STEM

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT typically considered an educational pathway in plant and soil science?

• Degree programs

• Certifications

• Apprenticeships

• Sports training

Open Ended

Why do you think it is important to understand the connections between science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and future careers?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a main objective of career exploration as outlined in the lesson?

• To locate, evaluate and interpret career opportunities

• To research and identify skills, education, abilities and work activities for a specific career

• To memorize all possible job titles in STEM fields

• To learn about job shadowing, mentoring, and apprenticeship training

Multiple Select

Which of the following are included in the STEM Career Cluster? Check all that apply.

• Science

• Technology

• Engineering

• Mathematics

Multiple Choice

Which skill is most closely associated with engineering in STEM careers?

• Recognizing cause and effect relationships

• Troubleshooting issues

• Problem solving

• Measurements

STEM Careers have job opportunities that require more than one disciplinary.



Agricultural Engineer- includes disciplines such as science and engineering.

Open Ended

Explain why knowledge across multiple disciplines is important for STEM careers. Use examples from the lesson to support your answer.

Multiple Choice

Which characteristic is essential for STEM professionals to be successful?

• Ability to memorize facts

• Inquisitiveness

• Physical strength

• Ignoring details

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of a crop consultant?

• Advising clients on crop management

• Teaching high school science

• Designing irrigation systems

• Operating farm machinery

Multiple Choice

Which of the following degrees is typically a four-year program offered at universities and allows entry into the workforce or further study?

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• Doctoral Degree

• Professional Degree

Open Ended

Compare and contrast the requirements and outcomes of earning a doctoral degree versus a professional degree.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of professional degrees?

• Medical Doctor (M.D.)

• Master of Science (M.S.)

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.)

• Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.)

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT typically included as an 'Other Education & Training Path'?

• Certification

• Military

• Bachelor's Degree

• Apprenticeships

Open Ended

What is one question you still have about plant and soil science careers or educational pathways after this lesson?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an objective of this lesson on STEM careers in plant and soil science?

• To research and describe the connections between science, technology, engineering, mathematics and future careers.

• To explore careers in STEM.

• To differentiate between potential educational pathways within plant and soil science.

• To learn about animal biology.