When I Grow Up, I Want To Be?
A Career Exploration Webquest

Introduction | Task | Process | Resources | Evaluation | Conclusion

Introduction:

You are an 8th grader looking forward to the day you can enroll in high school, but before you can register for classes, you must choose a career pathway – an area in which to focus your high school studies.

Your mind goes crazy. What do you want to be when you grow up?

Do you want to be ......

• A Professional Athlete
• An Actor/Actress
• A Veterinarian
• A Race Car Driver
• A Doctor
• A Fireman
• A Teacher

In this webquest, you will explore a variety of careers based on your personal interests and ultimately choose a career path and/or a specific career that is suitable for you.

Task | Process | Resources | Evaluation | Conclusion

Task:

As a incoming freshman, you have the task of choosing a career or a career pathway on which to focus your high school studies.

You will do this by compiling a career exploration portfolio.  The portfolio will contain the following.

• the results of career interest inventories
• a list of ten possible careers suitable to your likes, dislikes, and personality
• research on three of the possible careers
• a list of career-related high school courses

Upon on completion of the portfolio, you will write a letter to the counselor and/or advisor summarizing the results of your career exploration.  The letter will explain what career focus you have chosen, why you chose it, and how you plan to prepare for it.

Are you ready to get started? As you can see you have a lot to do before you can register for high school.

As you complete the tasks set before you, remember if you do not properly plan a "suitable" career focus for yourself, you will automatically be enrolled in a career exploration class during the first semester of your freshman year.

Introduction | Process | Resources | Evaluation | Conclusion

Process:

Your tasks for these webquest are broken down into several assignments. Each assignment will guide you thorough the steps necessary to plan your future career.  

Note: Some assignments will take a class period to complete; others will take longer.

• Task 1: Create A Career Exploration Portfolio
• Task 2: Take and Evaluate Career Interest Inventories
• Task 3: Research and Reflect on Three Careers
• Task 4: Write A Letter Containing Your Future Career Plans

Introduction | Task | Resources | Evaluation | Conclusion

Evaluation:

Four grades will be given during this webquest. Each grade will be based on points earned as indicated in the scoring rubrics.

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Conclusion:

Deciding what you want to do with your life is not easy, but all people must make the choice. Aren't you glad you took the time to properly map out a plan for your future?

 

Introduction | Task | Process | Resources | Evaluation | Conclusion