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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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List of 75+ STEM Careers, Jobs & Occupations

STEM Sport

Agricultural Engineer The Role: These engineers solve problems concerning power supplies, machinery efficiency, and the use of structures and facilities in agriculture. Biophysicist The Role: Biophysicists study the principles of physics that underlie all living things. Average Annual Salary: $122,270 2.

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Hey Mars, wait for us!

Scientix

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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20 STEM Projects That Are Great for Middle School

STEM Education Guide

It’s a fun way of using simple machines and various materials, students design bridges that can hold 100 pennies for 30 seconds without collapsing, teaching them fundamental principles of physics. Teaches Basic Physics Principles : Concepts like energy transfer, motion, and simple machines come to life in a Rube Goldberg project.

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10 Best STEM Kits for Teens

STEM Sport

Physics Science Lab Kit. This physics electricity tool kit is a great way to keep teen-aged students engaged in engineering. 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.

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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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Farming on permafrost

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Farming on permafrost Published: Climate change is creating new opportunities for agriculture, by providing longer and warmer growing seasons, and thawing frozen ground. However, temperatures in the USA’s most northern state are on the rise, and this is being accompanied by an increase in agricultural activity.