Students listen to clues about different jobs and work in teams to guess the job title.
Topic
Earn (Learning about careers, Making money)
Subject
English or language arts, Social studies or history
Grade Level
Elementary school (4-5)
Duration
45-60 minutes
Big idea
Different careers require different levels of education and pay different amounts of money.
Essential questions
- What level of education do different careers require?
- How much do people in different kinds of careers earn?
Objectives
- Learn how much education different careers require and how much they may pay
- Reflect on a career that might be right for you
What students will do
- Play a game where they hear clues about specific careers and try to guess the careers.
- Reflect on what career might be right for them.
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Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_solving-career-mystery_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.
