Less than $5 Middle School Career and Technical Education Resources (by date, latest first)

Introducing Our Versatile Cast List Template for Plays and Musicals!

Tap into the magic of theatre with our fully editable Google Doc Cast List Template, tailor-made for dynamic educators and creative theatre directors. Whether you're orchestrating the next big production or inspiring students to imagine their dream cast, this resource is your one-stop solution!

What’s Inside:

• Digital Cast List Template:

  • Perfect for directors and educators alike, this easy-to-use template makes announcing your final cast a breeze. Seamlessly integrate it with your production workflow or upload it to your learning management system. Watch your students’ creativity soar as they craft their own dream cast based on the shows they’ve watched or read.

• Editable Printable Worksheet:

  • Need a quick and engaging activity for substitute plans? Our printable worksheet version is here to save the day! Students can fill out their cast lists on paper, making it an ideal hands-on activity that blends fun with learning.

Why You’ll Love It:

• User-Friendly: Designed with educators in mind, our template is intuitive and easy to customize, ensuring you spend less time formatting and more time inspiring.
• Flexible & Fun: Adaptable for both digital and print use, catering to a range of classroom needs and theatre settings.
• Encourages Creativity: Empowers students to think critically about character roles and storytelling, fostering a deeper understanding of theatrical productions.

Perfect For:

• Theatre educators seeking a versatile tool for classroom engagement.
• Directors looking to streamline their casting announcements.
• Substitute teachers needing a ready-made, educational activity.
• Students eager to explore their creativity through theatre.

Ignite your students’ passion for theatre and streamline your production process with our dynamic Cast List Template. Get it now and let the curtain rise on a world of creative possibilities!

How to Access

This product is delivered via a file download. You will receive links to access the Google Doc template. If you have trouble with the file please email me at classroomtocurtain@gmail.com.

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The AVID Career Exploration Early Finishers Packet is an essential resource for career planning, goal setting, and skill development for middle and high school students. This engaging packet is designed to help students explore potential careers, discover their strengths, and set actionable goals for their future success. Perfect for AVID programs, career readiness programs, and high school career exploration classes, this packet includes a variety of interactive activities to guide students in identifying their passions and preparing for their careers.

Included Activities:

• Cover Page
• Career Interest Survey
• Response to Career Interest Survey
• Career Frayer Model
• Step Into Your Dreams- shoe design activity
• WICOR This- WICOR strategies that will help with careers
• Finish The Story- students describe how they would either use logic or get creative to solve a problem in the provided prompt
• Career This or That
• Why It’s Important to Think About Your Career Early- article with questions
• Career Wordsearch- students create a wordsearch using vocabulary from a career they are interested in
• Action Plan One-Pager- students design a one-pager including a road map that maps our their goals and future plans
• Career Affirmations Self Portrait- students make the portrait look like themselves and then write 5-10 positive career-focused affirmations about themselves. For example: “I am a problem-solver and can think critically in challenging situations.”

Key Features:

• Focuses on career development and goal setting for middle and high school students.
• Designed for early finishers in AVID programs or any high school class.
• Engages students in self-reflection, career discovery, and skill development.
• Perfect for use as an extension activity or independent work.
• Helps students visualize their career paths and map out steps to achieve their goals.

This activity is designed to help students delve into the world of career exploration. By answering questions and researching their chosen career, students will gain valuable insights into job requirements, educational paths, and potential salary ranges. They will also have the opportunity to practice filling out a job application, a crucial skill for future employment.

Key Benefits for Students:

• Enhanced Career Awareness: Students will develop a deeper understanding of their chosen career, including its day-to-day tasks, required skills, and educational pathways.
• Improved Research Skills: The activity will hone students' ability to gather information from various sources, such as online databases, books, and interviews.
• Practical Job Application Experience: By completing a mock job application, students will become familiar with the application process and learn how to effectively present their qualifications.
• Increased Confidence: Gaining knowledge about a specific career and successfully completing a job application can boost students' confidence in their career aspirations.

Additional Tips:

• Encourage students to use a variety of resources, including online databases, career counseling centers, and industry professionals.
• Provide guidance on effective research techniques, such as keyword searches and evaluating sources.
• Offer feedback on students' completed job applications to help them identify areas for improvement.

By engaging in this activity, students will gain valuable knowledge and skills that will serve them well as they transition into the workforce.

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Create a personalized "All About Me" display with these FFA emblem templates! This is a set of various sizes of emblems, allowing students to reflect on their identities and share their FFA experiences in a fun and engaging way.

Included in this download:

• Multiple sizes of FFA emblem templates
• Sections for name, grade level, favorite subject, and hobby
• Space to describe current FFA involvement and future goals
• Area for a fun fact and a photo

Perfect for FFA chapters, classrooms, and student presentations, this resource encourages self-expression and connection among peers.

