Got a passion for food? According to the narrator of a short video, such passion is the key ingredient in becoming a successful food scientist. Food scientists formulate new food products using existing ingredients or using ingredients that need to be created.

Concepts

career goals, career planning, career readiness, career skills, careers, science careers, food, organic farming, genetically modified food

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Instructional Ideas

• Have interested learners research the GMO debate as well as the regulations that determine whether it is labeled organic

Classroom Considerations

• Part of the PBS Career Connections series

Pros

• Includes a video viewing guide 

Cons

• None