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Career Quest Lesson Plan

Introduce 6th graders to career exploration by identifying their interests, skills, and potential career paths while developing 21st century skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity.

This lesson is aligned with BfK 21st century learning standards, emphasizing critical thinking and collaboration to prepare students for future challenges by exploring a variety of career options.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Activity: Career Mapping

15 minutes

Step 3

Wrap-Up and Reflection

5 minutes

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Career Quest: Discover Your Path

Introduce the lesson with excitement and make a clear connection between exploring careers and developing 21st century skills such as critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity. Emphasize that discovering these skills now can influence their future career paths.

What is Career Exploration?

Explain the concept of career exploration while highlighting the importance of building 21st century skills. Encourage students to think about the skills they already have and those they can develop further.

Interactive Activity: Career Mapping

Introduce the career mapping activity with a focus on 21st century skills. Direct students to identify interests and skills that build critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity.

Wrap-Up & Reflection

Wrap up by connecting the discussion back to the 21st century skills discussed in class. Highlight how these skills not only prepare students for various careers but also for everyday problem-solving and teamwork.

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