Career Research Projects and Presentations
Key structures, sessions, and rubric ideas for running a 5th-grade career research project.
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What is the project deliverable called?
The 'Career Detective File' — a folded file folder or 4-page booklet, plus a 90-second pitch.
Why limit pitches to 90 seconds?
It forces students to select key information, lets ~25 presentations fit in two periods, and avoids reading posters aloud.
What are the four required sections of the file?
1) What do they DO all day? 2) What do you need to get there? 3) What's it like? 4) Would I like it?
How should the education/training path be shown?
As a simple staircase: high school → training/college/apprenticeship → first job.
Which source is recommended for pay and job details?
The BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook ('What They Do' and 'How to Become One' tabs).
What happens in Session 1 (Assign & Wonder)?
Students draw three career cards, pick one, and write five questions they genuinely wonder about — these become their research checklist.
What three fixed interview questions are provided?
What's the best part? What's the hardest part? What do you wish you'd known in 5th grade?
How does the Session 5 Career Expo work?
A gallery walk: half the class presents at desks while half circulates with a 'Career Passport' to stamp, then they swap.
What are the four rubric rows?
Specific facts, Path to the job, Own words, and Me connection — 4 points each, 16 total.
What feedback do partners give during rehearsal?
One 'glow' (strength) and one 'grow' (improvement) after timing the 90-second pitch.
