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Math Apprentice
The site connects math to real world careers by allowing students to be apprentices at various companies, applying their math skills to real world challenges. It introduces students to more advanced mathematical ideas as they read about additional math concepts used in each showcased career. The site was created with the belief that it is important for students to interact with math concepts beyond the standards, since this is where the joy of math can often be found.
Free Technology for Teachers: Geographers on the Job
"Applications for Education
Geographers on the Job is full of placemarks that explain the types of work done by Geographers. This Google Earth tour is a great way for students to see the many uses of geography beyond the traditional jobs of cartography, surveying, and teaching."
The Nature of Science Podcast
offers a fascinating view of the world through the eyes of a young scientist, and is great resource for anyone thinking about science as a career. Includes podcasts of eight scientists giving their opinions on what life is really like in their world.
Unemployment & Education Level Graph | Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day...
Here is its conclusion:
“…for those 25 and older, education-level is correlated with rates of unemployment: the more educated you are, the less likely you are to find yourself unemployed.”
Not surprising, but it might not hurt for my students to see this graph…
100+ FREE Websites for Learning about Business
The websites in the list cover all aspects of business - strategy, management, leadership, marketing, finance, accounting, economics, as well as business skills.
A range of sites are included, suitable for both business studies education, workplace learn
Internet Safety and the work of the CIA
Learn more about Internet safety and the work of the Central
Intelligence Agency (CIA) from the games and resources on the Kids’ Page.
Lessons and activities are divided for kindergarten–grade 5 and grades
6–12. Parents and teachers can find lessons and d
Careers
Online Career sites can help young people make informed decisions as they explore career opportunities, choose a college major, or make the transition from school to work. Career sites offer job related information, as well as opportunities to practice jo
Careers: Central Intelligence Agency
describes career opportunities with the CIA that include analytical positions, clandestine service, language positions, scientists, engineers and technology, and support services.
Top News - Microsoft unveils career resource for students
CareerForward, a free online course, aims to help prepare America's young people for 21st-century jobs
Geographers on the Job
full of placemarks that explain the types of work done by Geographers. This Google Earth tour is a great way for students to see the many uses of geography beyond the traditional jobs of cartography, surveying, and teaching.
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