Connect with other students who are also interested in math and science. Join a math or science club after school or participate in science competitions. Look on-line for websites that connect you with more Earth science info, with links to real Earth scientists in action, chat rooms you can join, and clubs that will keep you in the loop, such as:
Kids Club - Energy & the Environment
Visit your school's guidance/career counselor and find out what they suggest for exploring career paths in science and math. They may suggest courses, summer internships, co-op programs, or extracurricular activities for you to get involved in. There are career planning courses available, as well as work experience placements within Earth science companies. Look up local societies or associations that are connected to Earth science, such as Geoscientists Canada. Check out university, college, and technical school career centres, which also have great resources for you. Many offer career days for high school students.
If you or a friend knows someone who works in the Earth sciences, see if they could provide advice or tell you how they found their career path. Perhaps you could join them at work for a day or ask for guidance about your future. It's a great idea to connect with people who are working in the field that interests you to find out what they do, and imagine yourself doing it! You can also visit local science centres or museums to see what upcoming activities they have, with special exhibits or visiting experts that interest you.
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| British Columbia 12-level |
Biology, Calculus or Principles of Mathematics, Chemistry, Geology, Physics | B.C. First Nations Studies, Comparative Civilizations, Economics, Geography, History, Languages, Law, Native Studies, Social Studies, Western Civilizations | Acting, Applied Skills, Art, Band, Choral Music, Physical Education, Visual Arts |
| Alberta 30-level |
Applied Mathematics or Pure Mathematics or Mathematics 31, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science | Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, International Politics, Languages, Native Studies, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, Social Studies, Sociology, World Religions | Art, Choral Music, Drama, General Music, Instrumental Music, Physical Education, Career & Technology |
| Saskatchewan 30-level |
Biology, Mathematics or Calculus, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Physics | Religious Studies, English, Economics, Geography, History, Languages, Law, Native Studies, Psychology, Social Studies, Sociology, World Religions | Art, Art Education, Band, Choir, Choral, Drama, Music, Orchestra, Physical Education, Practical & Applied Arts, Visual Arts |
| Manitoba 40S-level |
Pre-Calculus Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics | English Language Arts, Economics, Geography: World Human, History: Western Civilization, Languages, Law, Native Studies, Psychology, Religion, Social Studies: World Issues | Art, Dramatic Arts, Family Studies, Food & Nutrition, Clothing/Housing/Design, Home Economics, Industrial Arts, Music, Physical Education, Technology Education, Vocal Jazz |
| Ontario 12-level or 4M |
Advanced Functions & Introductory Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, Computer & Information Science, Earth & Space Science, Geometry & Discrete Mathematics, Mathematics & Data Management, Physics | Aboriginal Governance 4M, Canadian & International Law, Canadian & World Politics, Economics, Geography, History, International Languages, Issues of Indigenous Peoples 4M, Philosophy, Sociology | Business Studies & Technology Education, Dance, Dramatic Arts, Exercise Science, Music, Visual Arts |
| Quebec CEGEP |
Biology, Mathematics/Calculus, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Physics | Anthropology, Classics, English, Economics, Geography, History, Languages, English, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Sociology | Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Illustration & Design, Music, Physical Education, Practical & Applied Arts, Theatre |
| New Brunswick 12-level |
Advanced Mathematics or Trigonometry and 3-Space, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics | Canadian Geography, Canadian History, English Language Arts or Canadian Literature, Languages, Law, Native Studies, Political Studies, World Issues | Family Studies, Music, Physical Education, Theatre Arts, Visual Arts, Technology |
| Nova Scotia 12-level |
Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics or Pre-Calculus Mathematics or Advanced Mathematics or Calculus, Physics | African Heritage Literature, Canadian Literature, Economics, English, Geography or Global Geography, History or Global History, Languages, Law, Political Science | Art, Family Studies, Music, Physical Education, Technology-Related Education |
| PEI 12-level (611 or 621) |
Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Chem Study, Computer Science, Oceanography, Physics | Canadian History or P.E.I. History, English, Economics, Languages, Political Studies | Business Education, Dramatic Arts, Home Economics, Music, Physical Education, Technical Courses |
| Newfoundland 12-level |
Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics | English, European History, Folk Literature, Global Issues, Government & Politics, Language & Composition, Literature & Composition, Languages, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Religious Education, World Geography, World History, World Literature | Applied Music, Art & Design, Art History, Ensemble Performance, Economic Education, Family Studies, Music Theory, Physical Education, Studio Art, Technology Education |
| Yukon 12-level |
Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Geology, Principles of Mathematics, Physics | B.C. First Nations Studies, Comparative Civilizations, Economics, Geography, History, Languages, Law, Native Studies, Social Studies, Western Civilizations | Acting, Applied Skills, Art, Band, Choral Music, Physical Education, Visual Arts |
| Nunavut 30-level |
Applied Mathematics or Pure Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science | Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, International Politics, Languages, Native Studies, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, Social Studies, Sociology, World Religions | Art, Choral Music, Drama, General Music, Instrumental Music, Physical Education, Career & Technology |
| North West Territories 30-level |
Applied Mathematics or Pure Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science | Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, International Politics, Languages, Native Studies, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, Social Studies, Sociology, World Religions | Art, Choral Music, Drama, General Music, Instrumental Music, Physical Education, Career & Technology |
