Faculty Mentor Name
Rolly Kali-Rai
Abstract
The main objective of our SPA project was to develop multi-subject lesson plans that better support fifth- and sixth-grade students in Oakwood Elementary’s Bridge Program as they explore future career pathways. This project included lesson plans representing a variety of academic disciplines, including Pharmacy, Engineering, Criminal Justice, and Music.
Each lesson incorporated an interactive, career-focused activity such as Mock Drug Counting (Pharmacy), a Musical Career Showcase (Music), Creating a Claw (Engineering), and Who Did It? (Criminal Justice). These activities were designed to help students gain a better understanding of different subjects and professions while actively engaging in hands-on learning.
In addition, the lesson plans were created as reusable resources for future Bridge Program teachers to implement during enrichment hour—a daily period dedicated to developing students’ non-academic skills. Although many students at Oakwood Elementary are not yet fully engaged in thinking about their future careers, this project provides early exposure to a variety of career options. By introducing these possibilities, the project aims to spark students’ curiosity, help them envision future goals, and better prepare them for college or the workforce.
Location
DeRosa University Center, University of the Pacific
Start Date
24-4-2026 3:00 PM
End Date
24-4-2026 5:00 PM
Oakwood "Future Pathways" Legacy Project: Career Exploration & Curriculum Library
DeRosa University Center, University of the Pacific
The main objective of our SPA project was to develop multi-subject lesson plans that better support fifth- and sixth-grade students in Oakwood Elementary’s Bridge Program as they explore future career pathways. This project included lesson plans representing a variety of academic disciplines, including Pharmacy, Engineering, Criminal Justice, and Music.
Each lesson incorporated an interactive, career-focused activity such as Mock Drug Counting (Pharmacy), a Musical Career Showcase (Music), Creating a Claw (Engineering), and Who Did It? (Criminal Justice). These activities were designed to help students gain a better understanding of different subjects and professions while actively engaging in hands-on learning.
In addition, the lesson plans were created as reusable resources for future Bridge Program teachers to implement during enrichment hour—a daily period dedicated to developing students’ non-academic skills. Although many students at Oakwood Elementary are not yet fully engaged in thinking about their future careers, this project provides early exposure to a variety of career options. By introducing these possibilities, the project aims to spark students’ curiosity, help them envision future goals, and better prepare them for college or the workforce.
