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Learning Target
Learning Target
After completing this webquest, I will:
- Understand a specific career in the earth sciences or engineering
- Know the level of education and what studies are necessary for this profession
Success Criteria
Success Criteria
I will know I have met the learning target because I can:
- Give a job description of what someone in a particular earth science or engineering career does.
- Describe "a day in the life" of a person in this career.
- Identify what education I will need after high school for this career
- Identify what field of study I should pursue
- Identify at least two colleges (or technical schools) where I could start my studies
Webquest! (see careers below)
Webquest! (see careers below)
Careers
Careers
Study volcanic eruptions, seismic activity related to volcanoes, and changes to the shape of the earth as a result of volcanic activity.
Environmental scientists and specialists use their knowledge of the natural sciences to protect the environment and human health. They may clean up polluted areas, advise policymakers, or work with industry to reduce waste.
Atmospheric scientists study the weather and climate, and how those conditions affect human activity and the earth in general.
Geological and petroleum technicians provide support to scientists and engineers in exploring and extracting natural resources, such as minerals, oil, and natural gas.
Geoscientists study the physical aspects of the Earth, such as its composition, structure, and processes, to learn about its past, present, and future.
Hydrologists study how water moves across and through the Earth’s crust. They use their expertise to solve problems in the areas of water quality or availability.
Environmental lawyers work with environmental issues including water and air quality, hazardous waste, species protection, agriculture, wetlands, biodiversity, waste management, green initiatives, sustainability strategies and alternative energy sources.
EARTH SCIENCE TEACHER!! (document attached, not a weblink)
Earth science teachers inspire students to be curious about our planet, it's AMAZING history, where natural resources are located and how to use them responsibly, what crazy natural disasters are caused by processes within our planet AND MORE!! Their days are filled with excitement and joy!!!
Science writers cover fields undergoing some of the most rapid advances in history, from stunning advances in genetics and biotechnology to exotic discoveries in astrophysics. A science writer's week may include writing about of new discoveries about viruses, the brain, evolution, artificial intelligence, planets around other suns, and global climate change and its environmental impact.
Park rangers preserve and protect our nation’s local, state, and national parks for our use and enjoyment.
This link takes you to a page with a long list of careers in mining. Pick a career you are interested in, and use the information on the page to help you complete the assignment.
Science illustrators prepare accurate representations of scientific subjects. These illustrations are designed for reproduction in professional or popular journals in the field of natural sciences, textbooks, as museum exhibits, web sites, and many other applications.Scientific illustrators work in both traditional and digital formats to inform, to explain, and to instruct about the natural world
Education
Education
Most of these careers require a college education. Which of the colleges below offer studies that will help you get your DREAM geoscience job?
University of Colorado - Denver
University of Colorado - Boulder (CU)
Metropolitan State University of Denver (Metro)
University of Northern Colorado (UNC)
Colorado State University (CSU)
Western State Colorado University
If the college/university you are interested is not listed, feel free to research it instead!
If you finished early, check out the Mining Careers Quiz!
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