Careers: Exploration
This site contains information about careers. Students can explore different positions in fields such as medicine, military, architecture, and television. Learn about different jobs, the required skills, training, potential pay, and working conditions. Includes information about making a career plan. An eMINTS WebQuest on careers is linked. There are links to eThemes resources on job hunting and interest assesments.
Grades
- 3,
- 4,
- 5,
- 6,
- 7,
- 8,
- 9,
- 10,
- 11,
- 12
Links
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PBS: Who Builds Big?
Learn about careers in engineering and architecture. Scroll to the bottom for more links in this PBS series.
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Oceanography
Learn what oceanography is and what an oceanographer does.
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EEK! Get a Job
Here is a fun site for students to explore and learn about park rangers, wardens, biologists, hydrogeologists, and park naturalists.
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Microbiology
Discover what a microbiologist does and how you can become one.
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Careers in Paper
This site explores various jobs in the paper industry.
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Animal Careers
Explore various animal careers, find schools, and read tips for getting started.
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Jobs for Kids Who Like...
This site presents career exploration for elementary students based on their favorite school subjects.
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Navy Careers
Learn about the different career training available through the Navy. Includes a chat room where during indicated hours students can online ask questions qualified NAVY personal. NOTE: The site has a link to a message board.
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Occupational Outlook Handbook
Students can learn about careers in many fields such as sales, farming, production, etc. Click on an area on the right for specific positions within an area. Includes a description of the work conditions and the nature of the work.
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Health Care Careers
Students that are interested in medicine can read about different jobs in this field.
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Mapping Your Future
Middle and high school students can complete this career plan after analyzing their skills and interests. NOTE: "Other Internet Resources" includes several links to job searching sites.
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WebQuest: It's Your Future Calling......
This WebQuest is designed for third-sixth grade students. Students can explore various occupations to become more aware of the responsiblities and requirements involved in various professions. This is an eMINTS WebQuest.
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eThemes Resource: Job Hunting
These sites have information about how to apply for a job. There are tips on how to find a job and fill out an application. Includes sample interview questions, videos of people talking about their careers, and a list of job openings.
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eThemes Resource: Inventory, Interest Assessments
These sites contain interests and inventory online assessments. These assessments can help to create students' profiles, identify skills, abilities, specific interests, and help to find a right career.
Education Standards
