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Dream Job

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Students explore aspects of their dream job. In this career exploration lesson, students are encouraged to either choose an existing job, or create one, and write about it on an accompanying worksheet. Extension activity ideas also available.

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careers, work

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future, job, work, college and career readiness
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Grade
3rd - 4th
Subjects
Career & Technical Education
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