Convincing Careers

Year 5s started with a new topic in Global Perspectives for Term 4, called Will a Robot Do My Job?

Students had to identify the career that they would most like to pursue as an adult, giving reasons for their choice. They had to use a KWL chart to help them think about the career they have chosen:

1. K – They started by completing the “What I know” column with any information that they already have about their chosen career (for example: the skills and knowledge they think are needed to do the job, and any qualities that are required).
2. W – Students then completed the “‘What I want to find out’ column with any questions about their chosen job that they want to find the answers to. They shared their questions with other students in groups, and discussed where they might be able to find the answers.
3. L – We will research these questions during the next lesson and complete the “What I’ve learned” column.

As we continue with this unit, the students will also have to come up with convincing arguments as to why or why not a robot will be able to take over their job one day.

“The only way to do great work is to LOVE what you do.” – Steve Jobs

Take a look at the exciting careers some of our students would like to pursue one day!

Ria du Plessis
Year 5 Coordinator