What do scientists do?

What do scientists do?

What is Science?

Last lesson we defined science as "...the pursuit of knowledge and understanding of the natural and social world following a systematic methodology based on evidence."

What do scientists do?

Let's see what you already know!

Open Ended

Name as many careers as you can think someone with a science education could have (ex. doctor)

Multiple Select

Which of the following careers require some science education? (Select all that you think apply)

• Park Ranger

• Ship Captain

• Athletic Trainer

• Dental Hygienist

Park Ranger

• Protect and preserve parklands, keeping park resources safe and keeping people safe from dangers within the park. 

• Bachelor's degree

• Botany, zoology, geology, and ecology 

Ship Captain

• Commanding ships and boats through domestic and deep-sea waterways safely. 

• Need knowledge of the mechanical and electrical workings of ships

• Physics, computer science, applied technology

Athletic Trainer

• Help athletes, and other physically active people, avoid injuries, while also working to improve their strength and conditioning.

• Bachelor's degree

• Human anatomy, physiology, nutrition, and biomechanics (kinesiology)

Dental Hygienist

• Examine patients for signs of oral diseases, such as gingivitis, and provide preventive care, including oral hygiene. 

• College program - degree/certificate

• Anatomy, physiology, chemistry, microbiology, pharmacology, radiography, histology, periodontology, pathology...

Multiple Select

Which of the following careers could you have if you studied biology in university/college? (Select all that you think apply)

• Speech pathologist

• Chiropractor

• EMT

• Architect

Multiple Select

Which of the following subjects would you study if you were interested in being a food science technician?

• Chemistry

• Biology

• Math

• Physics

Multiple Select

Which of the following subjects would help you become a forensic science technician?

• Chemstry

• Environmental science

• Physics

• Math

Poll

Which of the following science careers sound the most interesting to you? Pick your top 3

• Food science technician

• Sports trainer

• Marine biologist

• Crime scene investigator

• Sound engineer

Time to explore some more!

Complete the "Explore" task of Lesson 2 now.

Time to explore some more!

Complete the "Explore" task of Lesson 2 now.