encouraging kids to envision themselves in stem careers some parting ideas for teachers in datatools...
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Encouraging kids to envision themselves
in STEM careers
Some parting ideas forTeachers in
DataTools Cohort 2
Career “quizzes” can help kids narrow their range of interests.
Most kids love this type of quiz — it’s all about them! http://MyCoolCareer.com
Advertise the relationship between education
levels and salary
From http://www.earnmydegree.com/, based on U.S. Census data
Build a classroom library of career
information
Start by seeing what your counselor’s office has to offer. Let them know that you’re willing to help them do their job by displaying career information in your classroom.
Build a classroom library of career information
Careers in AerospaceWithin Your Lifetime
A Career in Aerospace: It is rocket science …and much more!
Request a copy by contacting
Build a classroom library of career information
http://www.engineering-goforit.org
64-page book available for $4
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Build a classroom library of career information
Highlights career opportunities in engineering, science, computer science, and healthcare. Employer listings indicate qualifications sought, benefits offered, and career path details. ($16.95 list price.)
JOB CHOICES for Science, Engineering, & Technology Students
http://www.jobweb.com
Encourage Students to Watch for Special Interest
Summer Camps(enlist your counselors’ help)
Colleges and universities, science and technology centers, ITEST projects, aquariums and zoos often hold sessions for middle school students.
Encouraging students to get into these programs can make a difference in how they see themselves.
Encourage Students to Watch for Internship Opportunities
(counselors can help here, too)
A variety of organizations offer internship opportunities for high school students, especially girls and students from underrepresented groups.
Letting middle school students know about these can keep them motivated to pursue science and math coursework.
A Google search for “high school summer internship”
turned up a variety of opportunities
Keep reminding students: You’ll all have a job someday,
it ought to be something you love.
Students can benefit from whatever you do that gets them thinking about having a career someday.
Encouraging them to take as much math, science, and technology as possible will keep the most doors open to them.
Don’t forget DataTools Career Resources Page
http://serc.carleton.edu/eet/msdatatools/career_resources.html