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Exploring Career Paths

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Alison Nowicki

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Exploring Career Paths

Identify potential career interests

In this lesson, students will explore various career paths through interactive activities and discussions. They will engage in a self-assessment to align their personal strengths with suitable career options. This lesson is important as it helps students begin to think about their future career goals and understand the diverse opportunities available to them.

Audience

10th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Identify potential career interests

Materials

Discussion Questions, Career Self-Assessment Worksheet, and Pens and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief introduction about the importance of exploring career paths early.
  • Explain the objectives of the lesson: to explore different careers and identify personal interests.

Step 2

Self-Assessment

20 mins

  • Distribute the Career Self-Assessment Worksheet.
  • Instruct students to complete the worksheet individually, reflecting on their strengths and interests.

Step 3

Group Discussion

15 mins

  • Reconvene as a class and discuss the results of the self-assessment.
  • Use the discussion questions to guide the conversation about how personal strengths align with career options.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson.
  • Encourage students to continue exploring careers and consider how their interests might shape their future.
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Discussion

Career Path Discussion

A guided discussion to help students reflect on their career interests and align them with their strengths.

What careers are you most interested in and why?

Encourage students to think about what excites them about these careers and any personal experiences that have influenced their interests.







How do your personal strengths align with the careers you are interested in?

Guide students to consider how their skills and strengths can be applied to their chosen careers.







What steps can you take now to prepare for your future career?

Discuss actionable steps such as taking relevant courses, seeking internships, or joining clubs related to their interests.







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Worksheet

Career Self-Assessment Worksheet

A worksheet to help students identify their strengths and interests and align them with potential career paths.

List three of your personal strengths.








What activities do you enjoy doing in your free time?








Name two careers that interest you and explain why.








How do your strengths relate to the careers you are interested in?








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