for Early Grades

By Beth Hammett

Ready to get young students thinking about college, careers, and roles/responsibilities? Try these 41 pages of printable, coloring occupation sheets with Lesson Plan suggestions that include discussion guidelines, activity ideas, and media connection. Fun and educational way for students to discuss and learn about careers. Excellent for building coordination and communication skills.

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FFA Emblems All ABout Me Templates

By Dotty's Printables

Create a personalized "All About Me" display with these FFA emblem templates! This is a set of various sizes of emblems, allowing students to reflect on their identities and share their FFA experiences in a fun and engaging way.

Included in this download:

  • Multiple sizes of FFA emblem templates
  • Sections for name, grade level, favorite subject, and hobby
  • Space to describe current FFA involvement and future goals
  • Area for a fun fact and a photo

Perfect for FFA chapters, classrooms, and student presentations, this resource encourages self-expression and connection among peers.

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Engineering Process Design Challenge EZ Paper Towers STEM Hands On Activity

By Super Star Science

REACH for the STARS with this low prep, hands-on, problem solving, cooperative learning, Engineering Process Challenge - The Copy Paper Tower Activity!

Improve student engagement and get your middle school students involved in the engineering design process by conducting this student centered, any-time engineering challenge. Great for a sub plan as well.

What's Included?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable Engineering Challenge slide show.

★ Review of the Engineering Design Process.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions

How To Use This Resource?

★ This hands-on activity can be used with multiple age groups and requires 1 class period to complete.

★ This engineering challenge requires easy-to-access edible materials (copy paper!).

★ Use this as a scaffolded inquiry investigation or as an introduction to the engineering process.

Topics Covered:

★ Problem Solving in Cooperative Groups

★ Engineering Process

Nitty Gritty:

With this editable and printable product, students engage in the process of engineering and learn how to create quality engineering solutions. Buildable and testable engineering design solutions are the basis for any good engineering project or engineering fair. This activity allows for practice of important engineering process skills and higher order thinking.

This assignment is aligned with the Middle Years Program, Next Generation and other International Science Standards for Engineering.

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging engineering challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Sharon R. My students loved doing this hands on activity and seeing how school subjects work together, like math and science.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Britany O. This challenge is easy to use and very straightforward. Kids were excited to show what they created to, not only me, but the other students as well. I highly recommend!

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*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

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Wordsearch on Careers, 4th, Life Skills, No-prep, Worksheets

By Elena Tenisi

Have a career day coming up or just had one? This could be a great follow up activity. Students will love searching for the careers provided on the word bank. Can be great for early finishers, early morning work, a rainy day, or end of day activity.

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Halloween HTML Structure Worksheet, HTML Labeling Activity, HTML Basics

By Tech 'n Texas

***HALLOWEEN EDITION***

Use this spooky worksheet when introducing HTML structure to show the similarity between the code structure and a human body.

Tags used for this worksheet:

KEY INCLUDED

Looking for the regular, non-spooky version? Click here!

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Design your Own Game

By ARIANA PEREZ

Design your Own Game...Templates for students do create a game. This item contains the PDF. I can e-mail the PPT for you to use on CANVAS, Schoology, Edmodo in order for your students to download it.

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Community Helpers Hats - Career Exploration - School Counseling Lesson

By All Therapy Resources

Are you looking for a fun and educational way to engage students in career exploration? Introducing our Printable Community Helper Hats resource!

Perfect for school counseling sessions and classroom activities, these hats feature 8 different community helpers:

  • Firefighter
  • Police Officer
  • Chef
  • Nurse
  • Construction Worker
  • Mail Carrier
  • Farmer
  • FBI Agent

Why Choose our Printable Community Helper Hats?

  • Engaging Learning Tool: Each hat represents a different community helper, allowing students to role-play and explore various careers.
  • Promotes Career Awareness: Helps students understand the roles and responsibilities of different professions.
  • Interactive and Fun: Encourages hands-on learning through craft activities and role-playing scenarios.
  • Versatile Use: Ideal for individual counseling, group discussions, or classroom lessons on career exploration.
  • Easy to Implement: Simply print, cut out, and assemble these colorful hats for immediate use.

Whether you’re teaching about community helpers, conducting career readiness workshops, or hosting a career day event, our Printable Community Helper Hats are a valuable addition to your educational resources. Foster curiosity and inspire future aspirations with this creative teaching tool!

