Exploring Environmental Careers
Learn about sustainability careers
In this lesson, students will explore various careers focused on environmental conservation and sustainability. Through project-based activities and insights from guest speakers, students will gain an understanding of the skills and knowledge required in these fields. This lesson is important as it helps students connect their interests in the environment with potential career paths, fostering a sense of purpose and direction for their future.
Learn about sustainability careers
Projector, Whiteboard and markers, Guest speaker contact information, Discussion questions, and Worksheet on environmental careers
Step 1
Introduction
10 mins
- Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability.
- Ask students what they know about careers in this field.
- Introduce the objectives of the lesson.
Step 2
Guest Speaker Presentation
20 mins
- Invite a guest speaker from an environmental career to share their experiences.
- Encourage students to ask questions about the speaker's career path and daily responsibilities.
Step 3
Project-Based Activity
20 mins
- Divide students into small groups.
- Assign each group a specific environmental career to research.
- Provide a worksheet to guide their research, including questions about required skills, education, and job responsibilities.
Step 4
Group Presentations
5 mins
- Have each group present their findings to the class.
- Encourage students to discuss the similarities and differences between the careers.
- Summarize the key points discussed during the lesson.
- Highlight the importance of pursuing careers that contribute to environmental sustainability.
- Provide information on further resources and opportunities for students interested in these careers.
