Career Exploration and Research Project

Capture your students' imaginations and ignite their curiosity about the future with our captivating Career Exploration and Research Project. Designed specifically for middle schoolers, this dynamic project will empower your students to embark on a thrilling journey of self-discovery and career exploration.

Engage your students right from the start with an interactive online career quiz that will spark their interest and set them on a path of exploration. They'll then delve into a brainstorming session to uncover a world of exciting possibilities. Through a guided assignment process, students will conduct in-depth research, create captivating career posters, and deliver compelling oral presentations.

With scheduled check-ins throughout the project, you can ensure that each student stays on track and successfully completes their transformative journey.

This comprehensive resource includes level and points-based assessment sheets, making it effortless for you to evaluate your students' progress. Whether you teach in a content area subject, a Careers Course, or an English Language Arts classroom, this no-prep, print-and-go project is perfect for you.

Not only will your students gain invaluable background knowledge about their chosen careers, but they'll also sharpen essential research, writing, and oral presentation skills along the way.

Say goodbye to disengaged classrooms and hello to a vibrant learning environment where students are inspired to dream big. Don't miss out on this opportunity to empower your students and foster a lifelong passion for learning. 

Resource Includes:

• Detailed Teacher Instructions
• Career Assignment Sheets
• 6 Graphic Organizers 
• Research Assistance (Website Links)
• Points & Levels Assessment Rubrics
• PDF & Digital Formats

Teacher Feedback

1. "Love Love Love THIS! Thank you so much for sharing! My 8th graders love the activities and I felt like they were engaged with this unit the entire time!"
2. "This was an awesome product! I did this with my students and I am amazed at the end product! I also really enjoyed how my students got to research something that they are interested in and their presentations to the class were a huge success. They are required to research and find a great amount of detail about the career of their choosing which I think was really great for them to develop these skills."
3. "This is probably one of the best resources I have ever purchased! This project was perfect for my 7th graders to keep them engaged and help them to feel successful in research. Research can be a BEAR, and this made it SO MUCH FUN! So thankful I came across this!"

Additional Career Lessons

• Email Etiquette & Digital Citizenship Unit
• Cover Letter and Resume Writing Unit Career Lessons

Additional Teaching Resources

• Article of the Week Full Year Bundle
• Six Minutes Podcast Unit Bundle