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AVID Team Huddle Collaboration Activity - Pre ACT Practice Test Review

By KJ Inspired Resources

Do you teach a college and career course? Are you an AVID teacher or maybe a counselor? Are your students preparing for the ACT? Then this product is for you! Your students will move around the room and form different groups while discussing 10 important questions related to their performance on a practice PreACT. Get your students engaged in reflection as they prepare for the real thing!

Directions:

  • Students walk around the room to music.
  • When the music stops students get into a group with however many people are listed in the corner of the slide.
  • Each member says their name and answers the question shown.
  • Each time students must meet with new people until everyone has been met with.

What do you get?

1 directions slide

10 questions related to extracurricular and involvement activities

10 walk/transition slides

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CCMA PATIENT CHECK IN TASK CARDS!

By Melissa W

Task cards for the CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) patient check-in process are essential tools that provide step-by-step guidance to ensure a smooth and efficient experience for both patients and medical staff.

6 stations included in this download.

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Learning about Scale in Architecture | Distance Learning

By Innovations in Technology

Ratios and scale are math concepts that are used in everyday life. This activity gets students up and moving and lets them practice these skills by measuring and re-scaling everyday objects in your classroom. Great way to practice these math concepts in a fun way with a partner! This lesson works well for math, engineering, or CTE classes and could also be used as an extension activity.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

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Distance Learning:Freebies to Keep the Learning Moving Forward(Part 2)

By Gail Hennessey

FREEBIES to Keep the Learning Moving Forward (Part 2)

Possible activities to use with your children or students during the Coronavirus school break to help keep the learning moving forward. Stay healthy!

This resource give links to free webquests, geographic activities, career surveys, short reads and possible Interactive Notebook Activities:

Where in the World is Mrs. Waffenschmidt ?(geography)

Iceland(Introduction to the country of Iceland)

China(Introduction to the country of China)

Mystery Landmarks(geography)

Mystery Landmarks(more geography)

Geographic Alphabet Safaris(Map activities)

U.S Landmark Webquest

World Landmarkk Webquest

Presidential Webquest

Mesopotamian Webquest

Egypt Webquest

Brain Fryers

Purpleannies(My purple bear's trip to China)

Career Surveys (I interviewed over 30 people and their career choices)

Fun Facts on lots of different topics

Ideas to Foster Geography

Short Reads:

A. Dog-Gone True Story about George Washington

B. Chinese Dragon Drool(Floating Gold)

C. The Banyon Tree of Lahaini

D. The Wooden Cookie Box

E. A Vegetable Garden of Sound

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College Cost: Student Led Action Current Event Reading Comprehension Worksheet

By More Lessons Less Planning

Beyond the Sticker Shock: Navigate Rising College Costs Like a Pro

Demystify rising college costs, explore affordable alternatives, and chart your perfect path to success. This guide empowers you to navigate higher education with confidence, not fear. Get ready to conquer college without breaking the bank!

This comprehensive reading comprehension worksheet tackles the daunting issue of rising college costs and empowers teens to explore alternative pathways. It combines informative text and interactive activities to:

  • Raise awareness: Students gain insight into the factors driving rising costs and understand the financial realities of different options.
  • Develop critical thinking: Analyzing case studies and primary sources fosters informed decision-making and personalized action plans.
  • Promote financial literacy: Students learn essential skills like comparing costs, exploring scholarships, and considering their earning potential.
  • Encourage self-reflection: By analyzing their skills and interests, students gain clarity on their ideal learning environment and future career paths.
  • Reduce anxiety: The worksheet empowers students with knowledge and actionable steps, replacing fear with proactive planning.

Learning Objectives:

  • Analyze the financial landscape of higher education and factors impacting costs.
  • Identify various alternative pathways beyond traditional four-year degrees.
  • Evaluate the cost-effectiveness and potential career outcomes of different options.
  • Develop a research-based action plan to explore their ideal college path.
  • Practice critical thinking and financial literacy skills through reading comprehension and analysis.

Recommended Common Core Standards:

  • RI.9-10.1: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of complex ideas.
  • RI.9-10.3: Analyze how and why authors use effective rhetoric.
  • W.9-10.1: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas.
  • SL.9-10.1: Initiate and participate effectively in collaborative discussions.
  • L.9-10.6: Acquire and use general academic and domain-specific vocabulary.
  • SS.9-10.6: Analyze the relationships between internal and external factors that influence the policies and perspectives of a nation.
  • HS.PS.4.8: Analyze economic costs and benefits associated with various career paths.
  • Fin.Lit.8.1a: Explain the concept of opportunity cost.
  • Fin.Lit.8.2a: Analyze the impact of taxes on income and spending.

