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Choosing A Career Instructional VideoChoosing A Career Instructional Video
Publisher
Learning Games Lab
Resource Details
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Career & Technical Education
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
3:09
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
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Technology
Video
Internet Access
Accessibility
Closed Captions
Year
2014
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Choosing A Career

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Careers in science aren't limited to labs. Pupils learn about different aspects of careers in agriculture through the lens of several scientists. The scientists talk about how the field of soil science is a growing in this important career field. Then, viewers hear what a typical day is like as a soil scientist and learn some benefits of the job.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

career goals, career planning, agricultural careers, careers, career readiness, climate change, hydrology, environmental science, soil, soil analysis, traveling

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Use in a career counseling session to introduce careers in soil science
  • Bring in or video conference with a local soil scientist to learn more about the career path

Classroom Considerations

  • Video is specific to agricultural careers

Pros

  • Real-life application is engaging for high schoolers
  • Presents interesting considerations about a lesser-known career

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2

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