POWERPOINT DESCRIPTIONS

Visit fashions of the past, present, and future while discovering how fashion is influenced by culture, the economy, politics, technology and society. The presentation includes activities, a fashion trends quiz and related Web sites. (2004-24 slides)
No. P2005................................. $49.95

Fetal & Newborn Development
Identifies the role genetics play in fetal development. Addresses proper prenatal care and nutrition and their importance in fetal development as well as the ill effects of fetal exposure to alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, and environmental hazards. Looks at the benefits of breast-feeding to mother and child. Each section includes summary, activities, and quiz. (2005-55 slides)
No. P2218.................................. $59.00

Floral Design Tools
Identifies the proper tools and equipment required to create attractive floral arrangements. View illustrated slides of specialized tools and supplies, including techniques on using water holding foam, dry floral foam, waterproof tape, pins, wire, and floral shears. (2004 – 37 slides)
No. P2131.................................. $59.00

G

Government’s Role In Food
Analyzes quality control standards, and summarizes the local, state, and federal laws, legislation, and public policies affecting food safety and sanitation. Presents the liabilities and responsibilities restaurants have to their customers and the laws implemented to protect the food supply. (2003 – 69 slides)
No. P2023.................................. $79.00

Guiding Children
Identifies strategies to guide children, such as time-outs, setting limits, redirection, and learning appropriate techniques for children, ranging from infant to school age. (2003 – 33 slides)
No. P2013.................................. $69.00

H

Hospitality II: Qualities & Skills
Examines the qualities and skills  of employees within each department of the industry, and explores the security policies and training used in lodging operations. (2004 – 20 slides)
No. P2072.................................. $49.00

Housing Decisions
Identifies priorities and needs, renting versus buying, and the feasibility of various alternative housing choices. Summarizes the diverse laws and regulations affecting housing. (2003 – 47 slides)
No. P2026 ................................. $84.00

Housing Styles & Characteristics
Explores housing characteristics native to various cultures and regions, and identifies different architectural styles. Looks at how climate affects housing designs, at American period styles, and at types of decorative motifs used in architectural design. (2003 – 37 slides)
No. P2027 ................................. $74.00

Human Developmental Theories
Details theories of psychosocial and intellectual development and how children progress through the stages of their expected growth. Highlights major theorists, such as Freud, Maslow, Havighurst, Piaget, and Erikson. Describes methods of assessing the developmental levels of children. (2003 – 33 slides)
No. P2060.................................. $79.00

I

Interior Design Practices
Considers the practices, laws, public policy, and regulations impacting interior environments. Looks at design practices meeting individual, business, special needs, and conservation. (2004 – 40 slides)
No. P2067 ................................. $74.00

Introduction To FCCLA
Illustrates how FCCLA’s focus is with many of today’s youth’s concerns, including teen pregnancy, parenting, family relationships, substance abuse, peer pressure, nutrition, fitness, teen violence, and career exploration.
(2004 – 46 slides)
No. P2111............................................ $79.00

L

Leadership Styles
Each person has a leadership style; however, a specific situation merits its own style. This presentation will help students understand how to choose and utilize different styles of leadership, such as autocratic, democratic, and laissez-faire. (2003 – 15 slides)
No. P2052.................................. $49.00

Lodging Industry: Financial Structure
Identifies the industry’s sales and marketing department’s structures. Explains market price level classification and the industry’s markets. Addresses revenue centers, support centers, and cost centers. (2004 – 34 slides)
No. P2132.................................. $69.00

Lodging Industry: Structure
Examines the types of lodging properties, market price level classification, goals and mission of lodging organizations, revenue centers and support centers, multicultural awareness to target markets, and guest services. (2004 – 44 slides)
No. P2034.................................. $69.00

M

Management Of Energy, Money, & Tasks
Includes basic management terminology, strategies for managing time and energy, budgeting techniques, and life examples. Shows basic relationship between personal and family planning and the fulfillment of wants and needs.  (2003 – 31 slides)
No. P2008.................................. $79.00

