Home &Careersgrades6-7(New)

BAYPORT-BLUEPOINTUNIONFREESCHOOLDISTRICT BAYPORT,NEWYORK

Boardof Education JamesS.March President CarolA.Cinelli VicePresident

William1. Barry LisaM.Belz VirginiaE.Briefs LeonardCamarda AndreaM.O’Neill DeborahPfeiffer Andrew1.Wittman,Jr. Superintendentof Schools RichardW.Curtis AssistantSuperintendentfor Curriculum,Instruction, and GeneralAdministration JoanE.Grazda AssistantSuperintendentfor Business DorleeseJ.Stewart Home &CareersGrades6-7(new) Summer2002 Writers ElisaBernstein RalphLeoce

2002 2003 SchoolYear HOME AND CAREERSKILLS CURRICULUM

Grades 6 & 7

The Home and Career Skills program is designed to prepare middle school students for life in a changing society. The development and application of basic decision-making, problem-solving and management skills to everyday living situations is the overall goal of the program and, as such, forms the underlying thread of all curricular activities. It is through the acquisition of these basic process skills, and the use and application of the academic core subjects within the program that students gain the knowledge that will enhance their ability to meet the challenges of family life and the world of work. NEW YORK STATE LEARNING STANDARDS FOR HOME ECONOMICS FOR GRADES K -12 (ii)

STANDARD 1: PersonalHealth and Fitness

Students will have the knowledgeand skills to establish and maintain physical fitness, participate in physical activity, and maintain personal health.

STANDARD 2: A Safe and Healthy Environment

Students will acquire the knowledgeand ability necessaryto create and maintain a safe and healthy environment.

STANDARD 3: ResourceManagement

Students wiMunderstand and be able to managetheir personal and community resources. NEW YORK STATE LEARNING STANDARDS FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND OCCUPATIONA L STUDIES FOR GRADES K - 12 (i 9 )

STANDARD 1: Career DeveloDment

Students will be knowledgeableabout the world of work, explore career options, and relate personalskills, aptitudes, and abilities to future career decisions.

STANDARD 2: Integrated Learning

Students will demonstrate how academicknowledgeand skills are applied in the workplace and other settings.

STANDARD3a: Universal Foundation Skills

Students will demonstrate mastery of the foundation skills and competenciesessential for successin the workplace.

STANDARD 3b: Career Majors

Students who choosea career major will acquire the career specific technical knowledge/skills necessaryto progress toward gainful employment, career advancement, and successin post-secondaryprograms. Homeand CareersGrades6-7

Tableof Contents

ConceptOverview Page Grade6

Concept1: PersonalDevelopment 1

Concept2: Foodsand Nutrition 26

Concept3: SewingSkills 55

Grade7

Concept4: Consumerism 62

Concept5: Foodsand Nutrition 80

Concept6: MoneyManagement 146

Concept7: CareerPlanning 167

Concept8: Housingand Interiors 207

Concept9: SewingSkills 230 BIBLIOGRAPHY

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Periodicals

CareerZone Choices ConsumerReports Newsday New York Times GRADE 6

CONCEPT 1: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

GOAL 1: To recognizeone’s personalstrengths, aptitUdes, and interests. (HE 1)

OBJECTIVES:

1. Students will define terms related to personality development.

2. Students will understand the factors which affect the formation of one’s personality and self-concept.

3. Students will compare and contrast characteristics of positive and negative self-esteem.

ACTI VI TIES :

1. Logo design project

2. PersonalityTraits worksheet

3. Personality crossword

4. Self-esteem grid

5. I’m Comfortable worksheet

* Note * HE = Home EconomicsStandard 1,2,3

I Home Ecoflom.LCS Period ____Nare

“A1 F 4 Oi • , LOGO: A symbol or signwhichrepresentssomething.

Eachpartof theHome Economicslogo,at the left, representssomethingabout Home Economics:

The colors.... - Blue is a primarycolor, a foundationcolor. 1{omeEconomicsprovidesa foundationformanagingYourpersonal,familyand work lives. Greenis thecolorof growthand renewal. HomeEconomicsmeetsnew demandsof societyand preparesindividualsto be competent,confidentand caringin an everchangingworld.

The opencircle.... .depictssupportwithoutbeingexclusive.Home Economicsextendsbeyondits own circleand reachesout to the coaununityand largerworld.

The arrowsand the linesthroughthewords.... .denotemovementand energy. They representthe enthusiasmHomeEconomistsshow in their personallife and in their work.

‘ ‘ ‘V ‘V. ‘V. ‘V ‘i” ‘ ‘V ‘V ‘V ‘ ‘V ‘V. ‘V ‘V ‘V me logorepresents.... Can you think of someother,well individualsand families known logos? • . . traditionaland contemporary For The from .children,adolescents,and adults Example: Apple men aridwomen AppleComputer

l — It representsoccupationaleducation.... people going to work people taking pride in their work

YOURASSIGN1ENT: Create your own personallogo.

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A MITSUBISHI TECHNICAIJXAN’ThING ISPOSSTALE a I’ PERSONALITY

2 YOURPERSONALITY

TRAITS

Activity A Name ______Chapter 2 Date ______PeriocL. Checkallof the personalitytraits listedbelowthat you thinkdescribeyou. Thenanswerthe followingquestions.

