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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Animal Breeder

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you think a career in animal breeding might be interesting? This article in Science Buddies gives a clear assessment of what you might expect in that career. Find out what education you need, what the work environment is like, and...
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Rice University

Rice University: Web Adventures: Csi: The Experience

For Students 9th - 10th
Based on the CSI television show, this series of four role-playing games helps students learn the scientific method and try their hand at solving crimes. Discover if you have what it takes to be a forensic scientist.
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Harvard University

Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents information on the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. There are links to research, events, facilities, press releases, etc.
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Other

Nasa: The Case of the Prize Winning Plants [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 8th
This program uses a scenario with fictional detective characters to present plant growth to students. While the unit focuses on the basic needs and parts of plants, the topics of plant classification and adaptations, soil formation and...
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Activity
University of California

Princeton University: The Faces of Science: African Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource explores the role of African Americans in science. Past contributions, present activity and future possibilities are all discussed.
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Primary
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Meet the Paleont O Logist: Mark Norell

For Students 3rd - 8th
Interview with paleontologist Mark Norell provides insights into his research interests, his career preparation, and his ideas about a range of paleontology-related topics.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: What Interests You?

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from the Bureau of Labor Statistics find out about possible careers in your future by selecting a job based on what school subject you like.
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Other

Okerstrom Lang Landscape Architects

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is the homepage of a landscape architecture firm in Massachusetts. It provides photos from the firm's parks and recreational, residential, commercial, and streetscapes portfolio.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Ian Harrison, Ichthyologist, O Logy Card

For Students 3rd - 8th
This OLogy card introduces you to ichthyologist Ian Harrison, a researcher for the American Museum of Natural history. Learn what led to Ian's interest in fish and what it is like to be a working scientist.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Eleanor Sterling, Scientist, O Logy Card

For Students 3rd - 8th
Flip the card to learn about the conservationist Eleanor Sterling, who works with people all over the world to conserve the biodiversity of our planet.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Around the World With Dna

For Students 3rd - 8th
Pack your bags and go around the world with scientists from the American Museum of Natural History whose research into the DNA of different animal species takes them into the field.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Conservation Biologist Eleanor Sterling

For Students 3rd - 8th
Interview with conservationist Eleanor Sterling provides insights into her research interests, her career preparation, and advice for kids interested in doing field investigations in biology.
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Primary
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Molecular Biologist: Rob De Salle

For Students 3rd - 8th
Interview with Molecular Biologist Rob DeSalle provides insights into his research interests, his career preparation, and a range of biology-related topics.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Meet the Astronomer: Neil Tyson

For Students 3rd - 8th
Interview with astronomer Neil de Grasse Tyson provides insights into his research interests, his career preparation, and a range of astronomy-related topics.
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Website
Other

Life Science Career Alliance: Explore Your Future

For Students 9th - 10th
Exploration of careers in different areas of the sciences. With videos, a career-traits matching interactive, and related resources for thinking about and planning a future in science.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Types of Scientists and Their Area of Expertise

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the different types of careers one can have as a scientist, whether you are interested in working with plants, animals, astronomy, computers, or microscopic organisms. The choices are limitless.
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Website
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute: Undergraduate Resources: Marine Careers

For Students 9th - 10th
What does an oceanographer do and study? This site looks at what marine scientists and students do and the research expeditions they take part in.
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PBS

Pbs: Planning Your Future Career in Advanced Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
In this media-rich, self-paced lesson, students explore the range of industries that produce and rely on advanced technology and learn how their skills and interests may align with career opportunities in this cutting-edge sector.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Saving Species

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn why fieldwork is an important component of any scientist's career, especially among those who are actively working to preserve the Earth's biodiversity. Three American Museum of Natural History biologists tell you about their...
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Activity
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Welcome to Mars: Classroom Activity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learn about the scientists and engineers involved with the Mars rover mission. Interview people about their careers and explore different career options.
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EL Education

El Education: Chauncie Mallen

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A 5th/6th grade student in Shutesbury, Massachusetts, created this character file (CF) as part of a Learning expedition on local scientists. As part of the expedition, students surveyed all of the fields that are considered the hard...