UPDATED FALL, 2007 
All Career Development Program resources are
available
at no cost to teachers in the
WEST SHORE DISTRICT
Bay Village
Lakewood
Rocky River
Westlake
|
The Ohio Career Information System (OCIS) |
Key - (RG) Resource Guide (B) Books (V) Video
(TG) Teacher Guide
Blue print indicates new (2004)
resources
Red print indicates new 2006
| Career Development Key Topics |
Grade | Teacher Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | 3-5 | Career and Economic Traveling Library and Activity Sheets - Fiction and Non-Fiction Books- (B) *See Elementary Link |
| Career Information | 2 | Career Related Traveling Library with Activity Sheets (B) |
| Self-Awareness | 6-8 | Girls' Life Guide to Growing Up (B) |
| Academic Planning & Career Information |
6-8 | "Weekly Writing Activities for the Middle Grades" An Integrated Approach: Science Themes and Careers (RG) |
| Academic Planning | 5-9 | "Careers in Math: From Astronauts to Architects" excellent 19 minute video, worksheets- practical problems related to a career- helps students see how math is used in the world of work (V) (TG) |
| Academic Planning | 5-12 | "Hands-on" General Science Activities with Real-Life Applications -Includes activities on Earth Science, Physics, Astronomy, Chemistry, Biology (RG) |
| Academic Planning | 6-12 | "Hands-on" Math Projects with Real-Life Applications- Includes activities relating Math to Science, Social Studies, Language, Art, Music, and Life Skills- each section includes student guides, data sheets and worksheets (RG) |
| Academic Planning | 9-12 | The Art of Workplace English (RG) |
| Academic Planning | 6-12 | "When Are We Ever Gonna Have to Use This?" - Math problems related to the world of work (RG) |
| Academic Planning | 6-12 | "Connecting Math and Science to Workplace Contexts" (RG) |
| Vocational Orientation | 6-12 | "You're Certifiable" The alternative Career guide to more than 700 certificate programs, trade schools and job opportunities (RG) |
| Employability Skills | 9-12 | "Would I Work For Me? The Teens Point of View" Teens tell peers what to expect in the adult world of work and how to be a good employee. 19 min. (V) |
| Decision-Making & Goal Setting |
9-12 | "Decisions, Decisions: What's a Teenager to Do?" Assists students in making responsible judgments. Emphasizes having a clearly defined set of values can make decisions easier. 30 min. (V) |
| Decision-Making & Goal Setting |
5-9 | "Setting and Achieving Goals" Learning how to deal with pressures of growing up and avoiding conflicts & violence. 30 min. (V) |
| Self Awareness | 9-12 | "Investigating the World of Work" Techniques that allow students to relate knowledge of themselves to the world of work. 30 min. (V) |
| Employability Skills | 9-12 | "Successful Interviewing" A "how-to" on interviewing preparation, answering and asking questions, communicating strengths, and presenting themselves before, during and after the interview. 20 min. (V) |
| Decision-Making & Goal Setting |
9-12 | "Ready, Set...Goal!" Goal-setting that stresses setting realistic and measurable goals. Also, how to evaluate skills, values and resources. 35 min. (V) |
| Employability Skills | 9-12 | "Job Search Skills for Non-College Bound Youth" Basic skills necessary for an entry level job search. 23:50 min. (V) |
| Employability Skills | 9-12 | "Job Search Skills for Voc-Tech Graduates" Basic skills necessary for an entry level job search. 24 min. (V) |
| Employability Skills | 9-12 | " Resume Tips for Teens" Looks at all resume components, 10 tips for writing a resume and the importance of cover letters and applications. 24 min. (V) |
| Employability Skills | 9-12 | "Resume Tips for Voc-Tech Graduates" See Above- 24 min. (V) |
| Career Information | 9-12 | "Building a Career with Welding" Welders speak on the career potential of welders. 10 min. (V) |
| Academic Planning | 9-12 | "Math...Who Needs It?" Gives viewers perspective of math in every day life. Such as: Skateboard Design, Roller Coasters, Fashion, Sports and Music. 58 min. (V) |
| Academic Planning | 9-12 | "Real Math - Real Career Series" 12 videos that show how math is used in real life situations. Solar Energy, Coaching an Athlete, Endangered Species, Recycling, Digital Communication, the Fashion Business, Building a Rover, and more. Each video approx.15 min. (V) |
| Vocational Orientation | 9-12 | "Succeeding Without College" How to move from school to work through training in skilled technical careers. 18 min. (V) |
| Career Information | 5-8 | "A First Look at Careers A-K" A summary of different careers in alphabetical order. 15:10 min. (V) |
| Career Information | 5-8 | "A First Look at Careers L-Z" See Above - 15:10 min. (V) |
