Scientific and engineering practices

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Finding Out About STEM Jobs

Research and explore resources such as museums, libraries, professional organizations, private companies, online platforms, and mentors employed in a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) field to investigate STEM careers.

Part of The student knows the contributions of scientists and recognizes the importance of scientific research and innovation for society

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Introduction

Today you will learn how to find and use resources that help you investigate STEM careers. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. A STEM career is a job that uses one of those four things every day. A meteorologist studies the weather and warns us about storms. An accountant uses math to track money for a business. An engineer designs bridges and roads. These are all STEM jobs.