Science Careers - A Guide for Educating High School Students

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1 TEACHER ACTIVITY GUIDE Sally Ride Science STEM Career Connections Help students connect their strengths, interests, and dreams to STEM opportunities with every level of preparation, from 1-year technical certificates and 2-year associate degrees to 4-year bachelor s degrees and advanced research degrees Sally Ride Science

2 INTRODUCTION A Framework for igniting interest in STEM careers for every level of preparation, from 1-year technical certificates and 2-year associate degrees to 4-year bachelor s degrees and advanced research degrees. Sally Ride, America s first woman in space, cofounded Sally Ride Science to ignite students passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) studies and careers. Sally Ride Science STEM Career Connections can play an important role by encouraging students to connect their own interests and strengths to opportunities in STEM fields. The STEM Career Connections surveys and questionnaires fit into a research-based framework that sets out four intertwined strategies for inspiring interest in STEM studies and careers. A Framework for Igniting Students Interest in STEM Careers (and STEM!) Assist students in mapping out their goals Guide students in exploring the wide variety of STEM careers A Research-Based Framework Help students get to know themselves better Introduce students to diverse scientists and engineers The Framework for Igniting Students Interest in STEM Careers (and STEM!) is shown here. It is based on national studies showing that students who are aware of > the wide variety of STEM careers available > the many paths to becoming a STEM professional > the vibrant women and men working in STEM today are more likely to stay interested in science and to consider STEM careers. Career awareness begins at a very young age. Through their parents, teachers, counselors, peers, and the broader culture, young people often come to accept stereotypes and draw conclusions about careers that may limit their future. It is essential to help students become aware of their strengths and interests, and enable them to match these to possible careers. The Four Stages of The Framework We will start at the top of The Framework and go around clockwise. However, the four stages of The Framework reinforce each other and can be implemented in any order. First Stage of The Framework Guide students in exploring the wide variety of STEM careers. Help students to investigate the almost endless possibilities in STEM fields. > The range of STEM careers is vast from biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering to cross-disciplinary careers like oceanography, ecology, geophysics, bioengineering, and climate science > STEM careers can combine all sorts of interests music and physics, art and biology, dance and math, writing and computer science, teaching and environmental science. > STEM careers are available to people with many different levels of education from 1-year technical certificates and 2-year associate degrees to bachelor s, master s, and doctoral degrees, and other professional degrees Sally Ride Science 2

3 Second Stage of The Framework Introduce students to diverse scientists and engineers. Help students to understand that all sorts of people thrive in STEM careers. > The people working in science and engineering today come from all walks of life. > STEM professionals are men and women of all ethnicities and all socioeconomic backgrounds. > STEM professionals have taken many different paths to their careers. Some knew exactly what they wanted to be when they were young. Others weren t sure and tried different things before deciding on STEM careers. > People working in STEM fields are regular people just like you or me. Third Stage of The Framework Help students get to know themselves better. There are many opportunities to help students better understand their > interests. > strengths. > values. > goals. Help students see that qualities they may not think of as scientific such as being a team player, creativity, and flexibility are actually crucial in STEM careers. Fourth Stage of The Framework Guide students in mapping out their goals. It s not enough for students to get to know themselves better. They also must map out their futures by getting specific and writing down what they will do to reach their short- and long-term goals. > What courses will they take in middle school and high school? > What extracurricular activities sports, music, art, dance do they want to pursue? > What do they think they would like to study in college? Lack of guidance is the main reason that academically able students don t go on to college. Providing advice about what to focus on helps students set goals. In addition, linking schoolwork to future goals increases students motivation and helps them excel in school. To learn more General information: Sally Ride Science ebooks: Sally Ride Site Licenses: Sally Ride Science 3

