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

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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

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Warm Up

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Discussion

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Cool Down

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What's Your North Star?

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