Students explore careers by playing a game to match career names and descriptions.
Topic
Earn (Learning about careers, Making money)
Subject
English or language arts, Physical education or health, Social studies or history
Grade Level
Elementary school (2-3)
Duration
15-20 minutes
Big idea
Different careers provide people with different goods and services.
Essential questions
- What kinds of careers do people have?
- What goods and services do these careers provide?
Objectives
- Understand there are a variety of careers
- Recognize that different careers provide different goods and services
What students will do
- Understand that different careers provide different goods and services for people.
- Match careers with descriptions of goods and services they provide.
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Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_identifying-career_guide.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.