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Chemistry in the Aluminum Industry
Backgrounders
Learn about the role of chemistry in the aluminum industry.
![Student wearing a vr headset in a classroom](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2023-09/vr%20careers%20header_GettyImages-1406876514.jpg?itok=jVTeLzoI)
VR Career Exploration
Lessons
Students will learn about virtual reality technology and explore careers using this technology.
![Cedarburg water tower](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2019-11/Cedarburg_water_tower.jpg?itok=ueg8-MwO)
Design & Build a Water Tower
Lessons
Students will design and build a model water tower and learn why these structures are important for many communities. Grade 8 extensions are also included.
![Engineers and architect looking at blueprints](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2020-12/engineers-and-architect-looking-at-blueprints.jpg?itok=vW5sHQLI)
Careers in Building and Design
Lessons
Students explore careers that involve designing and building structures and devices.
![Woman working on her laptop in a modern glass office](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2022-10/christina-wocintechchat-com-dFCOgR91H5M-unsplash.jpg?itok=rqfHJMOX)
Exploring Careers in STEM Grade 7
Lessons
Students will expand their knowledge of STEM career types related to a topic they are studying in science.
![Group of students working together](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2022-08/tug%20of%20war.jpg?itok=7Q5XN5h-)
Team Tower Challenge
Lessons
Students will explore what it means to be a member of a team and highlight the skills and qualities that make one a good team member.
![Michaella Chemello cuisinant et servant des crêpes au Stampede de Calgary](/sites/default/files/styles/career_image/public/2021-11/Michaella%20Chemello.jpg?itok=jHGr1rYp)
Michaella Chemello
Engineer in Training (Civil)
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Summer Symposium Series: Engineering Career Resources
Backgrounders
A career in engineering would let you help people through designing and implementing the things they use in their daily lives.
![Fairy Sahay](/sites/default/files/styles/career_image/public/2021-06/Fairy%20Sahay.jpg?itok=2KRgSGKu)
Fairy Sahay
Civil Engineer (Green Economy Project)
![Electrical engineers at work](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2019-11/Engineering_Videos.jpg?itok=BfurQxJO)
Engineering a Future Career
Lessons
Students explore the different branches of engineering and discover the similarities and differences between them.
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Attributes and Skills of Innovators
Lessons
Students explore the attributes and skills that can make someone a successful innovator.
![Ethical hacker](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2020-10/ethical_hacker.jpg?itok=mVqHNonM)
Careers of the Future
Lessons
Students will learn about potential careers of the future and create their own job description.
![Hut on a tiny island](/sites/default/files/2020-12/hut-on-desert-island.jpg)
How can we build a structure that protects toy people from wind?
Hands-on Activities
How could you design and build a structure that protects toy people from the wind?
![Rock climbers](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2020-11/Rock_climbers.jpg?itok=amqET4fz)
How Can I Take Responsible Risks?
Lessons
Students share examples of responsible risk-taking and reflect on how they can take risks.
![Diver with branches](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2020-11/diver_with_branches.jpg?itok=iUM3n12Z)
Taking Risks in Your Career
Lessons
Students learn about different ways that people take risks in their careers.