| Career Information | 9-12 | "Fitting Yourself into the 21st Century Workforce" How young people fit in the world of work, career options and occupational success. Also how certain personalities match with certain careers. 20 min. (V) |
| Vocational Orientation | 9-12 | "The Best Kept Secret "Earn While You Learn" How apprenticeship programs work and their benefits. 12 min. (V) |
| Career Information | 6-12 | "My Choices, Myself" This video is intended to open discussion and stimulate thinking in the career exploration process. 35:15 min. (V) |
| Employability Skills | 9-12 | "Your First Job" What to expect on your first job, including: first day of work, wages, taxes and getting along. 15 min. (V) |
| Academic Planning | 9-12 | "Plans for Success/ Part 1" Explains the four step process of career planning: self-discovery, exploration, preparation and participation. 15-20 min. (V) |
| Academic Planning | 9-12 | "Career Planning Steps/Part 2" More in-depth look at the career planning steps. 15-20 min. (V) |
| Goal Setting | 9-12 | "Setting Career Goals the Video Way" Explores the connection between school and work. 15-20 min. (V) |
| Future Trends | 9-12 | "Finding Your Future" How and why the work force has changed and the 5 main career clusters with their growth. 20-30 min. (V) |
| Employability | 7-12 | "Why Schools Have Rules" Importance of rules- both written and unwritten and consequences of not following them. 15 -20 min. (V) |
| Future Trends | 10-12 | "Entrepreneurs for the Future" The process to setting up your own business, trends in business, and the economy that influences starting a business. 20 min. (V) |
| Employability |
9-12 | "Work Habits for the Beginner" Discusses the basic work habits of a successful employee and the benefits a successful employee receives. 16 min. (V) |
| Goals |
7-12 | "Go, Go, Goals! How to Get There" Shows the step-by-step process on how to choose a goal and where to go from there. 25 min. (V) |
| Goals |
7-12 |
"Setting Goals: The Road to Achievement" Gives basic guides for
goal setting and points out difference between long and short-term goals.
Shows connection between educational and career goals. 23 min. (V) |
| Employability |
9-12 |
"Trouble at Work" Gives possible things that
can go wrong at work- including typical problems and ways to deal with them.
24 min. (V) |
| Employability |
9-12 |
"Staying in School: Dropout Prevention" Presents facts and concepts
related to dropouts in a humorous and down-to-earth way. 23 min. (V) |
| Employability |
9-12 |
"Student Workshop: Job Interview Skills" Techniques and strategies
that make a successful job interview. 30 min. (V) |
| Self-Awareness |
9-12 |
"Exploring Careers: What's Right for You?" The link
between personality type and career satisfaction is presented. Career
planning not a single, one-time choice, but ongoing process. 34 min. (V) |
| Academic Planning |
6-8 |
"Walk About Language Arts/Math/Science" Uses
of each subject in the real world. 12-15 min. (V) |
| Career Education | 9-12 | "Takin' Care of Business" Video, lesson plans, student learning activities and more - explains career paths in business from FBI Special Agent to Controller of the New York Jets. Produced by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. (RG) (B) (V) |
| Employability Skills | 9-12 | "Succeed With the Team" deals with cooperation, responsibility, communication and the positive attitude that leads to success on the job. 15 min. (V) |
| Career Awareness | 6-8 | "Dream Catchers Activities" book that provides small group or classroom activities that supports a career awareness program (B) |
| Employability Skills | 9-12 | "School to Work: Workplace Basics" designed to give students some understanding of how school prepares them for success in the world of work. Sets guidelines for what students are expected to know as a competitive worker and productive citizen. Activity guide included - 34 min (V) |
| Academic Planning | K-12 | The Ohio Historical Society offers a variety of resources for teachers. Information on field trips, programs, tours and outreach services. For information go to their web site at www.ohiohistory.org |
| Academic Planning | 3-5 | "Walk About Language Arts/Math/Science" Uses of each subject in the real world. 12-15 min. (V) |
| Career Education | 2 | "Career Connection Library" Large selection of books that discuss different career paths - with the premise that All Work Has Worth. Designed to be used with family at home and improve reading skills. (B) |
Career Education |
K-3 and Special Education
|
"Me and My Job" Learn concept that their job as a student
is important. Relates job as student to career expectations.
