Lesson Plan

Discovering Dream Careers

Help high school students explore their interests, values, and skills to identify potential career paths, enhancing self-awareness and guiding future decisions.

This condensed lesson encourages critical self-reflection and interactive career exploration, connecting personal strengths with future opportunities in a brief session.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Career Exploration

7 minutes

Step 2

Career Path Mapping

13 minutes

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Welcome to Career Interest Exploration

Introduce the slide deck by explaining that it explores various career fields, highlighting key responsibilities, skills, and potential sub-paths within each area to help students better understand their options.

Science & Technology

Present detailed information on the Science & Technology field. Mention emerging roles, required skills, and how innovation drives this area.

Arts & Media

Discuss the Arts & Media sector. Emphasize creative expression, communication skills, and the broad spectrum of work from digital content to traditional arts.

Business & Finance

Cover Business & Finance sector with examples of responsibilities and necessary skills for such roles. Stress analytical and leadership skills.

Health & Medicine

Outline Health & Medicine, discussing the demand for care professionals, analytical roles, and the importance of empathy.

Social Sciences

Explain the Social Sciences field, including its focus on human behavior and societal structures. Encourage students to explore areas that drive social change.

Engineering & Architecture

Present information on Engineering & Architecture, highlighting the blend of creativity and technical skills, and describing how these fields shape our built environment.

Reflect & Explore

Engage students in reflecting on these career areas. Prompt them to think about which careers align with their skills and interests.

Moving Forward

Conclude the presentation by emphasizing the importance of continuous exploration and self-awareness in choosing a future career.

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