4 Sally Ride Science STEM Career Connections: An Overview Sally Ride Science STEM Career Connections were developed as a resource for you. They are designed to be used with the Sally Ride Science Cool Careers and Key Concepts in Science ebook series, but they can also be incorporated into other STEM activities. Integrate them into classroom activities to help students explore their own strengths, interests, values, and dreams for the future. Then guide students as they investigate the wide variety of possible STEM careers at every level of education from 1-year technical certificates and 2-year associate degrees to bachelor s, master s, and doctoral degrees, and other professional degrees. Finally, help students to set goals and to map out the steps they must take to attain those goals. The surveys have no right or wrong answers. Instead, they provide a starting point for individual reflection or group discussions about what is important to students and how students can use their understanding of their own strengths and interests to plan for the future. Learn About Yourself: Student Interest Surveys > Clues About You > What Are Your Strengths? > What Are You Like? > What s Most Important to You? > How Do You Like to Work? > About Me Questionnaire (six upper-elementary and six middle school versions) Connect Your Strengths and Interests to STEM Careers > What Do You Want to Be? STEM Career List > Careers 4 U! Job Board (six upper-elementary and six middle school versions) Get Specific About Your Future > Plan Your Middle School Coursework or Plan Your High School Coursework > Map Out Your Future How to Use Sally Ride Science STEM Career Connections Click on images to go to student sheets. Learn About Yourself: Student Interest Surveys Clues About You The Clues About You survey is a quick overview to get students started reflecting on their strengths, interests, and values. Questions cover students favorite subjects, dream careers, interest in world issues, natural strengths, and other topics. CLUES ABOUT YOU 1. What subjects fascinate you? 2. What is your dream career? (You can name two or three.) 3. What do you naturally do well? 4. What local, national, or world issues interest you? 5. What is the most satisfying thing you ve ever done? 6. If you knew you couldn t fail, what would you most like to do? What Are Your Strengths? This survey presents a long list of skills and strengths in categories such as Communication, Managing Information, Teamwork, and Service to Others. From the list, students underline the 10 skills they enjoy using most. On page 2 of the survey, they list their 10 underlined skills and give examples of how they use each skill. When students have completed the survey, lead a class discussion about what skills students identified and how those skills could help them in different careers. The goal is to get students to connect their strengths to future job skills. WHAT ARE YOUR STRENGTHS? Many skills that you use every day are important skills for many different careers. Underline your skills. Then circle the top 10 underlined skills you most enjoy using. Communicate Plan and Design Teamwork Talk about ideas Brainstorm new ideas Collaborate with others Write Plan Solve problems Edit Design Make decisions Summarize Anticipate problems Meet deadlines Listen Anticipate consequences Motivate Lead discussions Think visually Recruit Teach Create images Resolve conflicts Use languages Compose Start projects Ask questions Improvise Organize Make presentations Give directions Debate Investigate Assume responsibility Carry on conversations Do research Determine rules Entertain Read for information Set priorities Create art Interview for information Strategize Use humor Analyze ideas Analyze data Manage Information Gather data Use the Computer Summarize information Organize information Observe Manage information Outline Use math Form hypotheses Keep records Compare/Calculate Categorize Solve problems Use logical thinking Summarize Service to Others Sensitivity to others Physical Social skills Build Listen Create art Social activism Invent Provide care Operate equipment Work in a group Fix things Coach Play sports, musical Use intuition instruments, or dance Teach 2014 Sally Ride Science Sally Ride Science 4

