This lesson will provide an opportunity for middle school students to get to know what scientists do and how scientists became scientists. The important derivative of this lesson is to enhance the thoughts and extend conversations between middle school students, teachers, parents, and scientists of how careers in science are an exciting and worthwhile academic path and life goal. The lesson provides for classroom discussion, question and answer sessions, and hands-on activities to be used in a format that is easy and constructive for teachers, students, and the volunteering scientists.
Author: Jeff Faulkner