myBlueprint Skilled Trades Discussion

Overview

Use this lesson plans to empower students to make informed decisions about their future. In this lesson:

• Students will engage in small group discussions to explore various aspects of
  skilled trades.
• Students will actively participate in discussions by sharing their thoughts and
  perspectives on skilled trades.
• Students will reflect on the discussion and generate three thought-provoking
  questions about skilled trades.

NB Curricular Connections

myBlueprint is a cross curricular tool. It can be used in any grade and subject. Refer to the Support center at https://myblueprint.ca/support/resources/education-planner to see how myBlueprint supports New Brunswick curricular outcomes.

What you’ll need

Access to computer or mobile device and a myBlueprint account.

CREATE MY ACCOUNT?

1. Find your district landing page in the table below and click the link
2. Click Sign up
3. Enter your district Log-in and Password information

Instructions

Before the Lesson

Ask students the following questions.

If you worked in skilled trades, would you rather:
1) Pursue a skilled trade that requires physical strength and stamina or one that
emphasizes problem-solving and critical thinking skills?
2) Work on large-scale projects or focus on smaller, more specialized projects in your skilled
trades career?
3) Have a wrench for a hand that automatically tightens bolts whenever you make a fist, or
have a tape measure that extends to any length you desire whenever you snap your
fingers?

Explain to students that they will be divided into small groups (2-3 students per group) and
be handed a series of question cards related to skilled trades.

Students will need to take turns and answer the same questions individually.

Ask students to create a series of golden rules to ensure the discussion activity succeeds. (Slide 3)

During the Lesson

Divide students into small groups (suggested groups of 2- 3)

Distribute a set of discussion question cards to each group. Instruct students that the
goal isn’t to answer as many questions as possible but to discuss them so everyone can
share their thoughts and opinions. When ready, students can randomly select a
question from the card deck.

Encourage students to actively listen during the discussion, asking follow-up questions
and paying attention to their classmate’s answers.

Monitor the groups as they discuss the questions. Provide guidance and support as
needed, ensuring all students actively participate in the discussions. As the students
finish answering questions, instruct them to place used question cards into a discard
pile. This will help them keep track of the questions they have already discussed.

After the Lesson

Bring the class together and explain that they will generate three reflection questions
based on their small group discussions. (slide 5)

1) What is one takeaway from my discussion with my classmates?
2) What question did find easiest/ challenging to answer?
3) What advice would I give someone interested in a career in skilled trades?