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Science CareersWebQuest by Kendra Crocker
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You will use this WebQuest to explore careers in science and to research scientists and inventors.
As you research, you will record your findings.
Keep in mind your particular interests and talents during the WebQuest. Later, you will choose a science career to write about.
Hopefully, this will help you answer the question:
“If I were a scientist, what career would I have?”
Introduction
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What you will learn from this WebQuest: How to explore careers What science careers are available today What career in science interests you the most Information & facts about famous scientists and inventors
At the end, you will choose your favorite scientist/inventor and present information about him/her to the class.
Optional: You may dress up like that person to present.
Task
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Process
Use the websites on the right to find information about careers & scientists.
Choose a method of presenting (poster, Power Point, brochure, etc.)
In your presentation, explain:
1. What that person studied/discovered
2. What you like about his/her occupation
3. Other interesting facts
kids.usa.gov pbs.org sciencebuddies.org ars.usda.gov paws.bridges.com sciencekids.co.nz ideafinder.com invent.org
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Evaluation
Teacher’s Evaluations: Click on the link below to
see the rubric. Rubric
Using the paper provided, write about your favorite science career. Be sure to explain why you would like to have that career.
Student Evaluation: Follow the link below
and answer the questions about careers in science.
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/kids/teachers/WhoAmIquiz.pdf
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Congratulations! You finished the WebQuest. Hopefully, you learned about career exploration and
available science careers. You should have learned about the life, work, and
career of one scientist or inventor. Be ready to share your project with the class and
listen respectfully to other classmates’ presentations.
Together we’ll learn how their discoveries changed the world!
Conclusion
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http://kids.usa.gov/science/science-jobs/index.shtml http://www.pbs.org/safarchive/5_cool/53_career.html http://
www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/science_careers.shtml#earthphysicalsciences
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/kids/scientists/scientistsframe2.htm
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/kids/teachers/WhoAmIquiz.pdf http://paws.bridges.com/cfnc1.htm http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/scientists.html http://www.invent.org/hall_of_fame/1_1_search.asp http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventors/a-z/letterA.htm
Credits
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GLE’s: 8.2.A5: Research biographical information
about various scientists and inventors from different gender and ethnic backgrounds, and describe how their work contributed to science and technology.
L2A5: In discussions and presentations, give organized presentations that demonstrate a clear viewpoint. Select and use appropriate public speaking techniques such as rate, pace and enunciation.
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