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Character Way Video Series
Grades 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 This video-based learning program is designed to help children develop into caring, respectful, responsible people. Short vignettes illustrate qualities of character such as honesty, fairness and altruism. Segments provide teachers with the tools to engage students in meaningful class discussions. Each segment includes summary and analysis questions for class discussion. Module includes teacher training video tape, 30 minute instructional video with ideas on how to use this program in class and how to implement character education schoolwide.
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A First Look at Careers
Grades 2-6 This two part video set brings to life some of the characters from the Children's Dictionary of Occupations to life as they sample occupations from airline pilot to veterinarian. The combination of animation and live action footage helps students get a taste of the wide variety of occupational choices they will have. 40 occupations are sampled in this video. MEV3054W |
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A Second Look at Careers
Grades 2-6 Building on the popular First Look at Careers, this two-part video features 40 more occupations. Students will learn about the tools of the trade and the tasks performed on the job. They will also hear from workers who will tell them how to prepare for each job, including the education and training needed. An excellent introduction to career education, use alone or in conjunction with the Children's Dictionary of Occupations. MEV33058W |
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Proud To Be Polite
Grades K-3, 4-6 Video-based curriculum introduces children to civility, manners, respect and courtesy and gives them tips to succeed in social situations through a series of segments.
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Explore!
Grades 5-6 Five career clusters are investigated by students, each investigating some of the many occupations available in each field.. Includes teachers guide and follow-up activities. Running Time: approx. 20 min. ACEDEXPW $92.00 |
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Careers for the 21st Century Video Library
Grades 7-Adult 21 videotape series introduces 170 career groups, reflects ethnic and gender diversity with each video covering 8-9 specific jobs within the group. Each occupation includes interviews with people performing their jobs as narration describes their responsibilities, wages, employment outlook, courses to take, and preferred employee candidate qualities. Includes 16 page user guide with reproducible worksheets. Running Times: aprox. 50 min.
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Enter Here
Grades 6-8 or 9-Adult Enter Here is a series of 100 videotapes, divided into the following 10 career clusters: Government & Public Administration; Food & Hospitality; Personal, Family & Community Services; Health & Biomedical Service; Wholesale & Retail Trade; Business & Financial Operations Support; Transportation & Public Utilities; Manufacturing Technology & Construction; Communications, Entertainment & Arts; and Agribusiness, Forestry, Wildlife, Mining. The videos, each ten minutes in length and close-captioned, are filmed at actual work sites across the United States. They introduce students to real jobs, and show the relationship between school and work. These videos support all career pathway choices, encourage continuing education, and motivate students without overwhelming them. Enter Here is produced in two separate versions, one geared for middle school and one for high school through adult. Enter Here Series This option includes: 100 individual career videos conveniently packaged in cardboard cases.
Enter Here Collection This option includes: 100 individual career videos conveniently organized into 10 career clusters and packaged in hard-shell cases for durability; Enter Here: Discover Your Best video set which includes two separate introductory videos, one for teachers and one for students; Faces of Enter Here poster; and 15 Career Interest Inventory Crosswalks.
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Awards ABC-CLIO 4 STAR ABC-CLIO 4 STAR "Attendance: An ABC-CLIO 3 STAR "Phonework: On the Job" Columbus International "Positive Attitudes: |
Sucess in the Job World
Grades 7-Adult From the very first day on the job, new employees need to know the basic skills of job retention. Among them: positive attitude, following directions, and maintaining regular attendance. This award winning series includes a teacher's guide with objectives, discussion questions and activities. Each video is approximately 15 minutes in length, with an activity pack of worksheets for each topic.
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Why Schools Have Rules
The School to Work Connection Grades 6-12 This very positive, upbeat video emphasizes how rules help us rather than limit us. It looks at how learning to follow rules in school prepares students for the future in the very practical, production oriented world of work. The positive aspects of rules are discussed, as are the consequences of life without rules. SCH102W $98.00 |
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Career Video Tours
Grades 3-8 An exciting video series with a great concept: elementary and middles school age students interview real people in their professional work environments. Now you can take your students on an occupational observation field trip without leaving the classroom. The videos are fast-paced and move through a variety of professions. Career decision making information on five major job groups is given. A total of 46 specific jobs with excellent forecasted growth are covered.
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In Search of Character
Grades 6-12 A behind-the-scenes look at Michael Thomson's "In Search Of..." radio program. He answers student questions from around the country about the virtues of character. Includes inspiring profiles of young people who exemplify the power of character in the real world. Running Times: approx 30 min.
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Why Stay in School
Building Self-Esteem for At-Risk Students Grades 6-12 Emphasizes that staying in school builds confidence, self-esteem, develops successful patterns that remain throughout their entire lives. Depicts how students can seek support from teachers, counselors and other school personnel. Includes reproducible worksheets. Running time: 30 min. SCH100W $98.00 |
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Not For Sale
Grades 9-12 Episodic learning program prepares students for the some of the ethical dilemmas they will encounter in the workplace as it follows four high school graduates working in the same store. Topics include customer relations, sexual harassment, employee theft and many more. Includes instructor's guide and two video tapes. LWMNFSW $199.00 |
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The Emerging Careers Video Library
Grades 7-Adult This video set features interviews with experienced professionals in each career, on-the-job video footage, and in-depth information about the career covered. With six careers on each tape, and at an approximate length of 45 minutes, they will cover a wide range of job opportunities in each area.
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At Work Video Series
Grades 1-6, 7-8, 9-12 This exciting series connects the curriculum areas of computers, language arts, math, P.E., science, and social studies to real life careers which use skills learned in these classes. In this video series, kids in the classroom lead students though an interesting mix of careers in each curriculum area. This quality series brings relevance to school and stresses just how important each subject is to a successful career. A student with a special interest in a subject will learn how successful career professionals have turned their own interests into lifelong, fulfilling work. The essential elements of teamwork, communication, problem solving, goal setting and lifelong learning are important features of this fine production.
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Children's Dictionary of Occupations CD-ROM
Grades 3-6 Platform: Macintosh/Windows Students browse the Children's Dictionary of Occupations CD-Rom by title or occupational cluster, viewing related jobs along the way. This CD resource also includes a game called "20 Questions", and an interactive feature entitled "Getting a Job". Includes complete footage from A First Look at Careers, all listings are narrated and feature color illustrations.
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CareerOINK CD-ROM
Grades 11+ Platform: Windows 3.1/95/98 CareerOink replaces O*Net with amazing additions! The CD includes all major career information sources: Occupational Outlook Handbook, O*NET, Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT), and Guide for Occupational Exploration (GOE)
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Young Person's Electronic
Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) Grades 5-9 Platform: Macintosh or Windows Has content derived from the OOH, with descriptions that cover 85% of the workforce. Includes job descriptions, details on working conditions, related school subjects, earning potential and much more.
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Career Explorer
Grades 9-Adult Platform: Windows 3.1/Windows 95 In about 15 to 20 minutes, users of this CD can indicate their interests and get a list of the 20 best occupational matches. When the user selects any of the 20 occupations listed, they will see a photo of a person working in that profession plus a full narrative description from the OOH. The narratives are divided into 8 pieces, each accessible at the click of a button: nature of work, working conditions, employment, training, job outlook, earnings, related occupations, and sources of additional information.
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