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a game of x’s and o’s

Career Heroes Squares Welcome to

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1. Training & Development Specialist

2. Computer Programmer

3. Telemarketer

4. Welder

5. Chief Executive Officer

6. Librarian

7. Dentist

8. Surveying & Mapping

Technician

9. Hairdresser -

Cosmetologist

Read the directions

Game 1

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Begin the Game

This game may be played as a review or to familiarize students with the content

of the trading cards. All of the answers are located on the Career Hero Cards.

Goal: to get tic-tac-toe by correctly determining whether the answers given by our guests are true or falseParticipants: Moderator: advances the slides; reads the questions and answers

types an “X” or “O” in each square, as appropriate

keeps track of wins and losses

Player/Team 1 is “X”

Player/Team 2 is “O”Playing the game: Player/Team 1 chooses a square (moderator clicks on that square’s number)

Moderator reads the question & then the answer

Player/Team 1 decides whether the answer is True or False

If Player/Team 1 is correct, the Moderator types an “X” in the appropriate square.

If Player/Team 1 does NOT answer correctly, “O” wins the square. How to win the game: Play continues until someone has Tic-Tac-Toe (three in a row - up and down,

across, or diagonally) or until there are no more empty squares. If neither player

gets tic-tac-toe, the one with the most “X”s or “O”s is the winner. Play again.How to win a match: Win 2 out of 3 games. Play again: If you want to use the game for another group, delete the “X”s and “O”s on all 3 boards.

Directions for Career Heroes Squares

Begin the Game

Training & Development Specialist Computer Programmer Telemarketer

LibrarianCEOWelder

Surveying & Mapping TechnicianDentist Hairdresser/Cosmetologist

Click Here if X Wins

Click Here if O Wins

Who’s telling the truth and who’s trying to fool

you? Can you tell the difference?

Click on a number to begin

the game.

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How do you decide what training is needed by the employees in your company?

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Training/Development Specialist

ANSWER

I ask them! I conduct surveys, I conduct focus groups, and I interview employees to find out what their needs are.

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Training/Development Specialist

You must have taken a lot of classes to learn how to write computer programs! How much education does a Computer Programmer need?

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Computer Programmer

ANSWER

Well, I earned a Master’s Degree but I’m not sure whether I needed it to be qualified for the job. I think I did.

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Computer Programmer

In which one of the 16 U.S. Department of Education Career Clusters can a Telemarketer be found?

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Telemarketer

ANSWER

I believe Telemarketers are part of the Business, Management & Administration Cluster.

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Telemarketer

Is it true women can’t be Welders?

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Welder

ANSWER

Who told you that? Of course it’s not true. Women can become terrific Welders!

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Welder

Your job requires starting projects and carrying them out to completion. It also involves leading people and making lots of decisions. What Personality Type must you have to be happy as a CEO ?

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Chief Executive Officer

ANSWER

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I have an Enterprising personality type and I love my job, so I would say Enterprising.

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Chief Executive Officer

How much education do you need in order to be qualified to work as a Librarian?

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Librarian

ANSWER

You need a Master’s Degree. If you are a good match for this occupation, it’s well worth it!

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Librarian

What personality type is most important for a Dentist to have in order to be happy in this occupation?

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Dentist

ANSWER

I would say Artistic because Dentists love to make their patients’ teeth look beautiful.

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Dentist

As a Surveying & Mapping Technician, you often perform advanced calculations to make your measurements more accurate. Keeping that in mind, which Career Cluster do you think your occupation is in?

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Surveying & Mapping Technician

ANSWER

Well, as you said, I do need to have really strong math skills, so I’m going to guess that I’m in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Cluster.

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Surveying & Mapping Technician

Is it true that Hairdressers need to know something about chemistry?

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Hairdresser/Cosmetologist

ANSWER

Yes. It’s true. I need to understand how chemicals react and what colors they produce so you don’t end up with green hair, unless that’s the color you wanted!

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Hairdresser/Cosmetologist

Whoops!!!

Better luck next time.

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Correct!!!

