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Play-Doh Science - PBS LearningMedia
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The Play-Doh Science lesson plan shows students how to combine various ingredients to make Play-Doh. Like manufacturing, students must follow specific steps to create their finished...more
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The Play-Doh Science lesson plan shows students how to combine various ingredients to make Play-Doh. Like manufacturing, students must follow specific steps to create their finished product. The lesson plan includes the learning objectives, supplies, videos, procedure, guiding questions, and culminating activity. Everything in the collection can be shared via Google Classroom, a link to students, and social sharing. This lesson addresses the Benchmark for Science Literacy.
tag(s): creativity (81)
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Students can create things with their Play-Doh. Students can use Padlet, reviewed here to post questions or challenges in their creation of the play-dough. Finally, students can share their step-by-step process using Free Online Screen Recorder, reviewed here.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Green Science Lesson Plan - PBS LearningMedia
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View the Green Science Lesson Plan, which shows students how different industries employ sustainable methods and approaches in their work. Students will learn why it is essential to...more
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View the Green Science Lesson Plan, which shows students how different industries employ sustainable methods and approaches in their work. Students will learn why it is essential to be sustainable and create an eco-friendly product. As in manufacturing, students must follow a specific list of steps to make their finished product. The lesson plan includes the learning objectives, supplies, videos, procedure, guiding questions, and culminating activity. This lesson addresses the Benchmark for Science Literacy.
tag(s): careers (195), sustainability (54)
In the Classroom
Students can detail their tests and product by writing a digital story using Book Creator reviewed here. Students can use Padlet reviewed here to post their finished product. Students can use Free Screen Recorder Online reviewed here to create a sales pitch about their eco-friendly product.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Engineering a Better Airplane Lesson Plan - PBS LearningMedia
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Engineering a Better Airplane Lesson Plan allows students to create their paper planes using the engineering design process. Students have to follow a specific list of steps to create...more
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Engineering a Better Airplane Lesson Plan allows students to create their paper planes using the engineering design process. Students have to follow a specific list of steps to create the finished product and design, test, evaluate, and redesign to make the most efficient plane. The lesson plan includes the learning objectives, supplies, videos, procedure, guiding questions, and culminating activity. This lesson addresses the NGSS, ISTE, Benchmarks for Science Literacy, and National Core Art Standards.
tag(s): aeronautics (11), engineering (134)
In the Classroom
Students can use ClipChamp reviewed here to record their testing data of the airplane's flight. Students can use Padlet reviewed here to share their challenges and questions. Finally, students can have a contest in which they fly all their airplanes to see which one goes the furthest.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Engineering Building Activity: Lesson Plan - PBS LearningMedia
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"PBS Media: Engineering Building Activity: Lesson Plan" allows students to create a housing structure with various materials. For example, in manufacturing, students must follow a specific...more
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"PBS Media: Engineering Building Activity: Lesson Plan" allows students to create a housing structure with various materials. For example, in manufacturing, students must follow a specific list of steps to make their finished product. The lesson plan includes the learning objectives, supplies, videos, procedure, guiding questions, and culminating activity. Everything in the collection can be shared via Google Classroom, with a link to students and social sharing. This lesson addresses the NGSS, ISTE, Benchmarks for Science Literacy, and National Core Art Standards.
tag(s): architecture (79), engineering (134)
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Students can extend the lesson using Free Screen Recorder Online reviewed here to share their creation and how they created it. Students can use Padlet reviewed here to share challenges and questions that they had. Finally, students can host an art show with all the housing structures that were designed.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Design Your Ideal Study Space - PBS LearningMedia
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Design Your Ideal Study Space allows students to use their creativity to design and create a scale model of the ideal study space. The lesson plan includes the learning objectives,...more
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Design Your Ideal Study Space allows students to use their creativity to design and create a scale model of the ideal study space. The lesson plan includes the learning objectives, supplies, videos, procedure, guiding questions, and culminating activity. Everything in the collection can be shared via Google Classroom, a link to students, and social sharing. This lesson addresses the NGSS, ISTE, and National Core Art Standards.