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This product provides a generic guide I came up with using AVID strategies as well as a reading my students did this year during their Science and Technology Unit. Using the AVID strategies to practice Close Reading in my AP Spanish Language and Culture course. I have provided this resource with a free example.

❤️Looking for notable Latino historical figures posters to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and decorate your bulletin board, hallway, door, or classroom? Introduce 10 different important Hispanic Americans, learn about their occupations and meaningful contributions they made with these printable posters!

✅ Hispanic Leaders included:

Oscar de la Renta, Bruno Mars, Octaviano Larrazolo, Joseph Acaba, George M. Wright, Dara Torres, Helen Rodríguez Trías, Frida Kahlo, Ellen Ochoa, Alexandria Ocasio-Co

*This is set 2 of this series. To view set 1, click here.

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✏️ Great for any elementary grade!

✏️ These colorful Hispanic Heritage poster packs are the perfect addition to your Hispanic Heritage Month unit! Or celebrate throughout the year!

✏️Create eye-catching bulletin boards, hallway displays, Hispanic historical figure education books, coloring pages, and more!

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⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print the ready to go posters and laminate for durability.

⭐️Black and white set included! Students can choose a historical figure and color their own poster! Combine pages to create a Hispanic historical figures coloring book!

⭐️Check out the preview and video preview for a sneak peek!

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✅ Includes 4 poster sets - 8.5 x 11 in (40 pages):

☑ Poster set 1 - leader's image, name and job title

☑ Poster set 2 - leader's image, name and sentence about who they are

☑ Poster set 3 - leader's image, name and memorable quote

☑ Poster set 4 - leader's image, name and fun facts

✅ Historical Leaders: (10)

☑ Oscar de la Renta - fashion designer

☑ Bruno Mars - musician

☑ Octaviano Larrazolo - politician

☑ Joseph Acaba - astronaut

☑ George M. Wright - biologist

☑ Dara Torres - swimmer

☑ Helen Rodríguez Trías - doctor

☑ Frida Kahlo - painter

☑ Ellen Ochoa - astronaut

☑ Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - politician

✅ Bonus:

☑ Black and white set (40 pages)

☑ Table of contents (1 page)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

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Hispanic Heritage Month Growing Bundle

⭐️Looking for more classroom décor?

Classroom Decor Growing Bundle

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❤️Looking for notable Latino historical figures posters to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and decorate your bulletin board, hallway, door, or classroom? Introduce 10 different important Hispanic Americans, learn about their occupations and meaningful contributions they made with these printable posters!

✅ Hispanic Leaders included:

Oscar De La Hoya, José Feliciano, Roberto Clemente, Sonia Sotomayor, Rita Moreno, Cesar Chavez, Anthony Romero, Selena Gomez, Bob Menendez, Marco Rubio

*This is set 1 of this series. To view set 2, click here.

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✏️ Great for any elementary grade!

✏️ These colorful Hispanic Heritage poster packs are the perfect addition to your Hispanic Heritage Month unit! Or celebrate throughout the year!

✏️Create eye-catching bulletin boards, hallway displays, Hispanic historical figure education books, coloring pages, and more!

.................................................................................................................................................

⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print the ready to go posters and laminate for durability.

⭐️Black and white set included! Students can choose a historical figure and color their own poster! Combine pages to create a Hispanic historical figures coloring book!

⭐️Check out the preview and preview video for a sneak peek!

.................................................................................................................................................

✅ Includes 4 poster sets - 8.5 x 11 in (40 pages):

☑ Poster set 1 - Historical figure picture, name and job title

☑ Poster set 2 - Historical figure picture, name and sentence about who they are

☑ Poster set 3 - Historical figure picture, name and memorable quote

☑ Poster set 4 - Historical figure picture, name and fun facts

✅ Hispanic historical figures included (10):

☑ Oscar De La Hoya - boxer

☑ José Feliciano - musician

☑ Roberto Clemente - baseball player

☑ Sonia Sotomayor - judge

☑ Rita Moreno - actress

☑ Cesar Chavez - activist

☑ Anthony Romero - activist

☑ Selena Gomez - singer / actress

☑ Bob Menendez - politician

☑ Marco Rubio - politician

✅ Bonus:

☑ Black and white set (40 pages)

☑ Table of contents (1 page)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

.................................................................................................................................................

⭐️Looking for more Hispanic Heritage activities?

Hispanic Heritage Month Growing Bundle

⭐️Looking for more classroom décor?

Classroom Decor Growing Bundle

.................................................................................................................................................

❤️ Teacher Tips:

⭐️Don't forget, you can earn TeachShare credits towards future purchases by leaving a review of this resource! Thank you for your valuable time and feedback!

⭐️Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies, and product launches:

Follow Me

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If you have any questions, please contact me: 

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Thanks for stopping by and taking a look. Wishing you a wonderful school year!