Agreeable

_____ Aloof — Lazy,

______Bashful Easygoing

______Careful Excitable ______

______Cheerful Understanding

______Confident Faithful ______

Aggressive Sincere ______) Flightly Friendly

______Jealous Moody

____ Nice Silly

Cooperative Generous ______

______Relaxed \ Responsible

______Critical Grumpy

______Unreliable Happy

______Kind Mature ______Loyal

1. Which of the personality traits that you have checked above would be considered to be desirable?

2. Which of the personality traits that you have checked above would you like to change or overcome?

3. Would your best friend check the same traits to describe you? Explain why or why not ______PERSONALITY

Activity D Name

Chapter 2 Date - Period______

1. A person with a positive attitude is called a(n)

2. The color of your eyes,hair, and skin are ______traits.

3. Your ______traits develop as a result of your environment. 4. A person with a negative attitude is calleda(n)

5. Your ______includes all of the circumstances in your surroundings. 6. How you feelabout yourself is called your self-______

7. ______are qualities that make you different from everyone else.

8. Your ______is the combination of traits that makes you the person you are. 9. Self-______is the courage to deal with new things and new people in a positive way.

10. ______are feelings and opinions about people and events.

11. ______refers to those traits you received from your parents and ancestors when you were born.

WORDBANK

heredity traits concept inherited environment optimist confidence attitudes pessimist acquired personality

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PERSONALITY WORD PUZZLE SELF-,WARES5 1

The wordsIn thelist are.11hiddenIn thepuzzle below. They may goacrossupanddown,or in aslantingline.Theymaybeforwardor backward.Findthewords andcirclethem.HUMORhasbeencircled to startyouoff.

APPRECIATION HONEST POISE BMVE HUMOR POLITE CHEERFUL KIND PRIDE CONFIDENT LEADERSHIP RESPECT COOPERATIVE LOYAL SINCERE COURTESIES. OPEN-MINDED SYMPATHIZE GENTLE PATIENT UNSELFISH HELPFUL PLEASANT WILUNG

LAYO Lu BGRZTSCQPR FNPA T(I ENTDCMYCCS XRWP Q.J Z H N P E C 1 0 0 L Li CHEE RFULOHPROUNG AEFP RENGZNS PGR FT KLJR OIJCLBPEZET IC QPDY MLXI RRRSNEDS MFOH UB I KAMLWTS EY TUIP HWNTVTZ J LI NM NLBA K LI OEM! WEE T P AGLI PV J LRTPO IS EA SINC EREXLVRDNKST ADMB OP ENM I NDEDQH • ESPH SI FLESNUZGRI LCTF EOLMJDRGNWYZ • PIHS R E D A E .L.X P R I D.E SA Li5a’5Grid Readthefollowingdescriptionof eventsin Lisa’sday.Thendrawa doton Lisa’sgrid to indicatehoweacheventaffectedLisa’sday. summer’s a.Lisawakesupto a beautiful,sunny dày. S b.Sheputsona favoriteoutfit.Asshe’seatingbreakfast,heroldersisterwalksin and yells,TMLisa, youlookuglyinthatoutfit.Alithe kidsatschoolaregoingto makefunof you.” c.Onthewayto school,Lisameetsupwithherclosefriend,Patricia,andshareswith Patriciahersister’scommentandhowbadlyit madeherfeel. d.Shetells Patriciahowmuchsheappreciatestheirfriendshipandsupportfor each other. e.Whentheyarriveatschool,oneof Lisa’steacherscomplimentsheron herperform ancein yesterday’ssoccergame. f. Inmathclass,Lisa’steacherreturnsa recentquizonwhichLisareceivesa gradeof C-. g.Onthewayhomefromschool,Lisaseestheboyshelikeswalkinghandin handwith anothergirl. h.Lisa gets upset but continueswalkingso she can arrive on time to coachthe neighborhood5-7yearoldsin soccer.Whenshearrivesatthe fieldandseestheir smilingfaces,Lisagetsexcited,andis readyto coachthemto victory!

Low No High Self-Esteem Effect Self-Esteem

1. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Eventa Eventb Eventc Eventd Evente Eventf

Eventg S Eventh

6 Rotel’toi Grid Readthe followingwhichdescribestheeventsin Roberto’sday.Then,on Roberto’s grid,drawa dot to indicatehoweacheventaffectedRoberto’sday. a.Asusual,Roberto,aneighthgrader,wakesuphearinghisyoungerbrotherandsister arguinginthekitchen. b.Whenhearrivesatschool,twoofhisbasketballteammatesblamehimforlosinglast night’sgamebymissingtwofreethrowsattheendofthegame. c.Atthaimoment,thevice-principalappearsandsnails”himforthefoullanguagehe heardRobertousinginthelockerroomafterthegame. d.Thebellrings.Onhiswayto scienceclass,Robertobumpsintothreeofthemost populargirlsintheschool.Theyinvitehimto a partyto beheldFridaynightatone oftheirhomes. e.Usuallya goodstudent,Robertodoesnothavelastnight’sscienceassignment completed. 1.Theteachercallsonhimtoansweraquestionandwhenherespondsthatheudoesn)t getthequestion,”theteacherimmediatelycallsonanotherstudentwithoutgiving Robertoa secondchance. g.Uponleavingschool,areporterfromthelocalnewspaperstopsRobertoandasksfor aninteMew.Heis writinganarticleaboutRobertoandhisprize-winningstatefair photograph. h.Robertoexcitedlyrunshometotellhismotherabouttheupcomingnewspaperarticle, butshetellshimshedoesn’thavetimetolistenbecauseshe’sonherwaytothestore. Low No High Self-Esteem Effect Self-Esteem 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Eventa Eventb Eventc Eventd Evente EventI Eventg Eventh (_E7 Date:

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It is hard to share my feelings with others when they

In our classI hopethat

I feel warmest toward a person when he/she

InourclassI ammostconcernedabout

SomethingsI want to learn from this class are .

