Exploring Futures Activities & Curriculum
6-8 Grade Curriculum Scope & Sequence
6th and 7th Grade Lesson Plans
(Each lesson plan requires 60 mins to complete)
Unit 1: Introduction to Exploring Futures
Unit 2: Early Career Exploration
6-Week Implementation Schedule (1 day per week)
3) Week 1: Which Me Am I? (blended*) or Top Values (paper-based)
4) Week 2: What is Work? (blended*) or Spark Career Curiosity (paper-based)
5) Week 3: Explore Hats (blended*) or Explore Hats (paper-based)
6) Week 4: NYC Works Career Quest (paper-based)
7) Week 5: Financial Literacy 101 (blended*) or Financial Literacy 101 (paper-based)
8) Week 6: My Career Growth (paper-based)
*Blended indicates usage of complementary digital Career Climbs
Unit 3: My Industry-Focused Pathways
In this unit, educators collaborate with students to select a pathway-focused unit on either STEM, Education, or Entrepreneurship.
9) Pathways Session 1
10) Pathways Session 2
11) Pathways Session 3
12) Pathways Session 4
13) Pathways Session 5
Unit 4: My Next Step
14) Exposure Event: Community Walk, Career Panel, or Field Trip
15) My Next Step: Showcase, Celebration and Reflection
8th Grade Lesson Plans
(Each lesson plan requires 60 mins to complete)
Unit 1: Introduction to Exploring Futures
Unit 2: Transition to High School
Unit 3: Financial Literacy
9) Financial Literacy 101 (blended*) or Financial Literacy 101 (paper-based)
Guidance for sessions 10-13 can be accessed here.
10) Financial Literacy: Your Future Life
11) Financial Literacy: Comparison Shopping
12) Financial Literacy: Why Saving is Important
13) Financial Literacy Let’s Make a Budget
Unit 4: My Next Step
14) Exposure Event: Community Walk, Career Panel, or Field Trip
15) My Next Step: Showcase, Celebration and Reflection
