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Topic Science in the Community - Science at Work
 
Science in the Community - Science at Work
Your child may recognize that many people use science to do their jobs—chemists, doctors, science teachers, computer technicians and engineers, for example. However, she may not realize that many other jobs also require science skills.

To show your child how important science is for many jobs, try to arrange for her to spend part of a day—or even an hour—with a park ranger, pharmacist, veterinarian, electrician, plumber, dry cleaner, cook, mechanic, architect, mason or anyone else whose job involves some kind of science.

Before any visit, encourage your child to read about the job so she'll be able to ask good questions. For example, she might ask a dry cleaner questions such as the following:
  • What chemicals do you use to clean clothes?
  • How are stains removed?
  • What happens to the chemicals after you use them?
Information source: U.S. Department of Education - Helping Your Child Learn Science
 
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