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Session 1: Dream Big!

Introduce 6th-grade students to college and careers through a five-session series that inspires goal-setting and self-exploration.

Early exposure to future planning boosts motivation, helps students connect personal interests with education and career opportunities, and sets a foundation for academic success.

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Preparation for Future Quest: College & Careers

20 minutes

Step 1

4th Period: Dream Big!

30 minutes

Step 2

5th Period: Future Skills

30 minutes

Step 3

6th Period: Education Matters

30 minutes

Step 4

7th Period: Exploring Careers

30 minutes

Step 5

8th Period: Do-It-Yourself Future Plan

30 minutes

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4th Period: Dream Big!

Introduce the overall theme of the lesson series, highlighting how dreaming big and setting goals is the first step in planning for college and careers. Emphasize the importance of self-reflection and sharing in a supportive environment.

5th Period: Future Skills

This slide introduces the idea of building essential skills for the future. Use engaging examples and discussion prompts to help students connect everyday skills with future success.

6th Period: Education Matters

Highlight the critical role of education in achieving dreams and opening career opportunities. Reinforce ideas with interactive questioning and brief quizzes where possible.

7th Period: Exploring Careers

Focus on career exploration by detailing different career paths with relatable, real-world examples. Encourage group research and short presentations to make the session interactive.

8th Period: Do-It-Yourself Future Plan

Conclude the series with a guided session where students create their personal future plans. Highlight the importance of integrating lessons learned from all sessions.

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Future Quest: College & Careers

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