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Exploring Future Careers

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Lesson Plan

Exploring Future Careers

Research and present on careers

In this lesson, students will explore a variety of careers by researching job roles, responsibilities, and required skills. They will present their findings to the class and engage in discussions about career interests. This lesson is important as it helps students understand different career paths and the skills needed, fostering early career awareness and planning.

Audience

Middle School Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Research and present on careers

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, Career Research Worksheet, Career Presentation Guidelines, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

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

Step 2

Research Activity

15 mins

  • Distribute the Career Research Worksheet.
  • Instruct students to choose a career they are interested in and research the job roles, responsibilities, and required skills.
  • Encourage use of school library resources or internet (if available).

Step 3

Presentation Preparation

10 mins

  • Provide students with Career Presentation Guidelines.
  • Ask students to prepare a short presentation on their chosen career.
  • Encourage creativity and clarity in their presentations.

Step 4

Student Presentations

10 mins

  • Have students present their findings to the class.
  • Allow time for questions and feedback after each presentation.

Step 5

Class Discussion

5 mins

  • Use the prepared Discussion Questions to facilitate a conversation about the different careers presented.
  • Encourage students to reflect on what they learned and how it might influence their future career choices.

Step 6

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize key points from the presentations and discussion.
  • Encourage students to continue exploring careers and thinking about their future.
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Worksheet

Career Research Worksheet

This worksheet will guide students in researching a chosen career, focusing on job roles, responsibilities, and required skills.

What is the name of the career you chose?








List three main responsibilities of this career.








What skills are required for this career?








Why are you interested in this career?








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