Part One: Warm Up
Discuss the following questions with a partner or group:
- What does an ecologist do?
- Is ecology a growing field? Why or why not?
- How is ecology related to STEM?
- What types of businesses or organizations need ecologists?
Part Two: Exploration
Five common careers in ecology are listed below.
- Environmental Consultant
- Research Scientists and Research Assistants
- Park Naturalist
- Restoration Ecologist
- Natural Resource Manager
Exercise
Click on this link to the website to read more about these careers. Open the Exercise Link to begin the activity. Follow the instructions in the document.