Students match two people’s interests and talents to ideal careers and then write about their own interests, talents, and possible career choices.
Earn (Learning about careers, Making money)
English or language arts, Social studies or history
Elementary school (4-5)
45-60 minutes
Big idea
Our interests and talents can help us think about careers that might be right for us.
Essential questions
- What are my interests and talents?
- In which careers can I use my interests and talents?
Objectives
- Analyze how interests and talents can help determine career choices
- Identify personal interests, talents, and possible career choices
What students will do
- Read descriptions of two people’s interests and talents and use a handout to find careers that match.
- Write about their own interests, talents, and possible career choices.
Download activity
Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_matching-interests-talents-careers_guide.pdf
Student materials
cfpb_building_block_activities_matching-interests-talents-careers_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.
