Igniting curiosity and career exploration

This lesson introduces students to concepts in creative writing and careers where this skill is essential. Whether a book, a news post, or the description of your favorite candy, creative writing is everywhere! Activities encourage participants to invoke the five senses with their writing, as well as how to create a powerful first line.

The creative writing lesson is appropriate for students in grades 6–12. It was designed by Stacey Said, an English instructor in CISA’s School of Applied Sciences and Arts.

Students will learn about social media management, part of the technical communication degree. An Instagram story or TikTok video might look effortless, but there’s a lot of strategy behind it. Influencers and companies are deliberate with the content they present to us. Delve deeper into the world of social media with an activity that invites students to create and pitch their own video concepts for a company’s channels.

This lesson is appropriate for middle school students in grades 6–8. It was created by Stephen Carradini, an associate professor in CISA’s School of Applied Professional Studies.

Sport and performance counseling provides a supportive environment where student-athletes can explore the emotional, social and psychological aspects of their athletic experiences. For middle school students, this can include learning stress management, teamwork, goal setting and effective communication. These activities are designed to enhance self-awareness, build resilience and improve problem-solving skills through engaging, interactive exercises.

This lesson is appropriate for middle school students grades 6–8. It was created by Rachel Ocampo Hoogasian, clinical associate professor, and T.J. Elkinton, graduate teaching associate, in CISA’s School of Counseling and Counseling Psychology