Spark student interest in real STEM careers while building research
and communication skills. This TEKS-aligned resource helps students
explore how STEM jobs connect to what they learn in science class.

What’s Included

• Information Gap Exercise

• Short Answer Exercise

• Exit Tickets

Concepts Covered (TEKS 6.4C)

• What STEM careers are and why
  they matter

• Exploring careers through
  resources (museums, libraries, mentors, online platforms)

• Connecting STEM jobs to
  real-world problems and solutions

• Identifying skills and tools
  used in different science careers

How It’s Useful

• Great for career day, advisory,
  STEM weeks, or unit introductions

• Builds motivation by connecting
  science learning to real-life pathways

• Exit tickets make it easy to
  check learning and reflection quickly

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