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Let’s Discover BANKING PD20000

Increase students’ awareness of the careers available in the banking industry with this hands-on kit. Students will learn the typical duties performed and tools and equipment used. Activities include:

Sample tasks: complete deposit slips and checks; use coins, money and cash drawer to role play making change as a teller; complete a loan application form; use credit card imprinter, credit cards and sales slips to understand getting and using credit; complete job applications and role play interviews.

Sample content includes: Lesson plans, estate papers booklet, reference booklets, deposit slips, cash drawer, credit & debit slips, financial statements, company background material, customer envelopes, paper money, play coins.

Let’s Discover ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PD19000

Increase students’ awareness of careers in the engineering technology career cluster. Students will become familiar with the duties, skills, tools, equipment and training required in these careers. Activities include:

Sample tasks: make paper air planes and use compass to simulate flight patterns; test foods with a food thermometer; use Petri dishes to perform food safety experiments; use compass, maps and rulers to simulate surveying tasks; use media from the kit to draw and design items; use test tubes and testing strips to perform water pollution experiments.

Sample content includes: lesson plans, house design blueprint, park map, food thermometer, graph paper, bow compass, compass, eye droppers, pH testing strips, test tube labels, popsicle sticks, clothespins, test tube holder, drawing pencils, petri dishes, ruler, sketch pad.

Let’s Discover MEDICAL CAREERS PD10000

Students learn about careers in the medical profession. Typical medical tools and equipment are used in these exciting hands-on tasks. Activities include:

Sample tasks: use temperature strips to measure temperature, set up a Teddy Bear Clinic, measure blood pressure with a blood pressure cuff, listen to heart beats with a stethoscope, chart vital signs, use teeth and toothbrush to simulate proper dental hygiene.

Sample content includes: lesson plans, teddy bear, thermometer strips, sphygmomanometer, stethoscope, bandaids, graphic nurse’s notes, TPR Form, bedsheets, pillow, pillowcase, set of teeth, first aid tape, bandage scissors, bib chain, dental bibs, disposable gloves, disposable masks, gauze bandages, heartbeat tape, mouth mirror.

Let’s Discover HUMAN SERVICES PD17000

Increase awareness of Human Services and related careers. Students will gain an awareness of the duties and skills involved, the typical tools and equipment used, the education and training required and the importance of these occupations to the community. Activities include:

Sample tasks: set hair using wig and hair rollers, keep a food log and plan meals, perform a manicure, use manipulatives to create lesson plans and teach lessons, sew with yarn and punch cards, plan activities for pre-school students, bake no-bake cookies.

Sample content includes: lesson plans, styrofoam head, wig, hair rollers, measuring cup and spoons, nutrition book, day care schedule, food log, eating behavior chart, wax paper, math rap tapes, dry eraser board, mixing bowl, mixing spoon, senior citizens tape, apron, cape, comb, emery boards, styling brush.

Let’s Discover CONSTRUCTION PD11000

Increase students’ awareness of the construction industry, the many different careers included, the duties and skills involved, the typical tools and equipment used and the importance of construction occupations in the community. Activities include:

Sample tasks: examine blueprints, complete a circuits kit, design and construct a carpentry project with items from kit, assemble mortar mix, make paperweights.

Sample content includes: lesson plans, blueprints, hammer, nails, brick trowel, circuit kit, goggles, hard hat, hinges, hammer holder, pre-cut lumber, mortar board, mortar box, paper cups, phillips screwdriver, pitcher, ruler, standard screwdriver, tape measure, tool belt.

Let’s Discover MECHANICS, INSTALLERS AND REPAIRERS PD18000

Students learn the job duties of mechanics, installers and repairers and related careers as they perform hands-on tasks with typical tools and equipment of the jobs. Activities include:

Sample tasks: build ductwork out of construction paper to learn about air flow; measure and wallpaper a box; use carpet samples and tape to measure rooms and estimate costs; build projects with legos; learn about energy with lights and bulbs

Sample content includes: lesson plans, tarp, desk lamp/light socket, carpet samples, legos, bucket,drywall, light bulb, scissors, sponge, tape measure, wallpaper kit, wallpaper.

Let’s Discover NATURE’S RESOURCES PD12000

Students learn about careers in the agricultural career cluster as they gain an awareness of the duties, skills, tools, equipment and training required. Activities include:

Sample tasks: chart four seasons of farming, plant and grow seeds, construct greenhouse, perform taste tests, develop and design food labels.

Sample content includes: lesson plans, wooden pot labels, pots, potting soil, seeds, wire strainer, trowel, vermiculite, drain trays, measuring cup, mixing pan, fall leaves, spring flowers, sunflowers, watering can, metal cans, blank can labels.

Let’s Discover TRAVEL, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY PD15000

Students learn about careers available in Travel, Tourism and Hospitality and gain hands-on experience with many of the typical job duties. Activities include:

Sample tasks: complete hotel reservations, perform food cleanliness tests, use food items to set up a restaurant and simulate food service worker tasks, set up banquets, determine food needs and costs, design city park with activities and schedules, develop hospitality tour for new students.

Sample content includes: lesson plans, chef hat, checkered table cloth, food models, forks, guest checks, cloth napkins, table setting transparency, banquet food selection form, travel brochures, U.S.A. map, apron, disposable gloves, petri dishes, food pyramid poster.

Let’s Discover PUBLIC SERVICES PD16000

Hands-on activities for increasing awareness of public service related careers. Students will become aware of the types of careers in this job cluster, the tools and equipment used, typical duties and skills involved. Activities include:

Sample tasks: use mail sorter to sort mail, conduct fingerprinting, design accident scenes with fire truck and police car models and complete report investigations, listen to tapes of accidents and document them, complete utility meter forms.

