8th Grade Vocational Education Activities

Life Skills are an important part of our student’s education. Life and Work Skills: Hardware Store Tools No Prep All-In-One Unit provides 3 levels of instruction so that your students can become familiar with tools found in a hardware store and used in the home. These skills will assist your students in becoming more independent in their daily life. There 276 total self-grading Google Slides activity cards (30 slides per differentiated level with “correct” and “try again” slides),Title Page, Ways To Use Page, Instruction Page, and Congratulations page. Additionally, 276 Total Offline, Interactive, self-grading activity cards (30 slides per differentiated level with “correct” and “try again” slides) PLUS 90 supplemental Task Cards (30 task cards per differentiated level) that are great for task boxes or reinforcement of skills PLUS 3 Differentiated Levels of BOOM CARDS!!!

This is a great addition to any pre-vocational program, job-site program, or independent living program. These activities can also support Transition Plan goals in your students IEP.

3 Differentiated Levels:

Level 1: Match Picture to Picture (30 task cards)

Level 2: Match Tool Name to Picture (30 task cards)

Level 3: Read a Scenario and Choose Correct Answer (30 Task Cards)

NOTE:

*This is BEST assigned/presented in PRESENT mode, as this allows the students to self-check their answer and keep practicing until they get it correct!

*You MUST be able to access/download/save to a Google Drive.

What’s Included:

> 276 Interactive Google Slides (3 Differentiated Levels)

> 276 Interactive Offline Slides – No Internet Needed (3 Differentiated Levels)

> 90 Task Cards (3 Differentiated Levels)

> 90 BOOM Cards (3 Differentiated Levels, 3o cards each level plus the Title Card, Instruction Card, and Congratulations Card

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This lesson gives students an introduction to the basics of applying for their first job. This is perfect for a technology, business or social skills class, or a class that focuses on careers. Students learn about the opportunities that may be available to them for their first job and then learn how to apply for the job. They learn about completing a job application, creating a resume in Microsoft Word, and the basics of interviewing with an employer. Students work with a team to create their own answers for commonly asked interview questions and to practice interviewing skills. Finally, students use the Internet to research actual jobs in their area that may be appropriate for them. This project was created for a grade 7-8 Career Exploration/Investigating Careers class, but could easily be adapted for high school students. Files Included with this Lesson • Teacher & Student Notes and Resources • Introduction to Getting a Job – editable Microsoft PowerPoint presentation • Completing a Job Application – Student expectations and grading rubric • Creating a Resume in Microsoft Word - Student expectations and grading rubric • Commonly Asked Interview Questions Task Cards (for group project) – Includes blanks for additional questions • Commonly Asked Interview Questions – Student expectations and grading rubric • Commonly Asked Interview Questions – Student worksheet • Interview Practice Group Project Expectations and Grading Rubric • Researching Potential Jobs Project Expectations and Grading Rubric Remember to leave feedback for credits on future purchases! ************************************************************************** Connect with us for free technology tips, resources and curriculum: Follow our blog Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Pinterest

As a video production teacher, one of the most important parts of my class is to make sure that my students can write a script. Whether it’s the script for the daily news show or the script for a short film, the process is still the same...it’s basic writing. I take a week at the beginning of the semester to talk about script writing in general. Here are those plans.

Day 1 ~ Introduce the idea of movie scripts. Read some movie scripts. Links included to three movies.

Day 2 ~ Brainstorm your script. Work out details on Location.

Day 3 ~ Character Development

Day 4 ~ Introduce Synopsis

Day 5 ~ Write Synopsis and Share movie ideas

Other Video Production Lessons

How We Reimagined Our School News Program

History of Broadcast and Film

A Camera and It's Parts (DSLR Edition)

These worksheets seamlessly integrates real-world reading using public transportation information with text-dependent questions. Created to immerse students in the world of using public transportation, often overlooked in classroom settings, these thoughtfully designed worksheets offer engaging exposure to a variety of bus & train routes, signs, and stations.

