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Tourism collection - PBS LearningMedia
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K to 12
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Discover this Tourism Jobs collection that provides a wide variety of free educational resources for grades K-12, including videos, audio clips, documents, lesson plans, and curated...more
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Discover this Tourism Jobs collection that provides a wide variety of free educational resources for grades K-12, including videos, audio clips, documents, lesson plans, and curated collections. Explore topics such as working landscapes, hospitality, tourism, and national parks, and the impact of tourism on local communities. Lesson plans include detailed summaries, objectives, time frames, procedures, preparation tips, and standards alignment. The platform allows you to filter resources by grade, subject, format, video/audio length, language, and accessibility features.
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Students can participate in the lessons that are available on the website. Students can use Google My Maps reviewed here to be a tour guide on a specific piece of land/area. Finally, students can use Book Creator reviewed here to create a tourism guide to the land/area that they are studying in social studies.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Education and Teaching Careers collection - PBS LearningMedia
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PBS LearningMedia's Education and Teaching Careers collection features various resources, including videos, audio, documents, lesson plans, and collections for grades kindergarten...more
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PBS LearningMedia's Education and Teaching Careers collection features various resources, including videos, audio, documents, lesson plans, and collections for grades kindergarten through twelfth. There are over one thousand resources available to search. Videos on exploring, IT instructors, education in Fiji, desegregation in education, and many more are available. Lesson plans on comparing education worldwide, strategies for equal education, progress in education, 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.
tag(s): careers (200)
In the Classroom
Students can use Timeline (from ReadWriteThink), reviewed here to highlight significant events in education. Students can use Figjam, reviewed here to compare and contrast education worldwide. Finally, students can host a Q&A with teachers. Record the Q&A using Adobe Podcast, reviewed hereAdd your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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STEM Careers - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12
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STEM Careers highlights five videos. Videos featured include: an acoustics professor, a professor of fuel science, an environmental lawyer, a construction manager, and a civil engineer....more
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STEM Careers highlights five videos. Videos featured include: an acoustics professor, a professor of fuel science, an environmental lawyer, a construction manager, and a civil engineer. The videos are, on average, less than 3 minutes in length. 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 Figjam reviewed here. Students can use the information learned from a video to find another expert in the field to have a Q&A with. Finally, students can research important environmental law cases and share what they learned in a blog post using Telegra.ph reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Media and Video Game jobs collection - PBS LearningMedia
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K to 12
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Learn about Media and Video Game jobs at this collection that includes various resources, including videos, audio, documents, lesson plans, webpages, and collections for grades kindergarten...more
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Learn about Media and Video Game jobs at this collection that includes various 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 for future jobs, such as how to make a video game, lighting technicians, and more. Lesson plans on video editing, pre-production, during, and post-production, microphone tips, and more. Lessons plans featured 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.
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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 use Scratch reviewed here to create a video game. Finally, students can use the video editing tips and tricks while producing their video.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mechanics - PBS LearningMedia
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K to 12
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The PBS Mechanics collection features various resources, including videos, audio, documents, lesson plans, and collections for all grades. There are over one thousand resources available...more
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The PBS Mechanics collection features various resources, including videos, audio, documents, lesson plans, and collections for all grades. There are over one thousand resources available to search. Videos are available on exploring jet engine mechanics, aircraft mechanics, career connections, mechanical engineer manager, and many more. There are also mechanics featured that answer questions such as "Why did you become a mechanical engineer?" and "Why did you become a scientist?" Along with individuals discussing their jobs. 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.
tag(s): careers (200), engineering (137)
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Students can participate in the lessons that are available on the website. Students can use WordClouds reviewed here to generate words associated with mechanics. Finally, students can compare and contrast two types of mechanics using Google Drawings reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Manufacturing - PBS LearningMedia
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3 to 12
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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.
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In the Classroom
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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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 (200), engineering (137)
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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3 to 12
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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 (200), electricity (60), STEM (353)
In the Classroom
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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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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K to 12
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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 (200)
In the Classroom
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 (200)
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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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2 to 12
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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.
