Resource type
Use type
Tools
Project name
Lesson Overview
In this lesson, students will daydream about what a typical work day is going to be like in 30 years. The instructor will read a pre-written script to help students meditate and guide them to share their answers.
Total Lesson Time: 45 min
Learning Objectives: Students will be able to . . .
- Come up with a dream job that they want to do in the future that matches their values, strengths and interests.
- Imagine how AI is going to play a role in that job and affect their daily routine.
Vocabulary: We recommend introducing students to the following terms in advance of this lesson: value, strengths, interest
Pacing:
- Opening (10 min)
- Daydreaming a typical workday in 30 years (15 min)
- Discussing students' daydreams (15 min)
- Wrap-up (5 min)
Planning Guide
Preparation Needed: 5-10 min
Prep Needed for Teaching In-Person:
- Review the teaching script
Resources
Teacher Resources:
- Full Lesson Plan
- Lesson Slides (includes a guiding script for new teachers)
- AI Career Portfolio Activity
Student Materials:
Paper & pencil or pen
Log in or register to view attachments and related links, and/or join the discussion. If you are already logged in, scroll to the bottom of this page for the links.
Teacher Modifications
One of the amazing things about this curriculum is how much teachers have been involved in modifying it make it more fun, engaging, and inclusive for their students.
Click on Teacher Modifications in the Navigation menu to see what teachers of made!
Activity Usage
Copyright held by MIT STEP Lab
License: CC-BY-NC under Creative Commons
These materials are licensed as CC-BY-NC 4.0 International under creative commons. (For more information visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/). This license allows you to remix, tweak, and build upon these materials non-commercially as long as you include acknowledgement to the creators. Derivative works should include acknowledgement but do not have to be licensed as CC-BY-NC. People interested in using this work for for-profit commercial purposes should reach out to Irene Lee at [email protected] for information as to how to proceed. Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)
Attribution:
The original activity of “Daydreaming of future jobs” was created by Prof. Blustein’s team at BC as part of the "Change Makers: Urban Youth Food Justice Ambassadors” project with support from NSF.