So What Do You Want to Do When You Grow Up? Web Activity

Purpose: To research various careers in mathematics, science, and technology

Materials

• internet access
• career research questions

Procedure

1. Review the “Career Search Questions” listed below.
2. Brainstorm a list of careers that would use mathematics, science, and technology.
3. Decide with your partner which career you would like to research.
4. You can either begin your research by visiting the following web sites or by conducting a general search using a search engine. A general search will help you find more information on your specific career.
   http://kids.msfc.nasa.gov/Rockets/Careers.asp
   http://mgs-mager.gsfc.nasa.gov/Kids/careers.html
   http://stats.bls.gov/k12/html/edu_over.htm
   http://swe.org
5. During your research, answer as many of the Career Research Questions as possible and record the answers in your science journal.
6. Share your career information with the class.

Career Research Questions
1. What type of work do people in this career perform?
2. Is there a demand for this job in the future?
3. What kind of education is needed for this type of work?
4. What is the current salary of this occupation?
5. What are some other jobs that are similar to this one?

Extension

1. Hold a career day in your class or school.
2. Contact various people who use mathematics, science, and technology in their jobs and ask them to discuss their careers.
3. Have the students dress in character and give a report about their chosen career field.