Career Exploration Adventure

Nicole Summers

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Career Exploration Adventure

Understanding different careers

In this lesson, students will explore various careers through an interactive activity and discussion. This lesson is important as it helps students gain awareness of the diverse career paths available, encouraging them to think about their future aspirations and the skills needed for different professions.

Audience

Careers

Time

40 minutes

Approach

Active Learning

Materials

Career Role-Play Cards, and Exit Ticket

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Begin with a brief discussion on why understanding different careers is important.
Ask students to share what they know about different jobs and what interests them.

Step 2

Career Role-Play Activity

25 minutes

Divide students into small groups and distribute Career Role-Play Cards.
Each group selects a card and role-plays the career described, discussing the skills and education required.
Encourage creativity and teamwork as they present their role-play to the class.

Step 3

Class Discussion

5 minutes

Facilitate a discussion on the different careers presented.
Ask students what surprised them and what they learned about the skills needed for various jobs.

Step 4

Exit Ticket

5 minutes

Distribute the Exit Ticket for students to complete.
Ask them to write down one career they are interested in and why, along with one new thing they learned about a career today.

Worksheet

Career Role-Play Cards

These cards are used for the role-play activity, each card describes a different career, including average salary and education required.

Teacher: Educates students, requires a degree in education. Average salary: $60,000/year.

Doctor: Provides medical care, requires a medical degree. Average salary: $200,000/year.

Engineer: Designs and builds structures, requires an engineering degree. Average salary: $85,000/year.

Artist: Creates art, requires creativity and skill. Average salary: $50,000/year.

Chef: Prepares food, requires culinary training. Average salary: $45,000/year.

Professional Athlete: Competes in sports, requires physical training and skill. Average salary: Varies widely, can be $50,000 to millions/year.

Farmer: Grows crops and raises animals, requires knowledge of agriculture. Average salary: $70,000/year.

Quiz

Exit Ticket

Answer Key

Exit Ticket Answer Key

This answer key provides guidance on evaluating students' responses to the exit ticket.

Name one career you are interested in and why.

Varies by student.
Look for thoughtful responses that show interest and understanding of the career.

What is one new thing you learned about a career today?

Varies by student.
Ensure students mention a specific fact or insight gained from the lesson.