Fifth Grade, "Exploring STEM Careers" - DeKalb County Farm Bureau Agricultural Literacy

Supplemental Resources

Picture this Agricultural Career – Students will conduct research to gain an understanding of the various agricultural careers and play “Ag Career Pictionary.”

Ag Interview – Students will gain a greater awareness of the role agriculture plays in the American economy, practice oral and written communication skills, and learn about numerous agricultural careers.

Ag Career Profiles – Each of these Career Profiles highlights a different profession within the agricultural industry. Learn about an individual working in each career and explore salary ranges, education/experience needed, employment outlook, and suggested high school courses. Potential employers and professional organizations are also listed.
AgCareers.com – Find ag jobs that are available right now in your local area or around the world, read career profiles and search for schools that will prepare you for your chosen field, read up on resume and interview techniques, and much more.
Agricultural Engineering – Watch videos illustrating the growing role of agricultural engineering to feed a growing population while sustaining ecosystems.
Agriculture and Forestry Careers – From Agricultural Engineer to Wolf Biologist, this section of environmentalscience.org is a good jumping-off point to explore dozens of careers and find schools with programs to prepare you for those jobs.
AgExplorer – This comprehensive career resource will help you explore the broad range of careers within the industry of agriculture; brought to you by the National FFA Organization.
Careers in Agriculture – over 40 engaging, one-to-three minute videos provide insight into a wide range of agricultural careers (YouTube link)