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Career Detective Plan

Understand the skills and education required for various careers through interactive exploration.

This lesson enhances career awareness, helping students connect education to real-world professions.

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15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

10 minutes

Step 2

Career Detective Game

30 minutes

Step 3

Discussion and Conclusion

20 minutes

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Welcome, Career Detectives!

Welcome the students and introduce the lesson. Explain that today they will become 'Career Detectives' to explore different professions and the skills needed for each.

Why Explore Careers?

Discuss the importance of understanding different careers and how education connects to real-world jobs. Encourage students to think about what they already know about various professions.

Becoming a Career Detective

Introduce the concept of being a 'Career Detective'. Explain that students will investigate different careers and learn about the skills and education required.

Exploring Careers

Present a few examples of careers, highlighting the skills and education needed for each. Use engaging visuals to capture students' interest.

Career Detective Game

Explain the Career Detective Game. Divide students into groups and distribute the Skills & Education Chart worksheet. Guide them on how to use the clues to fill out their worksheets.

Discussion and Findings

After the game, gather students to discuss their findings. Use the Career Detective Answers to guide the discussion and clarify any misconceptions.

Conclusion and Reflection

Conclude the lesson by reinforcing the importance of skills and education in pursuing careers. Encourage students to think about careers they are interested in and the skills they might need.

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