Science Careers
TEKS Objective
The student is expected to connect grade-level appropriate science concepts with the history of science, science careers, and contributions of scientists.
Essential Understanding
The student uses critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions.
Science Background
History of the Philosophy of Science: Explorable.com (website) - Historical summary of the evolution of scientific thinking and endeavor over the course human civilization, from ancient philosophy to the modern process of doing science.
Signature Lesson
Life at Sea, Careers in Marine Science: National Geographic Xpeditions (website) - This research lesson connects classroom science concepts with different career options available to students interested in the study of the ocean and conservation.
- Supporting Lessons
- Extensions
- Assessment Ideas
- Literature Connections
- Related
TEKS - Additional Resources
Supporting Lessons
Using COOL Technology: Rutgers Marine and Coastal Sciences (website) - Interactive lesson in which students learn (1) about technology used to collect data and (2) how scientists interpret data to understand the coastal ocean.
Using COOL Technology
Rutgers Marine and Coastal Sciences, www.coolclassroom.org
Career Areas of Science, Vocabulary: Learn NC (website) - Students investigate a variety of science careers by matching vocabulary words with careers associated with those words.
Career Areas of Science, Vocabulary
Learn NC, www.learnnc.org
Elaboration Lessons and Extensions
Comparing and Contrasting Careers: Learn NC (website) - Students research several science careers and then select two of those careers to compare and contrast.
Comparing and Contrasting Careers
Learn NC, www.learnnc.org
Technological Artifacts and the Evolution of the Student Desk: Learn NC (website) - Students learn the differences and relationship between “science” and “technology,” and explore a variety of everyday items developed though technology, including their own desks.
Technological Artifacts and the Evolution of the Student Desk
Learn NC, www.learnnc.org
Assessment Ideas
Have students draw or write their vision of a timeline of required steps, beginning with their current educational level and ending with a science career in a field of their own choosing.
Literature Connections
Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Science. Reeves, Diane (ISBN-13: 978-0816065509)
Career Ideas for Teens in Information Technology. Reeves, Diane (ISBN-13: 978-0816069217)
Careers in Forensic Science. Williams, Linda (ISBN-13: 978-0761430803)
Sound Engineer. Hynes, Patricia (ISBN-13: 978-1602790544)
Additional Resources
Jobs/Careers Teacher Resources: TeacherVision (website) - Lesson plans and support materials to help students understand the variety of science jobs and careers that may be available to them.
Jobs/Careers Teacher Resources
TeacherVision, www.teachervision.fen.com
Cool Careers in Science: PBS (website) - Information about individual scientists who work in a variety of unusual fields.
Cool Careers in Science
PBS, www.pbs.org
USGS Science Resources for Primary Grades: US Geological Survey (website) - Wide selection of educational resources for teachers in grades K-6, organized by category.
USGS Science Resources for Primary Grades
US Geological Survey, education.usgs.gov
TEKS Navigation
Grade 5
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