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Lesson Plan – Career Study

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In this activity, students read the cards and present the information to their classmates. After learning about a number of different science and engineering careers, students create a character in their chosen field of research and present this character in a variety of creative ways. This activity enables students to learn more about USDA Forest Service scientists and helps students imagine their own potential future as a scientist or engineer.

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