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Future Goals Quest Lesson Plan

Students will explore their interests and strengths, research potential career and college pathways, and create at least one SMART goal with actionable steps toward their future.

This lesson empowers students to take ownership of their future by clarifying goals and planning actionable steps, boosting motivation and self-awareness during the critical transition to high school.

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Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Discussion

5 minutes

Step 2

Reflection Activity

7 minutes

Step 3

Exploration Assignment

8 minutes

Step 4

Goal-Setting Workshop

7 minutes

Step 5

Share and Close

3 minutes

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Future Goals Quest

Learning Objectives

Warm-Up: Why Set Goals?

Reflection: Interests & Strengths

Exploration: Careers & Colleges

SMART Goal Framework

Example SMART Goal

Your Turn: Draft Your SMART Goal

Share & Reflect

Next Steps & Resources

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Future Goals Quest

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