5 on a team reading or analyzing information, mostly on a computer practical problems short-term assignments playing it safe by yourself, or one-on-one brainstorming or analyzing with other people theoretical problems long-term projects taking risks What Are You Like? The What Are You Like? survey allows students to reflect on personal qualities that may help them reach their career goals. Personal qualities are listed under four categories: Attitude, Social Style, Personal Style, and Work Habits. Students choose their Top 5 qualities. On page 2 of the survey, they list those qualities and give their own definitions. WHAT ARE YOU LIKE? Circle 5 of your personal qualities. Attitude Personal Style Positive Self-confident Like to get things done Motivated Open minded Energetic Realistic Independent Imaginative Responsible Never give up Flexible Calm Social Style Friendly Work Habits Sensitive to others Disciplined Adventurous Dependable Funny Well-organized Enthusiastic Resourceful Cooperative Pay attention to details Competitive Like to take initiative Fair Decisive Caring Productive What s Most Important to You? Students can use this survey to get in touch with their values. The survey groups values under Work Environment, Personal Values, Work Relationships, and Work Content. Students pick their Top 5 values. They list those values on page 2 and define each value. By encouraging students to reflect on their values, you can help them to focus on STEM fields that would be particularly meaningful and satisfying to them. For instance, if a student identifies responsibility and contributing as important values, she might be motivated to pursue a career in environmental science, where she could help to improve people s lives Sally Ride Science 1 WHAT S MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU? Circle the 5 top values most important in your life. Work Environment Work Relationships Flexibility Teamwork Deadline pressure Trust Surroundings Cultural identity Time freedom Caring High earnings Competition Action, fast pace Cooperation Relaxed pace Humor Location Independence Public contact Open communication Personal Values Work Content Achievement Challenging Respect Leading edge Responsibility Social activism Power Learning Influence Excellence Appreciation Creativity Helping Variety Belonging Growth Equality Knowledge Independence Adventure Contributing How Do You Like to Work? This survey gives students a chance to rate their preferences about the kind of work they like to do and the conditions in which they work best. The survey covers work preferences such as Working on a team versus Working alone and Working on short-term assignments versus Working on long-term projects. Students place themselves on a line from one extreme to the other. Encourage students to resist choosing the middle position and to take a stand one way or the other. One way to use the survey is to ask students to fill it out before they do a group project. Tell them that as they are working, they should think about how they interact with their group. Then have them return to the survey and see if they want to change any of their ratings of their work preferences. This exercise can help students to reflect on teamwork, individual strengths, and the contributions different people bring to a team. HOW DO YOU LIKE TO WORK? Circle the point on each line below where you see yourself. Try to resist choosing the middle and take a stand Sally Ride Science 1 About Me Questionnaire The About Me Questionnaire guides students as they reflect in greater depth about themselves and their strengths and interests. Students start an About Me Journal. They answer a series of questions to investigate their interests, skills, and values, and to connect them to STEM careers. Students revisit their journals throughout the school year to see how they have changed and grown. There are versions of the About Me Questionnaire covering a variety of STEM fields. About Me?? The more you know about yourself, the better you ll be able to plan your future. Start an About Me Journal so you can investigate your interests, and scout out your skills and strengths. 3. These are things that interest me. Record the date in your journal. Then copy Here are some of the interests that scientists had when they were each of the 15 statements below, and write young. They might inspire some ideas for your journal. down your responses. Revisit your journal Making model airplanes Becoming an engineer a few times a year to find out how you ve changed and grown. Asking questions Learning about new Joining the Air Force technology Taking things apart Putting puzzles together and putting them back Learning about cars, together buses, and trains 1. These are things I d like to do someday. Building things Becoming a pilot Choose from this list, or create your own. Figuring out how things Becoming an astronaut work Design new spacecraft Design computer systems Create robotic limbs Test aircraft 4. These are my favorite subjects in school. Start my own company Teach at a university 5. These are my favorite places to go on field trips. Write computer programs Serve in the military Study Earth from space Walk in space 6. These are things I like to investigate in my free time. Analyze data from Create robots for theme 7. When I work on teams, I like to do this kind of work. satellites parks Design new electronics Use chemistry to create 8. When I work alone, I like to do this kind of work. Research the brain new materials 9. These are my strengths in and out of school. 2. These would be part of the perfect job. 10. These things are important to me in and out of school. Choose from this list, or create your own. 11. These are three activities I like to do. Working on teams Brainstorming new ideas 12. These are three activities I don t like to do. Observing Meeting different people 13. These are three people I admire. Working outdoors Helping people Solving puzzles Leading others 14. If I could invite a special guest to school for the day, this is who I d Building things Traveling choose, and why. 15. This is my dream career.? Connect Your Strengths and Interests to STEM Careers What Do You Want to Be? STEM Career List This handout presents a long list of STEM professions. Encourage students to read over the list, add to the list, and pick one or two careers that interest them. Then ask them to do some reading about the careers. Research shows that a key indicator of future academic and career success is awareness of careers in the early grades. The goal is not to get students to select a career, but to introduce them to the range of possibilities. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE? Here are just a few of the science and engineering careers you could choose from. Aerodynamicist Math Teacher Aerospace Engineer Mathematical Biologist Astrobiologist Mathematician Astronaut Mechanical Engineer Astronomer Medical Illustrator Astrophysicist Meteorologist Atmospheric Chemist Microbiologist Aviation Safety Engineer Mission Designer Behavioral Biologist Navigation Engineer Biochemist Neurobiologist Bioengineer Neuroengineer Botanist Nutritionist Cancer Researcher Obstetrician Chemical Engineer Oceanographer Civil Engineer Orthotist Civil Systems Engineer Paleoclimatologist Climate Scientist Pediatric Neurosurgeon Communications Engineer Physical Therapist Computational Physicist Planetary Scientist Computer Graphics Engineer Plant Physiologist Design Engineer Professor of Public Health Earthquake Seismologist Psychologist Ecologist Robotics Engineer Electrical Engineer Science Teacher Entomologist Science Writer Environmental Engineer Software Engineer Environmental Reporter Soil Engineer Epidemiologist Systems Engineer Flavor Chemist Transportation Engineer Food Scientist Veterinarian Forensic Pathologist Veterinary Geneticist Forest Ecologist Volcanologist Inventor Wildlife Officer Geneticist Add any others that interest you. Geochemist Geographer Geologist Geophysicist Limnologist Marine Biologist Marine Geophysicist Materials Engineer Materials Scientist 2015 Sally Ride Science 5

