Curated OER
Chemical Engineers and the Things They Do
Young scholars explore the field of chemical engineering and identify the contributions of chemical engineers to society. They explore how chemical engineering is like and different from the other engineering professions. They study the...
Curated OER
Destination Outer Space
Students investigate space travel. In this space travel lesson plan students examine space exploration history, engineers and scientists involved in space exploration, and Newton's third law of motion. Students make rockets.
Discovery Education
STEM Camp—Urban Infrastructure
Build a bridge to learning in a STEM-aligned unit about urban infrastructure. Young engineers explore the many aspects of civil planning and design in a five-day unit. Content includes the challenging aspects of balancing building with...
Curated OER
Researching Engineers Lesson Plan
Students research different kinds of engineers and investigate what each one does. After completing three days of research and using a research guide sheet, they create a PowerPoint presentation of at least 8 slides but no more than 15.
Curated OER
Careers in Chemistry
Students watch a video about careers in chemistry. In this Chemistry lesson plan, students will research chemistry careers and chose one to do further research on.
Curated OER
Water Resource Engineering
Students examine solubility and the significance of water. In this aqueous solution lesson students complete a lab activity on soil profiles.
Curated OER
Forensic Detectives: Chemistry at Work
Young scholars examine the different careers associated with chemistry and see how it is used everyday. For this forensic lesson students research a chemistry related career and write a presentation to give to the class.
Curated OER
Space Age Technology Comes to Earth
Students explore jobs related to agriculture. In this technology/agriculture instructional activity, students recognize the importance of natural resources and agriculture on the use of Range Rambler software. Students complete an...
Teach Engineering
Manned Mission to Mars
To go or to not to go — the question for a mission to Mars. This resource provides details for a possible manned mission to Mars. Details include a launch schedule, what life would be like on the surface, and how the astronauts would...
Career Cornerstone Center
Sloan Career Cornerstone Center: Chemical Engineering
A career in Chemical Engineering is profiled.Included: Chemical Engineering overview, Preparation, Day In The Life, Earnings, Employment, Career Path Forecast, Professional Organizations.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Chemical Engineer
Read about the career of a chemical engineer on this profile. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a chemical engineer, as well as the education and job description. Included are interviews with people who...
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Chemical Engineer
This site provides interesting and relevant information on engineering careers by offering a look into the life of a chemical engineer. Also, site describes what type of courses a student should study to pursue an engineering career.
Career Cornerstone Center
Profiles of Chemical Engineers: Dupont Process Engineer
Gives a career profile of Mr. Lee Margolis, a process engineer for Dupont, located in Seaford, Delaware. This site contains an interview transcript covering his job responsibilities, professional development, and advice to rising...
Career Cornerstone Center
Profiles of Chemical Engineers: Shell Process Engineer
Presents a profile of Ms. Dawn Childs, a process engineer with Shell Chemical Company in Deer Park, Texas. Included in the profile is a video interview about her job and advice to current students.
Career Cornerstone Center
Profiles of Chemical Engineers: Chevron Process Engineer
Contains a profile of Ms. Gloria Chaw, a process engineer at Chevron Research & Technology Company in Richmond, California. Presents a video interview and written transcripts of portions of the interview.
Careers New Zealand
Careers Nz: Chemical Engineer
This site from Careers New Zealand contains brief profiles of two chemical engineers. The second, Mr. Vaughan Rimmer, is a process engineer at the Marsden Point Oil Refinery in New Zealand.
Career Cornerstone Center
Profiles of Chem. Engineers: Fluor Daniel Process Eng.
Presents a profile of Mr. William Huang, a process engineer for Fluor Daniel Inc, located in Sugar Land, Texas. Includes the transcript from a video interview with Mr. Huang, covering time management skills, job responsibilities, and...
Other
The Engineering and Science Foundation: Engineering Your Future
Authors invite students to explore this site in order to gather information about a future engineering career. Information is provided on various fields such as chemical and biomedical. Site also lists important classes related to the...
Other
Graduating Engineer and Computer Careers Magazine: Biomedical Engineering
A career in biomedical engineering is profiled. What exactly is it? Education? Job opportunities? Learn more about this in demand career.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Chemical Technician
A career as a chemical technician requires an associate's degree as a minimum. If you like testing products, working in a lab, and are detail-oriented, you may be interested in this career strand. This Science Buddies site lays out the...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Experiment With Genetically Modified Seeds
Compare the growth of normal plants with plants that have been genetically modified to make them resistant to the chemical herbicide Roundup. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract,...
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Chemist
The BLS offers an overview of the career of a chemist. The website provides a general description of what being a chemist is like and includes information on the type of education and experience a chemist needs.
Other
What Is Nanotechnology?: Talk to the Scientists
This site explains how scientists are using nanotechnolgy to accomplish a variety of tasks. You can click on a scientist and they answer your question through audio.