Coç’i 19S5.I9t Q *i,n.so GRADE 6

CONCEPT 1 GOAL 2: To understand the relationship of oneself. (HE 1,2,3)

OBJECTIVES:

1. To identify the function of a family and the role of it’s members.

2. To identify positive qualities of families and family members.

3. To explain the needsof children that are met by parenting.

4. To identify the information neededfor responsible babysitting.

5. To prepare and explain a plan for home evacuation in an emergency. ACTI VI TIES: 1. Family Interview worksheet 2. Family worksheet 3. What is a family — notes 4. Family Forms — notes 5. Strengthen families — notes 6. TV family — worksheet 7. Parenting and You — worksheet 8. Babysitting Dilemmas — worksheet 9. Fire safety savvy — worksheet 1O.Whatshould you do? — worksheet 11.Preventing accidents - notes 12. Marshmallowbaby - project FAMILY INTERVIEW

NAME: DATE: ______L ______

• • S S S S S • • S • S S • • S • S • • • • • • . . . S S • S S S •,

To find out more about your family history, ask a parent or another close relative thesequestions.

1. [low far backcan you traceour family?.

2. Wheredid our ancestorslive 100yearsor soago?

3. What weretheir families like at that time?

4. When did our ancestorsmove to where we live now?

5. What are some traditions that our family haspasseddown through the generations?

6. Which holidays have always beenspecial for our family?

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124 Lions-Quest.SkillsforAdolescence 9 I. \ FamilyInterview

• S S • S • S S S • S S S S S S S • S S S S S S S S S S S • S S • S 7. What is a story or sayingthat our family haspasseddown through the generations?

8. What aresometraditions our own family hascreated?

9. What is something you enjoy about our family? I,

Write your own question and the person’sresponsehere.

10: My question: I. H-

Response: -

Tue family is our refuge mud smrii:ginusrd . our Ii,ak to tile msct, aimshrhlge to the future. -—.Ie ilalcy

125 10 Looking Ahead

OBJECTIVE ______To identifypersonalattitudesaboutfamilylifetodayandinthefuture.

GENERALIZATION______Personalexperiencesinfluencefutureexpectationsaboutfamilylife. Completethesentencesbelow. 1.“Family”tomemeans______

2. Themostimportantthingaboutlifeinmyfamilyis ______

3. Livinginafamilycanbefunwhen______

4. Livinginafamilycanbedifficultwhen______

5. Familiesteachyouto______

6. Ifwedidn’thavefamilies,

7. WhenI amolderIwantmyfamilyto include______

8. Iwantmyfuturefamilyto live______

because______

9. Asanadultmemberofmyfuturefamily,Iwouldvalue______

because______

10.If Ibecamea parent,Iwouldwantmychildrento ______

11.Iwouldteachmychildrento______

• Rereadyoursentencecompletions.Askyourself: —Howmightmyfamilylifeas’achildinfluencemyfamilylifeasanadult? —Dofamilyvalueschangefromonegenerationtoanother,ordotheystaythesame?Explain youranswer.

Thisactivitymaybeduplicatedinquantity. 51983IC. PenneyCompany,Inc..ConsumerEducationServices. II Artistically Speaking

OBJECTIVE______Tocreateanimageof‘family.” GENERALIZATION______Expressingattitudesandvaluesina mediumotherthanwordsmayrevealaddeddimensions aboutideasandfeelings. • Readtherhymebelowandthinkaboutwhat“family”meanstoyou. • Createa picturethatexpressesyourideasandfeelingsabout“family.” —Thepicturemayberealisticorabstract. —Usewhateverartsuppliesareavailable—watercolors,oils,penandink,cutoutsfrommagazines, coloredtissuepaper,constructionpaper,etc. —Shareyourpicturewithclassmates,andexplaininwordswhatyourpictureexpressesinart.

Whatisafamily,whatcanit be Isit mymother,myfatherandme? Orisit oneparent,a sonandhisdog, Livingin Frisco,a placeofdensefog? Perhapsit’sa mother,herhusband,hiskids, Ina split-levelranchnorthof Kalamazids? Couldit bejustacouple—theMacDonaldsnextdoor— Wholivewayupontheseventeethfloor? Butmaybea familymeansmorethanallthat, Maybea familywearsmorethanonehat. Lovingandlearningiswhatfamiliesdo. Fightingandarguing,that’spartof it too. Familiesmaybemorethana bloodline, A house,anapartmentorgreengardenvine. Families beremarkabJe may places - Forgrowingandlearningaboutlife’sdifferentfaces.

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FAMILY FORMS

1. Nuclear family — 2 parents and.1 or more children (biological or adopted) sharing a household.

2. Sincjle-Darent family — 1 parent living with children in same household.

3. Blended family — 2 separate families joined through marriage — a parent, stepparent, and their children.

4. Extended family — nuclear family plus other relatives living together.

5. Other family forms:

a. cooperative family (non-related members)

b. single-person family (unmarried)

c. childless couple

d. same-sex couple

/3 ReproducibleMaster ForusewithChapter11

Strengthen Families

/IL Name Home and Careers Per. ______

A TV FAHILY

me of TV show

Date batched Time ______

Type of family

Family Members:

Name Relationship

The Situation:

‘5 Hov it Turned Out:

Would a real life family have handled the situation in the same vay? Why do you think so? NMIE CLASS PERIOD ______DAm

WhatIs Parenting? : Parentingand You

Directions. The satisfaction someone receives from being a parent may depend on how the child meets the parents’ expectations. If you were a parent, what expectations would you have for your child? Read each trait listed below. Place a check (i”) in the column that best describes your opinion of the impor tance of that trait for your child. Then answer the questions that follow.