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College & Career Day Activities for Elementary Schools: Print & Go Resources

By Betsy Newmeyer

Get ready for your elementary school College and Career Day events with these printable activities. You'll get posters to hang, pennants to decorate, writing activities and note-taking foldables for kids to complete, and bookmarks to pass out.

BEFORE College & Career Day even starts, decorate your school with student-decorated pennants declaring their favorite college or career, and grad caps to declare each student's future plans. You'll also get a variety of cute posters you can hang up to hype up your event, and Goal Setting cards to keep kids focused.

DURING Career Day, kids older students can take notes on each guest speaker with these mix-and-match foldable note taking guides that allow for teachers discrete differentiation for students. You'll even get an editable Google Doc, which can be pushed out to your students through Google Classroom or other platform.

AFTER Career Day (or during lulls in the action), teachers can pass out a bookmark or two while kids complete one or more of the writing activities. The writing activity pages come both blank and lined, and intentionally do not include a specific writing prompt so that teachers can use their own age appropriate prompt.

What's Included?

  • Printable note taking foldables with 4 different note taking guides to choose from
  • Editable Digital Career Day Note Taking document on Google Docs
  • Goal Setting cards
  • Pennants: College-bound, Career-bound, Military-bound
  • Grad Cap: College-bound, Career-bound, Military-bound
  • Grad Silhouette: College-bound, Career-bound, Military-bound
  • Writing Activity Pages: Someday I will be, My Promise to Myself, The Future I See, Looks Right For Me
  • Posters
  • 4 Bookmarks

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I'd love to hear how you use this resource in your classroom! Feel free to email me at iteachiwrite@yahoo.com with any questions or suggestions you may have. And don't forget to rate this product in order to earn TeachShare Credits for future purchases!

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AVID Thanksgiving Activity - Turkey In Disguise Career Research Project

By Teach Savvy Store

Are you looking for an engaging Turkey in Disguise Take Home or Class Project for your AVID students this Thanksgiving season? This how-to disguise a Turkey hands-on, interactive career project is the perfect engaging twist on your career research projects! You can print or use the digital template and allow students to copy and paste images to disguise their turkey in Google Slides.

Thanksgiving will be here soon and our turkeys are getting nervous! Your students will be able to help keep them safe and away from hungry fans. Your students will love creating and writing about their turkey and its career that it hides at to stay in disguise.

This resource includes everything you need to create an adorable bulletin board project for your AVID students!

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Directions:

  • Students will cut out the turkey template.
  • Students can use the digital template or print, color and cut out designs, or use construction paper and crafts to disguise their turkey in a career they are interested in researching.
  • Students will answer the 14 career research questions about the career of their choice in their own notes.
  • Students will write a story naming their turkey and describing a day in the life of his/her career as he/she hides from hungry fans. Their paper should also include 5 pieces of information from their career research.

What is included in this product?

  • Turkey Template
  • Project Requirements
  • Career Research Websites List
  • 14 Career Research Questions
  • "Don’t eat me, I am NOT a turkey" writing pages

Your students will love getting creative with this fun Turkey in Disguise Writing Craft.

**Are you worried about prepping these activities? Don't be! This mini-unit is quick and easy to prep...**Just print the student pages and you'll be ready for a fun and engaging project!

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Sailor & Captain Paper Crown Craft Templates - Ocean Themed Role Play Activities

By Mrs Wates Teaching Creations

Set Sail for Creativity: Sailor and Captain Crown Templates for Classroom Fun. Enhance your little sailors learning experience with these exciting paper craft templates. Ideal for kindergarten, pre-k & preschool. Fuel their imagination with this hands-on activity. The printables include two black and white crown designs, with additional color versions, providing a perfect opportunity for coloring and cutting. Whether for morning work, centers, or early finishers, these templates are a fantastic way to introduce or reinforce the themes of sailors, captains, oceans, and under the sea adventures. Navigate your classroom into a world of creativity with these captivating Sailor and Captain Crown templates. Anchors aweigh!

This product includes:

  • 2 black and white templates,
  • 2 color templates,
  • Side templates.

CLICK THIS LINK TO VIEW MORE EXCITING PAPER CROWN TEMPLATES.


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