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Future Forward: College & Career Planning

Lesson Plan

Future Forward: College & Career Planning

Plan for the future

This lesson focuses on helping 11th-grade students plan for their future by exploring college and career options. Through a combination of video content and reflective activities, students will gain insights into setting goals and preparing for college. This lesson is crucial as it empowers students to make informed decisions about their educational and career paths, fostering a proactive approach to their future.

Audience

11th Grade College & Career Planning

Time

15 min

Approach

Project-Based Learning, Collaborative Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Video: How to Prepare for College, and Exit Ticket

Step 1

Introduction

2 mins

  • Briefly introduce the importance of planning for the future.
  • Explain the objectives of the lesson: understanding college preparation and setting future goals.

Step 2

Video Viewing

8 mins

  • Play a shortened segment of the video How to Prepare for College.
  • Encourage students to focus on key points such as organizing documents and setting goals.

Step 3

Peer Discussion

3 mins

  • Have students pair up or form small groups to discuss the question: "What is one step you can take now to prepare for college?"
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts with their peers.

Step 4

Exit Ticket

2 mins

  • Distribute the exit ticket for students to complete.
  • Ask students to reflect on one new thing they learned and one action they will take towards their future planning.
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Future Planning Exit Ticket

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