Lesson Plan
Future Blueprint Guide
Students will research, visualize, and compare three post-secondary pathways—college, apprenticeships, and gap years—and create a personalized Dream Map to set a concrete next step toward their future goals.
Understanding diverse post-secondary options empowers students to make informed decisions, boost self-awareness, set achievable goals, and develop actionable plans for life beyond high school.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Set Up Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Explore Pathways
10 minutes
Step 3
Create Your Dream Map
15 minutes
Step 4
Compare Options in Groups
10 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down & Next Steps
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Pathways Panorama
College Pathway
Apprenticeships Pathway
Gap Year Pathway
Key Considerations
Activity
Worksheet
Worksheet
Cool Down
