Lesson Plan

Pathways Exploration Plan

In 5 minutes, students will explore and compare three post-secondary pathways—college, trade school, entrepreneurship—and identify their top values to inform future decisions.

This rapid discussion builds college and career readiness by prompting seniors to reflect on what they value most in their next steps, fostering clearer, personalized goals.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review and Arrange Materials

2 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

1 minute

Step 2

Pathway Overview

1 minute

Step 3

Pros & Cons Debate

2 minutes

Step 4

Sticky Note Exit

1 minute

Lesson Plan

Pathways Exploration Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review and Arrange Materials

Step 1

Introduction

Step 2

Pathway Overview

Step 3

Pros & Cons Debate

Step 4

Sticky Note Exit

Slide Deck

Which Path Will You Take?

Pathway: College

Pathway: Trade School

Pathway: Entrepreneurship

Discussion

Cool Down

Which Path Will You Take?

Karla Pinlac