They also learn about careers the student comes in contact with everyday at
school. (RG) (B) |
| Academic Planning | 9-12 | "Scholarship Almanac" Details the 500 largest scholarships in the U.S. (B) |
| Academic Planning | 9-12 | "Realizing the College Dream" Video is divided into 5 sections: High School Prep, Choosing a College, College Testing, Applying and Financial Aid. 60 Min. (V) |
| Employability Skills | 9-12 | "Interview Power" Key
interviewing skills taught through easy to understand demonstrations.
Help answering those really tough interview questions with tips on
interviewing from top executives. 70 min. (V) |
| Employability Skills | 9-12 | "The Ten Commandments of Networking" Through lively and humorous sketches the importance of networking is driven home. The different networking situations are both obvious and and subtle. 25 min. (V) |
| Economics | 9-12 | "The Naked Truth about Operating a Business" How to start a business with a PLAN or a strategy, which without one is a blueprint for failure. 57 min. (V) |
| Self-Awareness Self-Assessment | 7-12 | There are many ways to be smart! Using Gardner's theory, explore the world of Multiple Intelligence. The students work through each intelligence with a series of worksheets and then match careers to each area. (RG) |
| Self-Awareness Assessment |
7-12 | "The Power of Choice: Self-Esteem" Good self-esteem leads to good choices, and good choices lead to greater self-esteem. How we feel about ourselves affects every aspect of our lives - even the choices we make. (V) (TG) 30 min. |
| Self Awareness Assessment |
7-12 | "Character Works: The Case for Character" Character traits identify a person's values and behavior. Attitude, respect, trustworthiness, responsibility, honesty and courage are discussed as traits important to building character. (V) (TG) 18 min. |
| Employability Skills | 7-12 | "Would I Work With Me" Teens discuss what to expect in the adult working world. Students learn meaning of responsibility, dependability, exercising initiative, self discipline, and communication skills. Comes with a fun employability worksheet. (V) 19 min. |
| Self Awareness | 9-12 | "Why Values are Important" and "How to Develop Values and Hold on to Them" 2 videos in the Character Education series. (V) 16 and 17 min. |
| Decision-Making | 9-12 | "Decisions: How to be an Aware Consumer" Decision making, problem-solving, and goal setting are all addressed in this live-action video. (V) 16 min. |
| Employability Skills | 9-12 | "Preventing Violence" This video will help students evaluate situations, make choices, predict consequences and instruct them how to avoid dangerous situations (V) (TG) 27 min. |
| Employability Skills | 9-12 | "Managing Your Anger" This videos aims to help students understand self-control, handle emotions, what might trigger their anger, and their responsibility in issues of personal safety. (V) (TG) 29 min. |
| Career Awareness Employability Skills Academic Planning |
9-12 | "Occupational Outlook Handbook" Complete job descriptions for more than 800 careers - including earnings, education, skills required, and job growth. (RG) |
| Self Awareness Academic Planning |
9-12 | "The Secrets of Getting Better Grades - Study Smarter, Not Harder!" An intro to study skills that can help students change their attitude about school, manage time, write better, listen more effectively, and learn memory techniques. Easy format (B) |
| Career Information/Exploration | 9-12 | The "Great Jobs" Series. 19 books that give career ideas based on majors. The majors covered are Engineering, Music, Computer Science, Theater, Chemistry, Foreign Language, Communications, Biology, Art, Anthropology, Accounting, Political Science, Economics, Geology, Business, Sociology, Psychology, Math, and Liberal Arts. (B) |
| Career Information/Exploration | 9-12 | "The Careers for You" series. 36 clever and engaging books that zero in on a students interest or trait and then points them to possible careers. Interests covered are: Born Leaders, Computer Buffs, Legal Eagles, Self-Starters, Film Buffs, Number Crunchers, Music Lovers, History Buffs, Financial Mavens, Patriotic Types, Culture Lovers, Night Owls, Foreign Language, Kids at Heart, Car Buffs, Introverts, Mystery Buffs, Competitive Spirits, Class Clowns, Romantics, Caring People, High-Energy People, Writers, Bookworms, Sports Nuts, Shutterbugs, Stagestruck, Animal Lovers, Color Connoisseurs, Travel Buffs, Fashion Plates, Perfectionists, Health Nuts, Talkative Types, Extroverts, and Cybersurfers. (B) |
