Discovering Career Passions

Natalie R

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Discovering Career Passions

Explore career paths

In this lesson, students will explore various career paths by reflecting on their personal interests and strengths. Through engaging activities, they will identify potential career fields that align with their passions. This lesson is important as it helps students begin thinking about their future careers and how their current interests can translate into fulfilling professions.

Audience

6th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Explore career paths

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, Career Reflection Worksheet, and Career Interest Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief introduction about the importance of understanding personal interests and strengths in choosing a career.
Explain the objectives of the lesson: to explore different career paths and identify those that align with students' passions.

Step 2

Self-Reflection Activity

15 mins

Distribute the Career Reflection Worksheet to each student.
Ask students to spend time reflecting on their personal interests, hobbies, and strengths.
Encourage them to write down any careers they think might align with these interests.

Step 3

Group Discussion

15 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Provide each group with the Career Interest Discussion Questions.
Have students share their reflections and discuss potential career paths with their peers.
Encourage students to ask questions and provide feedback to each other.

Step 4

Class Sharing

5 mins

Bring the class back together.
Invite a few students to share their reflections and group discussions with the class.
Highlight the diversity of interests and potential career paths.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson.
Encourage students to continue exploring their interests and researching careers that align with them.
Provide resources for further exploration, such as websites or books on career exploration.

Worksheet

Career Reflection Worksheet

This worksheet helps students reflect on their personal interests and strengths to identify potential career paths.

List three hobbies or activities you enjoy doing in your free time.

Think about activities that make you lose track of time.

What are three strengths or skills you believe you have?

Consider skills you use at school or in extracurricular activities.

Can you think of any careers that might align with your interests and strengths?

Try to connect your hobbies and skills to potential job roles.

Discussion

Career Interest Discussion Questions

These questions guide students in discussing their career interests and reflections with peers.

What are some common interests or strengths within your group?

Encourage students to find similarities and differences in their interests.

Did anyone mention a career you hadn't considered before?

Discuss how different interests can lead to unique career paths.

How can your current interests influence your future career choices?

Help students connect their present activities to future opportunities.