Lesson Plan
21st-Century Skills Plan
Students will identify and practice key 21st-century career and life skills through collaborative, hands-on tasks, reflecting on applications in real-world contexts.
Equipping 9th graders with critical collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical-thinking skills prepares them for academic success and future careers, boosting confidence and engagement.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Skill Overview
10 minutes
Step 2
Skill Self-Assessment
10 minutes
Step 3
Collaboration Challenge Activity
20 minutes
Step 4
Real-World Connections Discussion
10 minutes

Slide Deck
Skills of Tomorrow
Collaboration
Communication
Creativity
Critical Thinking
Next Steps

Activity


Worksheet


Discussion

