Subjects to SuperpowersConnecting curriculum to the world of work
Why this matters
Every subject on the timetable is a doorway to dozens of careers. This module decodes how Maths, English, Science, PE, Art, RE and DT show up in real jobs students actually recognise - and starts the habit of spotting career links inside lessons (Gatsby BM4).
Learning objectives
By the end of this lesson
I can name three jobs that use each of my school subjects
I can describe how a school subject shows up in a real workplace
I can spot a 'career hook' when my teacher uses one in a lesson
ActivityActivity 1: Subject spider diagrams
On your own20 min
Each student picks 3 timetable subjects. For each, list 5 careers that use it. Compare with table - surprising overlaps?
ActivityActivity 2: Career hook hunt
On your own10 min
Over the next week, every student has to bring back ONE career link they spotted in another lesson - a job a topic relates to, a sector their teacher mentioned. Wall-posted on return.
ActivityActivity 3: BBC Bitesize Careers explorer
On your own25 min
Students use BBC Bitesize Careers to filter jobs by their favourite subject and pick one that surprises them. Why surprised?
Success criteria
How we'll know it worked
Completed subject-careers spider diagram for own timetable
Submitted one career hook spotted in another lesson this week
Chapter Student Game
Action
Tag three jobs you discovered in your favourite school subject
Skills: Problem Solving, Creativity
Pick your favourite subject. List three careers that use it daily. Add one to your goals.
What's next
Pair with subject-staff CPD on embedding career hooks. The biggest win is the habit, not the worksheet.