Career Exploration Adventure

Rachele Brown

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Career Exploration Adventure

Explore various career paths

In this lesson, students will explore different career paths by learning about the day-to-day responsibilities and required skills for each. They will engage in activities that help them identify their own interests and strengths, which will guide them in considering potential career options. This lesson is important as it helps students make informed decisions about their future career paths and understand the skills they need to develop.

Audience

High School Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Explore various career paths

Materials

Career Path Discussion Questions, Career Exploration Worksheet, Interest and Strengths Quiz, and Pens and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of career exploration.
Ask students what they think are important factors to consider when choosing a career.
Introduce the objectives of the lesson.

Step 2

Career Path Exploration

20 mins

Distribute the 'Career Exploration Worksheet' to each student.
Have students work individually or in pairs to research different career paths using the worksheet.
Encourage them to note down the day-to-day responsibilities and required skills for each career.

Step 3

Identifying Interests and Strengths

15 mins

Hand out the 'Interest and Strengths Quiz'.
Allow students time to complete the quiz individually.
Once completed, have students reflect on their results and discuss in small groups how their interests and strengths align with the careers they explored.

Step 4

Group Discussion

10 mins

Use the 'Career Path Discussion Questions' to facilitate a class discussion.
Encourage students to share their findings and thoughts on different career paths.
Discuss how understanding their interests and strengths can help in choosing a career.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson.
Encourage students to continue exploring careers and developing skills that align with their interests.
Provide resources for further career exploration if available.

Discussion

Career Path Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide a class discussion on career exploration.

What are some factors to consider when choosing a career?

Consider discussing interests, skills, job market, and work-life balance.

How can understanding your strengths help in choosing a career?

Discuss how strengths can align with job responsibilities and career satisfaction.

What are some careers you found interesting and why?

Encourage sharing of personal insights and discoveries from the worksheet.

Worksheet

Career Exploration Worksheet

A worksheet to help students research and explore different career paths.

List three careers you are interested in and describe the day-to-day responsibilities for each.

What skills are required for each of the careers you listed?

How do these careers align with your personal interests and strengths?

Quiz

Interest and Strengths Quiz