STEM Center
At Cargill in JA BizTown, citizens become young scientists as they explore the science of food and agriculture. They learn about the differences between table salt and Cargill's Alberger salt using microscopes and lab tools to conduct real experiments. They also dive into plant biology by learning about seeds, planting their own, and testing soil to understand what plants need to grow. Through these hands-on activities, they gain valuable STEM skills while also running a retail shop that offers fun science-themed items like fidget pea pods and bug glasses.
You may enjoy working here if you like:
- Science
- Experiments
- Research
- Marketing
- Sales
- Obtains bank loan
- Supervises employees and oversees business operations
- Signs paychecks
- Meets with other businesses to purchase insurance, renewable energy, and health insurance
- Helps other employees with their work, and stands in for them on their breaks
- Inputs and submits business loan to the bank
- Creates and prints paychecks
- Signs paychecks if CEO is not available
- Pays online bills sent to business
- Monitors money coming into the business
- Deposits money from sales to Bank
- Conducts laboratory/science experiments to see differences between table salt and Alberger salt.
- Uses a microscope to see different shapes/types of salt.
- Assists with making salt art bottles for sale.
- Sets prices for products
- Sets up Point-of-Sale (cash register) and display area
- Greets customers & accepts payment from sales
- Assists with production of products as needed
- Dissects (cuts open) seeds and draws/labels the inner parts.
- Plants agricultural seeds.
- Uses equipment to test soil for pH, making sure dirt is suitable for planting.
Students in Action
