Exploring Future Careers

Melanie Rose

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Exploring Future Careers

Explore various career paths

In this lesson, students will explore different career paths and the skills required for various professions. They will conduct short research projects and present their findings to the class, enhancing their career awareness and public speaking skills. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the diversity of career options available and the skills they need to develop for their future careers.

Audience

9th Grade Students

Time

1 hour 30 mins

Approach

Explore various career paths

Materials

Projector, Whiteboard and markers, Internet access, Career Exploration Worksheet, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of career exploration.
Ask students what careers they are interested in and why.
Explain the objectives of the lesson: to explore various career paths and develop public speaking skills.

Step 2

Research Activity

30 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Assign each group a different career path to research.
Provide the 'Career Exploration Worksheet' to guide their research.
Allow students to use the internet to gather information about their assigned career.

Step 3

Group Presentations

30 mins

Have each group present their findings to the class.
Encourage students to focus on the skills required for their career and why it interests them.
Provide feedback on their presentation skills.

Step 4

Class Discussion

15 mins

Use the 'Discussion Questions' to facilitate a class discussion on what they learned.
Encourage students to reflect on how their perceptions of certain careers may have changed.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson.
Encourage students to continue exploring careers and developing relevant skills.

Worksheet

Career Exploration Worksheet

This worksheet will guide students in researching their assigned career path, focusing on skills required and job responsibilities.

What is the name of the career you researched?

Provide the official title of the career.

List three key responsibilities of this career.

Think about the daily tasks someone in this career might perform.

What skills are necessary for this career?

Consider both technical and soft skills.

Why does this career interest you?

Reflect on personal interests and values.

Discussion

Career Exploration Discussion

This discussion will help students reflect on their research and presentations, fostering a deeper understanding of career paths.

What surprised you about the career you researched?

Encourage students to think about any new information they learned.

How do the skills required for this career align with your current skills?

Discuss the importance of skill development and personal growth.

What career paths are you now interested in exploring further?

Help students identify new interests sparked by the lesson.