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Exploring Future Careers

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Lesson Plan

Exploring Future Careers

Explore various career paths

In this lesson, students will engage in interactive activities to explore different career paths and understand the skills and education required for various professions. This lesson aims to inspire students to think about their future career interests and aspirations, helping them to identify potential career paths that align with their skills and passions.

Audience

5th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Explore various career paths

Materials

Career Exploration Worksheet, Career Exploration Survey, Career Discussion Questions, and Printable Career Cards

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what a career is and why it's important to think about future careers.
  • Ask students to share what they want to be when they grow up and why.

Step 2

Career Exploration Activity

15 mins

  • Distribute the 'Career Exploration Worksheet' and 'Career Exploration Survey' to each student.
  • Have students work individually or in pairs to complete the worksheet and survey, exploring different careers and the skills/education required.
  • Encourage students to think about careers they are interested in and write down any questions they have.

Step 3

Career Research and Presentation

15 mins

  • Ask students to select one career from their worksheet that they are most interested in.
  • Have students conduct brief research using available resources (books, internet, etc.) to gather more information about the career.
  • Students will prepare a short presentation (2-3 minutes) to share their findings with the class.

Step 4

Career Discussion

5 mins

  • Use the 'Career Discussion Questions' to facilitate a class discussion.
  • Encourage students to share their findings and thoughts from the worksheet, survey, and research.
  • Discuss the importance of skills and education in pursuing different careers.

Step 5

Career Cards Game

5 mins

  • Distribute 'Printable Career Cards' to students.
  • Have students play a quick matching game where they match careers with the required skills and education.
  • Encourage students to think about which careers they matched and why.

Step 6

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the key points discussed in the lesson.
  • Ask students to share one new career they learned about and are interested in exploring further.
  • Encourage students to continue thinking about their future careers and the steps they can take to achieve their goals.
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Worksheet

Career Exploration Worksheet

This worksheet helps students explore various careers by researching the skills and education required for each profession.

List three careers you are interested in and why.








What skills are needed for each of these careers?








What education or training is required for each career?








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Worksheet

Career Exploration Survey

This survey helps students reflect on their interests and preferences to identify potential career paths.

What subjects do you enjoy the most in school?








What activities do you enjoy doing in your free time?








What are some of your strengths and skills?








What type of work environment do you think you would enjoy?








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Discussion

Career Discussion Questions

These questions are designed to facilitate a class discussion on career exploration and the importance of skills and education.

Why is it important to think about your future career?

Discuss how early career exploration can help students set goals and make informed decisions about their education.







What skills do you think are important for any career?

Encourage students to think about transferable skills like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.







How can education help you achieve your career goals?

Discuss the role of education in providing knowledge, skills, and opportunities for career advancement.







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Worksheet

Printable Career Cards

These cards are used for a matching game where students match careers with the required skills and education.




Doctor - Requires medical degree and strong science skills







Teacher - Requires education degree and communication skills







Engineer - Requires engineering degree and problem-solving skills







Artist - Requires creativity and artistic skills







Chef - Requires culinary training and cooking skills




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