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//General Questions//

 * ======What is a general description of the job?======
 * ======What kind of education and experience is required? Do you need an advanced degree? How long do you need to go to school in order to be qualified for this job?======
 * ======Describe the kinds of places that people with this job might work. (For example, in a lab, outside, or in an office?)======
 * ======What parts of the country are jobs in this career most commonly found?======
 * ======In what types of companies do people with this job work? Name at least three companies that might hire people for this job.======
 * ======What is the average yearly salary for this job?======
 * ======How is chemistry used in this job? Give at least three examples.======

//Personal Questions//

 * ======Why did you choose the job that you did?======
 * ======What would you like about this job? What wouldn't you like?======
 * ======What would be most challenging thing about this job?======
 * ======Do you think this job is a good fit for you? Why or why not?======


 * //Part 2- Presentation of Information//**

In this part of the assignment, you will use your initial research to create a stand-alone presentation about your chosen career. This stand-alone presentation can be in the form of a poster, display board, brochure, booklet, website, video, or other form (you must get approval from Miss Brennan)- be creative! A "stand-alone" presentation is one that can be understood by others without any explanation by you.

Your display must include the following components:

1. A title. 2. An introduction. This should be a written paragraph introducing the idea that chemistry is used in many careers, even ones we might not necessarily think of! 3. Pictures relevent to your chosen career. 4. Answers to the questions from the research done in Part 1. This can be presented in question/answer format, as bullet points, as paragraphs, or however else you choose. 5. Your presentation must be attractive and informative, and should look as professional as possible. This project will be due on Friday, May 1, 2009. NO EXCEPTIONS!!! Points will be deducted for late or incomplete projects. You will have some time in class this week to work on this, so please use that time wisely.


 * Useful Websites** (you can also feel free to do a Google search for information on your career!)

PA Career Center for Workforce: [|http://www.paworkstats.state.pa.us/gsipub/index.asp?docid=405]

Collegeboard Career Help: [|http://www.collegeboard.com]

There is also a college/career link off of the BAHS library page. (buttons on the left) [|http://www.basd.net/bahs/library/default.htm]

Chemical Careers (list of careers, background, quotes, general information) [] A Day in the Life: Chemist [] A Day in the Life: Chemical Engineer [] What do Chemical Engineers Do? (click "Job Descriptions") [] Chemists and Materials Sciences [] Chemical Engineers [] Chemical and Engineering News: Career & Employment News (from flavor and fragrance chemists to those who discover and develop drugs) [] Adventures of Meg A. Mole, Future Scientist (Featured chemists make household products and NASA insulation) [] Science & Technology: Cool Tech Jobs (See Cosmetic Chemist and Forensic Scientist) [] Science Knows No Boundaries (see Chemist and Food Scientist) [] Going Places with Chemistry (biographies of female scientists) [] BLS Career Information: Jobs for People Who like Science (Chemist, Pharmacist) [] GetTech Careers [] Cool Tech Jobs: Cosmetic Chemist [] Career Zone: Chemists (click "Similar Jobs" for more) [|http://www.nycareerzone.org/graphic/profile. jsp;jsessionid=819311053448876046?onetsoc=19-2031.00]