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Exploring Career Paths

Armani Fiato

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Exploring Career Paths

Broaden understanding of career options

In this lesson, students will explore various career paths by researching different industries, job roles, and educational requirements. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the diverse opportunities available to them and encourages them to think critically about their future career choices. By broadening their understanding of potential career options, students can make more informed decisions about their education and career paths.

Audience

11th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Broaden understanding of career options

Materials

Discussion Questions, Career Research Worksheet, and Career Path Quiz

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of career exploration.
  • Ask students what careers they are currently interested in and why.
  • Introduce the objectives of the lesson.

Step 2

Research Activity

25 mins

  • Distribute the Career Research Worksheet.
  • Instruct students to choose a career path they are interested in or curious about.
  • Guide them to research the industry, job roles, and educational requirements using online resources.
  • Encourage students to take notes on their findings.

Step 3

Group Discussion

15 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Use the Discussion Questions to facilitate a conversation about their research findings.
  • Encourage students to share interesting insights and ask questions to their peers.

Step 4

Closure

10 mins

  • Conduct a brief quiz using the Career Path Quiz to assess understanding.
  • Ask students to reflect on what they learned and how it might influence their future career choices.
  • Conclude with a summary of key takeaways from the lesson.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

Facilitate a group discussion to help students share their research findings and insights about different career paths.

What career path did you research and what did you find most interesting about it?

Encourage students to share specific details about the industry, job roles, and educational requirements.







How do the educational requirements for this career path align with your current academic interests?

Guide students to think about how their current studies might support their future career goals.







What challenges might you face in pursuing this career path, and how can you overcome them?

Help students identify potential obstacles and brainstorm strategies to address them.







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Worksheet

Career Research Worksheet

This worksheet guides students in researching a career path, including industry details, job roles, and educational requirements.

Choose a career path and describe the industry it belongs to.

Consider industries like healthcare, technology, education, etc.







List at least three job roles within this career path and their primary responsibilities.

Research job descriptions and responsibilities.







What are the educational requirements for these job roles?

Look for degree requirements, certifications, and skills needed.







Identify potential career growth opportunities within this path.

Consider promotions, specializations, and further education.







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Quiz

Career Path Quiz

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