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Pathways to the Future

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Lesson Plan

Pathways to the Future

Post Secondary Planning

This lesson engages 10th-grade students in exploring post-secondary options through inquiry-based and active learning strategies. Students will participate in an activity that encourages them to think critically about their interests, strengths, and potential career paths. This lesson is important as it helps students begin to consider their future educational and career goals, fostering self-awareness and informed decision-making.

Audience

10th Grade Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Inquiry-Based Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, and Career Pathways Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

  • Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of planning for the future.
  • Ask students what they know about post-secondary options (college, vocational training, etc.).
  • Introduce the activity and its purpose: to explore personal interests and potential career paths.

Step 2

Activity: Career Pathways Exploration

20 minutes

  • Distribute the Career Pathways Worksheet to each student.
  • Instruct students to list their interests and strengths on the worksheet.
  • Have students brainstorm potential careers that align with their interests and strengths.
  • Encourage students to use post-it notes to jot down ideas and place them on a shared board for class discussion.

Step 3

Class Discussion

5 minutes

  • Facilitate a class discussion based on the ideas shared on the board.
  • Ask students to share their thoughts on the careers they explored and why they might be a good fit.
  • Discuss the variety of pathways available and the importance of aligning career choices with personal interests and strengths.

Step 4

Closure

5 minutes

  • Summarize the key points discussed during the lesson.
  • Encourage students to continue exploring their interests and researching different career paths.
  • Provide resources for further exploration, such as websites or school counseling services.
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Worksheet

Career Pathways Worksheet

This worksheet helps students identify their interests and strengths, and explore potential career paths that align with them.

List your top three interests.








What are your strengths? List at least three.








Brainstorm three potential careers that align with your interests and strengths.








What steps can you take to learn more about these careers?








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