Statement Very Somewhat Not Important Important Important

1. Achieves good grades in school.

2. and clean. Be neat ______

3. Excel in sports.

4. Be independent.

leader. 5. Be a ______

6. Have good manners. ______obedient. 7. Be ______

8. Respect authority. of humor. 9. Have a sense ______

10. Be creative. ______

11. Be adventuresome. ______

12. Have self-confidence. ______

13. Be assertive. ______

14. Be physically attractive. ______

15. Be popular with peers.

16. Be loyal to friends. ______

17. Be honest. ______

18. Have strong religious beliefs or principles. 19. Be responsible.

and 20. Be generous helpful to others. ______

(Continued on next page)

Copyright0 Glencoe/McGraw.HiII THE DEVELOPINGCHILD: StudentWorkbook /‘, Jat Is Parenting? Seaion 3.1 continued I

21.Identify the five traits you feel are most importantto a child. Youmay choose them from the list on pages 33-34 or add others you feel are important. Write them in order on the lines below, starting with the most important.

22.Does your list of most important traits depend on whether the child is a boy or girl? Explain.

23.As a parent, what would you do to help your child develop the five traits you have listed?

Baby-sittingDilemmas

Megan,age 4, does not want her parents to leave her at home. She #1wants to go too. She has a temper tantrum as her parents go out the door.

# Mr. and Mrs. Taylor ask the baby-sitter to wash all the dishes and clean the kitchen. It is obvious that the dishes have not been washed for some time. The Taylorsmention this just as they are leaving. Their children are ages 3, 4, and 7 years.

# Chris is baby-sitting for the Abbotchildren. He asks a friend to come over and “help.” While there the friend suggests that they go through the Abbots’CDs and use their new compact disc player.

# It is bedtime for Mark, age 7, and Mike, age 6. They tell the baby-sitter that every night they get a glass of soda and a candy bar before they go to bed. They then say that they cannot go to sleep unless they have them.

# The Andrews children are fightingagain. This is the tenth time since their parents left three hours ago.

# The baby-sitter has a regularjob baby-sitting for the Burtons every evening from 6 until 8 P.M.The caller on the phone insists on speak ing to Mr. Burton.

# When the Greens return home, it is very apparent that they both have had too much to drink. Mrs. Green insists on driving the baby-sitter home.

# The big chocolate cake looks delicious, and there are other good things to eat in the refrigerator.The baby-sitter is very hungry. Mrs. Wright did not tell the baby-sitterto “help yourself” to the food, but she also didn’t say not to eat anything.

# The baby-sitter wants more baby-sitting jobs to earn money to buy some gifts and to spend on next summer’s vacation.

# Mr.Malone calls to ask if Sam can baby-sit Saturday night. Sam does not know the Malones, nor is he sure he knows where they live. Sam wants the money.

# The baby-sitter put 4-year-old Gary to bed at 7:00,but Gary has gotten out of bed six times since then.

# The baby-sitter has been at the Sterns’ house since 7 P.M.It is now 10:30P.M. and the doorbell rings. The Sterns are expected home at midnight.

# When Sally figures out what Mrs. Russell owes her forbaby-sitting, it is $8.00, but Mrs. Russell only offers her $6.00.

# Everyoneis in bed, asleep. The baby-sitter is doing homework and he thinks he smells smoke. Is the house on fire?

# The baby-sitter has never baby-sat 5-month-old Erin before.Erin has not stopped crying since her parents left.

# Five-year-oldBradley tells the baby-sitter that he will tell his parents never to have the baby-sitter back unless the baby-sitter promises not to tell his parents that he got into their private closet, which is off-limits for Bradley.

# Sara,age 5,just stands and stares at the baby-sitter as if she is very afraid.

® 1991 J.Weston Waich,Publisher - HomeandFamilyLife Education

/c. Baby-sitting Dilemmas (continued)

S # The Olsens have hired a baby-sitter for all day Saturday. When the sitter arrives, it is pouring rain! The children have to stay in the house all day—they are ages 4 and 7.

# Amy misses her parents, and she insists on calling them at the party they are attending. The baby-sitter is tired of listening to her tell how lonely she is.

# The Bergshave left sthct orders that Eddie is to be in bed by 8:00 P.M.It is 7:58, and Eddie is refusing to get ready for bed.

# Cindy tells the baby-sitter that it is perfectly fine with Cindy’s parents for her to empty the bookcase, the linen closet, and the . desk drawers. She proceeds to do so. The baby-sitter doesn’t know what to do.

# The baby-sitter has not seen Allen for 10 minutes. Earlier he threatened to run away because his parents didn’t take him with them when they left. Allen is 7.

# The baby-sitter goes into Greg’s room to check on him. The sitter discovers that Greg has wet the bed. Greg is 8 years old.

# it is 11 P.M.Someone is knocking on the window. The baby-sitter thinks it is some friends who are trying to scare her. She doesn’t want to look outside because she doesn’t want them to think she is afraid.

