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How do bacteria help and harm crops?

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Contact the agriculture or biology departments at local universities to find out if they offer outreach opportunities for high school students. If there is a local gardening group, botanical garden or horticultural society in your area, contact them to see how you could get involved to learn more about plant science.

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National Robotics week

Bright and Smart

Equipped with advanced instruments and technology, including a drill that can collect core samples of Martian rock and soil, Perseverance is on a mission to search for signs of ancient microbial life, study the planet's geology, and pave the way for future human exploration of Mars.

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Hey Mars, wait for us!

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There are six main topics: Let’s get to know Mars, Water on Mars, Climate and atmosphere of Mars, Agriculture on Mars, Building houses on Mars and lastly Building a city on Mars. She is also a Geology engineer. Students conducted research about this planet and got help from their science and art teachers.

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List of 75+ STEM Careers, Jobs & Occupations

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Agricultural Engineer The Role: These engineers solve problems concerning power supplies, machinery efficiency, and the use of structures and facilities in agriculture. Food Scientist The Role: Food Scientists research ways to improve the efficiency and safety of agricultural establishments and products.

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10 Best STEM Kits for Teens

STEM Sport

Children will learn about magnetic pull and key geology concepts by exploring the backyard and neighborhood. PROS: This toy is not age specific and can be used regardless of skill level. The Fossil and Biofuel Combustion kit is a learning program for agricultural engineering concepts. National Geographic - My First Metal Detector.

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Practical activities to help geoscience students develop the skills they need to succeed

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“Students who dream of studying glaciers,” says Lisa, “or exploring the deep sea or the moons of Saturn, might be discouraged with schools that don’t have instructors who can teach glacial geology, physical oceanography or planetary sciences.” These kinds of specialties are more common in schools that have a greater focus on research.

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20 STEM Projects That Are Great for Middle School

STEM Education Guide

Soil Biosolarization: Sustainable Weed Killer Serving as agricultural engineers, students explore the effectiveness of this sustainable weed control technique that uses organic waste instead of poisons. For an added challenge, students can use rubber bands to enhance the propulsion of their pasta vehicles.

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