Career Quest: Exploring Future Paths

Elizabeth Baker

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

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.

Audience

12th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Experiential Learning, Active Learning

Materials

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.

Step 3

Discussion

10 mins

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.

Step 4

Career Quiz

10 mins

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.

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Discussion

Career Exploration Discussion

A guided discussion to help students reflect on their career interests and insights gained from the activity.

What career did you find most interesting and why?

Encourage students to think about what aspects of the career appealed to them, such as job responsibilities, work environment, or salary.

Were there any careers that surprised you?

Guide students to consider why a particular career was unexpected and what they learned about it.

How do you think your skills and interests align with the careers you explored?

Help students identify their strengths and how they might apply them to potential career paths.

Quiz

Career Exploration Quiz

Quiz

Career Exploration Exit Ticket