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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Cad Technician

For Students 9th - 10th
Combine your interest in art, engineering, and computers in a career as a CAD technician. Science Buddies' Career Profile tells you what you need to know about this interesting career that has applications in many different fields. Read...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Powerpointing to Your Career

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This exercise is used as the culmination of a career research project. This is a technology-based, interdisciplinary project which requires students to do Internet research and prepare a slideshow presentation. If a career is not used as...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Agricultural Technician

For Students 9th - 10th
As the world's population grows larger, it is important to improve the quality and yield of food crops and animal food sources. Agricultural technicians work in the forefront of this very important research area by helping scientists...
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Sut: Careers in Underwater Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in an ocean related career? Explore the variety of career opportunities that are available in underwater technology.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Software Developers

For Students 9th - 10th
A career as a computer software engineer is profiled. Included: nature of the work, training, advancement, employment, job outlook. projections data, earnings, related occupations. A detailed examination of this career is clearly presented.
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Ohio Dept. Of Education: Lesson Plan: Transportation Systems Grade Four

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
For this lesson unit, learners learn about transportation systems, including the Great Lakes canal system, and how modes of transportation has changed over time with advancements in technology. There is a large student research component...
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Forbes

For Students 9th - 10th
Forbes provides commentary, concise analysis, relevant tools and real-time reporting for business and investment leaders. Content focuses on business, technology, investing, and lifestyle.
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Biotechnology Institute

Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Neuroscience & Biotechnology [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A full-length download of the biotech magazine which discusses diseases of the central nervous system. It also takes a closer look at a sample of the tools and technology scientists use to address the various ways your brain and spinal...
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Radiologic Technician

For Students 9th - 10th
Published by the Department of Labor, this site details the Radiologic Technician Career. Employment outlook, and projections are provided with training and qualifications data.
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Government of Canada

Canadian Space Agency: Canadian Astronauts: Julie Payette

For Students 9th - 10th
Julie Payette flew on Space Shuttle Discovery and was the first Canadian to participate in an ISS assembly mission and to board the Space Station. This comprehensive biography describes her professional career.
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Government of Canada

Canadian Space Agency: Canadian Astronauts Brent Thirsk

For Students 9th - 10th
Dr. Thirsk is scheduled to be a member of Expedition 20 in 2009 to the International Space Station. He will live and work on the ISS for up to six months; an extended stay this is a Canadian first. His duties will include robotic...
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Beanz: Mark Collantes, Designer

For Students 6th - 9th
Meet Mark, a designer who also knows a lot about how to use technology to create design.
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NASA

Nasa: Astronaut Biography:roberta Bondar, Canadian Space Agency

For Students 9th - 10th
This site covers the fascinating career of astronaut Roberta Bondar.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Cardiovascular Technician

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, published by the Department of Labor Statistics, provides information related to the Cardiovascular Technician Career. Employment projections and trends are detailed with a brief description of the profession.
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Girl Geeks: Ann Winblad

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can find a brief biography of Ann Winblad, co-founder and CEO of Hummer Winblad Venture Partners. Content focuses exclusively on her career.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Computer and Information Systems

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Department of Labor, read about the job outlook for Computer and Information Systems Managers. Read about such things as work type to pay.
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National Defense Education Program: Lab Tv

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of videos showing real-world research taking place in Department of Defense laboratories. Each is accompanied by a brief description as well as a list of related concepts and links.

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