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Career Quest: Exploring Future Paths

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Lesson Plan

Career Quest: Exploring Future Paths

Find Motivation for Career Development

In this lesson, students will engage in a game-based activity to explore various career paths and the skills required for them. Through collaborative learning and inquiry-based strategies, students will discuss and reflect on their interests and motivations for future career development. This lesson is important as it helps students connect their current education to future goals, fostering motivation and planning for their adult lifestyle.

Audience

10th Grade

Time

40 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Collaborative Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning

Materials

Career Exploration Worksheet, Career Discussion Questions, Career Game Cards, and Exit Ticket

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

  • Begin with a brief introduction about the importance of career planning and motivation.
  • Explain the objectives of the lesson and the activities planned.

Step 2

Career Exploration Game

15 minutes

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Distribute Career Game Cards to each group.
  • Instruct students to take turns drawing a card and discussing the career on the card, including required skills and potential lifestyle.
  • Encourage students to think about what interests them about each career.

Step 3

Group Discussion

10 minutes

  • Use the Career Discussion Questions to facilitate a class discussion.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts on the careers they explored and what motivates them.

Step 4

Worksheet Completion

5 minutes

  • Distribute the Career Exploration Worksheet.
  • Have students individually complete the worksheet, reflecting on their interests and potential career paths.

Step 5

Closure and Exit Ticket

5 minutes

  • Conclude with a summary of key points discussed.
  • Distribute the Exit Ticket for students to complete, assessing their understanding and motivation for career development.
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Discussion

Career Discussion Questions

This discussion will help students reflect on their career interests and motivations.

What career did you find most interesting and why?

Encourage students to think about their personal interests and how they align with the career.







What skills do you think are important for the career you explored?

Guide students to consider both technical and soft skills.







How does this career fit into your vision of your adult lifestyle?

Help students connect career choices with lifestyle preferences and goals.







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Worksheet

Career Exploration Worksheet

This worksheet will guide students in reflecting on their career interests and motivations.

List three careers you explored today and what interests you about each.








What skills do you need to develop for your preferred career?








How does your current education relate to your future career goals?








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Quiz

Career Exit Ticket

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Worksheet

Career Game Cards

These cards are used in the Career Exploration Game to help students learn about different careers and the skills required for each.




Engineer: Problem-solving, creativity, teamwork







Teacher: Communication, patience, organization







Artist: Creativity, self-discipline, marketing







Scientist: Analytical skills, attention to detail, curiosity







Doctor: Empathy, resilience, decision-making







Chef: Creativity, time management, teamwork







Journalist: Writing, research, communication







Entrepreneur: Risk-taking, leadership, innovation







Lawyer: Critical thinking, negotiation, research







Nurse: Compassion, attention to detail, teamwork




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