ESS.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.

Earth Systems Science · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022

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Vocabulary
resourcesmuseumsplanetariumsobservatorieslibrariesprofessional organizationsprivate companiesonline platformsmentorsscience, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fieldSTEM careers
Skills
  • research (resources such as museums, planetariums, observatories, libraries, professional organizations, private companies, online platforms, and mentors) #dok2
  • explore (career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields) #dok2
  • investigate (STEM careers using various resources) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify various resources used to investigate STEM careers. #dok1
  • I can list different types of STEM careers. #dok1
  • I can research resources such as museums, planetariums, and online platforms related to STEM. #dok2
  • I can explore how to use professional organizations and mentors to investigate STEM career paths. #dok2
  • I can investigate STEM careers by gathering and evaluating information from multiple sources. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Accessing diverse resources helps students make informed decisions about STEM careers.
  • Learning about the wide range of STEM career pathways broadens students' understanding of possibilities after school.
Essential Questions
  • What resources can help me learn more about STEM careers?
  • How do different settings (like museums or planetariums) support exploring science, technology, engineering, and mathematics pathways?
  • Why is it important to use a variety of resources when investigating STEM careers?
  • How can mentors influence my understanding of opportunities in science and technology?
  • What steps can I take to connect with professionals and organizations in STEM fields?