6 History/Social Science U.S. History; Civics; American Government; World History, Cultures, and Geography; European History 2 years required English (Language of instruction) Composition, Literature (American, English, World, etc.) 4 years required Mathematics Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Integrated Math, Calculus (do not include arithmetic and Pre- Algebra) 3 years required; 4 years recommended Laboratory Science Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, Integrated Science with Lab, Marine Biology, Physiology, Anatomy, etc. 2 years required; 3 years recommended Language Other Than English (second language) French, German, Spanish, Latin, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, etc. 2 years required; 3 years recommended Visual and Performing Arts Dance, Drama, Music, or Visual Arts 1 year required College Preparatory Electives (academic electives) Include only courses that are college preparatory electives. (Do not list courses such as physical education, typing, driver education, health, or pep squad.) 1 year required Careers 4 U! The Careers 4 U! job board shows a wide range of career possibilities within a particular STEM field. There are different versions of the job board covering a number of STEM fields. Have students look at the possibilities on the job board and choose a career that interests them. Guide students in researching the career. > What kind of work do women and men in this field do? > What kind of education do they need for this career? > What qualities and interests are necessary to do well in this career? What do you need to do to get there? Do some research and ask some questions. Then, take your ideas about your future plus inspiration from scientists you ve read about and have a blast mapping out your goals. On paper or poster board, map your plan. Draw three columns labeled Middle School, High School, and College. Then draw three rows labeled Classes, Electives, and Other Activities. Now, fill in your future. Don t hold back reach for the stars! Have students use paper or poster board to map out a plan to attain the career. They should draw three columns labeled Middle School, High School, and College. They should add three rows labeled Classes, Electives, and Other Activities. Now tell students to fill in the table and map out their futures. Immunologist Cancer Researcher Chemist Which career is 4 U? v Physicist Biotechnology Entrepreneur Cell Biologist Marine Biotechnologist Chemical Engineer Neurobiologist Computational Biologist Geneticist Biochemist Stem Cell Genetics Biologist Counselor Plant Geneticist Inventor Molecular Biologist Biomedical Engineer Journalist Teacher Computer Scientist Microbiologist Biologist Surgeon Biophysicist Biostatistician Get Specific About Your Future Plan Your Middle School or High School Coursework Many students underestimate what classes they will need to prepare for college. And many middle school students fail to take the courses they need to prepare for advanced high school classes. The Plan Your Middle School Coursework and Plan Your High School Coursework handouts help students keep their options open by encouraging them to think about what s next for them academically. Elementary students can plan out their middle school classes. Middle school students can map out the classes they plan to take in high school. Different school districts have different recommendations and requirements. Provide students with specific information about what classes they are required to take in middle school or high school. Then encourage them to add classes that will help them move toward STEM careers that interest them. Map Out Your Future Students have investigated their interests, strengths, values, and work preferences. They ve connected their skills and interests to STEM careers. They re aware of the courses they need to take in middle school and high school. They ve explored a range of STEM careers. The Map Out Your Future chart is a place for students to put it all together. On this chart, students choose their own method for mapping their past and current interests and connecting them to what they want to study in high school and college. The chart also has a place to map out career goals. Mathematics Pre-Algebra; Algebra 1 (students should take the highest level math classes they can take to be ready for high school and college level courses) Science Life Science, Physical Science, Earth Science (students should take as many laboratory science classes as they can to prepare for high school and college level courses) Language Arts Students should take the highest level English/ Language Arts classes they can take. Foreign Language Students should consider taking a foreign language course as early as possible. Physical Education Electives PLAN YOUR MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSEWORK 6 th Grade 7 th Grade Academic Subjects 8 th Grade PLAN YOUR HIGH SCHOOL COURSEWORK Academic Subjects 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring MAP OUT YOUR FUTURE Map out your past and your future in ANY way you d like. Here are some ideas to get you started. You might want to include: Ways you might want to fill in your timeline: > Hobbies > Write > Sports > Draw > Math classes > Paste photos > Science classes > Use icons > Personal goals > Things you want to work on WHEN I WAS YOUNGER MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE/CAREER TRAINING MY CAREER Encourage students to reach for the stars! 2015 Sally Ride Science 6

