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Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Introduction to Environmental Engineering

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students are presented with examples of the types of problems that environmental engineers solve, specifically focusing on air and land quality issues. Air quality topics include air pollution sources, results of poor air quality...
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Other

National Environmental Education Foundation

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you always dreamed of having a career working to help the environment? Here, find information about student involvement, internships, grants and contests, green jobs, and environmentally-minded colleges.
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Handout
Department of Defense

Do Dea: Business & Personal Finance: Module 1: Careers in Construction [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
If you have ever thought about a career in construction then this publication is for you! It talks about what you need to learn and do to get that first great job. Whether you want to be an environmental engineer, a skilled ironworker,...
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Article
Biotechnology Institute

Biotechnology Institute: Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
New and exciting career opportunities are developing as the biotechnology industry finds ways to manufacture and produce more eco-friendly products and materials for the consumer. Read about the efforts and strides being made and how...
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Article
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Environmental Careers: Gone Fishing? Life as a Fisheries Biologist

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short description of what it takes to become a fisheries biologist and what they do.
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Other

Environmental Science: Environmental Science Careers

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore this list of close to fifty science careers with a connection and focus on environmental science. Also compare average salaries of each.
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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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State University of New York

Pence: Careers for Chemistry Graduates

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore career opportunities for chemistry graduates. Find out the types of schools to investigate and career specific information.
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: It's Raining, It's Pouring: Chemical Analysis of Rainwater

For Students 6th - 8th
Here is an interesting project that could be approached from several different scientific angles: Environmental Science, Weather & Atmosphere, Chemistry, or Plant Biology. You can probably think of your own variations to emphasize...
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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.
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Interactive
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Environmental Education for Kids!

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site is an electronic magazine that features information concerning the great outdoors. This site includes information on animals, nature, earth, careers, activities, teacher lessons, and media.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Academics @ Aces: Careers in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about a handful of occupations in the field of environmental sciences or natural resources.
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University of California

Univ. Of California: Career Exploration Link

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in exploring a career? The occupational career exploration links allow you you to select a professional area and display potential job paths within that field.
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Environmental Health & Safety: Jean Frederic and Irene Joliot Curie

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the story of the careers of Jean Frederic Joliot and Irene Curie.
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Other

Association of Environmental and Science Professors

For Students 9th - 10th
Has recent newsletters as well as general information on environmental engineering. It also has a section devoted to jobs and opportunities in the field.
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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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Primary
Purdue University

Purdue University: A Basic Overview of Aquaculture [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A vocational discussion of aquaculture that includes a history of the field, its environmental impact, use of water, and the like. (Published in 1900.)
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Article
University of Arizona

University of Arizona: Careers With Animals

For Students 9th - 10th
Wide-ranging suggestions for student who love to work with animals and don't necessarily want to be a veterinarian. Site also has links to other animal career websites.
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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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University of Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about engineering programs and education.
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Environmental Interactions

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this activity, students create a "web" to identify and demonstrate the interactions among the living and non-living parts of an environment. This information allows students to better understand what an environment is and to also...
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Other

Environmental Leadership Program

For Students 9th - 10th
Nonprofit center based in Massachusetts provides educational programs in leadership development within the environmental field.
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University of California

University of California, Berkeley: Civil and Environmental Engineering

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about civil and environmental engineering.
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Careers in the Geosciences

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about Geoscience careers.