| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Personal development |
| What topic | Career Research |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 10 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Career Research
Grade 10
Personal Development
30 minutes
20
The lesson aligns with national standards on personal development by encouraging self-exploration, research skills, and career awareness.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Career Research | 5 | Briefly discuss the importance of researching different careers. Introduce today's activities. |
| 2 | Distributing Printable Cards | 5 | Hand out the printable cards. Explain what information to fill in (interests, skills, potential careers). |
| 3 | Independent Research | 10 | Allow students to independently research potential careers using provided resources or their devices. |
| 4 | Reflection and Completion of Cards | 5 | Ask students to finalize their cards based on the information from their research. |
| 5 | Collecting Cards | 5 | Walk around the classroom to collect or randomly check students' filled cards without presentations. |
| 6 | Wrap-Up Discussion | 5 | Summarize the lesson, highlight interesting career findings, and answer any lingering questions. |
Students will further explore one career of interest and prepare a short written summary (1-2 paragraphs) to be submitted in the next class.
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we are going to explore an exciting topic—career research. Understanding different careers can help you make informed choices about your future. It's important to know what options are out there and how they align with your interests and skills.
So, to kick off today, I want you to think about any careers you might already know about or have considered. We will be doing several activities today to help you explore these options. Let’s get started!"
"Now, I’m going to hand out some printable cards. Each card has sections where you will fill in information about your interests, skills, and potential careers you might be interested in.
Please take a moment to look at the card. I want you to fill it out thoughtfully. Think about what you enjoy doing, what you are good at, and what careers might match those interests and skills. You’ll need those cards for our next activity, so hold on to them!"
"Great! Now that you have your cards, it's time for some independent research. I have provided access to several career research websites, and if you have your own devices, you can use those as well.
You will have ten minutes to explore different careers that catch your interest. Take notes on potential jobs, required skills, and any other relevant information that might help you fill out your cards more completely. You can also think about what you’ve learned in previous classes that may relate to these careers.
I will walk around if you need any help or guidance. Begin your research now!"
"Alright, everyone, I hope you found some useful information during your research! It’s time to finalize your cards.
Look back at the information you gathered and fill in any missing details about your interests and the careers you’ve explored. Don't rush—take your time to make sure your card represents you well and the paths you're interested in. You have about five minutes to complete this step."
"Now that you've all completed your cards, I’m going to collect them. I’ll walk around the classroom to check off each person’s card as I collect them.
Just a reminder, this is not a graded assignment—I’m simply gathering your information to assess our interests in the class and perhaps share some trends in our next session. So please, just pass your completed cards to the front when I get to your desk!"
"Thank you for your participation today! I really enjoyed seeing your interest in different careers.
As we wrap up, I’d like to summarize what we’ve learned. We explored various career options, practiced researching them, and assessed how our own interests can align with potential job paths.
Before we finish, does anyone want to share an interesting career they discovered today?
Feel free to ask any lingering questions you might have about the research process or careers in general. And don't forget, for homework, please choose one career you want to explore further and write a short summary about it. I’m looking forward to reading what you come up with next class!"
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are some careers you considered before today's lesson? | |
| How can understanding different careers help you make future decisions? | |
| What information should you include on the printable cards? | |
| Why is it important to think about your interests and skills when researching careers? | |
| Which website did you find most helpful during your independent research? | |
| What new careers did you learn about today that interested you? | |
| How can you ensure your cards represent your interests accurately? | |
| What skills did you identify as important for the careers you've explored? | |
| Can you name a career that aligns well with your personal interests? | |
| What was one surprising fact you discovered during your research? | |
| How do you think your previous classes might relate to the careers you researched? | |
| What questions do you have about the career research process or specific careers? | |
| What are some steps you can take to explore a career further for your homework? | |
| What trends did you notice in the interests of your classmates regarding careers? | |
| Why is it beneficial to share findings about careers with your peers? |