As students delve into the intricacies of transit schedules, they'll tackle text-dependent questions that encourage critical thinking and enhance language skills in a tangible and relevant way. Utilize Bus & Train Schedules to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and essential real-world proficiency.

These worksheets are great for vocational IEP objectives & travel training!

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• 9 different images of bus/ train routes, signs & stations
• 31 worksheets per set with 169 questions
• 62 different worksheets
• 2 levels
• Color set
• Black & white set
• Teacher answer key
• Follow up ideas

Level 1: Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions

• 17 worksheets per set
• 85 questions (5 questions per page)
• Teacher answer key

Level 2: Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions - Some Multi-Part

• 14 worksheets per set
• 84 questions (6 questions per page)
• Teacher answer key

TOTAL:

⭐ 31 WORKSHEETS WITH 169 QUESTIONS PER SET

⭐ 62 DIFFERENT WORKSHEETS

OTHER UNITS:

Bus & Train Routes, Signs & Stations

Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 1

Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 2

Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 3

Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 4

Do your students need help understanding environmental print regarding signs in the community, what they look like and what to do if they see them? Identifying Community & Safety Signs are vital in helping students become independent adults. These community safety signs literacy unit will help your students learn basic signs found in the community which will improve the life of students and help them to become more independent adults in the real world. ALL 3 Differentiated Levels are included!

Community Signs Functional Vocabulary BUNDLE with BONUS provides direct instruction in familiarizing students with common community signs found in their environment. These skills will assist your students in becoming more independent in their daily life. There are 90 total self-grading multiple choice Google Slides activity cards where the student matches the community sign out of a choice of 3 community signs. If the student chooses the “correct” slides, they will see a "correct" slide and if it is incorrect, they will see a "try again" slide and they will have an opportunity to try again. There is also a Title Page, Ways To Use Page, and Congratulations page. Additionally, 90 Total Offline, Interactive, self-grading activity cards, 90 Task Cards, and 3 Editable Certificates of Completion are included.

This is a great addition to any community based education or independent living program. These activities can also support Transition Plan goals in your students IEP.

Perfect for In-Person learning, Small-Group learning, or Distance/Virtual Learning.

✸What’s Included:

> 282 Interactive Google Slides (90 Action Cards with "Correct/Try Again" and "Congratulations Page")

> 90 Interactive Offline Slides – No Internet Needed

> 90 Task Cards in Color

> 3 Editable Certificates of Completion

BONUS: A self-grading digital EASEL version that can be digitally assigned for virtual learning or as a whole group lesson in ALL 3 Differentiated levels!

BONUS#2: 30 Sight Word / Vocabulary Word / Word Wall cards with both the picture and the word. This makes a great in-class game of matching, or interactive word wall where students can match the picture to the word!

NOTE:

✸The Google Slides activity is BEST assigned/presented in PRESENT mode, as this allows the students to self-check their answer and keep practicing until they get it correct!

You MUST be able to access/download/save to a Google Drive.**

✸ To Print Task Cards: The Task Cards, as downloaded, are 1/2 page which are great for students that need a larger size. To print 4x6 index card sized task cards, select "2 pages per sheet". To print 3x5 index card sized task cards, select "4 pages per sheet". These are not designed to print directly to index card template paper. What has worked best for my students was to print to on heavy duty card stock and laminate

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Be sure to look at the Preview and Thumbnails to ensure this activity aligns with your students/curriculum. If you have any questions, please contact me HERE BEFORE purchasing any item in my store so I can ensure you are satisfied with your purchase.

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✸Do you need MORE Job / Life Skills No-Prep Mini-Units? Try These:

> Job / Life Skills: Grocery Store Departments - Level 1 Errorless Choices

> Life & Work Skills: Hardware Store Tools All In One Unit

> Kitchen Tools Daily Living Life Skills Bundle (Level 1-3) plus BONUS Activity

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These worksheets seamlessly integrates real-world reading with bus and train schedules with text-dependent questions. Created to immerse students in the world of everyday transportation schedules, often overlooked in classroom settings, these thoughtfully designed worksheets offer engaging exposure to a variety of routes, stops, and travel times.

