This is a person who is in charge of a school
Principal
Tell us one of your interests (things you like to do) that does not involve video games. Everyone on your team needs to answer at least one thing.
(teams will get points if each player answers the question)
Earn 100 points for every job you can think of that requires wearing tall boots
Possible answers:
horseback riding teacher, biologist, construction worker
This career uses measuring cups and spoons and fresh ingredients
Baker or chef
True or False - You have to go to college to have a good career.
False. There are many careers that require shorter training than college that pay well and are needed in our world
This is a person who makes sure people are following laws and keeps people safe
What is a police officer
Tell us one of your strengths (something you are good at). You can't say video games. Everyone on your team needs to list at least one thing.
Points awarded if each member can list at least one strength.
Earn 200 points for each job you can name that involves wearing special glasses or eyewear
Example:
welder
This person uses a stethoscope, bandages, and thermometer
Doctor or nurse
True or False
It's important to start forming good work habits and setting your own goals in elementary school to prepare you for working toward a career goal someday
True
It's not too early to start practicing skills you need to be successful adults
This is a person who works in a building full of books. They help adults and children find information, movies, music, and things to read. They know a lot about their communities. They're good people to ask for help because their building is open most of the time
A public librarian
Tell us a word that means "things a person likes to do".
Interests
Earn 300 points for every job you can name that wears a uniform that is blue
Example:
police officers
This career uses scaffolding, drills, and screws
Carpenter or construction worker
A marine biologist studies deserts and animals that live in dry places
False- A marine biologist studies animals and the seas they live in
This is a person who gives families or individual people ideas about how to handle hard things and get through big feelings. They might work in a school, church, or office. They might work with big groups or small groups. They might lead classes or presentations. They help brains and feelings heal.
A counselor, therapist, social worker, religious leader (pastor, clergy)
Tell us a job you might like when you are an adult. Everyone on your team needs to answer, even if you're not totally sure. You can say "I might like..."
(If each team member lists a job, the team gets the points)
wildlife rehabilitator
mascot
This career uses pruning sheers, hoes, and potting soil
Gardener or landscaper
True or False - You can have more than one career during your lifetime.
True. Many people switch careers during their lifetime. They may start out in one job and realize that they would like to try something different.
This is a person who answers when someone calls 911. They tell you what to do if you are scared or hurt and send the right people to help in an emergency.
Tell us a word that means "things a person is good at"
Strength, skill, talent, expertise, etc.
Earn 500 points for every job you can make Miss Brown guess in 3 minutes by describing ONLY the hat they wear
Answers will vary
A judge
True or False
Part of choosing a career is deciding what work tasks and environments we prefer or want to do more than others
True!
Choosing a job that involves places you like to be and things you like to do will make you feel happier at work