Lesson Plan
Dream Job Detectives Lesson Plan
Students will explore various careers through interactive ‘career cards,’ reflect on personal interests, and set a learning goal related to a potential dream job, building self-awareness and motivation for future career readiness.
Early exposure to diverse careers helps students link their passions to real-world jobs, fostering self-awareness, motivation, and goal-setting skills essential for lifelong learning and success.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Career Exploration
10 minutes
Step 3
Interest Matching Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Goal Setting
5 minutes
Lesson Plan
Future You Today
Students will explore a variety of careers through hands-on ‘career cards,’ reflect on personal interests and strengths, and set a concrete learning goal tied to a potential future job.
Building early career awareness helps students connect their strengths and passions to real-world opportunities, fostering self-awareness, motivation, and goal-setting skills that support lifelong learning and future readiness.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Career Exploration
10 minutes
Step 3
Interest Matching Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Goal Setting
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Astronaut
Chef
Veterinarian
Software Developer
Architect
Environmental Scientist
Teacher
Pilot
Worksheet
