Career Quest: Exploring Future Paths
Career Exploration
In this lesson, students will engage in a game-based activity to explore various career paths, followed by a discussion to reflect on their interests and potential career choices. This lesson is important as it helps students identify their strengths and interests, guiding them towards informed career decisions.
Game-Based Learning, Experiential Learning, Active Learning
Career Exploration Game Cards, Discussion Questions, Career Quiz, and Exit Ticket
Step 1
Introduction
10 mins
- Begin with a brief introduction to the importance of career exploration.
- Explain the objectives of the lesson and how it will help them in making informed career choices.
Step 2
Career Exploration Game
25 mins
- Distribute the Career Exploration Game Cards to students.
- Explain the rules of the game: Students will take turns drawing cards that describe different careers, including job responsibilities, required skills, and potential salary.
- Encourage students to discuss each career with their peers and reflect on their interests.
- Facilitate a class discussion using the prepared questions.
- Encourage students to share their thoughts on the careers they explored and what they found interesting or surprising.
- Distribute the Career Quiz to assess students' understanding of the different career paths discussed.
- Allow students to complete the quiz individually.
Step 5
Closure and Exit Ticket
5 mins
- Conclude the lesson by summarizing key points discussed.
- Distribute the Exit Ticket for students to reflect on what they learned and how it might influence their career choices.
