The anticipatory set has participants playing charades to act out occupations and then filling out the Occupation Perceptions activity. Participants will also complete a career assessment then create an avatar. In the conclusion options, participants will use the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Handbook to research occupations, or watch the Bee Movie and identify career choices looking at values of characters.

Cross-curricular keywords: Economics, Economic fluctuations, ELA, Art

Lesson Objectives

  • Prioritize potential occupations based upon results of a career assessment
  • Research potential occupations
  • Assess if the characteristics of an occupation will support high well-being
  • Assess higher education preparation needs
  • Develop a short-term career goal and a long-term career goal

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