Students read about careers in different fields and create a vision board showing themselves in a career.
Earn (Learning about careers, Making money)
English or language arts, Fine arts and performing arts, Social studies or history
Elementary school (4-5)
45-60 minutes
Big idea
Thinking about your future career can help set you up for success.
Essential questions
- What career options interest me?
- What level of education do I need to prepare for a career that interests me?
Objectives
- Explore careers in different fields
- Imagine working in a specific career
What students will do
- Explore different careers in a handout based on information from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Choose a career and draw a picture of themselves working in that career.
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Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_creating-vision-board-career_guide.pdf
Student materials
cfpb_building_block_activities_creating-vision-board-career_worksheet.pdf
cfpb_building_block_activities_careers-levels-education_handout.pdf
Note: Please remember to consider your students’ accommodations and special needs to ensure that all students are able to participate in a meaningful way.