Lesson 8: Future of Work - AI and Career Pathways

Downloadable Materials Package

Evolve AI Institute | Grades 10-12

Package Contents Overview

1. AI-Skills-Assessment-Worksheet.html

Printable student worksheet for evaluating technical skills, human-centered skills, adaptability, and collaboration abilities. Includes detailed rubric for teacher assessment.

2. Career-Research-Template.html

Comprehensive research guide with 18 guided questions helping students investigate specific careers, AI integration, education requirements, and personal fit.

3. My-AI-Ready-Career-Plan.html

Action planning document with short-term, medium-term, and long-term goal sections, plus SMART goal framework and accountability partnership setup.

4. Industry-Profile-Examples.html

Detailed profiles of AI-integrated careers across five industries (Healthcare, Finance, Education, Manufacturing, Creative Fields) with salary data and growth projections.

5. Presentation-Slides.html

20-slide interactive presentation with speaker notes, video placeholders, and instructions for classroom delivery. Includes keyboard navigation and printable format.

6. README.html (This Document)

Comprehensive guide to using all materials effectively, including suggested lesson flow, printing instructions, and customization tips.

How to Use These Materials

Before the Lesson

  1. Preview All Materials: Open each HTML file in your browser to familiarize yourself with the content
  2. Print Student Worksheets: Print one copy each of AI Skills Assessment, Career Research Template, and Career Plan for each student (or assign digitally)
  3. Prepare Technology: Ensure classroom computers have internet access for career research; bookmark recommended websites
  4. Review Industry Profiles: Read through the examples so you can reference them during discussion
  5. Select Videos: Find and test 2-3 minute video clips for slides 6, 8, and 10 (see video recommendations in Presentation Slides)
  6. Set Up Projection: Test presentation display on your projector or screen

Lesson Flow (90 minutes)

Activity Time Materials Used Key Points
Opening: AI Job Impact Spectrum 12-15 min Presentation Slides 1-2 Engage with controversial statement; reveal initial beliefs
Career Landscape Overview 15-18 min Presentation Slides 3-11 + Industry Profiles reference Three career categories; industry examples with videos
Skills Assessment Activity 18-20 min AI Skills Assessment Worksheet + Slide 12 Individual work (10-12 min), pair-share (5-6 min), discussion (3-4 min)
Career Research Deep Dive 25-28 min Career Research Template + Slides 13-14 + computers Independent research (15-18 min), peer sharing (8-10 min)
Action Planning 15-18 min My AI-Ready Career Plan + Slides 15-18 Teacher modeling (2-3 min), individual planning (10-12 min), accountability partnership (3-4 min)
Closing & Reflection 5-8 min Slides 19-20 Return to spectrum; share 30-day commitments; key takeaways

Printing Instructions

For Student Worksheets (Files 1-3)

  1. Open the HTML file in Chrome, Firefox, or Edge browser
  2. Click the "Print" button in the top right corner, or use Ctrl+P (Windows) / Cmd+P (Mac)
  3. Select your printer or "Save as PDF"
  4. Choose appropriate settings:
  5. Each worksheet is 4-6 pages when printed

For Industry Profiles (File 4)

For Presentation Slides (File 5)

Digital vs. Print Options

Fully Digital Lesson

If students have devices (laptops, tablets, Chromebooks):

Hybrid Approach

Fully Print-Based

Customization Tips

Adapting for Different Class Lengths

For 45-50 minute classes (2-day lesson):

For 60-70 minute classes:

Modifications for Different Student Needs

For Advanced/Gifted Students:

For Struggling Learners:

For English Language Learners:

Assessment Rubrics

Detailed rubrics are included within the worksheet files:

Consider these as formative assessments to guide student development rather than high-stakes summative grades. The goal is honest self-reflection and actionable planning, not perfect performance.

Extension and Follow-Up Activities

Within This Unit

Cross-Curricular Connections

Additional Resources for Teachers

Professional Development

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Technical Support

File Compatibility

Accessibility Features

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Issue: Text appears too small when printing

Solution: In print dialog, adjust scale to 100% or "Fit to page"

Issue: Form fields don't allow typing in PDF

Solution: HTML files must be opened in browser (not PDF viewer) for interactive features

Issue: Slides don't advance with arrow keys

Solution: Click once inside the slide area to focus, then use arrow keys

Issue: Videos won't play in presentation

Solution: Videos must be embedded first—see presentation file instructions. HTML version includes placeholders only.

Feedback and Updates

These materials are designed to be living documents that evolve with your needs and the changing career landscape. Consider:

Contact Information

For questions, feedback, or additional support with these materials:

Thank you for preparing students for their AI-ready future!
Your work today shapes the careers of tomorrow.