Career Files Tips
Resources for Describing Different Science Careers to Kids
Career Files help students to learn how ideas and concepts in Science A-Z instructional units relate to real-world jobs, including those in STEM fields. Each Career File explains the various levels of skills, training, and education required for many science careers. Career Files also explain the skills and practices used by experts in various STEM fields.
Life

Veterinarian; Wildlife Photographer; Zookeeper
Animals
- Printable Resources
- Digital

Dog Groomer; Dentist; Mason; Jewelry Maker
Living/Non-Living
- Printable Resources
- Digital

Landscape Gardener; Plant Grower; Logger; Maple Tapper
Plants
- Printable Resources
- Digital

K-9 Police Officer; Optometrist; Perfume Maker; Sign Translator
Senses
- Printable Resources
- Digital
Earth & Space

Climatologist; Cruise Ship Captain; Meteorologist
Earth, Moon, and Sun
- Printable Resources
- Digital

TV Weather Forecaster; Jet Pilot; Hot-Air Balloon Pilot; NOAA Weather Person
Weather
- Printable Resources
- Digital

Archaeologist; Cartographer; Outdoor Guide
Earth's Surface
- Printable Resources
- Digital
Physical

Engineer; Steam Roller Operator; Tow Truck Driver; Crane Operator
Doing Work
- Printable Resources
- Digital

Electrical Engineer; Electrician; Musician; Solar Panel Installer
Energy
- Printable Resources
- Digital

Laser Surgeon; Movie Lighting Technician; Skyscraper Light Bulb Changer
Light
- Printable Resources
- Digital

Chemist; Ice Cream Maker; Painter
Properties
- Printable Resources
- Digital

Maglev Train Conductor; Appliance Repair Person; Scrap Metal Recyclers
Magnets
- Printable Resources
- Digital

Aerospace Engineer; Lock and Dam Operator; Roller Coaster Engineer
Things Move
- Printable Resources
- Digital