tag(s): architecture (79), careers (195)
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Students can extend the lesson by using Free Screen Recorder Online reviewed here to share their final design and how they created it. Students can use Padlet reviewed here to share challenges and questions that they had. Finally, students can host an art show with the study spaces that were designed.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Bottle Cap Art Activity - PBS LearningMedia
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Bottle Cap Art Activity is a lesson allowing students to create art using bottle caps, buttons, and paint. Students can create their structure using the bottle caps, dip them...more
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Bottle Cap Art Activity is a lesson allowing students to create art using bottle caps, buttons, and paint. Students can create their structure using the bottle caps, dip them in paint to make their design, or add additional materials onto their structure. The lesson plan includes the learning objectives, supplies, videos, procedure, guiding questions, and culminating activity. Everything in the collection can be shared via Google Classroom, a link to students, and social sharing. Lessons can also be built upon once you log into the site. This lesson addresses the National Art Core Standards.
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Students can extend the lesson using Free Screen Recorder Online reviewed here to share their creation and how they created it. Students can use Padlet reviewed here to share challenges and questions that they had. Finally, students can host an art show with all the bottle cap art.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Communications in Manufacturing - PBS LearningMedia
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Communications in Manufacturing: Lesson Plan | What's So Cool About Manufacturing?" develops literacy skills while engaging students in reading, writing, and making connections....more
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Communications in Manufacturing: Lesson Plan | What's So Cool About Manufacturing?" develops literacy skills while engaging students in reading, writing, and making connections. In the lesson, students watch the "What's So Cool about Manufacturing" video, use coding, build their communication skills, and journal their findings and questions. The lesson plan includes the learning objectives, supplies, videos, procedure, guiding questions, and culminating activity. Everything in the collection can be shared via Google Classroom, a link to students, and social sharing. Lessons can also be built upon once you log into the site. This lesson addresses the Common Core Standards, College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education, and ISTE Standards.
tag(s): careers (195), communication (117)
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Students can participate in the lessons that are available on the website. Students can use Lino reviewed here to post their images, comments, and questions. Finally, students can use Canva Storyboard Templates,reviewed here to create their 3 panels for activity #2 in the lesson.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Manufacturing - PBS LearningMedia
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Explore this collection of resources related to manufacturing careers, including videos, audio, documents, lesson plans, and collections. There are over two thousand resources available...more
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Explore this collection of resources related to manufacturing careers, including videos, audio, documents, lesson plans, and collections. There are over two thousand resources available to search. Videos are available on exploring careers in manufacturing, lean manufacturing managers, grammar and usage in manufacturing, manufacturing and industry in Utah, and many more. Lesson plans on communication, history, math, science, and more are posted. Lesson plans contain a summary, time allotted, learning objectives, preparation, procedure, and standards. Filters are available to sort by grade level, subject, resource type, length of video/audio, language, accessibility, and additional features. Everything in the collection can be shared via Google Classroom, a link to students, and social sharing. Lessons can also be built upon once you log into the site.
tag(s): careers (195)
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Students can participate in the lessons that are available on the website. Students can use Dotstorming reviewed here after engaging in any of the lessons on "What's So Cool About Manufacturing?" and voting on their favorite toy, game, or food product. Finally, students can use Canva Edu's Dream Lab, reviewed here to create a product to manufacture.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Engineering - PBS LearningMedia
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K to 12
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View this engineering collection, which includes various resources, including videos, audio, documents, lesson plans, webpages, and collections for kindergarten through twelfth grade....more
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View this engineering collection, which includes various resources, including videos, audio, documents, lesson plans, webpages, and collections for kindergarten through twelfth grade. There are over two thousand resources available to search. Videos on robotic and biochemical engineering, parachute design, engineering for the red planet, the reality of plastic, and more are available. Lesson plans range from introducing the engineering process to communicating the solution to magnetic train engineering and more. Lesson plans contain a summary, time allotted, learning objectives, preparation, procedure, and standards. Filters are available to sort by grade level, subject, resource type, length of video/audio, language, accessibility, and additional features. Everything in the collection can be shared via Google Classroom, a link to students, and social sharing. Lessons can also be built upon once you log into the site.
