OBJECTIVE | 7.2 EXPLAIN THAT THE WATER CYCLE IS A PROCESS IN WHICH ENERGY, PROVIDED BY THE SUN, CONTINUOUSLY CYCLES WATER THROUGH EARTH’S SYSTEMS. |
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Did you know there are many careers revolving around water?
Introduction:
There are three careers highlighted in the sections below.
Explore each section and follow the directions in each to learn about careers that may interest you.
If you got a 70% or higher on your Vocabulary quiz, follow the directions below. If not, return to "Water Cycle Basics" to retake your quiz.
There are three careers highlighted in the sections below.
Explore each section and follow the directions in each to learn about careers that may interest you.
If you got a 70% or higher on your Vocabulary quiz, follow the directions below. If not, return to "Water Cycle Basics" to retake your quiz.
A. Marine Biologist [10 min]
DIRECTIONS:
1. Watch the video on the left to get an introduction about Marine Biology. 2. CLICK HERE to read a basic profile about being a marine biologist. 3. CLICK HERE to learn about DAVID GRUBER. Watch the video and read his interview! |
B. Las Vegas valley water district [10 min]
DIRECTIONS:
1. CLICK HERE to first explore the website. Click on links or areas of the website that may interest you such as "Water Quality" or "Engineering and Instruction." 2. Click on "jobs," then click on video gallery. Watch the three videos to learn about three people who work for the Las Vegas Water Valley District. 3. CLICK HERE to see a list of all jobs available at the Las Vegas Valley Water District. You will be able to see the salary of each position. Click on jobs that may interest you to learn more about the position. |
C. Water purification [10 min]
DIRECTIONS:
1. Watch the video about careers in water treatment plans on the left. 2. CLICK HERE to get general information on Water Engineers. |
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D. Career Padlet [15 min]
Decide which career most interests you and answer the following questions in your "Water Cycle Padlet":
1. What career are you most interested in? Why? 2. Add 3-4 pictures of that career that support your reasoning for why you are interested in the job. 3. What type of education is required in order to have this career? 4. Research the career you are interested in and write down 2 interesting facts about it. |
E. Done early? - THINK ABOUT YOUR "BIG FUTURE"
CLICK HERE to go to the Big Future website. Choose an area that interests you and explore possible careers and what it takes to achieve them. |