# Bill,who is 7, has been playing on the floorwith his marbles. Dennis, who is 18 months old, just woke up from his nap and has started playing with the marbles.

id Baby-sitting Dilemmas (continued)

The baby-sitter is busy fixing lunch for two children. In the middle #26of the lunch preparation, 2-year old Jackie comes into the kitchen carrying an empty botde of aspirin.

Jennifer’s mother told the baby-sitter to put Jennifer to bed by 9 #27RM.Jennifer told the baby-sitter that her mother lets her stay up late on Saturday nights and watch TV.Jennifer, age 9, says her mother must have forgotten what night it is.

Melissa burnt herself on the toaster. She is loudiy crying and keeps #28asking for her daddy. The bum doesn’t look too serious, but the baby-sitter has never taken a first-aid class.

Paul was outside riding his bike. The baby-sitter was inside watch #29 ing TV. Paul lost control of his bike on some loose gravel and skinned his knee. It looks awful.

The baby-sitter is baby-sitting for the Sriyders.Suddenly she #30 notices smoke coming out of the back of the house next door..

Both children are crying loudly because the dog has gone outside #31 and hasn’t come in. It is after dark, and the dog won‘t come when the baby-sitter calls.

Date:

Fire Safety Savvy

Directions: In your group, discuss the following, then write the answers.

1. Ust fiveways to make your home fireproof: a. _____

b. ____

C. _____

d. ____

e. _____

f. ______

2. General household fire safety:

Where is it recommended that fire extinguishers be located? ______

Where is it recommended that smoke detectors be located? ______

3. If the smoke detector goes off, tell how to evacuate your sleeping area.

4. Tell an alternate route if your first way is blocked by fire. ______

What would you do if all your means of exit are blocked?

On the back of this paper, draw the floor plan of your house or apart ment. Then plan a family fire escape plan. Be sure to include two ways out of everyroom, as well as the family meeting place.

J.WestonWaich,Publisher Homeand FamilyLifeEducation

I WHATSHOULDYouDo?

NAME: DATE:

• • • • • • • • • • S S • • • • • • • 5 • • • • Readthe situationandthen completethe stepsbelowto practice makinga positivedecision.Forhelp,,referto the Decisions!Decisions! worksheetyoucompletedin class.

You are baby-sitting your six-year-old brother. After you come home from the store, you nodce he has a candy bar. He says he put it in his pocket at the store when no one was looking. What should you do?

STEPONE:IDENTIFYthe decision to be made.

STEPTHREE: PREDICT what for each STEPTWO:THINKaboutthe might happen positive option. options. Referto your Will It Option 1: Lead to Trouble?card to reject any negative options. List Advantages: several positive options. 1: Option ______Disadvantages:

Option 2: Advantages: Option 2:

Disadvantages:

Option 3: Option 3: Advantages:

Disadvantages:

STEPFOUR:CHOOSEthe best course of action. Our choice:

Imagine you carried Out the best course of action. What do ‘ou think the result would be? How would your brother react? How would you react? Describe what you think the consequences would be. Prevent Accidents

Install smoke detector

Keep medicines Avoid overloading away from electrical outlets children Use a nonskid tub mat Install smoke detector

Clean up Fasten down spills loose rugs Install Safe lighting railings in dark areas CCD

: Lock up hazardous Cb materials - 6TH MARSHMALLOWBABDES GRADE - MS BERNES

You have been blessedas the motheror father of a beautifulboy or girl marshmallow baby. Just like real life, you get what you get. There is no switchingbabies. You may evenhavetwins!

THISPROJECTREQUIRESTHATYOU DOTHEFOLLOWING:

1. Choosea babyslipfromthe basketprovidedby Ms. Bernes.

2. Createyour own individualchild usingtwo largemarshmallowsand four to eight smallones — this will bedemonstratedin class.

3. Dressyour babyusingfelt or cloth.

4. Makea bed,cradle,or basinetfor yourbaby.

5. Make a birth certificatefor your new baby — includingdate of birth, weight, hair color,eye color,your name,nameof baby.

6. Carry your baby around for one full day including school and home. If you cannotbe with your babyyou mustarrangeto havea babysitter. The baby may not be left in a lockeror in a backpack. It maysit quietlyon yourdesk in class.

7. It is your responsibilityto bringyour baby backto class in tact the followingday. Thiswill countfor halfof the grade.

This projectis designedto be fun and a good learningexperienceabout responsibility. PLEASEbe respectfulof other’sbabiesand DO NOTcreatea disturbancein anyone’s class,whichwill involveconfiscatingyourbaby.

Goodluckand havefun! Congratulationsto all the newparents. MARSHMALLOWBABYEXPERIENCE

Handin with birthcertificate:

1. Whatwas easyaboutdoingthis project? Whatwasdifficult?

2. Didyou havefun doingthis project? Whyorwhy not?

3. Howwas this projectsimilarto real tife? Howwas it different? GRADE 6

CONCEPT 2: FOODS AND NUTRITION

GOAL 1: To identify and apply safe and sanitary kitchen procedures. (HE 2,3)

OBJECTIVES:

1. Students will demonstrate the proper use of kitchen equipment.

2. Students will exhibit proper sanitary proceduresin the kitchen.

3. Students will explain the purpose and use of various kitchen tools and equipment.

4. Students will managetheir kitchen group activities in a safe and efficient manner.

A CTI VI TIES:

1. Unsafe kitchen — teacher sets up a “hazardous” kitchen students find mistakes.

2. Kitchen safety and sanitation — worksheet

3. Kitchen sanitation — notes

4. Kitchen equipment — worksheet

5. Foodlab — work plan form

6. Playing it safe - rules KITCHENSAFETYANDSANITATION

HOW MANY HAZARDSCAN YOU SPOT? Actv%ty A Name Chapter22 Date Period______studytheillustrationbelow.Onthenextpage.listall of thesafetyandsanitationhazardsyousee.lr :ass. discusshow you wouldeliminatethesehazards.

