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This website contains links to hundreds of plant-related careers.
Suggested classroom use: Have each student select a career and complete this graphic organizer.
In this video (4:03), soil scientist Laurel Mueller explains the skills and training necessary to become a soil scientist. This video is also available in Spanish here.
Suggested classroom use: Have students explain how a career in soil science relates to what they have learned in Unit 6.5. Ask them, "What type of soil would they want this scientist to find to meet their needs for the unit challenge?"
Teacher Note: This video is also linked in unit 6.7.
Do you only have a few minutes available? Show one of the short videos below as a warm-up or when there are only a few minutes of class time left.
Utilize one of the suggested reflection forms below with students to increase engagement.
Use this Career Connections Video Student Reflection Guide to engage your students!
Use this LINK video reflection resource to help students focus.
Use this graphic organizer from education.com. Ask students to research any information that isn't provided in the video.
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Matt Mickens is a NASA horticulturalist. He researches how to grow plants in space. Learn how Matt started as a NASA intern and hear his advice for students in this video (5:39).
Teacher Note: If using with unit 6.5, wait until the end of the unit to show, as it may address possible solutions to the unit challenge scenario.
Learn how LaShelle Spencer, Horticulturist at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, helps astronauts eat healthy in space in this video (4:51).
Teacher Note: If using with unit 6.5, wait until the end of the unit to show, as it may address possible solutions to the unit challenge scenario.
Did you know that weeds take sunlight, water, and nutrients from plants? Meet Anita Dille, an agronomist who researches how to reduce weeds and improve crop yields. Watch the video (3:32) here.
In this video (2:59), meet David Weindorf, a soil scientist and research agronomist at Texas Tech, who developed a cool tool to help farmers. His invention gives information about what elements are found in soil.
Watch this video (4:26) to learn how a GIS agriculture analyst uses his skills to help farmers.
Nicole Sherry is the head groundskeeper for the Baltimore Orioles. Watch this video (2:05) to learn about how she and her crew grow the field using math and science.
Soil scientists study the composition, distribution, development, and behavior of soils. They manage soil resources for agricultural production, and to protect water resources and the environment. Learn about the field of soil science by watching this video (5:21).
Watch this video (2:48) to meet a plant scientist. Learn about why he chose this career and what he does in his job.
Learn about the fascinating field of dendrochronology in this video (2:15). Find out what it's like to be a dendrochronologist and what it takes to be successful.
Meet a plant biologist in this video (1:39). Learn what her day is like, what inspired her to become a scientist, and what advice she has for others.
Meet an aquaponic farmer and chef who grows food without soil. Watch this video (2:33) to learn why he grows without soil and what advice he has for others.
Learn about the science behind creating athletic fields in this video (2:00) that highlights the job of the athletic turf manager at Michigan State University.
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