Meal Planning & Management
Explores considerations of nutrition, budget and costs, skills, and time limitations. Analyzes the influence of advertising on consumer food-buying strategies. (2003 – 30 slides)
No. P2021.................................. $64.00

Multicultural Workplace
Demonstrates the importance and benefit of a multicultural workplace. Topics addressed include the trends in the U.S. population growth, legal issues involving discrimination, affirmative action, and examples of intercultural miscommunication. (2004 – 30 slides)
No. P2120 ................................. $69.00

MyPyramid

Dissects the USDA's new MyPyramid. Presents colorful information on the concepts, symbolism, and dietary recommendations of the 2005 Dietary Guidelines. Suitable for students and educators. (2005-42 slides)
No. P9161.................................. $49.95

N

Nutrients And Your Body
Looks at the six classifications of nutrients and how they function in the body. Identifies sources and deficiencies, and compares the nutritive value of foods. (2003 – 44 slides)
No. P2065.................................. $79.00

P

Personal Financial Planning
Considers the factors affecting financial decisions, and analyzes the cost of living, such as housing, food, and transportation, throughout the life cycle. Looks at the effects of demographic, cultural, societal, and economic factors on families and the importance of a financial plan when faced with a crisis. (2003 – 21 slides)
No. P2007.................................. $59.00

Principles of Floral Design
Focuses on the design principles used to create professional looking floral designs. Colorful pictures illustrate different design forms. Topics include rhythm, balance, harmony, proportion, emphasis, and unity. The use of line, texture, color and form in floral design are presented. (2004 – 27 slides)
No. P2046.................................. $64.00

Q-Z

Quality Living Environments
Explores the criteria for selection, use, and care of floor coverings, wall treatments, ceilings and window treatments. Addresses the necessary skills for managing and maintaining a home, such as the expense of obtaining furnishings and how to control costs and budget for pleasing design. (2004 – 38 slides)
No. P2028.................................. $74.00

Skills For Real World Survival
Illustrates the skills students will need to achieve their academic goals. Helps develop an understanding of how students can ap­ply their knowledge outside the classroom. Explores communications skills, analytical skills, personal skills, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and business-manage­ment skills. Highlights issues, such as verbal vs. nonverbal communication, reading com­prehension and assessing self accuracy, team work, prioritizing, and resolving conflict. Good for middle and beginning high school students.
(2006 - 148 slides)
No. P2227.................................. $119.00

Stages Of Pregnancy
Explores recommended prenatal care, such as nutrition and health during pregnancy and routine doctor’s visits; identifies the various stages of pregnancy and labor; discusses different delivery options; and examines the process of fertilization and conception. (2003 – 44 slides)
No. P2012.................................. $74.00

Styles of American Furniture
Colorful photographs focus on the American furniture styles that influence today’s furnish­ings. Each slide is carefully annotated and explained in detail. (2004 - 55 slides)
No. P5280.................................. $59.00

U.S. & International Trade
Describes the impact of international business on the U.S. economy by comparing domestic and world trades, showing the impact of imports and exports, and demonstrating the trade and exchange rates. (2004 – 20 slides)
No. P2124.................................. $54.00

Visual Design Basics
Teaches the fundamentals in seven sections: lines, shapes, angles and curves, rhythm, proportion and scale, balance, and groups and colors. What emotional mes­sages do horizontal, vertical, and diagonal lines send? Does a square room “feel” differ­ent than a rectangular room? Why are most books, printed pages, rugs, photographs, and video screens rectangles instead of squares? How does visual design impact products, fashion, architecture, and interiors?
(2006-100+ slides)
No. P5299.................................. $59.00

Workplace Issues
Explores the role of technology in all aspects of the workplace and its effect on the personal and family environment; the organizational structures and legal implications; workplace programs promoting good nutrition and exercise; and environmental and safety practices.  (2003 - 25 slides)
No. P2009 ................................. $64.00