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Cluster 1: Interactions Within Ecosystems

Image is of a close-up of the Yellow Fever virus.

Resources on Immunology

STEM Explained

Resource page including articles and career profiles related to immunology.

Ethical hacker

Careers of the Future

Lessons

Students will learn about potential careers of the future and create their own job description.

Jessica Lam au travail dans son laboratoire

Jessica Lam

Lab Manager (Infectious Disease Research)

Jessica Lam is a Lab Manager (Infectious Disease Research) at the University of Toronto.
Shayla Brown au travail sur un chantier maritime

Shayla Brown

Career Profiles

Environmental Coordinator

Shayla Brown is an Environmental Coordinator for Seaspan Shipyards.
Aerial view of a wetland

Introduction to Freshwater Wetlands

Backgrounders

Learn about the geology, chemistry and ecology of freshwater wetlands.

 Jeremy McNeil, docteur en entomologie

Dr. Jeremy McNeil

Career Profiles

Professor

Dr. Jeremy McNeil is a Professor for the Biology Department at the University of Western Ontario.
Rock climbers

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

Taking Risks in Your Career

Lessons

Students learn about different ways that people take risks in their careers.

Construction worker with house plan

Careers with Form and Function

Lessons

Students explore careers that involve the concepts of form and function.

Recycled bottle bird feeder

Innovating with Form and Function

Lessons

Students use their understanding of form and function to design an innovative object or device.

Career sector representatives

Exploring Career Sectors and Skills

Lessons

Students will explore STEM career sectors and the skills required for a variety of STEM careers.

Stethoscope on globe

STEAM Jobs Around the World

Lessons

Students will develop critical thinking skills as they investigate STEAM careers locally and internationally.

Lacey Rose

Find a Career You Love

Lessons

Students complete a matching activity to explore how interests and education relate to careers.

Duckling testing the water

Testing the Waters

Lessons

Students learn about how to gain experience and be exposed to, or “test the waters,” of careers that align with their personal occupational goals.

Girl dreaming about flying

What do you want to DO when you grow up?

Lessons

Students will use online tools and job search engines to explore career possibilities and the job market.