Family/Consumer Science

Chemistry Laboratory (2007)

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This program gives a first hand look to the ins and outs of a laboratory. From Fume Hoods to Personal Protective Equipment, this program is a must see for students attending a chemistry class for the first time. Since the laboratory has so many hazards associated with it, preventing injuries to students is a must.

Grade Level:

High

Length:

00:15

Welding Class (2007)

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Shot in an actual class setting, Welding Class instructs both students and teachers about the dangers of welding, and how to avoid serious injury or death when working with welding equipment. Welders are exposed to extreme heat and hazardous situations on an everyday basis. This DVD teaches students how welders deal with these circumstances, as well as what makes a successful welder.

Grade Level:

High

Length:

00:16

Auto Shop Safety (2007)

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Designed for high school students who have little experience working with auto equipment, this DVD teaches students the importance of safe work practices in order to prevent injury or even death. Set in actual high school shop conditions, Auto Shop clearly runs through potentially hazardous situations, and summarizes how to quickly and efficiently deal with them.

Grade Level:

High

Length:

00:16

Starting a Business (2005)

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Got a great idea? So do Chloe, Andy, Mia, and Jamaal. Join them as the go from eating a cookie to starting their own cookie business. Discover how market research and a business plan can help you own and operate a business in your community.

Grade Level:

Primary

Elementary

Length:

00:23

Saving, Spending & Investing Money (2005)

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Discover the truth about money, its history and how the use of money through saving, spending, earning and investing is the backbone of our economy. Learn how hard work, budgeting, and good decision-making are the keys to be able to buy the things you need and want.

Grade Level:

Primary

Elementary

Length:

00:23

U.S. Industries & Resources (2005)

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Discusses how natural resources in different regions of the United States have started different industries - and how dozens of business have been created within those industries. Examines the free market economy, domestic and international trade, and how people use both to satisfy their wants and needs.

Grade Level:

Primary

Elementary

Length:

00:23

What is Ecomonics? (2005)

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Explores the basic concepts of economics and viewers will learn about how people play an important role as both consumers and producers. Also discusses wants and needs, goods and services, and scarcity and demand.

Grade Level:

Primary

Elementary

Length:

00:23

Printing & Minting Money (2004)

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Illustrates how engravings are made for U.S. dollars, how money is tested for durability, and how money is recycled regularly. Visits government offices to show the steps of making money, identifies the denominations of bills and coins, and follows money from design to production to banks to consumer.

Grade Level:

Primary

Elementary

Length:

00:12

What's a Bank? Safe & Sound! (2004)

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Explores how ancient banks functioned, emphasizes the important role that banks play in communities, and visits a bank to show how loans, interest, and bank transactions work. Discusses the system of exchange, presents the Federal Reserve Bank, tours a vault, and explains how banks secure and insure our money.

Grade Level:

Primary

Elementary

Length:

00:12

What's it Worth? It's as Good as Gold! (2004)

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Outlines auctions, discusses why people collect valuable things, considers the benefits of shopping around, and presents the concept of trade. Describes the gold rush and investigates why gold is valuable and how it is used.

Grade Level:

Primary

Elementary

Length:

00:12

Family/Consumer Science

Chemistry Laboratory (2007)

Welding Class (2007)

Auto Shop Safety (2007)

Starting a Business (2005)

Saving, Spending & Investing Money (2005)

U.S. Industries & Resources (2005)

What is Ecomonics? (2005)

Printing & Minting Money (2004)

What's a Bank? Safe & Sound! (2004)

What's it Worth? It's as Good as Gold! (2004)

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