Science as a Career Assignment
Name __________________________________
Class_____
DIRECTIONS: This assignment has several parts.
A. Research - Pick a Scientist. Fill out the Research Form.
B. Poster - Make a Poster following the directions.
C. Speech - Present your research findings using your poster as a visual aid.
D. Notes - fill out the Notes form during the Presentations.
PART A. PICK A FIELD/SCIENTIST: ______________________
ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS:
1. How much does this scientist typically make in a year?
2. What type of education is required to become this scientist?
3. Where does this scientist work? in a lab or an office or outdoors or ________________
4. What field of science does this scientist specialize in? ________________________
(Examples: Earth Science, biology, chemistry, etc.)
5. What does this scientist typically do during the day? List at least five job duties:
PART B. MAKE A POSTER - Must be neat and colorful!
1. At the top of your paper, list your Scientist.
2. In the center of your poster, put a picture of your scientist at work.
3. At the top right, list at least five different things your scientist does in a day’s work.
4. At the top left, list the typical salary your scientist makes.
5. At the bottom left, list the education required.
6. At the bottom right, list the broad area of science your scientist is involved in.
PART C. MAKE A PRESENTATION
1. Your Presentation cannot be longer than 1 minute.
2. Your Presentation must include the Poster/Visual Aid.
3. You must explain each part of your Poster.
4. You must speak clearly so all can hear.
5. You must make some eye contact with your audience.
PART D. TAKE NOTES - Fill out this form as you listen to the Career Presentations.
Scientist
Field of Science
Education
(H.S.,Tech,
College or
Grad School)
Daily Activities
SCIENCE FIELDS/SCIENTISTS:
Agriculture/Agricultural Sciences
Apparel, Textiles and Furnishings
Anatomy
Astronomy
Atmospheric Science
Artist/Graphic Designer
Biochemistry
Biology Biotechnology
Biomedical Sciences
Biotechnology
Botany/Plant Science
Business Development
Cancer Research/Oncology
Cell Biology
Chemistry/Chemist
Clinical Medicine
Clinical Research
Computational Biology
Computational Chemistry
Computer Science/Programmer
Developmental Biology
Diagnostics
Drug Development
Drug Discovery
Ecology
Entomology & Parasitology
Environmental Sciences
Engineering/Engineer
Evolutionary Biology
Fish and Wildlife Management
Forest Ranger/Forestry
Geologist
Genomics/Genetics
Geoscience
Gerontology/Aging
Healthcare
Horticulture
Immunology
Informatics/Information Technology
Internet Designer
Lawyer
Legal/Regulatory Affairs
Life Scientists
Marine Biology/Marine Science
Manufacturing
Materials Science
Mathematics
Medicine
Meteorologist
Microbiology
Molecular Biology
Nanotechnology
Neuroscience
Nutrition
Oceanographer/Marine Biologist
Pathology
Pharmacology
Physiology
Physics
Physiology
Politician/ Lobbyist for Science Fields
Preclinical Development
Proteomics
Psychiatry/Psychology
Public Health
Sales and Marketing of Science-Related Products
Signal Transduction
Structural Biology
Technician
Toxicology
Veterinary Medicine
Virology
Writer
Zoo Careers
Zoology
Other __________________
RECOMMENDED RESEARCH LINKS:
http://www.nal.usda.gov/Kids/careers.htm
http://kids.earth.nasa.gov/archive/career/index.html
http://www.gomr.mms.gov/homepg/lagniapp/careerpg.html