Lesson Plan
Dream Career Roadmap
Students will reflect on personal interests, explore three potential careers through interactive stations and independent research, and develop a detailed action plan portfolio for their top choice.
This lesson cultivates self-awareness, strengthens research and decision-making skills, and empowers students to set clear, actionable goals for college and career readiness.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
45 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Self-Assessment
30 minutes
Step 2
Passion & Strengths Discovery
45 minutes
Step 3
Career Exploration Stations
60 minutes
Step 4
Independent Career Research
60 minutes
Step 5
Action Plan Portfolio Creation
75 minutes
Step 6
Reflection & Share-Out
30 minutes
Slide Deck
Passion to Profession: Discovering Your Dream Career
Agenda
Why It Matters
Discovering Your Passions
Your Top 5 Passions
Exploring Your Strengths
Passion + Strengths = Career Clues
Matching Example
Career Exploration Stations
Station 1: Industry Overviews
Station 3: Salaries & Education
Reflect & Record
Independent Career Research
Career Research Rubric
My Action Plan Portfolio
Action Plan Template Walkthrough
Share & Get Feedback
Next Steps
Let’s Get Started!
Activity
Project Guide
Rubric
Warm Up
Cool Down
