Who knew that the Department of Energy has an attractive game for students? Along with factoids about energy, conservation and the environment, there is a virtual dissection of a frog available. Furthermore, you can change the languages by a click and learn the organs of the body in different languages! Your student may find this by going to http://www.doe.gov/forstudentsandkids.htm.
Why does a government agency do this? Like all of us, they want visitors to their sites. They want teachers and parents to browse in search of activities and information that can be relevant for their kids. When entering a science fair, do not overlook this source!
Why does a career counselor ferret out information for kids? If it:
- makes learning fun,
- makes a kid think,
- builds confidence,
it is an activity that can lead to insights about what one likes to do.
Do you love this virtual dissection project? You might approach biology with more enthusiasm. Are you squirming and saying “ew” at the very picture of the frog? Okay, you know what is not for you.
Adults who are successful and satisfied in their careers can look back at youthful experiences and remember key moments where they were totally engaged and enthusiastic in what they were doing. They didn’t know it at the time, but these successful moments caused them to seek out similar opportunities. And one thing lead to another…
Are you still trying to figure out what you are meant to do as an adult? You’re not alone. Many adults have not found their work satisfying. I think that possibly they haven’t learned to look at the clues from the past. If you would like to speak with a career counselor about the direction of your work life, please visit my web site at www.anneheadley.com for contact information.
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