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Which subject	No subject
What age group	Year or Grade 11
What topic	Explain and explore the 16 Career Clusters
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Lesson Introduction: The Adventure of Career Clusters

Setting the Scene

Imagine standing at the edge of a vast, uncharted wilderness. In front of you lies a sprawling map marked with 16 distinct paths, each leading to a different destination. These paths represent various career clusters – a collection of occupations that share common knowledge and skills. Today, we embark on a journey to explore these clusters, discovering the many opportunities that await in the world of work!

Hook: The Path to Your Future

To kick off our lesson, let’s engage in a quick, interactive activity.

Activity: Career Pathways Hunt

1. Materials Needed:

   • 16 index cards (each labeled with a different career cluster)
   • Markers
   • A large blank poster board

2. Instructions:

   • Each student is given an index card representing one of the 16 career clusters.
   • They will have 5 minutes to mingle around the room and find classmates with related interests or careers.
   • Once they find their "cluster partners," they will brainstorm a list of potential careers within that cluster.
   • After discussions, students will come back, and each group will write their findings on the poster board under the corresponding career cluster.

Discussion Prompt

Once the activity wraps up, we’ll discuss:

• What surprised you about the careers within your cluster?
• How do you think your interests or skills could align with careers in different clusters?

Transition to Lesson Content

Now, let's dive deeper into these 16 career clusters! We will explore the unique skills associated with each, and by the end of this lesson, you should be able to identify pathways that align with your personal interests and future aspirations.

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Prepare to chart your course through the exciting world of careers, and let’s unlock the potential that lies within each cluster!