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STEM Careers: Scavenger Hunt Activity & Counseling Tool

Meagan PollockConsultant, National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity

PhD Candidate, Purdue University, Engineering Education

Texas Project Lead the Way ConferenceHouston, Texas | February 25, 2013

For copies of today’s resources, go to:

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STEM Career Scavenger Hunt Lesson Plan Objective: Through this activity, participants will increase their awareness of opportunities and pathways to STEM careers. Overview: The purpose of this activity is to introduce students to two similar online tools for exploring careers. In addition, the activity creates an awareness of various pathways to STEM careers, and includes positive messaging that improves accessibility and attraction of these careers.

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STEM Career Exploration ResourcesUse your smart phone or device to connect to one of the following websites.

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STEM Career Matrix (Activity Part 1) 1. Work in alone or in pairs. 2. Complete the following table by

selecting STEM Careers that are new & interesting to you.

3. Discuss with those around you what you learned or discovered.

7 out of 10 of the fastest growing occupations (requiring at least a 2 year degree) are in STEM7 out of 10 of the fastest growing occupations (requiring at least a 2 year degree) are in STEM

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STEM Career Scavenger Hunt (Activity Part 2)1. Work in small groups.2. Complete the following

worksheet by selecting 15 different STEM Careers that are new & interesting.

3. Write your findings on the wall posters.

4. Discussion

To improve equity and accessibility, messaging matters.

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Questions? mail@MeaganPollock.com

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