Physical Science 20 Career Exploration Assignment

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1 Physical Science 20 Career Exploration Assignment PS20-CE1 Explore physical-science related career paths in Saskatchewan, Canada and the world. In this assignment you are asked to investigate careers that are related to the environmental science field. The intention is that you will develop a greater understanding of possible careers in this field and explore one of interest in more depth. At the end of this study you will submit evidence of your learning in the form of a brochure. Refer to the assessment checklist at the end of this handout for how your resume will be assessed. PS20 Worksheet for Researching Occupations Gathering information is a critical step in making an effective career decision. Use the following worksheet and the website to research possible career options. You need to find three options before settling on one for the brochure assignment. A copy of this completed work sheet will need to be submitted. Use print, Internet, multi-media, and people resources for your information. A great way to get information about a possible career choice is to ask a person currently working in the field. Occupation/job title List three research one Brief description Summarize the details of the job in your own words. Primary responsibilities What do people in this occupation do? 1. 2.

2 List at least five specific responsibilities for this occupation Requirements Key skills and abilities required Personality traits that are important for this occupation Skills and abilities: Personality traits: Employers In what setting is this occupation found? Indoors? Outdoors? Both? In what kind of organizations? (e.g., small businesses, public schools, hospitals, etc.)

3 Job outlook/growth What is the Canada Department of Labor s employment outlook for this occupation? Refer to the web site at Employment growth is: Much faster than average Faster than average Average Slower than average Expected to decline Educational preparation What major, program of study, or training is required or suggested for entry into this occupation? What licenses or certifications are required? Salary range What is the typical salary for someone entering this occupation? Job Characteristics How many work hours are in an average week for this occupation? Is shift work involved? Is travel involved? How often? Short distances? Long distances? Overnight?

4 Career Path What are some sample entry level job titles for this occupation? How might an individual progress from the entry-level position? What tasks or projects might lead to greater responsibilities? What are some positions that the entry-level job may lead to? Positive features List three positive aspects of this occupation Negative features List three negative aspects of this occupation 3. 3.

5 Related occupations List two occupations that are similar to the one you researched. Information sources List at least two resources used in researching this occupation (people, print, multi-media, Internet) Steps to take List three steps that you need to take to begin preparing for this occupation Personal Attributes What personal attributes do you possess that would make you a good candidate for this career? 3. 3.

6 Rubric Research: Objective Worksheet Completion Quality of Research Sources and Referencing Negative and positive Career Path Many sections expanded beyond the expected scope of the project. New research areas were added that add exceptional insight into the career. Exhausted available resources creating an exceptional depth of perspectives on More than 3 sources have been cited correctly with at least one source used that was discovered by the student An exceptional the negative and positive aspects of this career represented with multiple insights into unexpected pros and cons Has described an exceptional plan for following this career path from today to retirement describing many key details that were not obvious All sections are complete with some sections exceeding the minimum of 2 entries Accessed a wide variety of resources creating a strong depth of perspectives on More than 3 sources have been cited correctly An excellent the negative and positive aspects of this career represented with insights into at least one unexpected pro or con Has described an excellent plan for following this career path from today to retirement describing one or two key details that were not obvious All sections are completed with a minimum of 2 entries in each section Accessed a wide variety of resources creating a limited depth of perspectives on 3 sources have been cited correctly A complete the positive and negative aspects of have been represented Has described a strong plan for following this career path from today to retirement describing all obvious details All sections have entries with some having less than 2 entries Accessed a moderate variety of resources creating a basic 2 or less sources used with incomplete or incorrect format Representation of some of the positive and negative aspects of Has started to describe a plan for following this career path from today to retirement but it is missing some details Some sections have no entries Accessed limited resources creating limited Fewer than 2 sources have been used with incomplete and incorrect format Representation of the positive and negative aspects of have obvious omissions Only some details of a career path are described with limited detail or missing large components.

7 Brochure: Objective Aesthetics Exceptional and varied use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance the presentation Excellent use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance the presentation Good use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance the presentation Use of font, color graphics, effects, etc. occasionally detract from the presentation Use of font, color graphics, effects, etc. often detract from the presentation Graphics Organization Content Information integration Communication Cycles of Improvement Exceptional use of relevant photos, graphics, charts, etc. to inform and interest the reader using at least one original graphic Content is exceptionally organized using headings, bullets, grouping related material and having a consistent logical flow using creative and inventive ideas to represent information Outstanding detail about this career including many details that were not obvious. It appears that no further research would be required Exceptional integration of multiple areas of the worksheet integrated seamlessly into unique sections on the brochure No grammatical errors and appropriate use of scientific language with complete explanations where appropriate. Multiple reviews have been completed and implemented. There is no need for future revisions Excellent use of relevant photos, graphics, charts, etc. to inform and interest the reader. Giving credit to all sources Content is excellently organized using headings, bullets, grouping related material and having a consistent logical flow Covers career indepth with details and examples. Subject knowledge is excellent. Some unique research has been completed Excellent integration of the factual areas of the worksheet into expected areas like career path and environmental relevance No grammatical errors and appropriate use of scientific language with some explanations where appropriate. A second series of reviews has been completed and changes implemented Good use of relevant photos, graphics, charts, etc. to inform and interest the reader. Giving credit to all sources Content is logically organized and uses headings and grouping of similar material for the most part with some minor flaws Includes essential knowledge about. Subject knowledge appears to be good. Good integration of the factual areas of the worksheet into expected areas like career path and environmental relevance No grammatical errors and appropriate use of scientific language. Peer and teacher reviews completed with significant changes being implemented Some photos, graphics, charts are used without clear connections to the content. Giving credit to all sources Has some organization, or logic but flawed overall Includes essential information about but there are 1-2 factual errors or omissions Weak integration of the factual areas of the worksheet into expected areas like career path and environmental relevance No grammatical errors or appropriate use of scientific language. Peer and teacher reviews completed with minor changes Few photos, graphics, charts are used, without clear connections to the content. No credit of sources is given No clear or logical organizational structure Content is minimal OR there are several factual errors or omissions Information is factual in nature only Few grammatical errors or some appropriate use of scientific language. Peer and teacher reviews completed but no obvious changes implemented

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