Dream Job Drawing Activity

Objective

Students will creatively express their understanding of different careers, particularly STEM careers, by drawing themselves in a future job role.

Materials

• Construction paper
• Crayons or markers
• Safety scissors (optional, for cutting out their drawing)
• Glue sticks (optional, for adding elements)

Instructions

1. Introduce the Activity (2 minutes): Explain to students that they will now get to draw themselves in their dream job. Remind them of the different types of jobs discussed, including the exciting STEM careers.
2. Brainstorming (2 minutes): Ask students to think about what kind of job they would love to do. What would they wear? What tools would they use? Where would they work? What problems would they solve?
3. Drawing Time (15 minutes): Distribute construction paper, crayons, and markers. Instruct students to draw a picture of themselves in their dream job. Encourage them to include details that show what kind of job it is and how they might use science, technology, engineering, or math.
   • Teacher Tip: Circulate around the classroom, asking students about their drawings and prompting them to explain their choices.
4. Optional: Cut and Glue (5 minutes): If time allows and students are able, they can carefully cut out their drawings and glue them onto another piece of paper to create a collage or a class display. This step is optional and can be skipped if time is short.
5. Share (5 minutes): Invite students to share their drawings with the class (or in small groups). Encourage them to tell everyone about their dream job and what they would do. This helps reinforce learning and builds confidence.