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Welcome to our sixth week! This week you will explore animal science jobs and careers!
You have from now until the end of Friday, May 22 to complete as many of these activities as you like. They are all optional, but you will earn up to 5 points for your club for each activity you complete. At the end of our seven weeks, the five top-scoring clubs will earn $200. We will also award up to 10 prizes of $100 to clubs scoring just outside of the top five. Good luck and enjoy learning and sharing about your project animals!
Video of Animal Careers
EXPLORE: Do you enjoy animals? Would you like to have a career related to animals? If so, there are several options. Through this video created by Cornell, you will learn about careers related to horses, farm animals, companion animals, and wildlife. Complete this Activity.
List of Animal Careers
EXPLORE: Cornell has put together a long list of careers related to animals – including those based at farms, zoos, parks, veterinary hospitals, universities, and more! You will explore a few of these animal careers and discover the skills needed for each. Complete this Activity.
Profile of an Animal Career
EXPLORE: Through the blog, we have profiled many people who work with animals. You will learn about one of these fascinating individuals and discover how they have combined their passion for animals with their career. Complete this Activity.
Animal Science at Rutgers
EXPLORE: Did you know that you can study animal science at Rutgers and many other schools? Students majoring in animal science prepare for a variety of career opportunities. You will learn about the animal science major at Rutgers. Complete this Activity.