AQS.SCI.4.C

Research and explore resources such as museums, planetariums, observatories, libraries, professional organizations, private companies, online platforms, and mentors employed in a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) field in order to investigate STEM careers.

Aquatic Science · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022

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Vocabulary
resourcesmuseumsplanetariumsobservatorieslibrariesprofessional organizationsprivate companiesonline platformsmentorsSTEM fieldSTEM careers
Skills
  • research (resources related to STEM fields) #dok2
  • explore (variety of STEM-related resources and career paths) #dok2
  • investigate (STEM careers using information from multiple sources) #dok3
  • evaluate (the value of different resources for learning about STEM careers) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify resources such as museums, libraries, and online platforms related to STEM. #dok1
  • I can list different types of STEM careers and associated workplaces. #dok1
  • I can research a specific STEM career using information from multiple resources. #dok2
  • I can explore how mentors, museums, or online platforms provide information about STEM careers. #dok2
  • I can investigate the steps needed to pursue a STEM career of interest using external resources. #dok3
  • I can evaluate the quality and usefulness of different resources for investigating STEM careers. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • There are many types of resources available to help students explore and pursue STEM careers.
  • Researching STEM careers requires evaluating and using diverse sources such as organizations, museums, and professional mentors.
Essential Questions
  • What resources can I use to learn more about STEM careers?
  • How do museums, libraries, or mentors help in investigating STEM fields?
  • Why is it important to explore multiple sources when researching STEM careers?
  • How can I evaluate which resources are most helpful for my STEM career interests?
  • What steps can I take to connect with professionals in STEM fields?