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Play Again

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Starring...1. Chef

2. Graphic Designer

3. Emergency Medical Technician

4. Education Teacher,

Postsecondary

5. Automotive Mechanic

6. Loan Officer

7. Refuse/Recyclables Collector

8. Computer Support Specialist

9. Carpet Installer

Game 2

Click to Begin

Click Here if X Wins

Click Here if O Wins

Who’s telling the truth and

who’s trying to fool you? Can

you tell the difference?

Click on a number to

begin the game.

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Name one very important task you must perform in your job.

Chef

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ANSWER

One of the most important tasks I perform is to keep the public safe by following health standards and regulations.

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Graphic Designer

What is your strongest personality type?

ANSWER

My personality is Artistic because I like to create designs and communicate ideas.

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What is your strongest personality type?

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Emergency Medical Technician

ANSWER

Let’s see. I like to help people so I guess I’m Social. But I also have to do investigative work to find out why people are sick, so I might also be Investigative. I will say…Investigative is the strongest.

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How much education do you need to be an Education Teacher for college students?

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Education Teacher, Postsecondary

ANSWER

I have a Doctorate. It was hard work but I love teaching college students.

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How much education do you need to be an Automotive Mechanic?

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Automotive Mechanic

ANSWER

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I have an Associate’s Degree. I think all Automotive Mechanics must have an Associate’s Degree.

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Which of these Super Powers do you use most often? - science- mathematics - equipment selection - programming

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Loan Officer

ANSWER

I use mathematics most often because I have to understand the finances of the people who want to borrow money.

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In which career cluster do Refuse and Recyclables Collectors belong?

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Refuse and Recyclables Collector

ANSWER

We belong in the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics career cluster because we use trucks to take the refuse to the dump.

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Computer Support Specialist

What is your personality type?

ANSWER

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I’m Realistic because my work activities include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

How long does it take a Carpet Installer to learn the trade?

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Carpet Installer

ANSWER

It usually takes about 2 years.

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True False

Whoops!!!Better luck next time.

Home

Correct!!!

Home

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Starring...1. Soil & Plant Scientist

2. Fitness Trainer

3. Dietician/ Nutritionist

4. Travel Agent

5. Financial Analyst

6. Mechanical Drafter

7. Photographer

8. Judge

9. Chemist

Game 3

Click to Begin

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Click Here if X Wins

Click Here if O Wins

Who’s telling the truth and

who’s trying to fool you? Can

you tell the difference?

Click on a number to begin the

game.

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What is your strongest personality trait?

Soil & Plant Scientist

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ANSWER

I study, evaluate and analyze soils to make sure they are stable, fertile and free from pollution. So, I guess I would call myself Investigative.

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Soil & Plant Scientist

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Fitness Trainer

What tools do you use in your occupation?

ANSWER

I use balance boards and weights. Of course I also need to know how to use an AED and first aid equipment.

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Fitness Trainer

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How much education do you need to be fully qualified for this occupation?

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Dietician/Nutritionist

ANSWER

I have a PhD. I believe all Dieticians need to have a Doctorate.

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Dietician/Nutritionist

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Travel Agent

What Mental Powers do you need to have in order to be a Travel Agent?

ANSWER

I know about geography and transportation. I have in-depth knowledge of computers, marketing, and sales. And I’m very proud of my strong customer service skills.

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Travel Agent

If I wanted to learn about the best way to invest my money, would it be smart for me to go to a Financial Analyst?

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Financial Analyst

ANSWER

5Well, I only provide guidance to really big companies. I don’t think a Financial Analyst would help you.

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Financial Analyst

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Mechanical Drafter

In which career cluster do Mechanical Drafters belong?

ANSWER

6Hmmmm…I would say we are part of the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics cluster.

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Mechanical Drafter

What feats do you perform?

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Photographer

ANSWER

I produce and preserve images that paint a picture, tell a story, or record an event.

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Photographer

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Judge

In which of the 16 Career Clusters would a Judge be found?

ANSWER

8I’m Realistic because my work activities include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

In my job, I apply the law and oversee the legal process in courts according to local, state, and federal statutes. So, my occupation belongs in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security.

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Judge

What tools do you use in your laboratory?

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Chemist

ANSWER

I use test tubes, beakers, ovens, lasers, and a computer among other tools. And of course, I always wear goggles to protect my eyes.

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Chemist

Whoops!!!Better luck next time.

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