A Knowhow2go Handbook Scavenger Hunt

A Knowhow2go Handbook Scavenger Hunt

A “KnowHow2GO Handbook” Scavenger Hunt

With this activity, your students will find valuable college planning information in EducationQuest Foundation’s “KnowHow2GO Handbook”.

Supplies you’ll need

  • EducationQuest’s KnowHow2GO Handbook- covers each step of KnowHow2GO and the 16 career clusters. Most Nebraska middle schools and high schools received KnowHow2GO Handbooks for their 8th, 9th and 10th grade students in August. To order additional copiesfree of charge, see the “Order Materials”section at EducationQuest.org.
  • Prizes – In addition to prizes you may have, consider orderingfreeKnowHow2GONebraska wristbandsavailable through the “Order Materials” link above.

Instructions:

  • Give students several minutes to look through the KnowHow2GO Handbook.
  • Split the class into teams of 3-4 students. Students will work together to find the answers to Scavenger Hunt questions included with this activity.
  • Ask the class each Scavenger Hunt question. (Each group should scramble to find the answers.)
  • The first group to answer each question correctly wins a prize (or points, depending on how you want to set it up.) At the end of some questions and answers, consider using “thought-provoking questions” (TPQ) with students before moving on to the next question.
  • You can also print off the question worksheet and give it to students to complete in groups or individually.

Part 1: 4 Steps to KnowHow2GO to College Scavenger Hunt(based on pgs. 1-15 of the KnowHow2GO Handbook)

  1. Name the four steps of KnowHow2GO:

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  1. List three things a college degree will get you:

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  1. Name two adults you can ask to help guide you to college:

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  1. How many years of math should you take for admission into most 4-year colleges? ______
  1. Name three science courses you should take during high school to prepare for college:

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  1. List two reasons why you should get involved in extracurricular activities:

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  1. Name a tool at EducationQuest.org that will help you explore colleges.

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  1. Name four types of financial aid that might help pay for college:

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  1. What form will you need to complete when you’re a senior to apply for financial aid?

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  1. Besides financial aid, name three other ways you can make college affordable:

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Answer Sheet

Part 1: 4 Steps to KnowHow2GO to College Scavenger Hunt (based on pgs. 1-15 of the KnowHow2GO Handbook)

  1. Name the four steps of KnowHow2GO:

Be a pain – in a good way.

Push yourself.

Find the right fit.

Put your hands on some cash.

  1. List three things a college degree will get you: (pg 1)

greater wealth, more security, better health, closer family, stronger community

  1. Name two adults you can ask to help guide you to college: (pg 2-3)

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  1. How many years of math should you take for admission into most 4-year colleges? Four. (pg 5)
  1. Name three science courses you should take during high school to prepare for college: (pg 5)

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Earth Sciences

  1. List two reasons why you should get involved in extracurricular activities: (pg 7)

Explore career interests.
Qualify for more scholarships.

Stay out of trouble

Work with adults who can help shape your life.

  1. Name a tool at EducationQuest.org that can help you explore colleges: (pg 10)

College Profiles

  1. Name four types of financial aid that might help pay for college: (pg 13)

Scholarships

Grants

Work-Study

Student Loans

  1. What form will you need to complete when you’re a senior to apply for financial aid? (pg 13)

FAFSA or Free Application for Federal Student Aid

  1. Besides financial aid, name three other ways you can make college affordable: (pg 13)

Community College Transfer Program,

Live at Home, Qualify for free tuition, Military

Part 2: Exploring Careers Scavenger Hunt (based on pgs. 16-26 of the KnowHow2GO Handbook)

  1. Career fields represent broad groupings of careers. List the six career fields.

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  1. What is a career cluster? ______
  1. What problem solving skills are needed in the field of Information Technology?

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  1. List four courses that will help you prepare for a career in Health Science.

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  1. List four extracurricular activities that would help you pursue a career in Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security.

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  1. List three careers you could pursue with a degree in Marketing.

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  1. In what type of career might you work with clients to help them improve their quality of life?

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  1. The Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics career cluster involves the movement of people, materials and goods by what means?

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  1. What three skills are needed for all 16 career clusters?

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Answer Sheet

Part 2: Exploring Careers Scavenger Hunt (based on pgs. 16-26 of the KnowHow2GO Handbook)

  1. Career fields represent broad groupings of careers. List the six career fields. (pg 17)

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Communication and Information Systems

Skilled and Technical Sciences

Health Sciences

Human Services and Education

Business, Marketing, and Management

  1. What is a career cluster? (pg 17)

a group of careers with similar skills and common themes

  1. What problem solving skills are needed in the field of Information Technology? (pg 19)

planning, creating and testing new technologies using industry standards

  1. List four courses that will help you prepare for a career in Health Science. (pg 18)

AccountingAdvanced Biology & ChemistryAnatomy and Physiology

Child DevelopmentHealth and Wellness

  1. List four extracurricular activities that would help you pursue a career in Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security. (pg 24)

AthleticsStudent CouncilBoys & Girls State

FCCLA4-HDebate team

Mock TrialDriver’s Education Jr. ROTC

  1. List three careers you could pursue with a degree inMarketing. (pg 25)

property and real estate manager sales manager

marketing specialist

  1. In what type of career might you work with clients to help them improve their quality of life? (pg 24)

Human Services

  1. The Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics career cluster involves the movement of people, materials and goods by what means? (pg 22)

road, pipeline, air, rail, water

  1. What three skillsare needed for all 16 career clusters?

Communication, Problem Solving, Technical

Updated August 2017

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