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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science Careers

For Students 7th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this tutorial, students will be able to identify and describe several physical science careers.
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Other

Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Winners 2008 1901

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of the Nobel Prize winners in Physiology or Medicine (updated yearly). Click on the names for more information.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Chemical Technician

For Students 9th - 10th
A career as a chemical technician requires an associate's degree as a minimum. If you like testing products, working in a lab, and are detail-oriented, you may be interested in this career strand. This Science Buddies site lays out the...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Technology Careers

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Technology professionals and careers in engineering.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Emil Fischer

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the German chemist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on sugar and purine synthesis.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Dietitians and Nutritionists

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough introduction to the careers of dietitians and nutritionists, including job market outlook and salary data.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Chemists

For Students 9th - 10th
The Bureau of Labor Statistics offers a very in-depth resource with a great deal of information about being a chemist.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Explore the Chemistry Within Hand Warmers

For Students 9th - 10th
Determine how the starting temperature affects crystal growth and heat generation of a hand warmer in this chemistry science fair project. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective,...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: It's Raining, It's Pouring: Chemical Analysis of Rainwater

For Students 6th - 8th
Here is an interesting project that could be approached from several different scientific angles: Environmental Science, Weather & Atmosphere, Chemistry, or Plant Biology. You can probably think of your own variations to emphasize...
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Agricultural and Food Scientists

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about careers focusing in agriculture and food sciences.
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Physical Science Careers Quiz

For Students 6th - 8th
Take an interactive quiz over physical science careers. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
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Other

Umea University: The Analytical Chemistry Springboard

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to pages with information and techniques on analytical chemistry.
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Chemical Engineer

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides interesting and relevant information on engineering careers by offering a look into the life of a chemical engineer. Also, site describes what type of courses a student should study to pursue an engineering career.
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The Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute: Welcome to My World!: Medicinal Chemist

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn what is involved in being a chemist who works to develop new medicinal drugs.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Cells Never Lie

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A forensics activity which deals with the idea of alcohol poisoning. Based on a Biology Lab on cell distruction in alcohol and Chemistry's Beer's Law.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Kimchi Chemistry

For Students 9th - 10th
In this cooking and food science fair project, the student will make a batch of kimchi, the national dish of Korea, and investigate the changes in pH and glucose concentration as it ferments. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up...
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Teachers

For Students 9th - 10th
The Bureau of Labor Statistics offers an overview of the whole teaching field, from kindergarten through high school.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Postsecondary Teachers

For Students 9th - 10th
The Bureau of Labor Statistics offers a general description of the college and university faculty career.
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Other

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science online, the home for all clinical laboratory science practitioners.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technician

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information on the Clinical Laboratory Technician career. Employment projections and anticipated workforce trends are included with brief descriptions of the nature of the work, working conditions, and training...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Biochemist

For Students 9th - 10th
Science Buddies offers a career description of a biochemist. If you have an interest in both biology and chemistry, this might be a good fit for you. Read the "On the Job" section to find out all the different things a biochemist does....
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Chemical Reaction Rate in Ultraviolet Beads

For Students 9th - 10th
In this science fair project, experiment with the role temperature plays in the rate at which UV beads lose their color. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and introduction,...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Scintillating Scents: Science of Making Perfume

For Students 9th - 10th
In this chemistry science fair project, the student will investigate the process of enfleurage, a method of extracting scents, to make and test perfume. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Project Ideas: How Acids Affect the Rate of Corrosion

For Students 6th - 8th
In this chemistry science fair project, students will investigate how pH levels affect the rate of a common form of corrosion, called rusting. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract,...