tag(s): careers (195), engineering (134)
In the Classroom
Students can participate in the "Communicate the Solution" lesson and use Podbean reviewed here to make a podcast on the topic. Students can watch different types of engineering to compare and contrast them using Figjam reviewed here. Finally, students can participate in STEM (STEAM) lessons demonstrating the engineering process.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Electrician Collection - PBS LearningMedia
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PBS LearningMedia's New York portal offers a curated collection of educational resources focused on the electrician profession, suitable for K-12 learning. This collection includes...more
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PBS LearningMedia's New York portal offers a curated collection of educational resources focused on the electrician profession, suitable for K-12 learning. This collection includes engaging videos that introduce students to the roles and responsibilities of electricians, highlighting the skills and knowledge required in the field. Resources such as "The Electrician: I Can Be What?!" and "Electrician: Job Pop!" provide insights into the daily tasks and career pathways of electricians, making them valuable tools for career exploration and STEM education. Teachers can utilize these materials to enhance lessons on electricity, circuits, and vocational studies, fostering students' understanding of the electrical trade and its significance in various industries.
tag(s): careers (195), electricity (60), STEM (333)
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Provide students basic materials like batteries, small light bulbs, wires, and switches. Challenge them to build a simple working circuit that lights a bulb. Students can watch different electrician videos to compare and contrast them using Microsoft Whiteboard, reviewed here. Students can have a virtual question-and-answer session with an electrician. Record the interview using Adobe Podcast reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Dance Resources Collection - PBS LearningMedia
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K to 12
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PBS LearningMedia's Dancer and Dance Jobs collection features an assortment of resources, including videos, audio, documents, lesson plans, webpages, and collections for grades kindergarten...more
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PBS LearningMedia's Dancer and Dance Jobs collection features an assortment of resources, including videos, audio, documents, lesson plans, webpages, and collections for grades kindergarten through twelfth. There are over one hundred resources available to search. Videos are available on designing swimming prosthetics for a dancer, a dancer's career path, Irish jig dancers, Native American dancers, and more. Lesson plans contain a summary, time allotted, learning objectives, preparation, procedure, and standards. Filters are available to sort by grade level, subject, resource type, length of video/audio, language, accessibility, and additional features. Everything in the collection can be shared via Google Classroom, a link to students, and social sharing. Lessons can also be built upon once you log into the site.
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Students can create a dance and record themselves using Free Screen Recorder Online reviewed here. Students can watch different dances and compare and contrast them using Figjam reviewed here. Finally, students can study dance through the ages and create a timeline of dances using Timeline JS reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Culinary Jobs - PBS LearningMedia
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Explore this collection about culinary jobs featuring a variety of resources, including videos, audio, documents, lesson plans, webpages, and collections for grades kindergarten through...more
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Explore this collection about culinary jobs featuring a variety of resources, including videos, audio, documents, lesson plans, webpages, and collections for grades kindergarten through twelfth. There are thousands of resources available to search. Videos are available on future jobs, culinary chefs, culinary instructors, math at a restaurant, and more. Lesson plans contain a summary, time allotted, learning objectives, preparation, procedure, and standards. Filters are available to sort by grade level, subject, resource type, length of video/audio, language, accessibility, and additional features. Everything in the collection can be shared via Google Classroom, a link to students, and social sharing. Lessons can also be built upon once you log into the site.
