This document discusses science careers and education pathways. It outlines 3 main branches of science - life science, physical science, and earth science. It then describes various degrees in science from Associates to Doctorate levels and their typical timelines. Finally, it discusses common science careers for people with different qualifications, including scientists, engineers, and technicians.

1. Branches and Jobs
In Science
and
Good Science Discussion

3. 3 Main Branches of Science
• Life Science
– The study of living things
– 7th grade
– Biology, ecology
• Physical Science
– The study of matter and energy
– 8th grade
– Physics, chemistry
• Earth Science
– The study of the earth and other planets
– 9th grade
– Astronomy, meteorology, oceanography

4. Degrees in Science
– A.A.S. is an Associate of Applied Science
• 1 to 2 years after high school
• Less money, but more jobs
– B.S. is a Bachelor of Science
• 4 to 5 years after high school
• More money than high school education
– M.S. is a Master of Science
• 1 to 4 years after a B.S.
• More money, but less jobs available
– Ph.D is a Doctor of Philosophy
• 4 to 8 years after a B.S.
• More money, but less jobs available

5. Degrees in Science (con’t)
– M.D. is a Medical Doctor
• 4 years after a B.S.
• The doctor you visit when you are sick
– D.D.S. is a Doctor of Dental Surgery
• 4 years after a B.S.
• The dentist
– D.V.M. is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
• 4 years after a B.S.
• The doctor you visit when your pet is sick

6. Jobs/People in Science
– Scientists (M.S., Ph.D)
• Discover new things
• Discover and describe new laws in science
– Engineers (B.S., M.S., Ph.D.)
• Use existing discoveries to improve our lives
• Use science to improve existing products
– Technicians (Certificate, A.A.S., B.S., M.S.)
• Install, repair, fix, and/or maintain equipment

7. Good Science Class Discussion
Asking Questions:
•Level 1 Questions
•Level 2 Questions
•Level 3 Questions

8. Good class discussions involve:
•Active listening of every student
•Staying on topic
•Students who courageously share their
ideas
•Focusing on Level 2 and 3 Questions
•Students responding to other students
•Students asking questions of other
students
•Allowing others to share their points
•Challenging the ideas of others in a
respectful way

9. Don’t play guess what is on the
teacher’s mind. I want to hear
what you think.
Your ideas and questions are
important!!!

10. Level 1 Questions
ask to recall facts and information. These questions
have specific answers.
Words typically used: define, recall, recognize,
remember, who, what, where, when, describe,
compare, contrast, rephrase, put in your own
words, explain the main idea
Ex: If we are discussing elements and the periodic
table, you may ask:
• “What is the symbol for hydrogen?”
• “What is the name of the first column of
elements?”

11. Level 2 Questions
ask about extensions and applications of the topic.
Words typically used: apply, classify, use, choose,
employ,write and example, solve, how many,
which, what is, identify motives/causes, draw
conclusions, determine evidence, support, analyze,
why
Ex: If we are discussing characteristics of the tundra
biome, you may ask:
• “Why is it so cold?”
• “What housing and clothes do human need to
live there?”

12. Level 3 Questions
ask how to use the information to go beyond the topic.
These questions have no specific answer.
Words typically used: predict, produce, write, design,
develop, synthesize, construct, how can we
improve, what would happen if, can you devise,
how can we solve.
Ex: If we are discussing fossil fuels:
• “What are some alternatives to gasoline?”
• “How will our society need to change when
gasoline is gone in a few years?”