Overview
This 50-minute lesson plan prompts sixth-grade students to identify their top career interests, explore career clusters, and discover new fields, ultimately helping them narrow down their interests.
Learning Objectives
Students will be able to:
List their top three interest areas.
Name career clusters that align with their interests.
Identify a new career field of interest.
Included Materials
YouScience: Exploring Interests Quick-Start Guide | Describes the curriculum and how to use it
YouScience: Exploring Interests Lesson Plan | Contains one 50-minute plan designed for middle school students
Career Clusters “Cheat Sheet” | Contains a handout with sixteen career clusters and their descriptions.
Additional External Resources
Oregon C3 Career Journey Maps | Provides example job descriptions, skill development suggestions and links to additional resources
YouScience Website| For more information on how to join YouScience, contact [email protected]
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