1. Science Careers WebQuest by Kendra Crocker IntroductionIntroduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits Teacher PageTaskProcessEvaluationConclusionCreditsTeacher Page

2.  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 Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits Teacher PageTaskProcessEvaluationConclusionCreditsTeacher Page

3.  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 IntroductionIntroduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits Teacher PageTaskProcessEvaluationConclusionCreditsTeacher Page

4. 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 kids.usa.gov  pbs.org pbs.org  sciencebuddies.org sciencebuddies.org  ars.usda.gov ars.usda.gov  paws.bridges.com paws.bridges.com  sciencekids.co.nz sciencekids.co.nz  ideafinder.com ideafinder.com  invent.org invent.org IntroductionIntroduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits Teacher PageTaskProcessEvaluationConclusionCreditsTeacher Page

5. Evaluation  Teacher’s Evaluations:  Click on the link below to see the rubric.  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/WhoAmI quiz.pdf http://www.ars.usda.gov/ is/kids/teachers/WhoAmI quiz.pdf IntroductionIntroduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits Teacher PageTask ProcessEvaluationConclusion CreditsTeacher Page

6.  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 Introduction Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits Teacher PageTaskProcess Evaluation ConclusionCreditsTeacher Page

7.  http://kids.usa.gov/science/science-jobs/index.shtml http://kids.usa.gov/science/science-jobs/index.shtml  http://www.pbs.org/safarchive/5_cool/53_career.html http://www.pbs.org/safarchive/5_cool/53_career.html  http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair- projects/science_careers.shtml#earthphysicalsciences 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/scientists/scientistsframe2.htm  http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/kids/teachers/WhoAmIquiz.pdf http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/kids/teachers/WhoAmIquiz.pdf  http://paws.bridges.com/cfnc1.htm http://paws.bridges.com/cfnc1.htm  http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/scientists.html http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/scientists.html  http://www.invent.org/hall_of_fame/1_1_search.asp http://www.invent.org/hall_of_fame/1_1_search.asp  http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventors/a-z/letterA.htm http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventors/a-z/letterA.htm Credits Introduction Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits Teacher PageTaskProcessEvaluationConclusionCreditsTeacher Page

8.  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. Teacher Page Introduction Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits Teacher PageTaskProcessEvaluationConclusionCreditsTeacher Page