Intermediate
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ADVERTISING AND EDITORIAL DESIGN PD0200 (ISBN 1-58896-282-2)

This module helps the student explore his or her creative skills as used in the world of advertising. Emphasis is placed on conceptualizing, drawing and designing as opposed to technical skills. Students will use their imaginations to see if they enjoy the creative aspects of an advertising designer. Activities include:

Sample content includes: Video, sketch pad, X-acto knife, colored markers, layout parts, 30°-60° degree triangle, scissors, “First Look” book with CD and audio cassette.

AUTOBODY REPAIR PD0500 (ISBN 1-58896-294-6)

Dented Chevy? Banged-up Buick? Pings, scratches and dents frequently occur on today’s rough roadways. With this kit, you’ll be wielding a dinging hammer and dolly block to fenders in no time. But just repairing the dents is not enough — chances are you’ll need to sand and paint the area as well. Students will explore hands-on many of the tasks of autobody repair. Activities include:

Sample content includes: sanding block, wet/dry sandpapers, surform planing tool, auto wax, dolly block, putty/catalyst, primer, dinging hammer, chamois, “Autobody Repair and Repainting” textbook, rubber squeegee, smocks, gloves, disposable masks, video, “First Look” book with CD and audio cassette.

DRAFTING PD1200 (ISBN 1-58896-296-2)

Participants are introduced to the basics of drafting – using drafting tools, producing sketches, and producing drawings to scale. Activities include:

Sample content includes: graph paper, bow compass, truck model, T-square, drawing board, scale, ellipse guide, triangle, drawing paper, locker templates, and two software programs, “First Look” book with CD and audio cassette.

MEDICAL PATIENT CARE PD2500 (ISBN 1-58896-325-X)

Students will explore taking vital signs, observing patients, recording symptoms, reactions and progress, and keeping records. Activities include:

Sample content includes: stethoscope, sphygmomanometer, transfer forceps, instrument container, dressing and kelly forceps, surgical scissors, disposable masks, hospital gowns and hats, thermometer, software program, and video, “First Look” book with CD and audio cassette.

MEDICAL EMERGENCY SERVICES PD2400 (ISBN 1-58896-324-1)

Students will explore some of the skills that EMT’s must use to handle stressful situations. Activities include:

Sample content includes: blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, forceps, instruments and containers, video, “First Look” book with CD and audio cassette.

PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION PD3100 (ISBN 1-58896-329-2)

Students will explore eating habits and the factors influencing them, the methods of determining body fat, figuring calorie requirements for weight loss, proper nutrition for pregnant women; and calorie consumption around the world. Activities include:

Sample content includes: caliper, scale, desk reference book, food coupon books, growth charts, table of recommended dietary allowances, calorie consumption graph, video, software program, “First Look” book with CD and audio cassette.

TRUCKING PD3900 (ISBN 1-58896-302-0)

Students will learn that trucking is much more than just driving a big rig as they explore the regulations, paperwork and rules that must be followed. Activities include:

Sample content includes: truck model, scale, bill of lading, driver’s daily log, loading dock worksheet, FMCSR worksheet, tariff book, lead weights, national motor freight classification book, Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations book, weigh station, road atlas, video, “First Look” book with CD and audio cassette.

RETAILING PD3300 (ISBN 1-58896-319-5)

Students learn the “behind the scenes” of what it takes to stock and run a retail store. Activities include:

Sample content includes: credit card imprinter, sales slips, cashier’s pouch, stamper, play coins, paper money, cash drawer, purchase order forms, credit cards, video, “First Look” book with CD and audio cassette.

SEWING PD3000 (ISBN 1-58896-306-3)

This module presents typical activities performed by someone in the area of production sewing. Students will understand procedures and techniques used by a machine operator. Activities include:

Sample content includes: stitching charts, straight pins, thread, needles, scissors, fabric remnants, “First Look” book with CD and audio cassette.

UPHOLSTERY PD4100 (ISBN 1-58896-307-1)

Introduce students to the basics of upholstering furniture with this module. Students learn basic covering techniques and the tools used. Activities include:

Sample content includes: tack lifter, shears/scissors, tacks, muslin, batting/padding, uncovered wood chair seat, padded/covered chair seat, thread, welt cord, tack hammer, chalk, “First Look” book with CD and audio cassette.