7 STUDENT Key Concepts SHEETS in Science EARTH S AIR Sally Ride Science STEM Career Connections 2015 Sally Ride Science 7

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9 CLUES ABOUT YOU 1. What subjects fascinate you? 2. What is your dream career? (You can name two or three.) 3. What do you naturally do well? 4. What local, national, or world issues interest you? 5. What is the most satisfying thing you ve ever done? 6. If you knew you couldn t fail, what would you most like to do?

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11 WHAT ARE YOUR STRENGTHS? Many skills that you use every day are important skills for many different careers. Underline your skills. Then circle the top 10 underlined skills you most enjoy using. Communicate Talk about ideas Write Edit Summarize Listen Lead discussions Teach Use languages Ask questions Make presentations Debate Carry on conversations Entertain Create art Use humor Manage Information Use the Computer Organize information Manage information Use math Keep records Categorize Use logical thinking Summarize Physical Build Create art Invent Operate equipment Fix things Play sports, musical instruments, or dance Plan and Design Brainstorm new ideas Plan Design Anticipate problems Anticipate consequences Think visually Create images Compose Improvise Investigate Do research Read for information Interview for information Analyze ideas Analyze data Gather data Summarize information Observe Outline Form hypotheses Compare/Calculate Solve problems Service to Others Sensitivity to others Social skills Listen Social activism Provide care Work in a group Coach Use intuition Teach Teamwork Collaborate with others Solve problems Make decisions Meet deadlines Motivate Recruit Resolve conflicts Start projects Organize Give directions Assume responsibility Determine rules Set priorities Strategize 2014 Sally Ride Science 1