| Career Information Academic Planning |
9-12 | "Great Careers in 2 Years" A practical, no-nonsense guide to career opportunities that are available through two-year, associate degree programs. (RG) |
| Academic Planning | 9-12 | "Guide to Performing Arts Programs" Profiles over 600 colleges and summer programs in dance, drama, and music. (RG) |
| Career Information Exploration |
9-12 | "100 Careers in Film and Television" Different careers in the industry are explained, as well as, a game plan to help you achieve your career goals. (RG) |
| Career Information | 9-12 | "100 Careers in the Music Business" Different careers in the industry are explained, as well as, a game plan to help you achieve your career goals. (RG) |
| Self-Awareness | 9-12 | "Daily Life Strategies for TEENS" Day-by-day guide to life that will show you how to boost self-confidence, build friendships, resist peer pressure, and achieve goals. (RG) |
| Self-Awareness | 9-12 | "Life Strategies for TEENS -Workbook" A variety of quizzes, activities, and questions to help teens answer the question of who they are. (RG) |
| Self-Awareness | 9-12 | "Life Strategies for TEENS" A guide to teenage life dealing with issues of popularity, peer pressure, ambition or ambivalence. (B) |
| Vocational Orientation | 9-12 | "School to Work" a student handbook that bridges the gap between school and the workplace.(RG) Includes a sourcebook full of student writing guidelines, models, and workshops to accompany School to Work. |
| Employability Skills | 9-12 | "Becoming the Best Me" 10 career and character education essentials-in-depth descriptions and real-life examples of the 10 essentials. (RG) |
| Self-Assessment | 9-12 | "Career Choices" A book to help teens discover their unique abilities and ambitions...and develop the skills and attitudes needed to build successful careers. (RG) |
Self-Awareness |
9-12 | "Your Career Search: Taking the First Step" Gives students a clear picture of who they are, what they can do, and what they value in a job which will help in securing a personally fulfilling job. (V) and (TG) |
| Employability Skills | 9-12 | "Business Etiquette 101 - Handouts and Activities" (TG) |
| Self-Assessment | 5-9 | "What Would I Be Good At? Exploring Careers" Programs helps students begin to think about careers by pairing personality and career satisfaction. (V) and (TG) |
| Career Information | 9-12 | "Health Careers Resource Guide" Provides information about health careers to students, including training, job outlook, and earnings potential. |
| Self-Assessment | 9-12 | "IDEAS: Interest Determination, Exploration and Assessment System" The manual used to explain and help access the IDEAS test scores(TG) |
| Career Information | 9-12 | "Construction Careers" Provides information about construction careers to students, including training, job outlook, and potential earnings. |
| Decision-Making & Goal Setting | 7-12 | "The Essential Advisor-Advisee Program" Offers guidance in dealing with a variety of student issues, exercises, and ideas. |
| Self-Assessment | 9-12 | "Teen Success Handbook" Fully reproducible handbook gets teens to focus on their development. Goal setting, problem solving, conflict management, communication skills some of the areas covered with activities. (TG) (RG) |
| Career Information | 9-12 | "Labor Laws and Issues" A guide for planning and implementing work-based learning opportunities for minors (RG) |
| Career Information | 9-12 | "The Career Counselor's Handbook" How to be an effective, fully functioning Career Counselor. (RG) |
| Career Information | 9-12 | "Ethics in the Workplace" Writings concerning major ethical dealings encountered in the workplace. (RG) |
| Career Information | 6-10 | "Real Life 101" This acclaimed, exciting, and informative program steps into the lives of 39 unique and fascinating people to see what it's like to do the career they do. This 13 volume program is hosted by engaging and spirited teens. It includes a teacher guide with complete curriculum and an additional 850 career profiles on the internet. |
| Career Information | 9-12 | "Business Ethics" Case studies and selected readings providing real-life examples of poor ethical choices, dilemmas and wise ethical decisions. |
