Lesson Plan

What’s the Market for My Labor?

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Is it easy to find a job I'll love? Show scholars the importance of understanding the labor market with part three in a five-part series of career and college readiness lesson plans. After learning important vocabulary, learners track down the facts about the labor market for their career of choice.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Assign the vocabulary words for homework the night before the lesson
  • After the lesson, pair pupils with similar career interests to discuss their research
Classroom Considerations
  •  The career website in the lesson is state-specific; use your own state's career resources to make the lesson more impactful
Pros
  • The lesson teaches important factors in determining the best career choices
  • Individuals gain important research and evaluation skills as they discover more about the labor market
Cons
  • None