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Students can watch two videos on the same topic and compare and contrast them using ClassTools Interactive Venn Diagrams reviewed here. You can click on the right side to choose between a two or three-circle Venn diagram. Students can host a food event in which they cook different foods. Finally, students can use Book Creator reviewed here to create a recipe book.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Construction Jobs - PBS LearningMedia
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PBS LearningMedia's Construction Jobs collection offers a diverse selection of resources for grades K-12, including videos, audio recordings, documents, lesson plans, webpages, and...more
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PBS LearningMedia's Construction Jobs collection offers a diverse selection of resources for grades K-12, including videos, audio recordings, documents, lesson plans, webpages, and curated collections. With thousands of materials available, students and teachers can explore topics such as project management, house and slope construction, heavy equipment operation, carpentry, and more. Lesson plans cover areas like profit estimation, design principles, solar racing, and dam building, each providing a summary, estimated time, learning objectives, preparation steps, procedures, and standards alignment. Resources can be filtered by grade level, subject area, type, media length, language, accessibility features, and more. All materials can be easily shared via Google Classroom, direct links, or social media, and members can customize and extend lessons as needed.
tag(s): careers (195)
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Students can watch two videos on the same topic and compare and contrast them using Microsoft Whiteboard, reviewed here. Students can build a 3D model of a house, dam, building, bridge, etc. Finally, students can use Google Drawings, reviewed here to create sketches, blueprints, and models.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Business Careers - PBS LearningMedia
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PBS offers this Business Careers collection, which features various resources, including videos, audio, documents, lesson plans, webpages, and collections for kindergarten through twelfth...more
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PBS offers this Business Careers collection, which features various resources, including videos, audio, documents, lesson plans, webpages, and collections for kindergarten through twelfth grade. There are thousands of resources available to search. Videos on business management, e-business, entrepreneurship, marketing and sales, and more are available. There are lesson plans on finding your career path, the oil boom's effect, the economics of yesterday and today, and more. Lesson plans contain a summary, time allotted, learning objectives, preparation, procedure, and standards. Filters are available to sort by grade level, subject, resource type, length of video/audio, language, accessibility, and additional features. Everything in the collection can be shared via Google Classroom, a link for students, and social sharing. Lessons can also be built upon once you log into the site.
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Students can host a jobs fair by inviting different professionals in to share their knowledge and insight. Students can watch two videos on the same topic and compare and contrast them using Figjam reviewed here. Finally, students can post questions on a Padlet reviewed here that they have regarding a profession.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Automotive Collection - PBS LearningMedia
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Discover this Automotive collection provides a wide range of resources for grades K-12, including videos, audio clips, documents, lesson plans, webpages, and curated collections. With...more
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Discover this Automotive collection provides a wide range of resources for grades K-12, including videos, audio clips, documents, lesson plans, webpages, and curated collections. With over a thousand materials to explore, topics cover areas such as automotive technology instruction, the history of cars, NASCAR, and careers in transportation. Each lesson plan includes a summary, estimated time, learning objectives, preparation guidelines, step-by-step procedures, and alignment to standards. Resources can be easily filtered by grade level, subject, type, media length, language, accessibility, and additional features. Materials are easily shareable via Google Classroom, direct student links, and social media, and registered users have the option to modify and expand upon existing lessons.
tag(s): careers (195)
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Students can watch two videos on the same topic and compare and contrast them using Figjam reviewed here. Students can create their own 3D automobile. Finally, students can virtually visit an automotive manufacturing plant to see how vehicles are manufactured.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Aviation Collection - PBS LearningMedia
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View this Aviation collection, which offers various resources for grades K-12, including videos, audio clips, documents, lesson plans, webpages, and curated collections. With over a...more
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View this Aviation collection, which offers various resources for grades K-12, including videos, audio clips, documents, lesson plans, webpages, and curated collections. With over a thousand resources available, topics range from helicopter pilots and aviation careers to how bees have influenced flight. Lesson plans highlight figures like Amelia Earhart and explore the science of things that fly, each featuring a summary, time requirements, learning objectives, preparation steps, procedures, and standards alignment. You can filter resources by grade level, subject, resource type, media length, language, accessibility options, and more. Materials can be easily shared through Google Classroom, direct links, or social media, and logged-in users can customize and build upon existing lessons.
