Choosing a career
Students identify their interests and talents after reading a story about characters who explore careers connected to things they like to do.
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
- Understand how our interests and talents can help with choosing a career
- Explore personal interests and talents
What students will do
- Read a story about characters who explore careers connected to their interests and talents. (You will need a book reader app to open ePub files).
- Answer questions about the story.
- Identify their own interests and talents.
Download activity
Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_choosing-career_guide.pdf
Student materials
cfpb_building_block_activities_choosing-career_worksheet.pdf
cfpb_building_block_activities_money-monsters-learn-about-careers_story.pdf
cfpb_building_block_money-monsters-learn-career_story.epub
Note: Please remember to consider your students’ accommodations and special needs to ensure that all students are able to participate in a meaningful way.