CAREGIVER PD4700 (ISBN 1-58896-869-3)

Students gain an awareness of the job duties performed by those who are caregivers for the elderly. Skills learned include communicating and interacting with senior citizens, learning about health care issues, monitoring and protecting the patient’s physical well being, and helping with physical appearance and hygiene. Student learn how to plan activities and gain understanding of the physical impairments of aging. Activities include:

Sample content includes: blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, bandages, thermometer, hospital gowns, surgical hats, medicine dispenser, pill organizer, disposable masks, hand towel, heartbeat tape, wash basin, shampoo cape, three videos, “First Look” book with CD and audio.

SKIN AND NAIL CARE PD3700 (ISBN 1-58896-320-9)

This kit explores personal grooming and the career of a cosmetologist. Activities include:

Sample content includes: make-up foundation, blusher, lipstick, eyeliner & shadow, astringent, concealer, lotion, cleansing cream, moisturizer, powder, polish remover, nail polishes, nail buffer, manicure bowl, shampoo cape, “First Look” book with CD and audio cassette.

WALL COVERING PD4200 (ISBN 1-58896-303-9)

This package gives students the opportunity to explore activities done by persons who install wall coverings. It covers installing dry wall and wood siding, painting, glazing and hanging wall paper. Activities include:

Sample content includes: wall section, joint compound, nails, interior-exterior paint, paint roller kit, claw hammer, sanding block, saw, wallpaper hanging kit, glazing compound, wood putty, nail set, paint brushes, primer, wallpaper, carpenter’s square & level, “First Look” book with CD and audio cassette.

CONSUMER SERVICES PD1000 (ISBN 1-58896-314-4)

Learn about careers in such areas as an economist, market analyst or comparison shopper with this kit. Students will investigate the pricing of products and determine which product is lower in cost per unit, investigate the price per serving of different forms of the same product and determine public opinion of a product and design promotional literature. Activities include:

Sample content includes: simulated food products, simulated cereal box labels, price comparison sheet, turkey survey forms, turkey brochures, recipes, calculator, video, “First Look” book with CD and audio cassette.

FOOD SERVICE PD1500 (ISBN 1-58896-298-9)

Students will learn about the many activities involved in food service preparation including investigating the growth and spread of microorganisms from unclean conditions; investigating shapes, textures, tastes, and colors of foods for preparing meals; planning quantity food preparation and school menus using government donated foods. Activities include:

Sample content includes: plastic table service, dinnerware, divided trays, set of food models, powdered tempera paint, petri dishes with lids, nutrient agar kit, “First Look at Food Service” book, audio cassettes, and two videos.

CARPENTRY PD4600 (ISBN 1-58896-868-5)

Students are introduced to the career of a carpenter in this kit. They gain skills such as identifying and using fasteners, using hand and power tools, measuring, identifying lumber and other building materials, and use skills gained to build a project. Activities include:

Sample content includes: power screwdriver, power drill, drill bits, fastener bin, nails, screws, fasteners, hardwood, softwood, wood identification kit, claw hammer, hard hat, screwdrivers, tape measure, tool belt, safety goggles, pre-cut lumber, three videos, “First Look” book with CD and audio.

ANIMAL CARE PD0300 (ISBN 1-58896-290-3)

Students will experience the work of a veterinarian, animal groomer, or trainer as they explore the many duties involved in animal care. Students will learn about animal handling, medical care, grooming and nutrition. Activities include:

Sample content includes: stethoscope, thermometer, “System of Breeding” Chart, pet shampoo, syringe, brush, “Dog and Cat Care” Handbooks, nail trimmers, gauze, towels, scissors, “First Look” book with CD and audio cassette.

GRAPHIC ARTIST PD0400 (ISBN 1-58896-283-0)

This module gives students the opportunity to explore some basic activities of graphic or commercial art, as opposed to the fine arts. Students will explore the scope of creative work that graphic artists do — from drawing, to illustrating, to packaging and product display. Activities include:

Sample content includes: art brush, sketch pad, colored markers, posterboard, india ink, pen points, X-acto knife, spray paint, video, pen holders, “First Look” book with CD and audio cassette.