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Need help with teaching students proper guidelines for oral presentations? This 16 page presentation will encourage students to think about, plan, and give great oral presentations! 12 step, easy-to-follow guide that includes:

Know your subject

Find a friendly face

Engage your audience

Let the image speak for itself

Less wording is better

Stay focused

Don’t read from slides

Practice makes perfect

Be aware of time allotment

Follow directions

Dress for success

Smile!

Meets oral communication guidelines for helping students do their best when giving presentations. Excellent to use with PowerPoint and Prezis. Great for career and technical courses, flipped classes, homeschooling, and self-instructed learning centers. Use with all subjects that require oral communication or project based learning.

Ready to get young students thinking about college, careers, and roles/responsibilities? Try these 41 pages of printable, coloring occupation sheets with Lesson Plan suggestions that include discussion guidelines, activity ideas, and media connection. Fun and educational way for students to discuss and learn about careers. Excellent for building coordination and communication skills.

A seven-slide, interactive PowerPoint to assist students through the process of choosing college majors. Includes individual/small/whole group critical thinking skills activities: Definitions of Bachelor of Arts/Science Differences between Bachelor of Arts/Sciences Left Brain/Right Brain examples/quizzes Career Assessment Quiz links Activities for assessing left/right brain How to choose skill-based majors Optional research activities Can be used for fact based research writing, college prep courses, and college career days. Use with "Finding the Perfect College" at https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Finding-the-Perfect-College-CCSS-College-ReadinessELA-Activities-128486

Connect fact based, real life writing to process/patterned writing by having students "Write an Award Winning Business Letter". The 16 slide presentation includes: Parts of a business letter: date, inside address, greeting/salutation, body, closing, signature line Examples of 6 parts Checklist Extra resources Easy to follow and can be used with individuals,small or whole groups. Easily guides students through the process of writing business letters. Be sure to send letters once they are finished!

Engage students in the college readiness selection process with this interactive, small/whole group lesson plan to help uncover what type of college is best--small or large.

8 slides include:

Differences between small & large colleges

Characteristics of each

online video links of students

college selection resources by professionals & students

College research project to present information discovered

A fun learning experience for students who need to think about college and narrow their choices. Also, works for parents who need to compare/contrast colleges. Great for individual/group activities, Parent/Student College Night activity, homeschool, etc....

Meets Common Core State Guidelines for ELA/College Readiness.

Use with FREE "Choosing a College Major" at https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Choosing-a-Major-First-Year-College-Skills-122877

Here is a quick introduction to Excel. Students gather birth dates of classmates and use the information to learn some of Excel's basic offerings.

UPDATED to Win10 Excel

Here's a LEGO robot that I designed using the LEGO NXT robotics kit. It's a quick build for a single class period activity! SIX EASY STEPS!! The beauty of a quick build like this is a quick break down and put away at the end of class!

Are you looking for an introductory activity to Coding that can easily be upgraded to extensive coding or robotic programming? This will activity will take you step by step to creating a "city" in EXCEL (we actually recreated the city that we built in our classroom, but you can just create it in EXCEL) and then shows you how to CODE out of the city. With the help of snip tools and pens, you have numerous coding challenges for Warm-Ups or Coding Extensions. Since we actually built the city, students applied what they coded to actual programs on the robots. It was a great experience!!

Students will use a chair, a board and car with interchangeable wheels (like a LEGO or K-Nex car) to examine the affects of the inclined plane. Students will run experiments, collect data, and do mathematical calculations including mechanical advantage to complete the activity.

The Packet includes:

Materials List

Procedures Instructions

Data Collection Table

Debrief Sheet

Throughout history, man has used engineering to solve many problems and to create some architectural wonders. Your job is to create a timeline of engineering accomplishments throughout history.

You work for a poster company and your boss wants you to design a classroom poster about Newton's Laws of Motion.

Included:

PowerPoint Presentation w/ Project Scenario and examples.

Student Handout (Word document) w/ Project Scenario, Research Suggestions, Reflection Questions, and a Rubric.

This project will allow you to focus on two inventors. The first inventor will come from the “old” category. You are to choose any inventor that introduce a new product/invention BEFORE THE YEAR 2000. Your second inventor, the “new” one, must come from one of FORBES magazine’s “30 Under 30” lists.

Explain what career options are available to your based on your interests and abilities.

Welcome to Engineering and Technology! Before we begin to see how engineering and technology affect our lives on a daily basis, let’s look at what is encompassed under the CTAE (Career, Technical and Agricultural Education) umbrella. We are going to do this by looking at a CTAE Pathway at the college level vs. a Math/Science Pathway at the college level. We are going to look at Kennesaw State University’s programs in several of these categories. Since KSU’s merger with Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Technology, this is a great place to look at several college options in each of these pathways.

This module includes 7 pages:

Vocabulary words

Links to Kennesaw State University - we use this school because it's close to us, but I also allow students to choose a college of their choice - they just have to look for their own links.

Introduction/description to CTAE

Create a hobbies/interest list.

Create paths of studies comparisons.