Classroom Internet Library

Lesson Plans and WebQuests

Counseling and Guidance Lesson Plans
This series of K-12 lesson plans from the Florida Department of Education are aligned the the state's standards and cover topics like careers, self-management, problem-solving and decision-making, communication skills, community involvement, and respect for self and others.
Intended Audience: Educators Reading Level: High School Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: No

What Will I Be When I Get Big?
In this WebQuest designed for elementary students, develop a personal vision statement of what they would like to be when they grow up. They research people who they would like to model, learn about the characteristics of their heroes, and decide what skills they will have to develop during school to be like their heroes.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary School Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: No

Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker...what will my next career be? Gr. 7-12
Students evaluate their interests and skills, and use this information to determine their personality type.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: No

FutureQuest
Now the shoe is on the other foot! In this WebQuest, students are high school career counselors and must help students choice the right path for the future.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: No

When I Grow Up Gr. 6-12
Poor Johnny! He doesn't have a clue about what he wants to do. Working in teams, students research careers for Johnny and prepare a presentation to pitch their findings to him.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: No

Marblehead High School Internet Lesson Plans for College & Career Planning
This series of internet-based lesson plans are designed for 9-12 students to help them explore career and college options.
Intended Audience: Educators Reading Level: High School Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: No

Guidance Lesson Plans
These teacher developed lesson plans from the American Student Achievement Institute at Indiana State University cover academic development, career development, and personal and social development. Note: The lesson plans are word documents and you may get a login box when you try to open a lesson, close the box and the lesson should open.
Intended Audience: Educators Reading Level: High School Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: No

Where Will You Go From Here?
In this career exploration WebQuest for eighth graders, students research careers, select one which seems appropriate to them, look for information about that career, and learn what they must do to enter the career field of their choice.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: No

The Real World and Careers: Closer Than You Think
In this WebQuest, students research a career and make a presentation to their class-mates.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: No

Preparing for Careers WebQuest
In this WebQuest, students the skills workers will need for future careers.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: No

What Do I Want to Be When I Grow Up? Gr. 4-8
In this simulation, students are in college and must decide their major area of study. They carefully investigate their interests and research a career.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary School Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: No

Where In The World Is Peggy Lee? Gr. 3-5
Students select a career they would like to have someday, research the career using three different resources about your career selection, keep a research journal, and create a presentation for the class, entitled "First Day On The Job."
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary School Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: No

Choices Into Action
In this WebQuest students create a portfolio of career interests.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: No