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Fun Ways to Use Edge Factor Resources in the Classroom

Edge Factor offers thousands of media pieces, activities, and tools that can be used creatively throughout the school year. 

Whether you're looking to spark career conversations, support a substitute teacher, or deepen subject-based learning, here are some fun and engaging ways to bring Edge Factor into your classroom!

Film Fridays / Movie Day

Students will spend about 1/3 of their lives working—share these real-life stories to inspire and spark conversations about their future careers.

Great for: Music, Art, Math, Science, Business, Career Development, and CTE classes.

Take a Trip Tuesday

Take your students on a virtual field trip!

Choose from dozens of episodes to explore real-world workplaces and industries.

Bell Exercises 

Kick off class with a 3–5 minute Career Pathways or STEAM video.

Bring STEAM to life for your students by showcasing how science, technology, engineering, art, and math are used in real-world careers.

Substitute Teacher Activity

Need a last-minute plan?

Give your sub access to the platform and have them play an episode of The Edge Factor Show. It’s a simple way to keep students engaged while you're away.

Share Soft Skills

Encourage your students to build transferable life skills.

Head to the Soft Skills Library, watch and share videos about communication, teamwork, leadership, and more. Download the ready-to-use lesson plan to bring it into your classroom.

Job Interview Preparation

Have students:

  1. Watch a Career Pathways video of their choosing

  2. Take notes on the person’s background, skills, education, and job role

  3. Create their own interview questions

  4. Interview someone in their community working in a related career

Current Events in Technology

Assign a Careers of the Future video and have students:

  • Research real-world applications of that tech

  • Identify industries using it

  • Describe how it’s improving jobs, healthcare, the environment, etc.

Behind Closed Doors – Community Connections

Show the Behind Closed Doors film and facilitate a discussion on:

  • Student assumptions vs. reality in workplace settings

  • Local companies, products, and career opportunities

  • The role of education and training

You can also encourage students to explore:

  • Products made in your region

  • Top industries in your state/province

  • Local businesses they’d like to connect with

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