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SANITATION -- Theuseof hygienicand healthful measuresin the kitchen.

• Storing,washing,cookingfood properly • Keepingkitchentools clean Keepingyourself clean

CONTAMINATED-- Foodcontaininglargeamounts of bacteria.’

PERISHABLES-- Food that tends to spoil easily.

DANGERZONE-- The rangeof temperatures--from 6O01 25°F--inwhich bacteriagrow and produce poisonsmost rapidly.

• Hightemperaturescan kill bacteria • LowtemperaturessloWdown bacterialgrowth’ NAME______EQUIPMENTSTUDYGUIDE

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Period ______Date ______Names (Main cook)

Kitchen’ ______(As!stants)

Labtitle ______Name of recipe (jan-up) S (Rotate jobs each timeyou cook.) FoodsLab—WorkPlanForm

TIME SCHEDULE

Time Jobs to Be Done Person Responsible

List special equipment and supplies needed for this lab:

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30 PLAYINGIT SAFE

Thekitchencanbea dangerousplace.Sharpknives,hot cookiesheets, boilingwater,andall sortsof thingscanhurt you if you arenot careful. Thatis why it isimportantto havea Grown-upHelperwith you. In the recipesyou will find a hat that looksjust likeminenextto someof the steps.Whenyou seethis hat , let your Grown-upHelpertake overor watchyou closely.In addition,besureto follow these: KItchenSafetyRules 1. Sharpknives.Only if your Grown-upHelpersaysit isokay,should you chopor sliceingredients.Besureto usea cuttingboard.Whenyou cut,turn the knifebladeawayfrom you,and keepthe fingersthat are ‘ holdingthe food awayfrom the blade. 2. Mixers andblenders. Turnoff the blenderor mixerbeforeyou scrapethe sidesof the containeror bowl,sothat the scraperwill not get ‘ caughtin the blades.Turnoff the mixerandunplugit beforeyoutake the beatersout of the mixer.Pullon the plug,not the cordwhenyou disconnectit. ‘ 3. Panhandles.Turnthe handlesof anypotsandpanson the stovetop towardthe centerof the stovesothey will not tip overor catchon anything.Thatwill helpkeepyou from gettingburnedor splashedwith ‘ hot food. Makesurethat the handlesarenot overanotherburnerl 4. Potholders.Usegood,thick,strongpotholders,not onesthat are thin or wet, whenyou put somethingin or takeit outof the oven.In I fact,usea potholderwhenyou arehandlinganythinghot—evena bakedpotatoI 5. Drainingwater.Foodslikemacaroniarecookedin lotsof boiling water.All that watermakesthe saucepanheavy,andthe boilingwater makessteamthat couldburnyou. YourGrown-upHelperneedsto be thereandlendyou a hand. ‘ 6. Microwavetipsandprecautions.Foodsthat arecookedin a microwaveovencanget veryhot, especiallyif they arecoveredduring cooking.Usepotholdersto removedishesfrom the microwave.Lift the I; edgeof the coverawayfrom you first whenremovinga lid or coverfrom dishes.Besureto usethe right dishes,like microwave-safeplasticor metal foil. glass.Do not use pansor - ‘I

3’ r MIXING, MEASURING AND OTHERNEAT THINGS Whenyou learnedhow to ridea bike,you hadto holdthe front wheel steadyandpedalevenlyto keepit going.Learningto cookisjust like learningto ridea bike.You needto know how to do certainthingsright for the recipeto turn out good. Thefollowingspecialcookingtermsandtechniquesareusedoverand over in all typesof recipes:

Beat.Makemixturesmoothby mixingoverandoverwith a spoonor fork, or aroundandaroundwith an eggbeateror mixer.

Boilor simmer.Whena liquidis boiling,bubblescomeup to the sur faceandbreak.Whena liquidis simmering,it isstill hot, but thereare no bubblesbreakingthe surface.To cookpasta,you boilthe water.To cooksoup,you simmerit.

Chop.Cut into little pieceswith a sharpknife.

Crackopenan egg. Holdthe egg in one hand.Tapit firmly on the rim of a custardcupor smallbowl.With your thumbs,makethe crackbigger andpull the two halvesof the eggapart.Letthe whiteandyolk drop into the custardcupor bowl. Pickout anylittle piecesof eggshellbefore addingthe eggto the other ingredients.

Grease.With a cleanpapertowel or pastrybrushspreadsolidvegetable shorteningon the bottom andsidesof a pan.

Melt. On the stovetop,heatfood in a saucepanoverlow heatjust until the food turnsto a liquid.If you usethe microwave,besureto usea dish(glassor plastic)that cango in the microwave.Startwith a short cookingtime and heatfood until it just turnsto a liquid.Watchwhat you aremeltingverycarefully,andstir it occasionallysothat it doesnot burnor boil over. -

Mix or stir. Combineingredientsevenlyusinga spoon,fork or rubber scraper.

