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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True False
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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True False
Hairdresser/Cosmetologist
Whoops!!!
Better luck next time.
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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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FalseTrue
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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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True False
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.
True False
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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True False
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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Play Again
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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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FalseTrue
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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FalseTrue
Chemist
Whoops!!!Better luck next time.
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