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Michigan Technological University

Mining Engineering at Michigan Tech

For Students 9th - 10th
Includes general information about mining engineering such as the careers history and employment opportunities. It also has helpful links to sites of mining engineering organizations as well as general links to mining industry information.
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Engineering Uk

For Students 9th - 10th
Dedicated to educating the world about engineering, and promoting engineering concepts and projects, Engineering UK inspires people at all levels to pursue careers in engineering.
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Careers New Zealand

Kiwi Careers: Water and Soil Engineer

For Students 9th - 10th
A New Zealand-based website that offers basic information about a water and soil engineer, including a job description, working conditions, job market, and how to enter the job.
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Ion Future: The Stem Career Exploration Game

For Students 9th - 10th
A game-based learning environment of free online games that encourages students to explore STEM careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.
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Engineer Girl: Why Be an Engineer

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Academy of Engineering promotes engineering as a career, especially to women and girls. Answer questions you have about becoming an engineer and about being an engineer.
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Other

Engineer Girl: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
This career-oriented site offers advice for students interested in entering engineering as well firsthand experiences and reflections on the challenges and rewards of this career path. Its interactive sections include Engineers, What...
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Other

Engineer Girl: Fun Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn fun facts about engineering, women engineers, and engineering achievements.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Keep Spreading the News

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
In this lesson, students develop an understanding of the critical role communication plays in an engineer's life. Students create products to communicate their learning about the engineering role in the environment.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Petroleum Engineers

For Students 9th - 10th
The Bureau of Labor Statistics offers a complete description of the petroleum engineering career field, including nature of work, outlook, and earnings.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Write On!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
In this activity, students create a book, newspaper or other published work to communicate what they have learned about engineering and the environment.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: I've Got Issues!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson will introduce students to environmental issues. Students will recognize environmental opinions and perspective, which will help them define themselves and others as either preservationists or conservationists. Students also...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: 3 Rc (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Compost)

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
For this lesson, students expand their understanding of solid waste management to include the idea of 3RC (reduce, reuse, recycle and compost). They will look at the effects of packaging decisions (reducing) and learn about engineering...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Renewable Energy

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson, young scholars are introduced to the types of renewable energy resources. They are involved in activities to help them understand the transformation of energy (solar, water and wind) into electricity. Students explore the...
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Department of Defense

Do Dea: Business & Personal Finance: Module 1: Careers in Construction [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
If you have ever thought about a career in construction then this publication is for you! It talks about what you need to learn and do to get that first great job. Whether you want to be an environmental engineer, a skilled ironworker,...
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Career Cornerstone Center

Sloan Career Cornerstone Center: Environmental Engineering

For Students 9th - 10th
A career in Environmental Engineering is profiled. Included: Environmental Engineering overview, Preparation, Day In The Life, Earnings, Employment, Career Path Forecast, Professional Organizations.
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Iowa State University

Iowa State University: Materials Science and Engineering

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Iowa State University's department of Materials Science and Engineering, including news, academics, people, research, and general information.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Requirements & Constraints: Making Model Parking Garages

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
The difference between an architect and an engineer is sometimes confusing because their roles in building design can be similar. Students experience a bit of both professions by following a set of requirements and meeting given...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Introduction to Environmental Engineering

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students are presented with examples of the types of problems that environmental engineers solve, specifically focusing on air and land quality issues. Air quality topics include air pollution sources, results of poor air quality...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Learn to Design an Ion Engine

For Students 9th - 10th
The goal of this electricity and electronics science fair project is to understand how ions are used to propel spacecraft in space, and to use a NASA online simulator to design your own ion engine. The Science Buddies project ideas are...
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Energy4Me

Energy4me: Types of Engineers

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about fifteen different types of engineering careers in the field of energy.
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University of California

University of California, Berkeley: Civil and Environmental Engineering

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about civil and environmental engineering.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Software Quality Assurance Engineer and Tester

For Students 9th - 10th
If you like to have your computer software work perfectly, it's because of the software qualitiy assurance engineer and tester that makes that happen. Read the career profile of the software engineer and the education requirements for...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Go With the Flow

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students gain an understanding of the difference between electrical conductors and insulators, and experience recognizing a conductor by its material properties. In a hands-on activity, students build a conductivity tester to determine...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Chemist

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the role of a chemist, what types of jobs they may seek, the education needed, and other requirements various companies may have for hiring a chemist. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a...