ENVS.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.

Environmental Systems · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022

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Vocabulary
resourcesmuseumsplanetariumsobservatorieslibrariesprofessional organizationsprivate companiesonline platformsmentorssciencetechnologyengineeringmathematics (STEM)STEM careers
Skills
  • research (resources such as museums, planetariums, observatories, libraries, professional organizations, private companies, online platforms, and mentors) #dok2
  • explore (resources related to STEM fields) #dok2
  • investigate (STEM careers using gathered resources) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify various resources, such as museums and online platforms, related to STEM careers. #dok1
  • I can research information about STEM careers using different available resources. #dok2
  • I can explore opportunities in STEM by examining information from multiple sources. #dok2
  • I can investigate and analyze potential STEM career paths using information from diverse resources. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Multiple resources are available to help students investigate and learn about STEM careers.
  • Exploring varied sources broadens understanding and encourages informed decisions about future careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Essential Questions
  • What kinds of resources can help you investigate possible careers in STEM fields?
  • Why is it important to use multiple sources, such as museums, online platforms, and mentors, when exploring STEM careers?
  • How do different resources contribute unique perspectives or information about STEM careers?
  • What steps can you take to effectively research a STEM career of interest?
  • How can learning about STEM careers from different sources influence your future plans?