| Academic Planning | 7-12 | "Why Study Science?" Professionals in scientific fields discuss how they use biology, chemistry and physics in their jobs. |
| Academic Planning | 7-12 | "Why Study Math?" A look at how math is a part of almost any career a student might choose. (DVD) |
| Academic Planning | 7-12 | "Why Study English?" Professionals in various fields discuss how they use English language arts in their jobs. An author, journalist and others help inspire. (DVD, V) 23 min. |
| Self-Assessment | 7-12 | "Test-Taking Strategies for Students" This is a 7 Volume Set that will help students in all the different testing situations. The 7 programs included are: Answering Test Questions; Effective Note-Taking; Study Skills; Taking Essay Tests; Taking Math Tests; Taking Reading Comprehension Tests; and Test Anxiety. (DVD) (TG) 23 min. each |
| Employability Skills | 9-12 | "E.M.P.L.O.Y.-ability" Motivational speaker Byron Rick's shares his effective employability formula. (DVD) |
| Employability Skills | 7-12 | "Dude, I Need to Find a Job" Job hunters learn: how to prospect for jobs, how to write a resume, how to dress for success, how to communicate and"sell" themselves in an interview. (DVD) 16 min. |
| Employability Skills | 7-12 | "Etiquette Survival -Dining and Social Skills for Adults &Teens" This contains basic dining and social skills presented in a concise and entertaining manner. (DVD) |
Self-Awareness, |
9-12 | "101 Ways to Become the Perfect College Applicant" Essential strategies for enhancing your academic and extracurricular profile-for freshmen, seniors and all those in between. (B) |
| Decision Making & Goal Setting | 9-12 | "Business Basics: What's Next?" Reviews some of the choices a student must make before graduation. Such as "will I go to a university, community college, trade school, take an internship or travel?" Makes them think about goals so they make the right decisions. (V) (DVD) 34 min. |
| Decision Making & Goal Setting | 9-12 | "On Your Mark, Get Set, Goals!" Helps students identify values, goals, and get organized. College students share their experiences and successes. (V) (DVD) 34 min. |
| Employability Skills | 9-12 | "On The Job: Emotional IQ" Gives students hands-on opportunities to explore and develop their emotional skills, with specific application to the situations and requirements they encounter in the workplace. (RG) (V) 22 min. |
| Self- Assessment | 5-9 | "Study Skills 1" The program presents the basic study skills: how to get organized, manage time, listen for meaning, take intelligible notes and study productively for tests. (TG) (V) 23min. |
| Self-Assessment | 5-9 | "Study Skills 2" This programs concentrates on helping students establish mastery over more advanced skills such as: reading a textbook, taking notes from it, and preparing a long term project. (TG) (V) 25 min. |
| Employability Skills | 7-12 | "Keeping Your Job: Self-Management Skills" Helps students understand that there is more to a job than showing up and doing what's asked. Getting along, managing time, taking responsibility are some of the areas discussed. (TG) (V) (DVD) 19 min. |
| Decision-Making & Goal Setting | 7-12 | "Decisions, Decisions" Focuses on the importance of good decisions and how all decisions have consequences.(TG) (V) 22 min. |
| Career Information | 7-12 | "Get a Life" A series of 30 videos each highlighting 4 different careers. The video deals with the challenges, issues and choices facing today's students in regards to career choice. Examples of careers highlighted are: Geologist, Systems Engineer, Baker, Stained Glass Artist, Jewelry Designer, Pop Singer, Greeting Card Designer, Videographer, Carpenter & Contractor, Music Director, Large Animal Veterinarian, Youth Counselor and 108 other careers!!!! (V) 28min. |
| Self-Assessment | 9-12 | "Life Strategies for Teens Workbook" A companion book to "Life Strategies for Teens" that features entertaining quizzes, activities, and questions to help them figure out who they are. (B) |
| Career Clusters | "Career Clusters Tour Guide" This will help teachers, administrators, counselors and business partners have a better understanding of career clusters and how they are structured. Power Point and (TG) | |
| Self Assessment | 7-12 | "Clue In: ABC's of Career Planning Basics" Transparencies and Reproducible Worksheets are available to help students assess their career strengths. |
