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Exploring Future Careers

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Amy DeShazo

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Exploring Future Careers

Research and present a career

In this lesson, students will explore various career paths by researching and presenting on a career of their choice. This activity will help students understand the skills and educational requirements needed for different professions. By engaging in this research and presentation process, students will gain valuable insights into potential future careers, enhancing their ability to make informed decisions about their educational and professional paths.

Audience

6th-12th Grade with IEPs

Time

1 hour

Approach

Research and present a career

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, Career Research Worksheet, Career Presentation Guidelines, 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.
  • Introduce the objective of the lesson: to research and present a career of their choice.

Step 2

Research Activity

20 mins

  • Distribute the Career Research Worksheet.
  • Instruct students to choose a career they are interested in.
  • Guide them to research the necessary skills, educational requirements, and daily responsibilities of the chosen career.
  • Encourage students to take notes on their findings.

Step 3

Presentation Preparation

15 mins

  • Provide students with the Career Presentation Guidelines.
  • Instruct them to prepare a short presentation based on their research.
  • Offer support and answer any questions as they organize their information.

Step 4

Student Presentations

10 mins

  • Allow students to present their chosen career to the class.
  • Encourage classmates to ask questions and provide feedback.
  • Facilitate a supportive and engaging environment for sharing.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the key points learned about various careers.
  • Discuss how understanding career requirements can help in future planning.
  • Encourage students to continue exploring different career options.
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Worksheet

Career Research Worksheet

This worksheet will guide students in researching a career of their choice, focusing on skills, education, and responsibilities.

What career are you researching?








What are the key skills required for this career?








What educational qualifications are needed?








Describe a typical day in this career.








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Reading

Career Presentation Guidelines

This handout provides guidelines for students to prepare their career presentations, ensuring they cover essential aspects of their research.

Career Presentation Guidelines

  • Introduction: Start with the name of the career and why you chose it.
  • Skills: Discuss the key skills required for this career.
  • Education: Explain the educational path needed to enter this field.
  • Daily Responsibilities: Describe what a typical day looks like in this career.
  • Conclusion: Share your thoughts on whether this career interests you and why.
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Discussion

Career Discussion Questions

These questions will help facilitate a class discussion on career exploration and the importance of understanding career requirements.

Why is it important to explore different career options?

Discuss how exploring careers can help students make informed decisions about their future.







What surprised you about the career you researched?

Encourage students to share unexpected findings and how it changed their perspective.







How can understanding career requirements influence your educational choices?

Discuss the connection between career goals and educational planning.







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