4.SCI.4.B
Research and explore resources such as museums, libraries, professional organizations, private companies, online platforms, and mentors employed in a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) field to investigate STEM careers.
Grade 4 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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resourcesmuseumslibrariesprofessional organizationsprivate companiesonline platformsmentorsscience fieldtechnology fieldengineering fieldmathematics fieldSTEM careers
Skills
- research (STEM careers using multiple resources) #dok2
- explore (resources such as museums, libraries, organizations, companies, platforms, and mentors) #dok2
- identify (various resources related to STEM fields) #dok1
- investigate (STEM careers and what they involve) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify different resources that provide information about STEM careers. #dok1
- I can research STEM careers by using various resources such as museums or online platforms. #dok2
- I can explore how mentors and organizations can help me learn about STEM fields. #dok2
- I can investigate what people in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics do in their careers. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Exploring different resources helps us learn about STEM careers and the opportunities available.
- Careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics can be discovered by using a variety of sources in our community and online.
Essential Questions
- What resources can help us learn about STEM careers?
- How can we find information about what scientists and engineers do?
- Why is it important to learn about different STEM careers?
- What role do mentors or organizations play in helping people explore STEM careers?
- In what ways do museums or libraries support our understanding of careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics?