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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 related to what they have learned in Unit 6.7.
Teacher Note: This video is also linked in unit 6.5.
This two-day lesson from National Agriculture in the Classroom introduces students to biofuels and careers related to the biofuel industry. Includes an optional lab for making biodiesel.
This three-part lesson from National Agriculture in the Classroom allows students to explore technical careers in agriculture. The lesson is intended to take two class periods, but teachers can choose to complete only one of the activities to make it shorter.
Teacher Note: Activity 2 suggests that teachers purchase a copy of Modern Marvels: Harvesting, but it is available on YouTube.
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.
Teachers need to create a free account to access the organizer.
This video (4:38) features farmer and activist Karen Washington, who shows us how food waste can be turned into nutritious produce using the magic (science) of composting.
Teacher Note: If using with unit 6.7, wait until the end of the unit to show, as it may address possible solutions to the unit challenge scenario.
This short news clip (2:48) features Gerry Villalobos, who is an environmental specialist with LA's Department of Sanitation. Learn about his job and how he became a compost educator.
Watch this video (3:13) to learn about the science behind the landscaping at SoFi Stadium, including how food from the stadium is used to fertilize the plants!
Suggested classroom use: Ask students to note the different professions featured in the clip and brainstorm about the careers involved in the landscaping project.
Watch this video (7:43) to learn how agricultural engineers use science and technology to help farmers grow the food we eat. They work to increase production, protect the environment, and keep our food safe, among many other things.
Marine chemist Kathy Barbeau studies elements such as iron and copper in the ocean and the role they play in the global carbon cycle. Learn more by watching this video (1:52), or click here to read the complete interview.
This short video (2:50) highlights the challenges facing Agricultural and biological engineers, as well as how they work to solve those challenges.
In this short video (2:29), dig a little deeper into agricultural careers that use science and technology.
Learn about the job of a crop scientist in this brief video (2:02). Learn how this scientist is helping to control the pests that attack crops.
Learn about the job of a compost coordinator in this video (3:38). Find out what skills are important for this job and what the job entails.
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