Career Day Activities, Career Research Project, Career Exploration, Careers
🚀 Career Exploration & Career Research Project
Spark curiosity and inspire future goals with this engaging, no-prep project—perfect for middle school career readiness, ELA research units, or cross-curricular projects. Students take an interactive career quiz to identify interests, then research, plan, and present their dream careers with confidence.
Whether you teach Career Readiness, Advisory, ELA, or Social Studies, this resource makes career planning exciting, structured, and meaningful.
📦 What’s Included
Everything you need for a smooth, ready-to-go project:
- ✅ Step-by-Step Teacher Instructions for easy implementation
- ✅ Printable & Digital Assignment Sheets (PDF & Google Slides)
- ✅ 6 Graphic Organizers to guide research and brainstorming
- ✅ Curated Research Website Links for safe, student-friendly exploration
- ✅ Points-Based & Leveled Rubrics to simplify grading
- ✅ Check-In Milestones for accountability and time management
🧩 Skills Students Will Develop
- Career Research & Digital Literacy
- Informational Writing & Summarizing
- Public Speaking & Visual Presentation
- Time Management & Goal Setting
💡 Perfect For
- Career Readiness Courses
- ELA Units on Informational Writing or Speaking
- Advisory & Homeroom Programs
- Career Day Activities
- Cross-Curricular Research Projects
⭐ Why Teachers Love This Project
✔️ No Prep & Ready to Use – Print or assign digitally for instant implementation.
✔️ Engages All Learners – Career quiz + creative poster + personal choice keep students motivated.
✔️ Builds Real-World Skills – Research, writing, presentation, and critical thinking that last beyond the classroom.
✔️ Supports Differentiation – Graphic organizers scaffold learning for all ability levels.
✔️ Assessment Made Simple – Clear rubrics provide transparency and save grading time.
⚡️ Inspire your students to dream big and plan smart—this project turns career exploration into an exciting journey of self-discovery!
