Lesson Plan
Curated OER

"A Typical Day at Seaworld" one day visit

For Teachers 4th
Explore the business side of careers in zoological or marine parks. Learners use the internet, field trips, and their research skills to develop an understanding of what skills are needed to work in an animal park environment.
Website
Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Sea World: Guide to Zoological Park Careers

For Students 9th - 10th
Sea World / Busch Gardens Education department has produced a site exploring many careers at the zoological park from entry level low-skilled positions to research and veterinary positions that require years of training to enter.
Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Paula Mikkelsen O Logy Card

For Students 3rd - 8th
Flip this interactive OLogy card to learn about zoology careers from zoologist Paula Mikkelsen.
Handout
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Whoi: Oceanography Careers

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you want to get started in preparing for a career in oceanography? Explore resources to start the career planning process.
Website
Employment Spot

Employment Spot: Fastest Growing Job Fields

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Department of Labor projected which industries and occupations will experience the most growth from now until 2008. Areas set to experience the biggest boom include computer technology, health services and social services.
Handout
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Life as a Wildlife Biologist

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site describes the skills needed for a career in Wildlife Biology. Includes link to a quiz that tests the student's knowledge of Wildlife issues.
Handout
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist

For Students 9th - 10th
Wouldn't it be great to spend your day watching animals in their natural habitat or as natural as zoos can make the habitat? Being a zoologist or wildlife biologist does just that. Find out what education you need for this career in this...