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Career Quest

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Lesson Plan

Career Quest

Career Exploration

In this lesson, students will engage in a game-based activity called 'Career Quest' to explore various career paths. This lesson is important as it helps students begin thinking about their future careers and the skills they may need to develop. By actively participating in this exploration, students can gain insights into different professions and consider their interests and strengths.

Audience

Sophomores

Time

30 min

Approach

Active Learning, Game-Based Learning

Materials

Career Quest Game Cards, Pens, and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin by discussing the concept of career exploration and why it's important for students to start thinking about their future careers early.
  • Explain how understanding different career paths can help students identify their interests and strengths, and guide their educational and extracurricular choices.
  • Introduce the 'Career Quest' activity as a fun and interactive way to learn about various professions and the skills required for them.

Step 2

Career Quest Activity

20 mins

  • Distribute the 'Career Quest Game Cards' to each group of students.
  • Instruct students to take turns drawing a card and reading the career description aloud.
  • Each student should discuss what skills and education might be needed for that career.
  • Encourage students to think about whether they would be interested in that career and why.

Step 3

Closure

5 mins

  • Ask students to share one career they found interesting and why.
  • Discuss how this activity might influence their future career choices.
  • Encourage students to continue exploring careers outside of class.
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Worksheet

Career Quest Game Cards

These cards are used in the 'Career Quest' activity to help students explore different careers. Each card contains a brief description of a career, including key responsibilities and required skills.




Software Developer: Designs and builds software applications. Skills: Programming, problem-solving.







Teacher: Educates students in various subjects. Skills: Communication, patience.







Nurse: Provides medical care to patients. Skills: Empathy, medical knowledge.







Graphic Designer: Creates visual content for various media. Skills: Creativity, design software.







Engineer: Solves technical problems and designs solutions. Skills: Analytical thinking, technical knowledge.







Chef: Prepares and cooks food in a professional setting. Skills: Culinary skills, creativity.







Journalist: Researches and reports news stories. Skills: Writing, research.







Accountant: Manages financial records and prepares reports. Skills: Math, attention to detail.







Lawyer: Represents clients in legal matters. Skills: Critical thinking, public speaking.







Architect: Designs buildings and structures. Skills: Creativity, technical drawing.




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