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NOAA

Noaa: Geophysicist

For Students 9th - 10th
How would you like to study undersea volcanos along the Ring of Fire? That's the job description for geophysicist Dr. Bob Embly. Listen to a video taped interview with him and learn more about the job.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Ship and Boat Captain

For Students 9th - 10th
Here's a career profile for a career you perhaps have not considered. Captains of ships and boats used for moving cargo or passengers are considered part of the merchant marines. Read about the type of work involved with this career as...
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NASA

Global Hydrology and Climate Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Has information and hydrology data from around the world. It also has a section discussing human impacts on the climate and another which covers current research.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Landscape Architects

For Students 9th - 10th
A general description of the landscape architect profession, including work conditions, and training requirements.
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Article
American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Careers: Geologist

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the work of a geologist, and find out what it takes to work in the field of geology.
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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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Other

The American Society of Civil Engineers

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains online civil engineering journals, as well as civil engineering news. It also has a bookstore where additional civil engineering materials can be purchased.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Engineers

For Students 9th - 10th
Mining engineers are described here along with all other types of engineers. The report also gives prospective earnings and a prediction of the future of a career.
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Website
NASA

Nasa: Sci Jinks: Satellite Controller

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out if you may want a career as a satellite controller. Read to find out what it takes and how to become a satellite controller.
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NOAA

Noaa: Nws: Office of Hydrologic Development

For Students 9th - 10th
Has general hydrology information, hydrology research updates, and data from the National Remote Sensing Center. A good site discussing current information from the world of hydrology.
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Other

Ameican Society of Landscape Architects

For Students 9th - 10th
Holds lots of information on landscape architecture. It has information about everything from upcoming landscape arcitecture events to information about the career.
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Other

Earthworks: Jobs

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in an environmental career? Explore current environmental job opportunties in the Earthworks database.
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Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: 3 Rc (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Compost)

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson plan, students expand their understanding of solid waste management to include the idea of 3RC (reduce, reuse, recycle and compost). They will look at the effects of packaging decisions (reducing) and learn about...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: La'ona De Wilde: Environmental Biologist

For Students 9th - 10th
In this video profile produced for Teachers' Domain, meet La'ona DeWilde, an environmental biologist who integrates her Athabascan heritage and her Western scientific training to help remote Alaskan villages address environmental issues.