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