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Exploring Future Careers

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Lesson Plan

Exploring Future Careers

Explore different careers

In this lesson, students will explore various careers through interactive activities and discussions. They will learn about the skills and education required for different jobs, helping them to understand potential career paths. This lesson is important as it encourages students to think about their future and the steps they need to take to achieve their career goals.

Audience

9th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Explore different careers

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, and Career Exploration Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on why it's important to think about future careers.
  • Ask students to share what they know about different careers.

Step 2

Career Exploration Activity

20 mins

  • Distribute the Career Exploration Worksheet.
  • Have students choose a career they are interested in and research the skills and education required.
  • Encourage students to use their devices to look up information online.

Step 3

Group Discussion

10 mins

  • Divide students into small groups to discuss their findings.
  • Each student shares the career they researched and what they learned about it.

Step 4

Reflection and Closure

10 mins

  • Ask students to reflect on what they learned and how it might influence their future choices.
  • Collect worksheets and conclude with a summary of the key points discussed.
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Worksheet

Career Exploration Worksheet

This worksheet helps students explore a career of interest by researching the skills and education required.

What career are you interested in exploring?








What skills are required for this career?








What level of education is needed for this career?








What are some potential challenges in pursuing this career?








How does this career align with your personal interests and strengths?








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