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Learning About Myself Lesson PlanLearning About Myself Lesson Plan
Publisher
California Department of Education
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Grade
5th
Subjects
Social & Emotional Learning
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Duration
1 hr
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Collaborative Learning
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Learning About Myself

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  • Career Readiness Glossary Spanish
  • California Career Center Student Account Setup Instructor's Notes
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Let the journey begin! Fifth graders take their first steps down the road of self-discovery during the first of five career and college readiness lesson plans. After taking an interests inventory, groups create a graphic representation of their aspirations and inspirations.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

career planning, career readiness, self-awareness, self assessment, life skills, interest, hobbies, personalities, likes and dislikes

Additional Tags

college and career readiness

Instructional Ideas

  • Print and distribute a grade-specific Holland codes assessment for pupils to take
  • Begin class by asking learners to name something that they enjoy doing that would also be a fun job to have

Classroom Considerations

  • Create six groups of students with similar interests for the poster project

Pros

  • The personality assessment is fun—a great way to kick off the unit
  • Young scholars collaborate on a poster that highlights jobs and interests that they have in common

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.5.4 RI.5.7 W.5.2.a W.5.4 SL.5.1.a SL.5.2 SL.5.6 L.5.1.a L.5.2.a L.5.3.a L.5.4.a L.5.6

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