Lesson Plan
First-Gen Future Prep Lesson Plan
Students will explore various college and career pathways, identify resources tailored for first-generation students, and begin crafting a personalized action plan with concrete next steps.
This lesson equips first-generation 9th graders with knowledge of potential postsecondary options and support systems, empowering them to navigate future opportunities and set realistic goals.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Objective Launch
5 minutes
Step 2
Exploring College & Career Pathways
10 minutes
Step 3
First-Gen Resource Scavenger Hunt
8 minutes
Step 4
Drafting Your Personal Action Plan
5 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
2 minutes
Slide Deck
First-Gen Future Prep
Today's Objectives & Agenda
Think–Pair–Share
Exploring College & Career Pathways
Pathways Activity
First-Gen Resource Scavenger Hunt
Resource Examples
Group Share
Draft Your Personal Action Plan
SMART Goals
Example SMART Goal
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
Worksheet
Reading
Worksheet
