1.04 Careers in Environmental Systems
This middle school lesson (MS.CAS.1.4 “Careers in Environmental Systems”) is part of the Middle School Food and Agricultural Literacy Curriculum and introduces students to five careers in the environmental services system: environmental conservationist, environmental scientist, environmental educator, soil conservationist, and water resources manager. Through brainstorming, a gallery-walk of career posters, and a flier-creation activity, students research job titles, descriptions, training requirements, working conditions, and salary ranges to support career exploration and decision-making.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
-
- As a result of this unit the students will… Explore the eight pathways of the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) career clusters.
- As a result of this lesson the students will… Identify five careers in environmental service systems.
- Time required
- Instruction time for this lesson: 45 minutes.
- Grade level
- Middle School
- Materials
-
- Writing surface and markers
- Dictionary
- MS.CAS.1.4.AS.A through E – copies to hang around room, number will vary depending on size of class, about one set per 10 students
- MS.CAS.1.4.RUBRIC.A – one per student
- White Paper – one piece per student
- Precepts
- I. Professional Growth — I1. Make clear decisions in my professional life.
- Key Terms
- Environmental
Downloads & Links
Aligned Standards
National Standards
- CS.02.03.01.aExplore various career interests/options.
- CS.02.03.03.aIdentify the skills required for various careers.
- CS.03.01.01.aUse basic technical and business writing skills.
- NL-ENG.K-12.12Applying Language Skills
- NL-ENG.K-12.4Communication Skills