Lesson Plan
Future Pathways Lesson Plan
Students will explore diverse post-secondary pathways—colleges, trade schools, apprenticeships, and more—identify personal interests and strengths, and commit to one option for further research.
Early exposure to a variety of future pathways helps students set realistic goals, build motivation, and develop a sense of agency over their long-term plans.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Hook
5 minutes
Step 2
Explore Pathways
10 minutes
Step 3
Personal Reflection
8 minutes
Step 4
Pair & Share
5 minutes
Step 5
Exit Ticket
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Dreams Beyond Today
What Do You Want to Be?
Colleges
Trade Schools
Apprenticeships
Gap-Year Programs
Other Pathways
Personal Reflection
Pair & Share
Exit Ticket
Lesson Plan
Dreams Beyond Today Plan
Students will explore a variety of post-secondary pathways—colleges, trade schools, apprenticeships, and gap-year programs—identify personal interests and match them to options, and select one pathway to research further.
Introducing diverse future pathways empowers students to envision possibilities beyond high school, build motivation, and develop foundational research skills for informed decision-making.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Hook
5 minutes
Step 2
Explore Pathways
10 minutes
Step 3
Personal Reflection
8 minutes
Step 4
Pair & Share
5 minutes
Step 5
Exit Ticket
2 minutes
Worksheet
