Lesson Plan
Realistic Roadmap Lesson Plan
Students will assess personal strengths, explore realistic post-secondary options, and formulate SMART goals to create an actionable plan for life after high school.
This lesson guides students—especially those with high aspirations—toward grounded, attainable post-high-school pathways by building self-awareness, research skills, and structured goal-setting habits.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Self-Assessment
5 minutes
Step 2
Research Post-Secondary Options
10 minutes
Step 3
SMART Goal Setting
10 minutes
Step 4
Share & Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Realistic Roadmap: Planning Your Post-High School Pathway
Step 1: Assessing Your Strengths
Step 2: Exploring Post-Secondary Options
Step 3: Setting SMART Goals
Step 4: Sharing Your Goals
Step 5: Reflect & Adjust
Next Steps & Resources
Worksheet
Worksheet
Worksheet
