Environmental Scientist: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Frogs are often a sign of a healthy pond, because they need clean water to live and grow.
Through history
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Long ago
People have always watched rivers, soil and animals to learn what grows well and what is safe to eat. Today, environmental scientists use those same careful habits.
Tools of the trade
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Small Net
A small net scoops up tiny water creatures from a stream or pond so scientists can take a close look at them.
A day in the job
- Morning at the StreamThe scientist puts on boots and walks to a stream. They wade in carefully, scoop up some water, and check which tiny creatures live there.
Words to know
- Sample
- A sample is a small bit of something, like water or soil, that scientists collect to study in a lab or under a microscope.
Quiz time
Environmental scientists only study rocks and stars.
Environmental scientists can help make a cloudy pond clear again.