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Exploring Careers in Health Science Instructional VideoExploring Careers in Health Science Instructional Video
Publisher
PBS
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
4:03
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
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Year
2015
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Exploring Careers in Health Science

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For those who like to work with people on a daily basis, careers in the health sciences offer many options. A short video details many of these career options.

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Concepts

science careers, health careers, careers, career goals, career planning, career skills, science career, critical thinking, medical technology

Instructional Ideas

  • Have class members create a theme wall that lists the many careers mentioned in the video
  • Invite locals who serve in these fields to talk with the class about their education, training, and daily routines

Classroom Considerations

  • Part of the PBS SciTech Now series

Pros

  • The Teaching Tips section provides a list of vocabulary terms related to the health sciences
  • The resource includes discussion questions and an activity

Cons

  • None

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