Could you have a future therapist in your high school Psychology classroom? Find out by assigning the class to complete an activity where they discover more information about what a career in psychology looks like. Resources they view include considering different majors, reading an undergraduate guidebook, and using a career resource online. 

Concepts

child psychology, careers, science careers

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• After scholars complete the activity, provide them with more detail about various careers through a video
• Assign pupils to shadow psychology career professionals, or ask the professionals to come present a day in the life at school

Classroom Considerations

• Although not all resources require Internet access, it is best if students have capable devices
  

Pros

• Interactive nature actively engages high schoolers
  
• Builds media literacy skills 

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.9-10.7 RH.11-12.7