Science Careers Exploring careers in: Earth/Space Science, Physical Science, and Life Science By: Rachael Martin

Earth/ Space Science Who wants to be an astronaut? Let’s research what it takes to become an astronaut! http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/outreach/jobsinfo/astronaut101.html http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/trainlikeanastronaut/home/index.html http://www.esa.int/esaKIDSen/SEM6TIWJD1E_LifeinSpace_0.html

Questions to Consider What educational requirements must be met to become an astronaut? What physical requirements must be met to become an astronaut? Are you interested in becoming an astronaut? Why? Now we are going to play a game, you will be the astronaut! http://www.nasa.gov/externalflash/Buzz_Lightyear/web/

Earth/ Space Science Who wants to be a meteorologist? Let’s research what it takes to become a meteorologist! http://kids.earth.nasa.gov/archive/career/meteorologist.html http://www.theweatherchannelkids.com/weather-center/careers-in-meteorology/ http://www.weatherwizkids.com/career-weather-jobs.htm

Questions to Consider What educational requirement must be met to become a meteorologist? What does a meteorologist do? What do you find interesting about being a meteorologist? Why? Now we are going to play a game, you will be the meteorologist! http://spaceplace.nasa.gov//wild-weather-adventure/redirected/

Earth/ Space Science Who wants to be a volcanologist? Let’s research what it takes to become a volcanologist! http://volcano.oregonstate.edu/oldroot/volcanologist/3.html http://www.ehow.com/info_8432665_much-money-volcanologist-make-year.html http://www.buzzle.com/articles/volcanologist-job-description.html

Questions to Consider What does a volcanologist do? What is the annual salary of a volcanologist –the lowest paid and the highest paid? Would you like to become a volcanologist? Why or why not? Now we are going to play a game, you will be the volcanologist! http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/pompeii/interactive/interactive.html

Physical Science Who wants to be a wildlife conservationist? Let’s research what it takes to become a wildlife conservationist! http://diplomaguide.com/articles/Wildlife_Conservationist_Career_Summary.html http://wildlifeconservation.org/

Questions to Consider What do Park Rangers do? Why are they important? What are the three groups wildlife conservationist/ environmentalists fall into? What does each group believe? What are the requirements to become a wildlife conservationist? Now we are going to become wildlife conservationists! http://www.ehow.com/info_8652413_wildlife-conservation-project-ideas-kids.html Read about the “Litter Cleanup” and we will contact the local Conservation office to schedule a day to do this in our community!

Physical Science Who wants to be an astronomer? Let’s research what it takes to become an astronomer! http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Life-Physical-and-Social-Science/Physicists-and-astronomers.htm http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/6195.aspx http://www.noao.edu/education/being-an-astronomer.php

Questions to Consider What type of environment do astronomers work in? What does an astronomer do? Would you like to be an astronomer? Why or why not? Now we will play a game, you will be the astronomer! http://www.kidsastronomy.com/fun/hangman.htm

Physical Science Who wants to be a physical oceanographer? Let’s research what it takes to become a physical oceanographer! http://www.ehow.com/info_8581217_job-description-physical-oceanographer.html http://www.marinecareers.net/field_physical.html http://geography.about.com/od/waterandice/a/oceanography.htm

Questions to Consider What does a physical oceanographer study? What technology has become extremely important for oceanographers? Why is this technology important? Why is oceanography important? Now we are going to be oceanographers and study waves! http://www.eduplace.com/rdg/gen_act/ocean/wave.html

Life Science Who wants to be a zoologist? Let’s research what it takes to become a zoologist! http://careers.stateuniversity.com/pages/422/Zoologist.html http://www.nhm.ac.uk/kids-only/ologist/zoologist/ http://idahoptv.org/dialogue4kids/season6/zoology/facts.cfm

Questions to Consider What does a zoologist study? What classes do you have to succeed in to be a zoologist? Would you like to be a zoologist? Why or why not? Now you get to be a zoologist and watch real animal cameras! http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/WebCams/

Life Science Who wants to be a marine biologist? Let’s research what it takes to become a marine biologist! http://aquarium.ucsd.edu/Education/Learning_Resources/So_You_Would_Like_To_Be_A_Marine_Biologist/ http://kids.earth.nasa.gov/archive/career/oceanographer.html http://www.kidzworld.com/article/706-becoming-a-marine-biologist

Questions to Consider What classes must you take to become a marine biologist? What does a marine biologist study? Would you want to become a marine biologist? Why or why not? Now you are get to be the marine biologist! http://www.primarygames.com/downloads/sealife/index.htm

Life Science Who wants to be a veterinarian? Let’s research what it takes to become a veterinarian! http://ezinearticles.com/?Become-a-Veterinarian:-A-Guide-for-Children&id=6207324 http://www.annarbor.com/pets/ask-the-veterinarian/ http://www.healthypet.com/KidsKlub/FunFactsArticle.aspx?title=Becoming_a_Veterinarian_3

Questions to Consider What does a veterinarian do? Why is a veterinarians job important? What do you find interesting about a career as a veterinarian? Now it’s your turn to play the veterinarian! http://www.planetozkids.com/ozzoom/games/farm-vet-game.htm