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Young scholars reach out into the community and learn about different environmental science careers in this inquiry-based instructional activity. Beginning with a short research assignment, children gain background knowledge about different environmental professions before contacting and interviewing local naturalists. If face-to-face interviews can not be arranged, have children write letters to professionals from around the state, the country, or even the world. This would be a great instructional activity to conclude an elementary earth or life science unit, exposing children to ways people are working to preserve the environment.
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- An extension activity is provided that engages children in preserving the environment
- Provides a suggestion for a related service learning project
- Tips are offered for adapting the lesson to meet the needs of children across a range of age levels
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- Additional scaffolding needed to support students with researching environmental professions