Lesson Plan
Snapshot Exploration Guide
In this 30-minute session, 8th grade students will explore three career snapshots, discuss which ones match their interests, and choose their top options to guide future learning.
Exposing middle schoolers to diverse careers connects personal interests to real-world jobs, builds self-awareness, and supports early decision-making.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review & Simplify Language
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Vocabulary Preview
5 minutes
Step 2
Guided Reading & Highlighting
10 minutes
Step 3
Pair Discussion & Reflection
10 minutes
Step 4
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
5 minutes

Reading


Journal

