| 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 ot team work |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 9 |
| Class size | 15 |
| 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 | 10 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Career & Teamwork
Grade 9 (14-15 years old)
Personal Development
30 minutes
15 students
This lesson aligns with the US national curriculum standards for Personal Development and includes key competencies such as effective communication, teamwork skills, and career exploration.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Teamwork | 5 | Discuss what teamwork means. Ask students to share examples of good teamwork. |
| 2 | Overview of Careers | 5 | Present different career options relevant to students' interests. Use printed handouts. |
| 3 | Group Activity Preparation | 5 | Divide students into groups of 3. Assign each group a career from the handouts to research. |
| 4 | Group Work | 10 | Groups collaborate to discuss the required skills for their assigned career and prepare a brief presentation for the class. |
| 5 | Group Presentations (without presentation) | 3 | Each group hands in a summary of their discussion instead of presenting it. |
| 6 | Class Discussion | 2 | Facilitate a brief discussion on what they learned about teamwork and careers. |
| 7 | Wrap-Up & Homework | 2 | Summarize key points discussed. Assign homework: write a paragraph about one career of interest and the skills needed for it. |
Students will write a paragraph about one career they are interested in and the necessary skills for that career. This will be checked without requiring presentations in front of the class.
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we are going to dive into an essential topic that plays a crucial role in our lives—teamwork. Can anyone share what teamwork means to you? Think about times when you worked in a team. What made those experiences positive? Please raise your hand and share an example."
Wait for responses and encourage a few students to share before summarizing.
"Great examples! Teamwork is all about collaboration, communication, and working together towards a common goal. In our lesson today, we'll explore how teamwork is vital in various careers."
"Now, let's shift gears and discuss careers. There are so many interesting careers out there, and each requires specific skills. I have some printed handouts with different career options for you. After you receive these, take a few moments to look them over and think about which ones interest you."
Distribute printed handouts.
"Which of these careers catches your eye? Are there any that you'd like to explore further?"
Encourage students to briefly mention their interests while highlighting a few career options.
"Each of these careers requires teamwork in some capacity, so keep that in mind as we move on."
"Next, I'm going to divide you into groups of three. Each group will choose one career from your handouts to research. Think about the skills that are required for that career and how teamwork plays a role in it. Please form your groups now!"
Allow students to organize themselves into groups.
"Once you're in your groups, please let me know which career you have chosen so I can guide you with any additional resources if needed."
"Okay, everyone! Now that you have formed your groups and selected a career, I want you to spend the next 10 minutes discussing among yourselves. Discuss the skills needed for your assigned career and how teamwork contributes to success in that role. After your discussion, you’ll write a brief summary of your findings."
Set a timer for 10 minutes.
"Remember, communication is key to good teamwork—make sure everyone has a chance to share their thoughts!"
"Time's up! Each group should hand in their summary now. You won't be presenting it aloud, but I want to ensure that your thoughts are documented for review. Please pass your summaries to the front of the room."
Collect the summaries from each group.
"Now let's take a moment for a brief class discussion. What did you learn about teamwork and the various careers we discussed today? How do you think these skills apply to your future?"
Facilitate a discussion, encouraging students to reflect on what they gleaned from their activity.
"To wrap up our lesson, let's recap! We explored the significance of teamwork in the workplace and identified different careers along with the skills required. For homework, I want you to write a paragraph about one career that interests you and the skills necessary for that career. This assignment will help you think critically about your future paths."
"Remember to submit your paragraphs in the next class. Are there any questions before we finish?"
Answer any questions and thank the students for their participation.
"Great job today, everyone! I'm looking forward to reading about your career interests in your homework. Have a wonderful day!"
| Slide Number | Image | Slide Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | {Image: A diverse group of people collaborating} | - Introduction to teamwork - Definition: Collaboration, communication, common goals - Importance in various careers |
| 2 | {Image: Career options handout} | - Overview of careers - Numerous interesting careers available - Importance of specific skills in each career |
| 3 | {Image: Students discussing in groups} | - Group activity preparation - Form groups of three - Choose a career from handouts to research |
| 4 | {Image: Students engaged in discussion} | - Group work - Discuss required skills and role of teamwork in career - 10 minutes for discussion and summary writing |
| 5 | {Image: Students handing in papers} | - Group presentations (without presentation) - Submit summary for review - Focus on documented thoughts |
| 6 | {Image: Class discussion scene} | - Class discussion - Share learnings about teamwork and careers - Reflect on skills applicable to future |
| 7 | {Image: Teacher summarizing lesson} | - Wrap-up of lesson - Recap of teamwork significance and careers - Importance of skills for future paths |
| 8 | {Image: Homework assignment note} | - Homework assignment - Write a paragraph about an interesting career - Reflect on required skills |
| 9 | {Image: Question and answer session} | - Q&A session - Address any questions about the lesson or homework |
| 10 | {Image: Class thanking the teacher} | - Conclusion of the lesson - Encouragement to reflect on career interests - Thank students for participation |
How do you think teamwork might differ between a creative career, like graphic design, and a technical career, like engineering?
Can you think of a situation in a team project where communication breakdown could occur? What impact might that have on the group's success?
If you were to lead a team for a career of your choice, what qualities do you think are most important for a good leader? Why?
Reflecting on the careers we discussed, which do you think relies most heavily on teamwork, and what makes you feel that way?
How can the skills learned from working in a team during school activities benefit you in your future career?