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 S.T.E.M CAREERS SCIENCE RESEARCH (Periods 1 and 4) - Mr. OtaDue Date: Monday, September 25thCareer: ____________________Partner’s Career:____________________________Task Description: S.T.E.M represents the 4 main academic disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. This term is also used to describe professions and careers that involve the skills/knowledge that come from these subjects. There are a multitude of jobs that involve S.T.E.M, and many say that it is the key to the “future of the world”. For this project, students will conduct research using various resources to discover facts about a specific S.T.E.M career. You will work with a partner to discover more about your respective careers and how they interact with each other. Your research can be presented in an informative report, Powerpoint (PPT) presentation, or poster. Your research should:Define the career’s field of study (Describe the role of your profession). Discuss the necessary educational requirements needed to practice this profession (What schools do you need to attend/degrees do you need to acquire)Describe the tools and technologies used in this field of study.Explain at least 3 major contributions made by this field of study to humanity. (How has your career help better society?)Explain how this profession connects to your life.Describe how your profession connects to the profession of your partner.Scientific Career RubricName: ___________________Category1234Description of ProfessionOnly names the careers and does not explain the roles Includes name of scientific career and a brief explanation of the job Includes name of scientific career and a general explanation of the rolesIncludes name of scientific career and a detailed explanation of the roles and responsibilities of both careersEducation needed for careerDoes not give any information of what level of education is necessary.Gives very little information regarding college education.Gives some information on high and college required education.Presents a clear, concise, and thorough sequence of level of education in high school and college.Tools and equipment usedDoes not describe the tools and technologies used in this field of study.Describes very little about the tools and technologies used in this field of study.Describes some information about the tools and technologies used in this field of study.Describes in full detail the tools and technologies used in this field of study.Importance of this scienceDoes not address the importance of this science.Briefly addresses the importance. Includes one contribution made by this field of study to better society.Addresses importance of science by including 2 contributions made by this field of study to better society.Fully addresses importance and why it is a needed profession. Includes 3 contributions made by this field of study to better society.Reflection- How this profession connects to your lifeNo reflection is given.Reflection is somewhat illogical and does not give too much information.Reflection is logical and slightly covers the information required.Reflection is logical and covers all the information required.Connect ProfessionsThere is no connection mentioned between the two professionsConnections between the two professions seems superficial or not related to their everyday responsibilitiesA connection is made between the two professions A clear and descriptive connection is made between the two professions and how they work together on a daily basisLevel of ResearchDoes not address all of the questions on organizer. Information on 2 or more questions is missing.Briefly addresses all questions on the organizer.Clearly addresses all questions on organizer.Clearly addresses all questions and includes several other interesting and relevant facts.Attractiveness, Neatness, and OrderPresentation is messy and out of order as specified on expectations.Presentation is acceptably typed but overall layout is not neat and orderly.Presentation is typed in font that can be read, is attractive in terms of design, layout, neatness and order.Presentation is typed in font that can be read and exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, neatness, and order.-457199170815S.T.E.M Careers Project: TimelineFriday, September 15th: How can Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics be used in the professional world?Select a profession and a partner to work with. Describe your professions in 2-3 paragraphs.Monday, September 18thHow can someone enter a S.T.E.M career?Describe the educational Requirements of your careersTuesday, September 19thHow do professionals utilize technology in their careers?Describe the tools and technologies used in your fields of studyWednesday, September 20thHow have S.T.E.M careers contributed to society?Explain 3 major contributions to society from your careersFinal Project Due: Monday, September 25th ................
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