| Employability Skills | 9-12 | "Dining Etiquette - Good Manners at Any Table" A power point presentation that addresses the importance of good manners, do's and don'ts at the dinner table and table setting. Power Point |
| Future Trends, Employability Skills, Decision-Making & Goal Setting | 9-12 | "Case Studies for the World of Work" Real-life business situations that will allow students make ethical decisions, deal with employee relations, to creating a business plan. Full of questions and activities. (B) |
| Employability Skills | 9-12 | "Attendance: An Employer's Expectation" Designed to convey to students the importance of attendance. Worksheets included. (TG) (V) 17 min. |
| Employability Skills | 9-12 | "Your Resume: A Key to Opening Employment Doors" This program is designed to help the student produce a standard, chronological style resume and its layout. Sample resume included. (TG) (V) 15 min. |
| Career Information | 9-12 | "Career Clusters: Information Technology" This workbook is designed to introduce the range of jobs available in the information technology industry. (B) |
| Career Information | 9-12 | "Career Clusters: Health Science" This workbook is designed to introduce the range of jobs available in the health science industry. (B) |
| Career Information | 9-12 | "Career Clusters: Business & Administration and Finance" This workbook is designed to introduce the range of jobs in the Business & administration and finance areas. (B) |
| Career Information | 9-12 | "Career Clusters: Manufacturing and Retail/Wholesale Sales & Service" This workbook is designed to introduce the range of jobs in the manufacturing, retail/wholesale sales & service industries. (B) |
| Employability Skills | 7-12 | "Skills for Real World Survival" This power point helps students develop an understanding of how to apply knowledge outside of the classroom. It also explores communication skills, analytical skills, personal skills, interpersonal skills... Power Point 148 slides |
| Decision-Making & Goal Setting | 7-12 | "Goal Setting: Self Esteem in Action" This DVD contrasts expectations and goals. Skills explored include writing down goals, visualization, and positive self-talk to bring these goals within reach. (DVD) 42 min. |
| Decision-Making & Goal Setting | 7-12 | "Goal Away: Setting & Achieving Goals" This helps students determine what dreams and goals are and how to make them a reality. It also touches on how to set realistic and measurable goals. (DVD) 23 min. |
| Employability Skills | 7-12 | "It's Not What You Say: Mastering Basic Communication" Discover the difference word choice can make. Find out what non-verbal communication is all about. Understand emotional tone, body language, and listening communication. (DVD) 26 min. |
Employability Skills |
7-12 | "Keys to Job Success" Players have fun while giving "Jennifer", a new employee, advice on dealing with problems and making the most of opportunities on her job. (BOARD GAME ) (TG) |
| Employability Skills | 7-12 | "Respect Rules: Living a Respectful Life" This is a unique look at why respect matters, and how to show it. This is a positive approach to teaching and understanding respect. (DVD) 26 min |
Self Assessment |
7-12 | "The Big Book of Motivation Games" Help to jump-start team motivation, fight boredom, boost performance, stop procrastination (B) |
| Self Assessment Goal Setting |
7-12 | "The Big Book of Team Building Games" Games to improve communication, promote a culture of communication. Over 70 games and activities. (B) |
| Decision Making & Goal Setting | 7-12 | "Mastering Goals" Shows students how to identify goal,s and build a realistic plan of reaching them. (DVD) 25 min |
| Self Assessment Employability Skills |
7-12 | "Character Works: The Case for Character" Teens tell how they learned these important character traits: attitude, respect, trustworthiness, responsibility, honesty and courage and how these traits have helped them build character. (DVD) 38 min. |
| Career Information | 7-12 | "Careers in Transportation" Paperback book describing careers in transportation, training needed and expected salary range. Easy to read, pictures and graphs.(B) |
| Self Assessment | 7-12 | "Discover What You're Best At" This test helps students identify interests, innate talents and potential skills. It then goes on to match those strengths to careers that are described in detail. (B) |
NEW ELEMENTARY RESOURCES!!
