Part One: Warm Up
Discuss the following questions with a partner or group:
- What does an ecologist do?
- Is ecology a growing field? Why or why not?
- How is ecology related to STEM?
- What types of businesses or organizations need ecologists?
Part Two: Exploration
Five common careers in ecology are listed below.
- Environmental Consultant
- Research Scientists and Research Assistants
- Park Naturalist
- Restoration Ecologist
- Natural Resource Manager