Careers in Science PBL

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Biology Careers PBL and Dissections
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Select 3 professions in the field of science.
2. Research your selections and create a promotional item
or presentation (ONLY 1) containing the following info:
a) Title of occupation.
b) Description of profession, including typical responsibilities and skills.
c) Type of education and/or training required (include length of
education/training and examples of where education/training can be
obtained). List any licenses, certificates, credentials, etc., required. Is
continuing education required?
d) Personal qualities that are important for success in this occupation.
e) Employment Outlook how easy/difficult will it be to find a job in this
profession?
f) Approximate pay scale for this profession. Make a chart or graph including:
beginning pay; pay after 5-10 years experience; pay after 10-20 years
(NOTE: You may not be able to find this specific info for all of the topics.)
g) Describe why you are interested in this career and how this profession
affects other people
h) Cite your sources!

3. More Product Specifics

a) Presentation/ Promotional Item Layout
a. Present information in a neat, interesting, attractive, readable,
creative, professional, and colorful manner. Your target audience
includes high school and college students.
b. Video, Poster Board, brochure, PowerPoint, Prezi, Scrapbook, Booklet,
Research Paper are your choices for presentation.
b) Use photographs, pictures, computer graphics, etc., to enhance your
product, but be sure they are appropriate to your topic.
c) Use reputable sources and be sure that all information is current (within
last 2-3 years). Be sure to cite your information using APA format.

4. Typed Paper
a. Select one of the three professions and type a paper that
includes all of the information required.
b. It should be at least 1 page (TYPED)
c. Email final draft to biologyd165@gmail.com

5. Presentation

Be prepared to share your presentation with the class and answer any questions
your classmates or your teacher may have about your profession. (5 mins)
Due Dates: May 6, May 11, May 12, May 16, May 18. Each due date will be a grade

Category
Title of occupation.

Description of profession
Personal qualities

Type of education and/or

training required

Employment Outlook

Approximate pay scale

Interest and impact

Cite your sources!
Neatness/Creativity

TOTAL

5
The title of the occupation
is clear to the audience

3
Title is present but not
clear

1
Title is hard to find

0
Not inclu

Full Description; including

typical responsibilities and
skills.
Qualities that are important
for success in this
occupation are listed and
explained
Includes length of
education/training and
examples of where
education/training can be
obtained. Lists any licenses,
certificates, credentials,
etc., required. Is continuing
education required? Is
answered.
Clearly discusses how
easy/difficult will it be to
find a job in this profession.
Pay for this profession is
listed. Chart or graph
included: beginning pay;
pay after 5-10 years
experience; pay after 10-20
years
Thorough description of
why you chose this
profession and how the
profession impacts others
All sources are cited
correctly.

Part of Description
missing

Minimal description
present

Not inclu

Qualities that are

important for success in
this occupation are listed

Qualities are mentioned

Not inclu

Includes length of
education/training and
examples of where
education/training can be
obtained.

Education/training is
mentioned.

Not inclu

Mentions the
ease/difficulty in finding
a job.
Part of the Pay for this
profession is listed. Chart
or graph included:

Finding a job is
mentioned.

Not inclu

Chart or Graph not

included.

Not inclu

Briefly mentioned.

Not inclu

Sources are not cited

correctly, but
mentioned.
Appears to have been
thrown together.

Not inclu

It is apparent that much

time and energy was
invested in the appearance
of the project.

Description of why you

chose this profession and
how the profession
impacts others
Most sources are cited
Time and energy was
invested in the
appearance of the
project.

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Careers in Science Suggestions (You are free to pick other science careers outside
of this list)

Archeologists study past human life and culture by the recovery and examination of remaining
material evidence, such as graves, buildings, tools, and pottery
Athletic trainers diagnose, treat and work to prevent injuries, including sports-related
injuries, in patients of all ages.

Not inclu

Dentists are health care practitioners who specialize in the diagnosis, prevention, and
treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity.
Environmental lawyers specialize in regulations, laws and disputes relating to the
environment.
Epidemiologists are scientists that study the patterns, causes, and effects of health and
disease conditions in defined populations.
Forensic biologists examine blood and other bodily fluids, hair, bones, insects and plant and
animal remains to help identify victims and support criminal investigations.
Geologists study the materials, processes, products, physical nature, and history of the Earth.
Medical illustrators serve as visual translators of complex technical information to support
education, medical and life science research, patient care, patient education, public relations,
and marketing objectives.
Military engineers, especially those in officer roles, supervise soldiers and civilians in planning
projects and missions.
Neuropsychologists are physiologists who specialize in understanding the relationship between
the physical brain and behavior.
Oceanographers investigate the physical, chemical, biological, and geologic dynamics of
oceans.
Oncologists are doctors who specializes in treating people with cancer.
Optometrists are healthcare professionals concerned with the eyes and related structures, as
well as vision, visual systems, and vision information processing in humans.
Petroleum geologists are involved in exploration for and production of oil and natural gas
resources.
Pharmacists, also known as chemists, are healthcare professionals who practice in pharmacy,
the field of health sciences focusing on safe and effective medication use.
Prosthetics, are people who measures, design, fabricate, fit, or service a prosthesis as
prescribed by a licensed physician, and who assists in the formulation of the prosthesis
prescription for the replacement of external parts of the human body lost due to amputation or
congenital deformities or absences.
Speech-language pathologists work with people who are dyslexic, hard of hearing, have
incurred brain injuries and more.
Surgeons are medical doctors who perform operations as their primary method of treatment.
Within this field, one can specialize even further in areas like orthopedic, neurological,
cardiovascular or plastic surgery, among other areas.
Veterinarians play a major role in the healthcare of pets, livestock, and zoo, sporting, and
laboratory animals.