| Career Development Key Topics | Grade | Teacher Resources |
| Reduction of Bias | 5-8 | "Broken Toy" A lonely 12 year old boy is harassed verbally and physically. One day the bullying goes too far and an accident occurs. This dramatic video addresses the physical and emotional harm bullying creates. Video and Study Guide |
| Career Information & Exploration | 1-2 | "Career Critters" A fifteen lesson program introduces 15 career clusters to young students through use of language, reading, listening, and writing skills. Included is a reproducible storybook, activities, interactive questions and a Teacher Guide. |
| Self-Awareness | 4-8 | "Acting Assertively" This program focuses on assertiveness with underlying themes of getting along with others, dealing with feelings and solving problems. Lessons include role playing, problem solving and brain storming. A complete program with instruction, reproducible's, and related activities. |
| Self-Awareness & Employability Skills | K-4 | "Simons Hook" A book about teasing. Simons strange haircut evokes teasing and put-downs. However, Grandma Rose saves the day with wise and good advice. |
| Self-Awareness & Employability Skills | 3-5 | "Homer Handles Teasing/Olivia Overcomes Friendship Problems" A book dealing with teasing and friendship skills. Each story has two possible endings that allow students to make choices and learn consequences. Includes discussion questions and a reproducible problem solving worksheet. |
| Reduction of Bias | 1-4 | "The Flower and the Caterpillar" Encourages students to be accepting and tolerant. Includes a story, discussion questions, and reproducible activity sheets. Comes with a reversible caterpillar/butterfly. |
| Career Information | 3-6 | "Career Development Activities for the Elementary Grades." 130 career activities tied to major subject areas. Teachers can expose students to specific careers while teaching math, English, science, or social studies. Each activity has two levels of difficulty. Includes reproducible activity sheets. |
| Self-Awareness | 3-5 | "Mrs. Ruby's Life Lessons for Kids" 12 complete lessons on skills designed to increase their Emotional Quotient. Each story is followed by discussion questions, teachers guide and reproducible activities. (B) |
| Decision Making & Career Information | 4-8 | "Detective Science" This book is full of information and simple experiments that will show the student how detectives and forensic scientists use science to do their jobs. (B) |
| Career Information | 5-12 | This 40 book series is designed to help students turn their passions, hobbies and interests into successful careers. Sample book titles include, "Careers for Music Lovers & Other Tuneful Types", "Careers for Sports Nuts & Other Athletic Types", "Careers for History Buffs & Others who Learn from the Past." |
| Career Information | 6-10 | "Real Life 101" This acclaimed, exciting, and informative program steps into the lives of 39 unique and fascinating people to see what it's like to do the career they do. This 13 volume program is hosted by engaging and spirited teens. It includes a teacher guide with complete curriculum and an additional 850 career profiles on the internet. |
To order these materials call 216-529-4154 or email Career Development at: nancy.ralls@lakewood.k12.oh.us
