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What age group	Year or Grade 11
What topic	Job benefits
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Engaging Introduction to Job Benefits

Lesson Title: The Hidden Treasures of Employment: Understanding Job Benefits

Objective:

To explore and understand various job benefits and their impact on career choices and overall well-being.

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Creative Starter Activity: The Benefits Bingo Challenge

Materials Needed:

• Bingo cards (customizable with job benefits terms)
• Small prizes for winners (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preparation:

   • Create Bingo cards filled with different job benefits (e.g., health insurance, holiday pay, flexible working hours, maternity leave, pension schemes, employee discounts).
   • Distribute one Bingo card to each student.

2. Introduction:

   • Welcome students to the lesson on Job Benefits, explaining that while salaries are often highlighted, the benefits package is as crucial to consider when evaluating any job.

3. The Game:

   • Explain the rules of Bingo.
   • You will read out definitions or scenarios related to specific job benefits (e.g., "A paid time off that allows you to recharge and spend time with family" for holiday pay).
   • Students must identify the correct benefit from their card and mark it off.

4. Engagement:

   • Encourage participation by offering small rewards for the first few students who complete a line or the full card.
   • After the activity, invite students to share any job benefits they’ve heard about or experienced from internships, part-time jobs, or family discussions.

Transition to Lesson:

Conclude the game by highlighting how many job benefits can significantly affect one's quality of life, not just financially but also personally. Now that we've had some fun and learned together, let’s delve deeper into the different types of job benefits and how they can influence our career paths and overall happiness.

Conclusion:

This lively start not only piques students' interest about job benefits but also fosters an interactive and collaborative environment. They will leave the activity with a sense of curiosity, ready to explore the critical nature of job benefits in their future employment decisions.