Lesson Plan
Future-Proof Plan
Students will develop adaptability skills, expand digital literacy, and craft a personal lifelong learning plan by exploring real-world examples and engaging in hands-on activities to create their own Future-Proof Plan.
Rapid changes in technology and the job market demand that students continue learning and adapt. This lesson empowers 9th graders with strategies to stay relevant and resilient in any future career landscape.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials & Classroom
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Icebreaker
5 minutes
Step 2
Exploring Adaptability & Digital Literacy
15 minutes
Step 3
Analyzing Lifelong Learning Case Studies
10 minutes
Step 4
Skill-Building Stations
20 minutes
Step 5
Learning Plan Exit Ticket & Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Adaptability & Tech Skills for the Future
What Is Adaptability?
Why Adaptability Matters
What Is Digital Literacy?
Examples of Digital Tools
Discussion Prompt
Key Takeaways & Next Steps
Reading
Activity
Cool Down