Sample content includes: lesson plans, mail sorter, fire truck and police car models, career service person pattern, accident general information form, drivers’ licenses, fingerprint card, bus safety rules, meter pad, utility bill, blackboard cleaner, zip code directory.

Let’s Discover CREATIVE ARTS PD14000

The goal of the kit is to increase students’ awareness of the careers available in Arts and Humanities. Different careers explored include Literary Arts, Performing Arts, Visual Arts and Technical Arts. Students will gain an awareness of the duties, skills, tools and equipment required in these careers. Activities include:

Sample tasks: use stencils, paints and sponges to create drawings for advertising; develop puppet show with puppets, create brochures; gather and report news for the school; use posters for creative writing exercises.

Sample Content includes: Lesson plans, puppet, puppet handles, poster with puppet faces, stencil set, food stickers, fruit stickers, visu board (poster holder), posters, poster coloring pages, schoolhouse brochure, stencil book, glitter, crayons, alphabet sponges, construction paper, glue, washable markers, washable paints, petri dishes with lids, poster board, ruler, scissors, sketch pad.

Let’s Discover THE WORLD OF BUSINESS PD13000

The goal of the kit is to increase students’ awareness of the components that make up the business community. The students will become aware of what a business career will entail, the duties and skills involved, the typical tools and equipment used and how a business is a vital part of their community. Aspects of a business to be explored include management, marketing, finances, and sales. Activities include:

Sample tasks: use products and play money provided to plan and set up a grocery store; take turns shopping, bagging, clerking, stocking and managing the grocery store; sell items, give receipts, make change, balance the cash drawer, write checks, determine expenses vs. income, complete job applications and interviews.

Sample Content includes: Lesson plans, cash drawer, cashier’s pouch, play money (bills and coins), purchase order form, catalog pages, income statement form, checks, job descriptions, job application form, coffee creamer carton, paper bags, loaf of bread, metal cans, potato chip container, cottage cheese container, box of soap, dip container, egg carton, plastic fruit, ice cream carton, package of simulated meat, paper towels.

TABLE SERVICE PD4000 (ISBN 1-58896-321-7)

Explore table setting, taking orders,serving meals, computing and presenting the check and busing the table. Activities include:

Sample Content includes: placements, menu, flatware, dinnerware, glasses, tip tray, guest checks, dish cloths, busing tub, napkins, “First Look” book with CD and audio cassette.

CLEANING MAINTENANCE PD0800 (ISBN 1-58896-295-4)

This package helps students explore the importance of cleaning and maintaining large buildings such as schools and hospitals. Students will learn how to perform basic cleaning techniques and use many of the necessary tools and supplies. Activities include:

Sample Content includes: wet mop, dust mop, jani-carrier, divided bucket, plastic bucket, cleaners, polishes, dust pan, mop bucket and squeezer, squeegee and handle, wet floor caution sign, floor tile, window brush, audio cassettes,“First Look” book with CD and audio cassette.

GROCERY CLERKING PD1800 (ISBN 1-58896-317-9)

Anyone interested in working part-time in a grocery store or possibly entrepreneurship in owning a store will enjoy this kit. Activities include:

Sample Content includes: price marker, simulated food products, cash drawer, paper money, play coins, paper bags, calculator, metal cans, “First Look” book with CD and audio cassette.

HAIR CARE AND STYLING PD1900 (ISBN 1-58896-318-7)

Having a bad hair day? Both male and female students will enjoy learning hands-on about the duties of hair care professionals. Activities include:

Sample Content includes: hair dryer & rollers, curling iron, shampoo cape, combs & brushes, shampoo, styling lotion, spray attachment, hand mirror, textbook, “First Look” book with CD and audio cassette.

CHILD CARE PD4500 (ISBN 1-58896-866-9)

This module provides instruction in caring for the infant age level. Students will gain experience in the skills needed to safely care for infants including proper handling of infants, feeding, dressing and bathing. Students anticipating working in a day care setting will gain valuable skills with this hands-on program. Activities include:

Sample Content includes: Baby size dolls, large bathtub, baby shampoo, washcloths, bottle, bib, diapers, shirts, booties, wash basin, baby wipes, gowns, panties, blanket, towel, videos, nutrition book, “First Look” book with CD.

FILING PD1400 (ISBN 1-58896-310-1)

This module introduces participants to various types of filing systems. Since filing is a component, in some form, of most jobs, it is a good foundation to explore different tasks of a business. Activities include:

Sample Content includes: File Box, Set of Invoices, Card Guides, Blank Index Cards, Sets of Index Cards, “First Look” book with CD and audio cassette, Video.

MAIL HANDLING PD2100 (ISBN 1-58896-311-X)

This package provides students with exploration of activities done by workers who handle mail -both at the post office and in large institutions and businesses. Activities include:

Sample Content includes: mail sorter, ZIP code directory, mailing tube, postal scale, mailing cards, brown wrapping paper, and video, “First Look” book with CD and audio cassette.

GREENHOUSE PD1700 (ISBN 1-58896-291-1)

Do you have a green thumb and like to get your hands dirty? Then career areas such as a groundskeeper, florist, plant scientist, greenhouse or landscape worker might just be for you. Students will experience testing seed germination, transplanting, and propagation methods. Activities include:

Sample Content includes: Pots, drain trays, seeds, peat moss, mixing pan, petri dishes, trowel, textbook, rooting containers, vermiculite, work gloves, video, “First Look” book with CD and audio cassette.