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CONCEPT 2

GOAL 2 — Students will participate in cooperative learning experienceswithin the kitchen laboratory environment. (HE 2,3)

OBJECTIVES:

1. Students will describe measuring utensils and their use within the kitchen.

2. Students will identify the componentsof a recipe and common abbreviations used in cooking.

3. Students will demonstrate their understanding of basic cooking concepts by carrying out the food lab and evaluating their group’s performance.

A CTI VI TIES :

1. What’s in a recipe? - worksheet 2. How to measure ingredients - worksheet 3. Measuring up - worksheet 4. Warm your morning with pancakes — article 5. Tale of a Twist — article 6. Yeast breads — worksheets 7. The ABC’sof cookie making 8. Principlesof baking — worksheet 9. Home & CareersLab Work Plan grade sample recipes : pretzels,cookiebars, breakfast bars. P•rfod Dot•: WharsIna Recipe?

Before you cook anything read its recipe. The parts of the recipe wilJtelp you.get ready;They tell’.you these things; aheadof tthe whatrfóQds and equipment you need. how to make the:diah’.and how’ many people it serves The name o. a recipe can tell you. what foods are .n the’dish’and how to.cook them. Read the name of this recipe. What foods do you think are in the dish? I, Ch••se Melt Sandwich How dOyou think you.cook. the. dish’ (Makes1:sandwich) 1 tablispoon’butter The list of Ingredients tells what foods: 2 slicesof bread you put together..Adit. tells. how much’ 1 sliceof cheese need of each food. Put a in front you Spreadbutterononesideof each of each ing ent in the recipe. sliceofbread The dIrectIQna telF exactly how to. Put s burner.. .irepare and cook the inedAents. They a fiflg pan’on.a medium help you decide what equipment you need Turntheburneronto high. Readthe directions in the recipe. What Putonesliceofbreadwith the cooking equipment do you.need? buttersidedownintothepan.Then. putthecheeseon top of the bread. Puttheothersilceofbreadontopof’ I 1b cheesesothatthebuttersideis What ingredient do you put on the facingup. bread before you cook It? Cookuntilthebottomsideis goki.nbrown.Turnthesandwichover. Cookuntiltheothersideisalso When is the sandwich done’ go4d.n brown. Serveiightaway. Mostrecipes tell you the yield—how What the manyservings youll get. is yield Bonus: Start a cookbook. Look (or recipes in the recipe’ that youd like to make.Copy them from newspapers. magazines, and food packages.

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PSrIod: ______Dot•: ______Wordcheck:ThePartsofa Recipe WordsfortheCook The words below are often heard or seen in. the kitchen. People use them when they follow recipes. F’nd the words in the glossary. Write their meanings below. 1. amount 2. directions :3. dish 4. ingredient 5. mix

6. prepare 7. serving S. yield Puzzler Use the words above to finish this puzzle.

1 Make sure the ______of your recipe s enouSh to feed all your dinner guests. 5 Chopping. melting. and sifting are me ways

to ______inedients. “ Meatloaf her j is favonte ______7 1 cup is the _____ of flour that this recipe — 2 calls for

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RFR 15 BJdg a 5c C’OOkUg .ocsbut&r RZ.tDt\’G t%D UOWLVG P2CZP Unit 1: The P&ru of a Recipe. 33k HOWTOMEASURE INGREDIENTS

If you get stuck when it If a recipe calls for a heapingtea WHAT: Liquid Measuring Cup. comesto measuringingredi spoonor tablespoon(mostof today’s Liquid measuring cups are mulv ents for a recipe, there are recipes don’t), fill the spoon to of glass or clear plastic aiFcocm three things need to overflowing and do not level it off. different sizes—i cup (S uz ). 2 cups you The know::1) WHAT to use; 2) WHAT: Dry Measuring Cups (16 oz.),or 4 cups (32 az). liq WHEN and Four of these plastic or metal uid measuring cup is marked off in to use it; 3) sold ¼ units and in 2-ounce HOW to it. cups are together—a cup, a ¼-cup units.’ use ‘/ cup, a ½ cup, and a 1 cup. Re One side of a liquid mea:suring member: One dry measuring cup may also show metric measuur& does not hold the same amount as ments in milliliters. WHAT: Measuring Spoons onecoffee or one tea cup. Thre are always four of these plastic or metal spoons—a ¼ tear DAY spoon (tsp.), a ½ teaspoon. a 1 tea-. M(AS14bVC, \ “ LI! spoon. and a 1 tablespoon (Thsp.). CuPS \v.&.+t / Theseare not the same as the tea spoons or tablespoons used when you set the table. LIQUID /t.7E.45V41A/tr C.’IP

