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An Action Science Worksheet

Using the Action Science Project web page on the LandLearn website (http://www.landlearn.net.au/career/action_science.htm) answer the following questions. 

1. Which scientist is trying to find out the type of nematodes that are making carrots forked? 

2a. Do entomologists and nematologists study the same things?

2b. What is the difference in their work? 

3. How could an entomologist's work be of help to farmers? 

4. What sort of work is an Industry Development Officer likely to do? 
 
5. Many of the people profiled on the web site studied Agricultural Science at University. List 10 jobs/careers that some of the other graduates from their course are now working in: 
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6a. If you had to choose a career in science, what would it be?

6b. Why? 

7. Which scientist might you find setting up a display at a field day or writing an article for a newsletter? 

8. Do any of the scientists have the opportunity to travel overseas as part of their job? 

9. If so, where, and why? 

10. Why is it important scientists promote their work to others? 

11. Name two different university course completed by two different scientists? 
 
12. What do the scientists enjoy about their work?
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This document was reviewed 24 February 2003