As students delve into the intricacies of transit schedules, they'll tackle text-dependent questions that encourage critical thinking and enhance language skills in a tangible and relevant way. Utilize Bus & Train Schedules to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and essential real-world proficiency.

These worksheets are great for vocational IEP objectives & travel training!

This resource is also available as part of a bundle with over a 20% savings:

Bus & Train Schedules BUNDLE

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• 5 bus/ train schedules
• 32 worksheets per set with 178 questions
• 64 different worksheets
• 2 levels
• Color set
• Black & white set
• Teacher answer key
• Level 2 Easel activity

Level 1: Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions

• 16 worksheets per set
• 80 questions (5 questions per page)
• Teacher answer key

Level 2: Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions - Some Multi-Part

• 16 worksheets per set
• 96 questions (6 questions per page)
• Teacher answer key
• + Easel activity with 16 pages

TOTAL:

⭐ 32 WORKSHEETS WITH 178 QUESTIONS PER SET

⭐ 64 DIFFERENT WORKSHEETS

OTHER UNITS:

Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 2

Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 3

Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 4

Bus & Train Routes, Signs & Stations - Unit 1

Bus & Train Routes, Signs & Stations - Unit 2

With this ALL INCLUSIVE Work Simulation Bundle, Get your students ready to shop or work in a department store with 3 different levels of learning/mastery. Job & Life Skills are an important part of a students Transition plan, CBI or Work program. Students need to know which department to go when they are looking for specific items. Department Store Tools BUNDLE is a fun way to improve the life and work skills for all students and prepare them for real-word shopping or working in a department store!

Department Store Skills BUNDLE provides direct instruction in familiarizing students with common items found in a department store. 3 levels of mastery are included. These skills will assist your students in becoming more independent in their daily / work life. There 90 total self-grading Google Slides activity cards (plus "Correct / Incorrect" self-grading slides, a Title Page, Ways To Use Page, and Congratulations page. Additionally, 90 Total Offline, Interactive Self-grading activity cards, 90 Task Cards in Color, PLUS 6 EDITABLE certificates of completion.

if you are a MS/HS teacher of students with intellectual disabilities or students with Autism on an adapted curriculum, your class will LOVE these activities (Mine did!). This is also a great addition to any pre-vocational/ supported employment program or independent living program. These activities can also support Transition Plan goals in your students IEP.

Perfect for In-Person learning, Small-Group learning, or Distance/Virtual Learning.

❖ What’s Included: (This is for ALL THREE LEVELS). See note above for the posting date of the 3rd level.

> 90 Interactive Google Slides (30 Action Cards plus "Correct/Try Again" and "Congratulations Page")

> 90 Interactive Offline Slides – No Internet Needed

> 90 Task Cards in Color

> 90 Sight Word / Game Cards

> 6 EDITABLE Certificates of Completion

❖ NOTE:

*This is BEST assigned/presented in PRESENT mode, as this allows the students to self-check their answer and keep practicing until they get it correct!

*You MUST be able to access/download/save to a Google Drive.

❖ ❖PLEASE Review my TOU before purchasing

Be sure to look at the Preview and Thumbnails to ensure this activity aligns with your students/curriculum. If you have any questions, please contact me HERE BEFORE purchasing any item in my store so I can ensure you are satisfied with your purchase.

❖ Do you need MORE Job / Life Skills No-Prep Mini-Units? Try These:

> Job / Life Skills: Grocery Store Departments - Level 1 Errorless Choices

> Life & Work Skills: Hardware Store Tools All In One Unit

> Work Job and Life Vocational Skills BUNDLE with Task Cards (SAVE$$)

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These worksheets seamlessly integrates real-world reading with bus and train schedules with text-dependent questions. Created to immerse students in the world of everyday transportation schedules, often overlooked in classroom settings, these thoughtfully designed worksheets offer engaging exposure to a variety of routes, stops, and travel times.

As students delve into the intricacies of transit schedules, they'll tackle text-dependent questions that encourage critical thinking and enhance language skills in a tangible and relevant way. Utilize Bus & Train Schedules to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and essential real-world proficiency.

