You can use a similar plan to study other types of work. Start with reading, writing and comprehension. Include some cross-curricular activities appropriate to the work being studied. Children can investigate a particular aspect of the work by using the internet or going to The Work Place . Invite a worker to speak to the class and answer questions, or arrange a class visit to the workplace.
Children prepare a class presentation or perform a role play about their chosen field of work.
They finish their study by working on the Senior Project, My Mystery Career . Make a list of job names together. Children choose a job in the helping professions they think would best suit them. They find out more about it by reading relevant sections in Dangerous Jobs or going to this site . Children write a list of qualities and abilities they need.