healthy choices, healthy children: stem careers

HEALTHY CHOICES, HEALTHY CHILDREN: STEM CAREERS EDITION
LESSON 2 ACTIVITY: STEM CAREERS BINGO - JOB INFORMATION SHEETS
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Listed below are 20 different jobs that are STEM related. Please read through all 20 jobs, and think about why the listed
education and job requirements are needed for each job. Now, choose any 16 jobs from the list and write them in the squares on your bingo card. No squares should have the same
job.
Remember to mix up the order and do not just choose the first 16 jobs.
Athletic Trainer - Prevents, diagnoses, and treats muscle and
bone injuries and illnesses. Can work with people of all ages
and all skill levels—not just athletes.
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree & Certification
qq Knowledge of human biology
qq Good communication skills
qq Good observation skills
Computer System Analyst - Researches, plans, coordinates,
and recommends software and system choices that best meet
a company’s needs. Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
qq Knowledge of computer science
qq Ability to think critically
qq Good communication skills
Plumber - Installs, maintains, and repairs systems used by
people for sewage, drainage systems, and drinking water. Minimum Education: High School Diploma & Apprenticeship
qq Knowledge of building codes and blueprints
qq Good attention to detail
qq Good problem solving skills
Geological Oceanographer - Studies the shape and features
of the ocean floor.
Minimum Education: Master’s Degree
qq Knowledge of Earth science
qq Ability to design and conduct research
qq Good teamwork skills
Electrician - Designs, installs, maintains, and repairs
mechanisms that run on electricity. Minimum Education: High School Diploma & Apprenticeship
qq Good math skills
qq Good hand-eye coordination
qq Good attention to detail
Webmaster - Creates and maintains one or more websites by
revising content, adding new content, and answering questions
from the public about the site. Minimum Education - Associate Degree
qq Knowledge of computer science
qq Creativity
qq Good attention to detail
Marine Biologist - Studies and monitors animals, plants, and
other living things in marine (saltwater) environments.
Minimum Education: Master’s Degree
qq Ability to design and conduct research
qq Good observation skills
qq Good teamwork skills
Accountant - Prepares and examines financial records of
money coming in (profits) and money going out (expenses) to
help ensure businesses run efficiently. Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
qq Good math skills
qq Good attention to detail
qq Good organizational skills
Carpenter - Constructs and repairs building frameworks and
structures. Minimum Education: High School Diploma & Apprenticeship
qq Good math skills
qq Good problem solving skills
qq Good hand-eye coordination
Civil Engineer - Designs and supervises the construction and
maintenance of public works and buildings, such as highways,
rail systems, airports, bridges, ports, and systems for water
supply and sewage treatment.
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
qq Good math skills
qq Good problem solving skills
qq Good leadership skills
Math Teacher - Assists students in the learning of
mathematics. Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
qq Good math skills
qq Good communication skills
qq Good leadership skills
HEALTHY CHOICES, HEALTHY CHILDREN: STEM CAREERS EDITION
LESSON 2 ACTIVITY: STEM CAREERS BINGO - JOB INFORMATION SHEETS
Financial Analyst - Assesses the performance of stocks,
bonds, and other types of investments in order to provide
guidance to businesses and individuals on how to invest their
money.
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
qq Good math skills
qq Ability to think critically
qq Good attention to detail
Veterinarian - Cares for the health of animals just as a medical
doctor cares for patients, except their patients are pets,
livestock, or animals in zoos, clinics, and laboratories.
Minimum Education: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree &
License
qq Knowledge of animal science
qq Compassion
qq Good communication skills
Auto Mechanic - Inspects, maintains, and repairs automobiles
(cars, trucks, etc.). Minimum Education: High School Diploma & Technical/
Vocational School
qq Knowledge of how automobiles work
qq Good problem solving skills
qq Good communication skills
Architect - Plans and designs buildings and other structures. Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree & License
qq Knowledge of building codes and blueprints
qq Good attention to detail
qq Creativity
Registered Nurse - Provides and coordinates patient
care, educates patients and the public about various health
conditions, and provides advice and emotional support to
patients and their families.
Minimum Education: Associate Degree & License
qq Knowledge of human biology
qq Compassion
qq Good teamwork skills
Aerospace Engineer - Designs aircraft, spacecraft, satellites,
and missiles. Tests the prototypes (models) to make sure they
function correctly. Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
qq Knowledge of physical sciences
qq Good problem solving skills
qq Good teamwork skills
Software Developer - Develops computer systems and
programs that allow people to work and/or play on their
computers. Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
qq Knowledge of computer science
qq Good problem solving skills
qq Good teamwork skills
Video Game Designer - Creates characters, storylines,
graphics, or other elements for games that people can play on
computers, gaming consoles, and/or mobile devices.
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
qq Good problem solving skills
qq Creativity
qq Good teamwork skills
Environmental Law Enforcement Officer - Enforces laws that
help protect an area’s natural resources and the environment.
Minimum Education: High School Diploma
qq Knowledge of environmental laws and regulations
qq Good teamwork skills
qq Good observation skills
Psychologist - Studies mental processes and human behavior
by observing, interpreting, and recording how people relate to
one another and the environment.
Minimum Education: Master’s Degree
qq Good communication skills
qq Compassion
qq Good observation skills
Recording Engineer - Uses technology to record, edit,
synchronize, mix, or reproduce music, speech, or sound
effects. Can work in the movie, television, music recording,
performing arts, or video game industries.
Minimum Education: High School Diploma
qq Good listening skills
qq Good communication skills
qq Creativity
HEALTHY CHOICES, HEALTHY CHILDREN: STEM CAREERS EDITION
LESSON 2 ACTIVITY: STEM CAREERS BINGO - BINGO CARD