12 YOUR STRENGTHS Your top 10 skills Example of how you ve used this skill 2014 Sally Ride Science 2

13 WHAT ARE YOU LIKE? Circle 5 of your personal qualities. Attitude Positive Like to get things done Open minded Realistic Imaginative Never give up Social Style Friendly Sensitive to others Adventurous Funny Enthusiastic Cooperative Competitive Fair Caring Personal Style Self-confident Motivated Energetic Independent Responsible Flexible Calm Work Habits Disciplined Dependable Well-organized Resourceful Pay attention to details Like to take initiative Decisive Productive 2014 Sally Ride Science 1

14 WHAT ARE YOU LIKE? Your top 5 qualities Your definitions 2014 Sally Ride Science 2

15 WHAT S MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU? Circle the 5 top values most important in your life. Work Environment Flexibility Deadline pressure Surroundings Time freedom High earnings Action, fast pace Relaxed pace Location Public contact Personal Values Achievement Respect Responsibility Power Influence Appreciation Helping Belonging Equality Independence Contributing Work Relationships Teamwork Trust Cultural identity Caring Competition Cooperation Humor Independence Open communication Work Content Challenging Leading edge Social activism Learning Excellence Creativity Variety Growth Knowledge Adventure 2014 Sally Ride Science 1

16 WHAT S MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU? Your top 5 values Your definitions 2014 Sally Ride Science 2

17 HOW DO YOU LIKE TO WORK? Circle the point on each line below where you see yourself. Try to resist choosing the middle and take a stand. on a team by yourself, or one-on-one reading or analyzing information, mostly on a computer brainstorming or analyzing with other people practical problems theoretical problems short-term assignments long-term projects playing it safe taking risks

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19 ??? About Me The more you know about yourself, the better you ll be able to plan your future. Start an About Me Journal so you can investigate your interests, and scout out your skills and strengths. Record the date in your journal. Then copy each of the 15 statements below, and write down your responses. Revisit your journal a few times a year to find out how you ve changed and grown. 1. These are things I d like to do someday. Choose from this list, or create your own. Design new spacecraft Create robotic limbs Start my own company Write computer programs Study Earth from space Analyze data from satellites Design new electronics Research the brain Design computer systems Test aircraft Teach at a university Serve in the military Walk in space Create robots for theme parks Use chemistry to create new materials 2. These would be part of the perfect job. Choose from this list, or create your own. Working on teams Observing Working outdoors Solving puzzles Building things Brainstorming new ideas Meeting different people Helping people Leading others Traveling 3. These are things that interest me. Here are some of the interests that scientists had when they were young. They might inspire some ideas for your journal. Making model airplanes Asking questions Joining the Air Force Taking things apart and putting them back together Building things Figuring out how things work Becoming an engineer Learning about new technology Putting puzzles together Learning about cars, buses, and trains Becoming a pilot Becoming an astronaut 4. These are my favorite subjects in school. 5. These are my favorite places to go on field trips. 6. These are things I like to investigate in my free time. 7. When I work on teams, I like to do this kind of work. 8. When I work alone, I like to do this kind of work. 9. These are my strengths in and out of school. 10. These things are important to me in and out of school. 11. These are three activities I like to do. 12. These are three activities I don t like to do. 13. These are three people I admire. 14. If I could invite a special guest to school for the day, this is who I d choose, and why. 15. This is my dream career.