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Students can watch two videos on the same topic and compare and contrast them using Figjam reviewed here. Students can host a virtual question-and-answer session with someone in the field of aviation. Finally, students can use Google My Maps reviewed here to map out their route to and from destinations.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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PBS LearningMedia's Architecture Collection - PBS LearningMedia
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PBS LearningMedia's Architecture collection offers a wide range of resources for grades K-12, including videos, audio clips, documents, lesson plans, webpages, and curated collections....more
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PBS LearningMedia's Architecture collection offers a wide range of resources for grades K-12, including videos, audio clips, documents, lesson plans, webpages, and curated collections. Topics cover architectural styles, famous landmarks, geometric and organic shapes, careers in architecture, Black history, and more. Lesson plans feature clear summaries, time requirements, learning objectives, preparation steps, procedures, and alignment with standards. Educators can easily filter materials by grade level, subject, resource type, media length, language, accessibility options, and other features. Resources can be shared through Google Classroom, direct links, or social media, and registered users can customize and build upon existing lessons.
tag(s): architecture (79), careers (195)
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Students can watch two videos on the same topic and compare and contrast them using ClassTools Interactive Venn Diagrams reviewed here. You can click on the right side to choose between a two or three-circle Venn diagram. Students can create a word cloud using WordClouds reviewed here of all words associated with architecture that the class generates. Finally, students can follow the lessons that are posted on the site.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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PBS Kids: Milo - PBS Kids
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Milo is a vibrant animated series on PBS KIDS that introduces preschoolers to a wide range of careers through imaginative role-play. The show follows Milo, a curious 5-year-old cat,...more
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Milo is a vibrant animated series on PBS KIDS that introduces preschoolers to a wide range of careers through imaginative role-play. The show follows Milo, a curious 5-year-old cat, and his best friends Lofty the giraffe and Lark the bird as they explore various professions by trying on different uniforms and stepping into new roles. Each 11-minute episode focuses on a specific job--such as firefighter, doctor, astronaut, or chef--and emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving, and perseverance.
tag(s): careers (195), communities (36), preK (291)
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After watching an episode, invite students to dress up as a career they learned about (or create a simple prop like a paper hat or badge). Students can share a fun fact about that job with the class. Play a quick round of charades where students act out a career Milo explored while classmates guess which job it is. Set up classroom centers based on different jobs from Milo (ex, a pretend hospital, fire station, kitchen). Have students rotate through the centers, engaging in simple role-play and problem-solving activities related to each profession.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Jamming on the Job - PBSKids
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"Jamming on the Job" by PBSKids contains episodes on various careers. Career episodes include park ranger, costume designer, marine scientist, video game designer, language instructor,...more
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"Jamming on the Job" by PBSKids contains episodes on various careers. Career episodes include park ranger, costume designer, marine scientist, video game designer, language instructor, robotics engineer, and more. Episodes are eighteen to twenty-four minutes long. Each episode also has an activity page that could be a word search, coloring by code, matching, a maze, and more. Activity pages come in both English and Spanish.
tag(s): careers (195), engineering (134), robotics (30), scientists (70)
In the Classroom
After watching an episode, have students write a journal entry imagining a day in the life of that career. They can describe tasks they would do, skills they would need, and why they would (or wouldn't) enjoy the job. Have students create cards listing various skills (ex., problem-solving, teamwork, creativity). Students work in teams to match each career from the series with the skills they think are most important for that job -- and explain their choices. Pair students up and have them role-play a mock interview. One student acts as the professional from the episode, and the other is a news reporter asking questions about their career path, challenges, and daily routines.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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I Can Be What? - WXXI Public Media
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K to 12
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"I Can Be What?" gives a sneak peek into the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) careers. Careers highlighted include diesel mechanic, helicopter pilot,...more
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"I Can Be What?" gives a sneak peek into the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) careers. Careers highlighted include diesel mechanic, helicopter pilot, wildlife technician, chocolatier, athletic trainer, and more. Each career contains a video explaining it and additional information. Some of the additional information includes links to jobs, related careers, and discussion questions.
tag(s): careers (195), engineering (134)
In the Classroom
Students can explore the various careers listed on the website and create a list of interesting jobs. Students can host virtual Q&As with people in their careers on the site. Have students create a digital story using Book Creator reviewed here with information including career, job descriptions, and requirements for the position. This book can be shared at a virtual jobs fair in an elementary school setting.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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