$5 - $10 High School Vocational Education Projects (by date, oldest first)

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

In this lesson, students learn more about architecture as they research the history of different architectural styles, and learn about the creators of those designs. The lesson starts with a whole class Microsoft PowerPoint presentation (editable) to view the styles and start discussion. Next, students choose one of the styles to research further and create a presentation with that information. Optionally, these may be presented to the class. In the next part of the assignment, they design a house of their own (to scale) in the style they researched using Sketchup (a free CAD program that can be downloaded at: https://www.sketchup.com/ or used as an online tool). After completing the drawing, students build a model of their house to scale using chipboard, cardboard or other materials. Finally, students answer questions to reflect on their learning for this unit.

This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary grades or high school as well.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation: Architectural Styles (editable)

• Researching an Architectural Style Project: Student Expectations, Instructions and Grading Rubric

• Designing a House in Sketchup: Student Expectations, Instructions and Grading Rubric

• Sketchup Tutorial (step-by-step instructions with screen shots)

• Building Project: Student Expectations, Instructions and Grading Rubric

• Reflection Questions

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This career unit gives students an introduction to the engineering ethics using a variety of case studies for student analysis. This is perfect for middle school or high school engineering, career, technology, CTE or business classes.

The included PowerPoint presentation can be used by the teacher for whole class instruction, or provided to the students electronically (or as a printout) for them to review individually. Students work with a partner or in small groups to analyze engineering cases that dealt with ethical concerns. Resources for the six cases are included in the PowerPoint and as printable or digital task cards. The activity can be completed on the computer or without computer access if the teacher prefers by printing out the linked information. Students use critical thinking skills and teamwork to research and analyze the cases and then answer questions to consider the different ethical issues and choices. Then, each group shares that information with the class, encouraging further discussion and analysis. Finally, a short reflection questionnaire gives students the opportunity to reflect and analyze their learning more deeply as they consider the input from other groups and their insight on different case studies.

The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be used with high school students.

Files Included with this Lesson

• Teacher & Student Resources

• Introduction to Engineering Ethics PowerPoint presentation (editable)

• Case Study Team Project Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric

• Team Case Study Questions/Worksheet

• Case Study Task Cards (6 different cases)

• Engineering Ethics Reflection Questions (MS Word)

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Learning about Marketing Research gives students an introduction to marketing and the ways in which companies utilize data to drive business. This is perfect for a technology, business or marketing class, or a class that focuses on careers. Students use close reading skills to learn about the marketing field and market research and answer questions to demonstrate their understanding. Next, they apply their knowledge in a research simulation for a company, compile the data, and create a supporting report to analyze their data and utilize critical thinking skills. Instructions, templates and samples are included to help students with the projects. This project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be adapted for older students.

Materials Required

· Access to computers for each student (or pair of students)

· Internet access

· Access to Microsoft Word (or Google Docs)

Project Duration (approximate)

· Introduction to Marketing and Market Research Reading and Questions – 1 – 1.5 (50 minute) class period

· Team brainstorming and product design – 2 (50 minute) class periods

· Survey creation, conduct survey and compile data – 2-3 (50 minute) class periods

· Company Analysis Report in MS Word – 1-2 (50 minute) class periods

Files Included with this Lesson

· Teacher & Student Notes and Resources

· Introduction to Marketing & Market Research Reading

· Introduction to Marketing & Market Research Questions from Reading

· Team Brainstorming Worksheet (PowerPoint/Slides – editable)

· Market Research Simulation Lesson Instructions and Rubric

· Market Research Survey Form Template (MS Word/Google Docs – editable)

· Market Research Survey Compilation Template File (MS Word/Google Docs – editable)

· Market Research MS Word Analysis Report Sample File (MS Word/Google Docs – editable)

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This Look Book Project is great to use at the end of the Elements of Design Unit or it can be a continuous working activity for students to work through as you cover each element throughout your unit.

Use: It can be uploaded to google classroom or any other platform that students can access to work on a google slides template. There is a slide with instructions as well as an example slide, and blank slide with the titles of each of the elements that the students need to include in their look book.

Specifics: This activity has the students upload examples of garments that demonstrate the following elements:

• Line
• Shape
• Space
• Color
• Texture

Rubric Included

Try out these amazing Final Project Choices that are perfect for your advanced fashion design classes. This download comes with a main choice board that contains a brief description of the requirements for each project option. You will also get additional pages for each specific project to give to students once the pick the option they want to work on.

Project options include:

Choice #1: Upcycled/Repurposed Project Construction

Choice #2 : Tote Bag Design Project

Choice #3: Portfolio Development

Choice #4: Career Research

*The due date portion is blank for you to fill-in with your specific due date as well as the section that includes the number of days students get to work on their project.

This is a great beginning activity to give to your advanced fashion design students. They have to create several different seams and seam finfishes on cotton, knit, and satin fabrics. It is great to give students a point of reference when they go to purchase fabrics for their garments they will be making throughout the class. Students are able to see how each type of fabric reacts to the same seams.

Seams and seam finishes included are:

• Plain Seam
• Double Stitched Seam
• Welt Seam
• Top Stitched Seam
• Flat Fell Seam
• French Seam

Seam Finishes

• Zig-Zag Seam Finish
• Rolled Hem
• Serged Edge

This product includes:

• Instructions on how to create swatches for the seam portfolio
• Supply list to send home with students of what fabrics they need to purchase for their seam portfolio
• A rubric for each of the seams for each type of fabric
• A page with video links for each of the seams so that you can upload how you see fit so students can have access. I find it easy yo upload it to google classroom and then students are able to watch the videos on their phone as the work through each seam type.