In the Classroom
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 (81), careers (200)
In the Classroom
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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Jamming on the Job - PBSKids
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K to 8
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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 (200), engineering (137), robotics (30), scientists (71)
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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"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 (200), engineering (137)
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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Million Bazillion - Million Bazillion
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Million Bazillion is a podcast that inspires families to discuss money with children. Episodes include How Do People Pay for Things When They Retire, What's the Difference Between...more
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Million Bazillion is a podcast that inspires families to discuss money with children. Episodes include How Do People Pay for Things When They Retire, What's the Difference Between Brand-Name Items and Generic Items, What Does Money Have To Do With Climate Change, Who Sets the Price of Rent, and more. On average, podcasts are twenty minutes to thirty-five minutes in length. Episodes include transcripts and tips for adults to use as discussion points for children. Million Bazillion is available on Spotify, Apple, Amazon Music, Stitchers, and RSS.
tag(s): financial literacy (93), podcasts (155)
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Students can use Stickies.io, reviewed here to post what they learned from the podcast. After listening to the podcast on brand name versus generic items, students can use Figma, reviewed here to compare the items. Finally, students can use ePubEditor, reviewed here to create a tips and tricks book on money, the value of it, and ways to save it.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Math Building Lesson Plan: What's So Cool About Manufacturing? - PBS LearningMedia
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The "What's So Cool About Manufacturing?" lesson plan introduces students to manufacturing careers through a hands-on activity. Hosted on WQED's educational platform, the resource provides...more
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The "What's So Cool About Manufacturing?" lesson plan introduces students to manufacturing careers through a hands-on activity. Hosted on WQED's educational platform, the resource provides a structured lesson plan where students design and build a product, helping them develop problem-solving and teamwork skills. It aligns with STEM education by exploring real-world manufacturing concepts and encouraging creativity. The lesson is designed for educators to engage students in practical learning while highlighting the importance of manufacturing in everyday life.
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Divide students into small teams and assign each group a role in a mini "factory" (ex.: designers, assemblers, quality control, packaging). Provide simple materials such as Legos, paper, or craft supplies, and have them mass-produce a small item. This activity introduces the manufacturing process, teamwork, and efficiency. Give students an everyday product like a water bottle or backpack, and challenge them to redesign it to be more efficient, sustainable, or cost-effective. They must sketch their ideas on paper or a 3D model using Tinkercad reviewed here, explain their improvements, and, if possible, create a prototype. Have students experience the difference between assembly-line production and custom-made products. First, have them individually create a handmade craft (such as a greeting card). Then, set up an assembly line where each student has one specific task. Compare the time, efficiency, and quality of both methods to discuss the benefits and challenges of mass production.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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What's So Cool About Manufacturing? - PBS LearningMedia
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Making Manufacturing Cool! The "What's So Cool About Manufacturing?" lesson plan on PBS LearningMedia, provided by WQED, helps students explore careers in the manufacturing industry...more
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Making Manufacturing Cool! The "What's So Cool About Manufacturing?" lesson plan on PBS LearningMedia, provided by WQED, helps students explore careers in the manufacturing industry while building English literacy skills. This resource includes videos, discussion prompts, and activities highlighting the importance of manufacturing jobs, the required skills, and how these careers impact everyday life. It's a great way for teachers to connect career exploration with reading, writing, and critical thinking, making manufacturing an exciting and accessible topic for students.
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Students can role-play manufacturing jobs such as engineer, machine operator, or quality control inspector. They can complete a hands-on assembly challenge, like building a simple paper product or organizing a production line. Students can investigate local manufacturing companies and the products they create and present what they learned using Canva Infographic Creator, reviewed here or Google Slides, reviewed here. Students can choose a manufacturing career from the lesson and research key job details, including skills, education, and salary. Students can prepare mock interview questions to learn the answers.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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