Career Research Project
When I grow up, I want to be...
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Do the Research!
Directions: Choose a career that interests you from the list below. If you
have a career in mind that is not on the list, you may ask your teacher and
research that career if it is approved.
Purpose: The purpose of this research assignment is to get you thinking about
what you would like to be when you grow up! Everything we learn at school
helps us to achieve our future goals, and it’s important to set goals for
ourselves! Also, this will give you an idea of what kinds of things you would
get to do at your job everyday.
Dentist
Marine Biologist
Lawyer
Pilot
Veterinarian
Artist
Architect
News reporter
Sports broadcaster
Astronaut
Business owner
Doctor
Firefighter
Paleontologist
Anthropologist
Teacher
Fashion Designer
Photographer
Chef
________________
Police Officer
Other:
Step 1: Finding Credible Sources
•Log on to the Internet. Go to www.google.com.
•Type in the name of your career.
•Look for a CREDIBLE source. When you think you have found one, ask your
teacher to make sure it is okay.
Step 2: Doing Research
•Preview the website headings, pictures, and captions.
•Read the information on the website.
•Answer the questions on your sheet. Be sure to cite the website!
Step 3: Create a Research Paper
•Use the information on your sheet to create a colorful poster that teaches
others about the career. Be sure to follow the rubric!
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Name of Career: ______________________________________
Three tasks that people in this job must do:
1.
2.
3.
Three colleges that teach people about this job:
1.
2.
3.
Three things that you have to do to have this career:
1.
2.
3.
Two ways that this career helps others:
1.
2.
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Element
3 Points
Career Choice
Career was
approved by
teacher.
All questions are
answered
correctly.
Research Paper
2 Points
NA
1 Point
Some questions are
answered correctly.
(2-3 errors)
Career was not
approved by
teacher.
Few questions are
answered correctly.
(4 or more errors)
Poster Appearance
Poster is neat,
colorful, and
legible.
Poster is somewhat
neat, colorful, and
legible, but student
could have done better.
Poster is not neat,
colorful, or legible.
It does not show
effort.
Poster Information
All or most
information on the
poster is correct.
Some information on
the poster is correct.
(2-3 errors)
Poster Conventions
All or most items
on the poster
include capital
letters, end marks,
and correct
spelling.
Some items on the
poster include capital
letters, end marks, and
correct spelling. (2-3
errors)
Little information
on the poster is
correct. (4 or more
errors)
Few items on the
poster include
capital letters, end
marks, and correct
spelling. (4 or more
errors)
Total Points: ___________/15
Comments/Suggestions:
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