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Career Quest

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Lesson Plan

Career Quest

Career Exploration

In this lesson, students will explore different careers and consider what they might like to do when they grow up. The lesson includes a discussion about various job roles and an interactive game/activity where students match job descriptions to careers. This lesson helps students begin to think about their interests and how they relate to different professions.

Audience

Grade 3

Time

30 Minutes

Approach

Active Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning, Game-Based Learning, Experiential Learning

Materials

Discussion Questions, Career Matching Cards, Whiteboard, Markers, Drawing Paper, and Crayons/Colored Pencils

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Welcome the students and explain the objective of the lesson. Ask them if they have ever thought about what they want to be when they grow up. Share some examples of different careers and the roles associated with them.

Step 2

Discussion

10 mins

Facilitate a discussion using the provided questions to help students think about different careers. Make sure to engage ESL students by using simple language and visuals.

Step 3

Career Matching Activity

10 mins

Distribute the career matching cards to students. Explain the rules of the game: Students will work in pairs or small groups to match job descriptions to the correct career. Once they finish, they'll share their matches with the class.

Step 4

Drawing Activity

10 mins

Provide students with drawing paper and crayons or colored pencils. Have each student draw themselves in the career they are interested in. After they finish, ask them to share their drawings with the class and explain why they chose that career.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Wrap up the lesson by asking students to share one new career they learned about. Encourage them to think about what they enjoy doing and how it might align with different careers.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions

This discussion will help students think about various careers and the skills required for them.

What are some jobs you know about?

Encourage students to think about jobs their family members, friends, or community members have.







What do you think you need to do to become a [career]?

Help students identify skills or education needed for various careers. Use examples like becoming a teacher, doctor, or firefighter.







Why do you think people choose different careers?

Discuss interests, skills, and personal fulfillment as factors in choosing a career.







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Worksheet

Career Matching Cards

These cards contain job descriptions and careers for students to match. Print and cut out for an interactive activity.




Doctor: Helps sick people get better.







Teacher: Teaches students in a school.







Firefighter: Puts out fires and helps people in emergencies.







Police Officer: Keeps the community safe.







Chef: Cooks food in restaurants.







Engineer: Designs and builds things like machines or buildings.







Artist: Creates art like paintings or sculptures.







Scientist: Conducts experiments to learn new things.







Writer: Writes stories, articles, or books.







Musician: Plays instruments or sings.







Veterinarian: Cares for animals and keeps them healthy.







Pilot: Flies airplanes and helicopters.







Architect: Designs buildings and structures.







Dentist: Takes care of people's teeth.







Mechanic: Fixes and maintains cars and other vehicles.







Nurse: Helps doctors take care of patients.







Photographer: Takes pictures as a profession.







Farmer: Grows crops and raises animals for food.







Computer Programmer: Writes code for software applications.







Librarian: Manages books and resources in a library.




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