The Big Picture

Game Specs:

Targeted for 7th and 8th grade students (12-14 years)

Organized in five units with a total of 17 'core' activities

Suggested optional activities are included for use at the discretion of the teacher

Can be played for 20 to 25 hours, or more, with optional activities

Provides work experience in the classroom

Includes measurable, competency-based activities with clearly identified outcomes compliant with the Blueprint for Life/Work Designs (Canada) and the National Career Development Guidelines (United States)

Links school subjects directly to life and work roles. Activities can readily be linked to other exemplary career development resources

Easily 'localized' and linked to community resources and realities

Developed through an unprecedented partnership of more than 5000 Canadian and American teachers, counselors, students and parents