After completing an interest assessment, scholars discover a list of careers that appeal to their interests. They choose one to research and present their findings to their peers. 

Concepts

careers, career goals, career skills, career planning, research reports, research writing

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Instructional Ideas

• Have presentations open and ready to present from desks during Open House
• Allow learners with the same dream occupation to research it together
• Encourage pupils to interview someone in the chosen profession as part of their research

Classroom Considerations

• Participants require a computer with internet access
• Plan time to make copies

Pros

• Provides an opportunity to practice public speaking
• Boosts research skills
• Gets class members thinking about their future

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.6.4 W.6.2.a SL.6.5 L.6.1.a L.6.3.a L.6.4.a L.6.6