These worksheets are great for vocational IEP objectives & travel training!

This resource is also available as part of a bundle with over a 20% savings:

Bus & Train Schedules BUNDLE

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• 5 bus/ train schedules
• 32 worksheets per set with 188 questions
• 64 different worksheets
• 2 levels
• Color set
• Black & white set
• Follow up ideas
• Teacher answer key

Level 1: Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions - Bolded Key Words

• 16 worksheets per set
• 80 questions (5 questions per page)
• + 2 alternate black & white worksheets with 10 questions
• Teacher answer key

Level 2: Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions - Some Multi-Part

• 16 worksheets per set
• 96 questions (6 questions per page)
• Teacher answer key

TOTAL:

⭐ 32 WORKSHEETS WITH 178 QUESTIONS PER SET

⭐ 64 DIFFERENT WORKSHEETS WITH 188 QUESTIONS

OTHER UNITS:

Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 1

Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 3

Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 4

Bus & Train Routes, Signs & Stations - Unit 1

Bus & Train Routes, Signs & Stations - Unit 2

These worksheets seamlessly integrates real-world reading with bus and train schedules with text-dependent questions. Created to immerse students in the world of everyday transportation schedules, often overlooked in classroom settings, these thoughtfully designed worksheets offer engaging exposure to a variety of routes, stops, and travel times.

As students delve into the intricacies of transit schedules, they'll tackle text-dependent questions that encourage critical thinking and enhance language skills in a tangible and relevant way. Utilize Bus & Train Schedules to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and essential real-world proficiency.

These worksheets are great for vocational IEP objectives & travel training!

This resource is also available as part of a bundle with over a 20% savings:

Bus & Train Schedules BUNDLE

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• 5 bus/ train schedules
• 36 worksheets per set with 198 questions
• 72 different worksheets
• 2 levels
• Color set
• Black & white set
• Teacher answer key
• Follow up ideas

Level 1: Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions - Bolded Key Words

• 18 worksheets per set
• 90 questions (5 questions per page)
• Teacher answer key

Level 2: Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions - Some Multi-Part

• 18 worksheets per set
• 108 questions (6 questions per page)
• Teacher answer key

TOTAL:

⭐ 36 WORKSHEETS WITH 198 QUESTIONS PER SET

⭐ 72 DIFFERENT WORKSHEETS

OTHER UNITS:

Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 1

Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 2

Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 4

Bus & Train Routes, Signs & Stations - Unit 1

Bus & Train Routes, Signs & Stations - Unit 2

These worksheets seamlessly integrates real-world reading with bus and train schedules with text-dependent questions. Created to immerse students in the world of everyday transportation schedules, often overlooked in classroom settings, these thoughtfully designed worksheets offer engaging exposure to a variety of routes, stops, and travel times.

As students delve into the intricacies of transit schedules, they'll tackle text-dependent questions that encourage critical thinking and enhance language skills in a tangible and relevant way. Utilize Bus & Train Schedules to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and essential real-world proficiency.

These worksheets are great for vocational IEP objectives & travel training!

This resource is also available as part of a bundle with over a 20% savings:

Bus & Train Schedules BUNDLE

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• 5 bus/ train schedules
• 40 worksheets per set with 219 questions
• 80 different worksheets
• 2 levels
• Color set
• Black & white set
• Teacher answer key
• Follow up ideas

Level 1: Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions - Bolded Key Words

• 21 worksheets per set
• 105 questions (5 questions per page)
• Teacher answer key

Level 2: Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions - Some Multi-Part

• 19 worksheets per set
• 114 questions (6 questions per page)
• Teacher answer key

TOTAL:

⭐ 40 WORKSHEETS WITH 219 QUESTIONS PER SET

⭐ 80 DIFFERENT WORKSHEETS

OTHER UNITS:

Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 1

Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 2

Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 3

Bus & Train Routes, Signs & Stations - Unit 1

Bus & Train Routes, Signs & Stations - Unit 2