Lesson Plan
Guiding Stars Lesson Plan
Students will explore their career aspirations and core values through interactive activities, self-reflection, and discussion to identify a guiding “North Star” that informs their future goals and motivates their planning.
This lesson builds self-awareness and goal-setting skills by helping 9th graders articulate what truly matters to them, laying a foundation for motivated academic and career planning.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Constellation Icebreaker
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction: Connecting to Your North Star
5 minutes
Step 3
Self-Reflection: Identifying Personal Values
10 minutes
Step 4
Group Discussion: Values & Dreams Circle
15 minutes
Step 5
One-Word Reflection Cool-Down
5 minutes
Step 6
Closing & Assessment
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Finding Your North Star
Agenda
What Is a North Star?
Why Your North Star Matters
Examples of North Stars
Reflect on Your Values
Connecting Values & Dreams
Identify Your Guiding Word
Next Steps & Exit Ticket

Warm Up


Discussion


Cool Down

