Glencoe Science Level Red

Unit 5:

Biology career

Project Type: Career

Introduction:

What do a nurse, an exterminator, and a landfill supervisor have in common? They all work in biology-related professions. Some careers will require graduate or professional school, while others may require undergraduate or no college degrees. Careers in the biological sciences are found in areas such as research, education and industry.

Task:

Choose a biology-related career to explore. Gather information about this career, including courses of study required, whether advanced degrees are needed, job locations and availability and salaries offered. Use your information to write a job ad for such a position.

Time:

1 class period to conduct research and write ad

Possible Resources:

Careers

http://www.accessexcellence.org/RC/CC/

http://www.aibs.org/careers/#5

http://www.emporia.edu/biosci/carebiol.htm

http://www.sciencecareersweb.net/BioWeb/BioCareers.htm

http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos047.htm

http://biomicro.sdstate.edu/Careers/CAREERS.htm

Writing Ads

http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/0,4621,303959,00.html

http://entrpreneur.com/howto/hireemploy/0,6186,,00.html

http://www.caterer.com/advice/advice.asp?cate=People%20management&FileID=03012943490

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