Career Curiosity Quest

CHRISTI EVANS

Tier 1

Slide Deck

Career Curiosity Quest

• Welcome to our exploration of careers!
• Discover what a career is and why it matters
• Align your interests with potential future paths

Welcome students and introduce the lesson. Explain that today’s goal is to explore different careers and see how their interests might match future professions.

Lesson Objectives

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

Define what a career is and how it differs from a job
Identify your own interests and strengths
Conduct basic research on multiple careers
Present your findings in a creative way

Read aloud each objective. Encourage students to ask questions if anything is unclear.

What Is a Career?

• A career is more than a job—it’s a long-term journey
• It often involves ongoing learning and growth
• Careers can change as your interests and skills evolve

Ask: What comes to mind when you hear the word “career?” Capture responses on the board.

Discussion Prompt: Interests & Passions

• List 5 things you love doing in your free time
• Share one interest with a partner and explain why it matters to you
• Discuss how this interest might connect to a career

Have students turn to a partner. Give them 2–3 minutes to list interests and passions, then share with the class.

Research Steps

Choose 3 careers that intrigue you
For each, find:
• Job description and daily tasks
• Required education or training
• Key skills and personal qualities
• Typical salary range
Record your findings in a chart or notes

Display sample websites or printouts. Walk through each research step and model one career example.

Project Overview

Create a one-page brochure or 3-slide presentation on one chosen career. Include:
• Career summary and why it interests you
• Required education/training and skills
• Day-in-the-life snapshot
• Visuals or graphics to engage your audience

Explain rubric: clarity, visuals, content accuracy, creativity. Show a quick example if time allows.

Reflection & Next Steps

Answer the following:
• What surprised you about your research?
• Which career seemed most aligned with your interests?
• What can you do this week to learn more? (e.g., interview someone, read an article)
• How might you start building the skills needed?

Encourage students to reflect honestly. They can write responses or share aloud.

Closing & Homework

• Complete the worksheet summarizing your 3 careers
• Bring your draft brochure/slides to the next class for peer review
• Think about people you know in careers you’d like to explore

Summarize key takeaways and remind students of any homework or upcoming deadlines. Encourage ongoing curiosity.

Project Guide

Career Research Brochure Project Guide

Overview
Students will research three careers and then choose one to showcase in a creative, informative brochure or 3-slide mini-presentation. This project helps students practice research, synthesis, design, and presentation skills while reflecting on how careers connect to their interests.

Project Steps

Brainstorm & Select Careers (10 minutes)
• Review your list of interests from class.
• Choose three careers that seem intriguing.
• Record each career’s name in your worksheet.
Conduct Research (20 minutes)
For each of your three careers, find and note:
• Job Description & Daily Tasks
• Required Education/Training
• Key Skills & Personal Qualities
• Typical Salary Range
Choose Your Featured Career (5 minutes)
• Compare your three profiles.
• Select the one most aligned with your interests and strengths.
Design Your Brochure or Slides (15 minutes)
• Title/Headline: Catchy name and engaging tagline.
• Career Summary: Why you chose it and a snapshot of the role.
• Requirements & Skills: Education, training, key skills.
• Day-in-the-Life: Short narrative or bullet list of a typical workday.
• Visuals & Layout: Graphics, icons, or images that illustrate the career.
Peer Review & Revise (5 minutes)
• Swap drafts with a classmate.
• Provide feedback on clarity, visuals, and completeness.
• Make final edits.
Present & Reflect (5 minutes)
• Share your brochure/slides with the class or in small groups.
• Reflect on what you learned about yourself and the career.

Timeline & Milestones

• Minute 0–10: Career selection and setup
• Minute 10–30: Research on three careers
• Minute 30–35: Decision on featured career
• Minute 35–50: Creation of brochure or slides
• Minute 50–55: Peer review and revisions
• Minute 55–60: Quick presentations and wrap-up

Materials & Resources

• Career Curiosity Quest Slides
• Internet-enabled devices or printed career guides
• Worksheet: “Career Comparison Chart”
• Art supplies or presentation software (PowerPoint, Google Slides)

Grading Rubric

Criteria	Excellent (4)	Good (3)	Fair (2)	Needs Improvement (1)
Content Accuracy	All facts are correct & thorough	Minor details missing	Some inaccuracies	Inaccurate or missing
Clarity & Organization	Information is logically ordered	Mostly clear structure	Somewhat confusing	Disorganized
Visual Appeal	Creative, engaging, well-designed	Good visuals, minor issues	Basic visuals	Lacks visuals
Reflection & Insight	Demonstrates deep connection	Shows good connection	Limited reflection	No clear reflection
Presentation/Neatness	Polished and error-free	Few errors or typos	Several mistakes	Hard to read or follow

Total possible points: 20
Students should aim for at least 15 for a strong project.

Good luck, and let your curiosity guide you as you explore potential futures!

Worksheet

Career Comparison Chart

Instructions: Research three careers that interest you. For each career, fill in the chart below with the key information you find. Use resources such as Career Curiosity Quest Slides, online articles, or career guides.

Career	Job Description & Daily Tasks	Required Education/Training	Key Skills & Personal Qualities	Typical Salary Range
1. ___________________
2. ___________________
3. ___________________

Next Steps:

Review your completed chart and identify which career matches your interests and skills best.
Be prepared to share one interesting fact you discovered in today’s class discussion.
Choose one career from your chart to feature in your upcoming brochure or slide presentation.