8.SCI.4.C
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 8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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resourcesmuseumslibrariesprofessional organizationsprivate companiesonline platformsmentorsscience, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fieldSTEM careers
Skills
- research (resources related to STEM careers) #dok2
- explore (resources such as museums, libraries, organizations, companies, online platforms, and mentors) #dok2
- investigate (STEM careers using appropriate resources) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify various resources such as museums, libraries, organizations, and mentors related to STEM careers. #dok1
- I can research resources including museums, libraries, online platforms, and professionals to learn about STEM careers. #dok2
- I can compare the benefits of using different resources for investigating STEM careers. #dok3
- I can investigate diverse pathways and opportunities in STEM careers by using appropriate resources. #dok3
Big Ideas
- There are many resources available to help students learn about STEM careers.
- Exploring different sources can provide a broader understanding of opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.
Essential Questions
- What resources can I use to explore STEM careers?
- How do museums, libraries, and mentors help me learn about careers in STEM fields?
- Why is it important to investigate multiple resources when researching STEM careers?
- How can I use community and online resources to discover opportunities in STEM careers?
- What steps can I take to begin investigating a career in a STEM field?