Inspire scholars to strive for a career in a field they love. Using a game that looks at likes and dislikes, learners discover their Holland code using a three-interest area survey. With their targeted interests confirmed, pupils research future occupation choices.

Concepts

likes and dislikes, career goals, careers, goal setting, self-awareness, self-management, social-emotional learning

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Instructional Ideas

• Reassess class members at a later date in case interests have changed
• Encourage participants to reach out to someone who holds a position they're interested in and speak to them about their experience

Classroom Considerations

• Play the game independently or in small groups
• Preparation includes copy making 

Pros

• Boosts self-awareness and self-management
• Incorporates cooperative learning activities 

Cons

• None

Common Core

CCRA.SL.1 CCRA.SL.2 CCRA.L.1 CCRA.L.2 CCRA.L.3 CCRA.L.4 CCRA.L.6 RI.5.1 RI.5.2 RI.5.10