Welcome students. Introduce yourself and today’s focus: finding a college that fits their interests and goals. Explain that we’ll explore key factors, practice research skills, and reflect on next steps.

Read the objective aloud. Emphasize what students will achieve by the end of class.

Ask for a quick volunteer response on any factor they’ve heard before. Introduce each bullet with a brief example.

Show each worksheet page on the projector. Explain how the Research Worksheet captures details and the Comparison Chart helps decision-making.

Walk through this quick example aloud. Point out how differences in cost or size might align with personal priorities.

Explain the activity instructions clearly. Circulate and support pairs as they research. Remind them of reliable college websites.

Invite several pairs to share. Highlight a variety of factors (cost, program, culture). Then guide reflection writing.

Summarize the lesson. Encourage students to revisit worksheets and leverage school resources. Remind them to stay organized.