K-5: Exploration
Experiential opportunities to explore career options related to one's choice
Learner Goal 1
Gain awareness of broad occupational areas.
Indicators
- Identify workers in various settings.
- Describe common characteristics of workers in career clusters.
Learner Goal 2
Experience the process of exploring careers.
Indicators
- Describe characteristics of workers observed at job sites.
- Describe personal interests related to jobs observed.
- Relate information gained from job exploration experiences.
Suggested Activities
- Career study trips
- Job shadowing with parent or significant adult*
- Vicarious explorations through audiovisual media
- Partnerships
* This and other starred activities facilitate parental involvement.
