| 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 | No subject |
| What topic | 8th grade career |
| What length (min) | 45 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 8 |
| Class size | 22 |
| What curriculum | 8th grade career exploration |
| 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 |
8th Grade Career Exploration
Grade 8
No Subject
45 minutes
22
This lesson corresponds to the 8th-grade career exploration standards outlined in the national curriculum, focusing on career awareness and planning.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 | Briefly introduce the topic of career exploration and its importance. Discuss the lesson plan overview. |
| 2 | Distributed Cards | 5 | Hand out printable career exploration cards to each student. Explain how to fill them out. |
| 3 | Group Activity | 10 | Organize students into small groups (4-5 per group) to discuss their interests and potential career paths. Each group will record notes on their discussions. |
| 4 | Physical Activity Break | 5 | Conduct a brief physical activity, such as stretching, a quick game, or a short walk, to refresh students. |
| 5 | Class Discussion | 10 | Reconvene the class to share insights from the group discussions. Write key ideas on the whiteboard. |
| 6 | Collect Cards | 5 | Randomly check or collect the filled cards from students to gauge understanding and participation. |
| 7 | Assign Homework | 5 | Provide information on the homework assignment related to career exploration without asking students to present. |
This lesson plan is designed to be interactive and engaging, allowing students to explore their career interests while promoting physical activity and collaboration.
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we are going to dive into an exciting topic: Career Exploration. This is such an important subject because it helps you think about what you might want to do in the future. We will not only look at different career options, but also discuss what skills are needed for those careers. Let's start by taking a look at our lesson plan for today. We’ll be doing some activities together, having discussions, and even moving around a bit to keep our energy up. Are you ready? Let’s get started!"
"Now, I’m going to hand out some printable career exploration cards to each of you. These cards will help you think about your own interests and potential career paths. Please take one and follow the instructions on the card. You’ll be filling in what careers interest you and the skills you think are important for those careers. Take about five minutes to complete this."
"Alright, everyone! Now that you’ve filled out your cards, let’s move on to a group activity. I want you to form small groups of four to five students. Once you're in your groups, discuss your interests and the careers you wrote about. What do you like about them? What skills do you think are necessary? Make sure one person in your group is taking notes on your discussion. You’ll have ten minutes for this, and then we’ll come back together to share some insights."
"Great job discussing your interests! Now, let’s take a quick break to refresh our minds and bodies. Stand up! We’re going to do some stretching together. Let’s reach up high... and now touch our toes! Stretch side to side... and shake out those hands! OK, let’s have a quick game. How about we do a quick ‘Follow the Leader’ for two minutes? I will show a move, and you all will follow. Let’s have some fun!"
"Welcome back, everyone! I hope you feel a little more energized. Now, let’s come back together to share what you talked about in your groups. I’ll be writing key ideas on the whiteboard as we go along. Who would like to share their group’s discussion? What interesting careers did you all come up with, and what skills did you highlight? Let’s hear from a few groups."
"Thank you for sharing your insights! Now, I’d like to collect your filled-out career exploration cards. I’ll be checking them randomly to see how you expressed your interests and participation today. Please pass your cards to the front when you’re done. This helps me understand what you’ve taken away from our discussions."
"Lastly, let’s wrap up our lesson with the homework assignment. I’d like you to reflect on today’s lesson and write a short paragraph about a career you’re interested in exploring further. Include why it interests you and the skills you think are required for that career. You have one week to complete this, and we’ll discuss it more in our next class. Remember to bring your thoughts and be ready to share! Great job today, everyone! See you next time!"
Career Reflection: Choose one career you are interested in exploring. Write a short paragraph describing the career, including its main responsibilities and why it appeals to you.
Skills Identification: List at least three skills that are essential for the career you chose. Explain why each skill is important for success in that field.
Personal Interests: Reflect on your personal interests. How do they align with the career you selected? Write a few sentences about any connections you see between your hobbies or interests and this career.
Educational Pathway: Research what educational qualifications are typically required for the career you are interested in. Write a brief summary of your findings.
Future Outlook: Investigate the job outlook for the career you have chosen. Is it growing, declining, or stable? Summarize your findings in a few sentences.
Role Models: Identify a person who works in the career you are interested in. Share who they are and what you admire about their work or career journey.
Career Reflection: (Student's own choice, e.g., "I am interested in becoming a veterinarian. I find it appealing because I love animals and want to help them when they are sick.")
Skills Identification: (Example skills could include: "1. Compassion - Vet's need to care for animals emotionally, 2. Problem-solving - To diagnose pet issues efficiently, 3. Communication - To explain issues to pet owners.")
Personal Interests: (e.g., "I love volunteering at animal shelters, which connects with my interest in becoming a veterinarian.")
Educational Pathway: (e.g., "Most veterinarians need a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and must pass national and state exams.")
Future Outlook: (e.g., "The job outlook for veterinarians is growing due to increased pet ownership and a focus on animal health.")
Role Models: (e.g., "I admire Dr. Jane Goodall for her work in animal conservation and her dedication to understanding wildlife.")
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the main purpose of career exploration? | |
| Name three different career options mentioned in our lesson. | |
| What skills do you think are necessary for a career in healthcare? | |
| How can discussing interests in groups help you during career exploration? | |
| What was one activity we did to refresh our minds during class? | |
| Why is it important to think about your future career options now? | |
| What might be an interesting career for someone who enjoys working with technology? | |
| How did you feel about sharing your career ideas with your group? | |
| What was your favorite part of today’s lesson and why? | |
| How can knowing your own skills help you in your future career? |
If you had to create a job in the future that doesn't exist today, what would it be and what skills would someone need to succeed in that role?
Can you think of a famous person in a career that interests you? What skills do you think they had to develop to reach their level of success?
Imagine you are creating a career fair. Which three careers would you love to represent and why?
What do you think is the most essential skill for any career, and how can you start developing that skill now?
Reflecting on our discussion, how might your interests influence what you choose to study or pursue in high school or beyond?
Let’s move our bodies, feel the flow,
Here are some exercises to help you grow!
**Stretch up high, reach for the sky,**
**Touch your toes with a gentle sigh.**
**Swing your arms, shake out the stress,**
**Take a deep breath, you deserve the best!**
**Twist side to side, let your worries fade,**
**Jump in place, let’s make a parade!**
**March in place, lift your knees real high,**
**Do a little dance, let your spirit fly!**
**Clap your hands, count to five,**
**Wiggle your fingers, feel alive!**
**Spin around, give it a whirl,**
**Now make a silly face, let laughter unfurl!**
**Squat down low, now stand up tall,**
**Jump up high, let’s give it our all!**
**Take a deep breath, feel the release,**
**Now let’s gather around, and find our peace!**