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Teaching Points

A biologist is a scientist who studies life.  They study humans, animals, and bacteria to understand how our bodies work and how external factors can influence each organism.  Macroscopic are objects that can be measured and visible to the naked eye. The microscopic study requires microscopes.

 

Agricultural biologists work with fruits, vegetables, pests and the agricultural environment. Medical biologists specialize in organism within the human body. There are also industrial biologists and the effects of chemicals.  Marine biologists study sea/ocean life.

 

Data is gathered from these environments to hypothesis and recording results.

 

 

Suggested Reading

1. The Human Body in 30 Seconds:  30 mind-blowing topics for budding biologists.  Anna Claybourne.  2017. Grade level  1-4

2. Who was Rachel Carson?  Sarah Fabiny.  2014. Grade level 3-7

3. Charmed by the Sea.  Shana M. Wilson.  2017. Grade level 2-3

4. Am I an Insect?  (Budding Biologist).  Kristine Duehl. 2013. Grade level 5-7

5. Gorilla Mountain:  The Story of Wildlife Biologist Amy Vedder. Rene Ebersole. Grade level 5-7

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Career Web Links 

1. U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook Biologist

2. American Institute of Biological Sciences

3. This site lists several areas for biologists to specialize. Each has a link for specific information. http://www.careercornerstone.org/biology/bioprofassn.htm

4. Sciencebuddies. Creative interactive material and videos