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The World of Work

Lesson Plan

The World of Work

Understand various career fields

This lesson introduces students to different career fields and helps them understand the importance of various jobs in society. Understanding the wide range of careers available can help students appreciate the diverse contributions people make to our communities and spark interest in their futures.

Audience

3rd Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Understand various career fields

Materials

Career Exploration Worksheet, and Relevant Job Photos or Images

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin the lesson by asking students what they want to be when they grow up.
  • Briefly discuss various job roles and their importance in society.
  • Explain that today, we will learn about different careers and why each job is important.

Step 2

Career Exploration Activity

30 mins

  • Distribute the 'Career Exploration Worksheet' to each student.
  • Provide images or photos of various job roles (e.g., doctor, teacher, firefighter, artist).
  • Ask students to choose 3-5 careers they find interesting and complete the worksheet, noting what each job entails and why it might be important.
  • Allow students to share their findings with a partner or small group.

Step 3

Closure Discussion

10 mins

  • Gather students back as a whole group.
  • Facilitate a discussion using questions such as:
    • What new jobs did you learn about today?
    • Why is it important to have different types of jobs?
    • Did any career particularly interest you, and why?
  • Recap the importance of each job in society and encourage students to think about their future aspirations.
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Worksheet

Career Exploration Worksheet

This worksheet helps students explore various careers by outlining job roles, required skills, and their importance in society.

List three careers you find interesting.

You can choose from the images provided or think of your own.







Describe what each job entails.

E.g., A doctor helps people stay healthy by diagnosing and treating illnesses.







Why is each job important?

Consider how these jobs help people or the community.







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