Computer science is one of the fastest growing industries, with nearly 1 million new jobs being added in 2020. Expose your students to lucrative careers in computer science, with interactive activities directly connected to what people do in these careers. This webquest includes 13 questions about careers in computer science including why computer science is important, basic information gathering (salary, summary of career, required education) as well as multiple interactive activities such as a computer hardware matching game, Scratch computer programming search, hacking in the news, and more. Appropriate for middle and high school students, taking 90 minutes to complete. Purchase includes EDITABLE WORD document and googledoc version for students, linked resources, and complete answer key for teachers. Supports NGSS MS-PS4-3. Students can use this resource independently – a helpful distance learning activity for STEM career exploration.
Grades: 6-12 / Total Pages: 12 pages / also available on Teachers Pay Teachers
