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Exploring Future Careers

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Lesson Plan

Exploring Future Careers

Self-reflection and career exploration

This lesson engages 10th-grade students in self-reflection and career exploration through collaborative and inquiry-based learning strategies. Students will watch a video on finding fulfilling work, participate in a group activity to identify personal interests and potential career paths, and engage in a guided discussion to deepen their understanding. This lesson is important as it helps students begin to think critically about their future careers and the steps they can take to achieve their goals.

Audience

10th Grade Students

Time

45 minutes

Approach

Collaborative Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning, Game-Based Learning

Materials

Video: How to Find Fulfilling Work, Discussion Questions, and Worksheet: Career Reflection

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief introduction about the importance of self-reflection and career exploration.
  • Explain the objectives of the lesson and what students will be doing today.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Step 3

Group Activity

15 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with the 'Career Reflection' worksheet.
  • Instruct students to discuss their interests, hobbies, and potential career paths.
  • Encourage them to think about how these align with the ideas presented in the video.

Step 4

Guided Discussion

15 mins

  • Reconvene as a class and facilitate a discussion using the prepared questions.
  • Encourage students to share insights from their group discussions.
  • Use the discussion to explore different career paths and the importance of self-awareness in career choices.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson.
  • Encourage students to continue reflecting on their career interests and to seek further information or guidance if needed.
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Discussion

Career Reflection Discussion

A guided discussion to help students reflect on their interests and potential career paths.

What did you find most interesting or surprising in the video?

Encourage students to think about new ideas or perspectives they encountered.







How do your personal interests align with potential career paths?

Guide students to consider how their hobbies and passions could translate into a career.







What steps can you take now to explore these career options further?

Discuss practical steps like research, internships, or talking to professionals in the field.







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Worksheet

Career Reflection Worksheet

A worksheet to help students identify their interests and potential career paths.

List three activities you enjoy doing in your free time.








What are some careers that might align with these activities?








What skills do you think are important for these careers?








How can you develop these skills while still in school?








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