Introduction
Students will examine clusters that involve science, mathematics and engineering. Students will analyze the requirements, expectations and educational requirements of each career. The class will also identify transferable skills for these careers and analyze their interest.
Task
Explore careers in Science and Math -
Agriculture Food and Natural Resources
Architecture and Construction
Health Sciences
Information Technology
Scientific Research and Engineering
Students will analyze the requirements, expectations and educational requirements of each career. The class will also identify transferable skills for these careers and analyze their interest.
Process
Strategies to Accommodate Students Based on Individual Needs
Time/General · Extra time for assigned tasks · Adjust length of assignment · Timeline with due dates for reports and projects · Communication system between home and school · Provide lecture notes/outline |
Processing · Extra Response time · Have students verbalize steps · Repeat, clarify or reword directions · Mini-breaks between tasks · Provide a warning for transitions · Reading partners |
Comprehension · Precise step-by-step directions · Short manageable tasks · Brief and concrete directions · Provide immediate feedback · Small group instruction · Emphasize multi-sensory learning |
Recall · Teacher-made checklist · Use visual graphic organizers · Reference resources to promote independence · Visual and verbal reminders · Graphic organizers |
Assistive Technology · Computer/whiteboard · Tape recorder · Spell-checker · Audio-taped books |
Tests/Quizzes/Grading · Extended time · Study guides · Shortened tests · Read directions aloud |
Behavior/Attention · Consistent daily structured routine · Simple and clear classroom rules · Frequent feedback |
Organization · Individual daily planner · Display a written agenda · Note-taking assistance · Color code materials |
Evaluation
Chart: Create a chart outlining various career pathways within the AFNR cluster; include job descriptions and educational requirements. Poster Project: Create a poster for the AFNR ( Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources ) informing the public about its importance and contribution to our society. AFNR affect on Business Project Imagine that you own an agricultural business; think of several ways that technology could improve the efficiency of that business.
Beginning Architecture Project: Design the first floor of your ideal house. Include furniture and conveniences.
Cooperation in Architecture and Construction: Choose a building in your neighborhood. Identify all of the different types of workers that cooperated to create that building.
Venn-diagram Using a Venn diagram compare and contrast the careers of Architects, Engineers and Drafters to those careers that physically build structures.
Timeline Create a timeline of important medical advancements in history and development in careers in medicine.
Prezi Presentation Create a Prezi Presentation outlining and comparing various pathways within careers in Health Science. Health Care Delivery System Model Research and report back on a Health Care Delivery System model.
Prezi Project Create and present a Prezi project that outlines technological advancements in an IT pathway of your choosing. Interview Allow the students to interview the school technology teacher. Ask specific questions about the technology that is used in your school.
Interview Allow the students to interview the school technology teacher. Ask specific questions about the technology that is used in your school.
Computer Network Design a computer network for one of the following; a school, home, library, etc. Include what type of computers you’ll use, will internet be offered, possible costs and what type of protection you’ll provide for your network.
Mock Exploration Imagine that you are chosen to perform scientific research. What questions will you be trying to answer? How will you get your data and interpret your data? Chart Create a chart with various pathways in STEM careers. For each pathway research and write the job requirements and education requirements.
Presentation Create a presentation for fellow students about the effects of STEM careers in our modern world.
Conclusion
Vocabulary Words for the Unit
agriculture help desk technician
anthropologist mason
aquaculturalist network administrator
architect oceanographer
dental hygienist optometrist
ecologist organism
engineer pharmacist
engineering physical therapist
entomologist physician
geologist physician assistant
health science radiologic technologist
scientific research
Suggested Structured Learning Experiences
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Credits
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