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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Film and Video Editor

For Students 9th - 10th
After the cameras roll, someone has to spruce up the film and cut out what is unnecessary to make the story flow well. That's the job of the film editor. Read this Science Buddies career profile to find out the skills you need as well as...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Aquacultural Manager

For Students 9th - 10th
Be an aquacultural manager and be involved in fish hatcheries, sustaining seafood catches, or work in the management of fish farms. Find out the requirements for this career, read an interview with a hatchery manager, and watch a video...
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Other

Restoration Environmental Contractors: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a great site that has articles about Restoration Environmental Services current jobs. It has many different clean up departments, from Mold and Fungus Removal to Urea Formaldehyde Foam insulation cleanup. This is a great site for...
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Michigan Technological University

Mining Engineering at Michigan Tech

For Students 9th - 10th
Includes general information about mining engineering such as the careers history and employment opportunities. It also has helpful links to sites of mining engineering organizations as well as general links to mining industry information.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Audio and Video Equipment Technician

For Students 9th - 10th
If you are interested in electronics, you might want to investigate the career of audio and video equipment technician. Learn how to set up microphones, jumbotron screens, and projectors needed for Power Point presentations and keep them...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Electrician

For Students 9th - 10th
Electricians are involved in construction and maintenance. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become an electrician, as well as the education and job description. Included are interviews with people who have...
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Article
American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Careers: Seismologist

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the work of a seismologist, and find out what it takes to work in the field of seismology.
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Indiana University

Indiana University Bloomington: Careers in Geoscience [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at the career possibilities in the field of geoscience. Includes quotes from professionals, a definition of geoscience, a description of job environments, and lists of different career paths a geoscientist can take.
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Careers New Zealand

Careers Nz: Geologist

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives a brief job description of a geologist, along with a list of tasks and duties in that profession for New Zealand.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Geographer

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the career of a geographer, a social scientist that uses knowledge of climate, culture, and topography to address a whole host of problems the world faces. Find out the educational requirements and what the job entails in...
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Curated OER

U.s. Department of the Interior

For Students 9th - 10th
Has great information on environmental clean up sites around the U.S. as well as articles about protecting the environment. It is a very clear and educational way to learn about environmental restoration.
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Other

Greenpeace

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the home site for the non-profit organization Greenpeace. Greenpeace is an organization whose primary concern are threats to the planet's biodiversity and environment. The site provides links to news about the organization, a...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Liquid Waste Treatment System Operator

For Students 9th - 10th
Wastewater treatment plants are essential for providing us with clean water. The job of the liquid waste treatment system operator is to keep these plants operating. Find out about the education requirements for this job as well as the...
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Handout
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Sound Engineering Technician

For Students 9th - 10th
Sound engineering technicians have opportunities to work in many venues, from radio stations to Broadway shows. Find out about the education needed for this career and read about the life of a sound technician who freelances for live...
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Handout
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Aviation Inspector

For Students 9th - 10th
Because of the necessity of air travel of all types, there is a need for the aviation inspector. Read about the requirements for this career, the work environment, and the education requirements. Included is a video that shows an...
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Interactive
NASA

Nasa: Aerial Photography: The Adventures of Amelia the Pigeon

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An animated adventure story, developed by NASA, that helps children understand earth science concepts by using satellite photography and other types of aerial photographs to identify physical features on the surface of the earth. Teaches...
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Meet the Geologist: Ed Mathez

For Students 6th - 8th
This video interview with geologist Ed Mathez provides insights into his research interests, his career preparation, and a range of geology-related topics.
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Other

Minnesota 4 H: Environmental Science Career Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Browse this guide to careers in the field of environmental science. Includes potential employers and job possibilities in Minnesota.
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Other

Mineral Resources for Teachers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Provides general information on minerals as well as discussing some of their practical uses, such as fire works and makeup. It also has some interesting activities and games for teachers to use to make learning about minerals more...
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Handout
Cengage Learning

Geology Link

For Students 9th - 10th
A geology news site that is updated daily with news on the latest geological happenings, such as earthquakes. It also has virtual field trips and a glossary of geology terms.
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Handout
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Pilot

For Students 9th - 10th
Being a pilot seems like a glamorous career. Read about what kind of education you need to have to be accepted into pilot training. Included on this site is a listing of the "on the job" responsibilites of pilots of all types of...
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Other

Caterpillar: Ground Rules: Mining Right for a Sustainable Future [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This set of lesson plans was developed to accompany Ground Rules: Mining Right for a Sustainable Future, a documentary film created by Caterpillar and Science North. They introduce learners to the various phases involved in mining,...
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Different Branches of Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the many specializations in the field of geography within its two branches of physical and human geography.
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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.