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21 WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE? Here are just a few of the science and engineering careers you could choose from. Aerodynamicist Aerospace Engineer Astrobiologist Astronaut Astronomer Astrophysicist Atmospheric Chemist Aviation Safety Engineer Behavioral Biologist Biochemist Bioengineer Botanist Cancer Researcher Chemical Engineer Civil Engineer Civil Systems Engineer Climate Scientist Communications Engineer Computational Physicist Computer Graphics Engineer Design Engineer Earthquake Seismologist Ecologist Electrical Engineer Entomologist Environmental Engineer Environmental Reporter Epidemiologist Flavor Chemist Food Scientist Forensic Pathologist Forest Ecologist Inventor Geneticist Geochemist Geographer Geologist Geophysicist Limnologist Marine Biologist Marine Geophysicist Materials Engineer Materials Scientist Math Teacher Mathematical Biologist Mathematician Mechanical Engineer Medical Illustrator Meteorologist Microbiologist Mission Designer Navigation Engineer Neurobiologist Neuroengineer Nutritionist Obstetrician Oceanographer Orthotist Paleoclimatologist Pediatric Neurosurgeon Physical Therapist Planetary Scientist Plant Physiologist Professor of Public Health Psychologist Robotics Engineer Science Teacher Science Writer Software Engineer Soil Engineer Systems Engineer Transportation Engineer Veterinarian Veterinary Geneticist Volcanologist Wildlife Officer Add any others that interest you.

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23 Biologist Surgeon Biophysicist Biostatistician Microbiologist Teacher Journalist Computer Scientist Biomedical Engineer Inventor Marine Biotechnologist Geneticist Neurobiologist Biologist Molecular Biologist Biochemist Stem Cell Cancer Researcher Entrepreneur Computational Biologist Chemical Engineer Which career is 4 U? What do you need to do to get there? Do some research and ask some questions. Then, take your ideas about your future plus inspiration from scientists you ve read about and have a blast mapping out your goals. On paper or poster board, map your plan. Draw three columns labeled Middle School, High School, and College. Then draw three rows labeled Classes, Electives, and Other Activities. Now, fill in your future. Don t hold back reach for the stars! Physicist Cell Biologist Genetics Counselor Chemist Plant Geneticist v Biotechnology Immunologist

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25 Academic Subjects History/Social Science U.S. History; Civics; American Government; World History, Cultures, and Geography; European History 2 years required English (Language of instruction) Composition, Literature (American, English, World, etc.) 4 years required Mathematics Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Integrated Math, Calculus (do not include arithmetic and Pre- Algebra) 3 years required; 4 years recommended Laboratory Science Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, Integrated Science with Lab, Marine Biology, Physiology, Anatomy, etc. 2 years required; 3 years recommended Language Other Than English (second language) French, German, Spanish, Latin, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, etc. 2 years required; 3 years recommended Visual and Performing Arts Dance, Drama, Music, or Visual Arts 1 year required College Preparatory Electives (academic electives) Include only courses that are college preparatory electives. (Do not list courses such as physical education, typing, driver education, health, or pep squad.) 1 year required PLAN YOUR HIGH SCHOOL COURSEWORK 9 th Grade Fall Spring 10 th Grade Fall Spring 11 th Grade Fall Spring 12 th Grade Fall Spring

26 PLAN YOUR MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSEWORK Academic Subjects 6 th Grade 7 th Grade 8 th Grade Mathematics Pre-Algebra; Algebra 1 (students should take the highest level math classes they can take to be ready for high school and college level courses) Science Life Science, Physical Science, Earth Science (students should take as many laboratory science classes as they can to prepare for high school and college level courses) Language Arts Students should take the highest level English/ Language Arts classes they can take. Foreign Language Students should consider taking a foreign language course as early as possible. Physical Education Electives

27 MAP OUT YOUR FUTURE Map out your past and your future in ANY way you d like. Here are some ideas to get you started. You might want to include: > Hobbies > Sports > Math classes > Science classes > Personal goals > Things you want to work on Ways you might want to fill in your timeline: > Write > Draw > Paste photos > Use icons WHEN I WAS YOUNGER MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE/CAREER TRAINING MY CAREER