Career Explorer

Anna Hall

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Career Explorer

Explore career options

In this lesson, students will explore various career options through interactive activities and discussions. The aim is to help them identify their interests and strengths, inspiring them to think about their future career paths. This lesson is important as it encourages students to start considering their future careers early, helping them make informed decisions about their education and career goals.

Audience

8th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Explore career options

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, Career Interest Worksheet, and Career Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief introduction about the importance of career exploration.
Explain the objectives of the lesson and what students will be doing.

Step 2

Career Interest Activity

15 mins

Distribute the Career Interest Worksheet to each student.
Ask students to fill out the worksheet, identifying their interests and strengths.
Encourage students to think about how these interests might relate to potential careers.

Step 3

Group Discussion

15 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Provide each group with a set of Career Discussion Questions.
Allow groups to discuss their answers and share insights about different careers.

Step 4

Class Sharing

5 mins

Invite each group to share one interesting career they discussed and why it might be a good fit for someone with certain interests or strengths.
Facilitate a brief class discussion on the variety of careers available.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson.
Encourage students to continue exploring careers and thinking about their future paths.

Worksheet

Career Interest Worksheet

This worksheet helps students identify their interests and strengths, which can guide them in exploring potential career paths.

List three activities you enjoy doing in your free time.

Think about hobbies or activities that make you happy.

What subjects do you enjoy the most in school? Why?

Consider subjects where you excel or find interesting.

Describe a skill you have that you are proud of.

This could be anything from being a good listener to being great at math.

Discussion

Career Discussion Questions

These questions are designed to facilitate group discussions about different career options and how they relate to students' interests and strengths.

What career would you choose if money was not a factor? Why?

Encourage students to think about passion over financial gain.

How do your current interests align with potential career paths?

Help students connect their hobbies and interests to real-world careers.

What skills do you think are important for your dream job?

Discuss the importance of both soft and hard skills in various careers.