Lesson Plan

My Dream Career

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Is your job a dream come true? Career seekers research to discover what their ideal jobs might be in the second of five career and college readiness lessons for sixth graders. After determining their occupational clusters, individuals perform research and create presentations about the career that suits them best.

161 Views 134 Downloads
CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Print and distribute a Holland codes assessment to get pupils primed for their presentations
  • Pair learners with similar career interests to create and present their potential occupation PowerPoints
Classroom Considerations
  • Student presentations require PowerPoint and may require video, audio, and/ or clip art access
Pros
  • Step-by-step presentation guidelines also make a great grading rubric
  • The assessment gives scholars the opportunity to be creative and builds oral presentation skills
Cons
  • None