WHEN: Use dry measuring cups WHEN: Use a liquid measuring for measuring dry and moist ingre cup for all liquids such as water. dients such as flour, sugar, peanut milk, raw eggs, sYrup, etc. butter, shortening, raisins, choco HOW: Put the measuring cup cm a late chips, and grated carrots. Don’t flat surface. Bend at the knees, ui mcmsulpIG SPOQv5 let the word “dry” cenfuse you. Ui you are facing the cup with vuir WHEN: Use measuring spoons for These are used for anything that. is eyes on a level with it. Then 1u11r measuring all (dry, moist, and liq not a liquid. (The ingredient can be the liquid into the cup until it uid) ingredients. moist.) reaches the level you want. HOW: When using liquid ingredi HOW: To measure dry ingredients ents, pour the liquid into the spoon the right way, you first have to Special Measuring Situations undi it is full. Then dump it very check the recipe to see whether the • To measure butter or margarint’. carefully into other ingredients ingredient should be sifted or not. use the tablespoon arid cup mark (ficur, etc.) to avoid spilling any. If a recipe calls for a sifted ingredi ings that are on the wrapper. When using dry or moist ired ent, always sift before measuring. ents,first fill the spoon to overflow (Sifted flour, for example, has more ing. Then take the straight edge of a air in it, so a cup of sifted flour is knife or a spatula and slide it across less than a cup of unsifted flour.) the top of the spoon to push off the After sifting the flour, spoon it extra ingredient. This is called let> gently into the dry measuring cup eling off. When you level off the and level it off. (A dry measuring • To measure a pinch, pick up in spconyou havea level teaspoonor cup is leveled off the same way you gredients between your thumb and tablespoon. level off a tablespoon or teaspoon.) finger. The amount picked up When the recipe does not call for “pinched” is called a pinch. sifting, just spoon the ingredient gently into the and level it off. 7’dASPOoN cup To measure brown sugar, solid shortenrng, or other moist ingredi ents, press the ingredient firmly ,‘?‘AP,A,O 7545P00 N into the cup until you’ve filled it to A PINCH O# ,NO’AfDICAIrS the top. —Margaret Young IW.JSTRAONS 1115* ANOIIKO

UlO’(E s 32./ HOWDOYOUMEASUREUP? Thinkyou’vegot it?Testyourmeasuring know-how with this quiz and find out.

1. A chocolate-chip-cookie recipe 6. Which of the following wou’d you calls for ½ cup chocolate chips. To measure in a liquid measuring cup? measurethem, use: a. m1k a. a dry measuring cup. b. grated carrots b. a liquid measuring cup. c. peanut butter c. a steam shovel.

2. If a recipe coils for sifted flour, 7. When you measure an ingredient when do you sift it? in a liquid measuring cup, your eyes a. after measuring should be: b. before measuring a. behind sunglasses. c. after dessert b. below the cup. c. level with the cup. 3. If you lose your 1 teaspoon mea suring spoon, you can use: a. a thimble. 8. When you measure butter or mar- b. the ½ teaspoon measuring spoon garine,use: two times. a. a liquid measuring cup. c. the teaspoon you use when setting b. a ruler. the table. c. the markings on the wrapper. 4. Using the straight edge of a knife to even out the ingredients in a measur 9. In measuring, a pinch is: ing spoon is called: a. 2 ouch’s. a. leveling off. b. the amount picked up between the b. heaping. thumb and fing.r. c. pinching. c. ½ teaspoon.

5. Which of the following ingredients should be pressedfirmly into a dry mea tO. To measure 1 tablespoon of wa suring cup when measured? ter use: a. syrup a. a 1-tablespoon measuring sooori b. solid shortening b. a liquid measuring cup c. flour C. a straw.

Answersin thismonth’sTeachers’Edition.

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c4) A 1tablespoon tiquid E 1cup I measuring cup B Iteupoon c=O F tr2cup 1/2teaspoon hand G 1/3 Cu J (forpieces. pinches.etc.) c::C D 1/4tP.fispoOn H1/4cuP “-1

The pictures above represent common kitchen equipment used to measure various kinds of ingredients. Which one would you use to measure each of the..ingredients below? In the blanks next to each•’ of the foods below, write the letter (or letters) of the appropriate tool for measuring that food.

For example: C +1) 3/4 teaspoon salt

1. 2 flour 11. butter ______cups — _1 cup peanut

2. ______2/3 cup sugar 12._ _4 potatoes

3. 3 salt 13. 1/4 minced onion ______teaspoons — — cup milk relish 4. ______1pint 14._ 1-1/2 cup

5. ______3/4 cup oatmeal 15._ — 1tablespoon water

6. ______dash nutmeg — pinch black pepper

brown 7. ______1/2 cup celery 17._ — 1/2 cup sugar

chocolate 8. ______1cup shortening 18. — 5 squares

9. ______3/4 teaspoon baking soda 19._ — 1/2 pint heavy cream

IU. 2/3 cup ginger ale 20. — 1/4 cup yogurt

35 HANDS ON WARMYOUR”MORljG iwsot PWICTaiscu WITHPANCAKES sY ‘Whysettle for mixes? Hom.mad. pancakes are fun, fast,and oh, sod•ljcju.

,— c c. c On chilly winter mornings, it’s’ get rubbery. not alwayseasyto get out of bed. But the sweetsmell of pancakesis ADD PIZZAZZ make enoughto even a hibernating Youcan speed the processup by bearleap into action. preparing pancakebatter the nigkit •.1,.’. Pancakes go by many names before. Store the batter in a cov —griddleeakes.flapjacks, hotcakes ered container in the fridge. This —and there are manv versions of won’t affect the freshnessof the 1. sUI os —.Iu,d ssu them throughout the world. pancakes.In fact, somerecipesrec They’re tasty, filling, and easy to ommend letting the batter sit be make—if you’ follow a few simple fore cookingthe pancakes. steps. For extra flavor, stir chopped fruit and/or nuts into the batter be FOOLPROOF TIPS fore you makeyour pancakes.Good • Don’t .overmix the batter. When fruits to try are bananas,blueber you finish mixing, there may be a ries, and apples(just the fruit—not few’lumps. but they won’t affectthe the juice.) Or add pizzazzto your, finished pancakes. pancakeswith ifferent toppings. • Lightly greasea preheatedpanor Try powdered sugar and lemon griddle with vegetableoil. Butter or juice or chunksof freshfruit. margarineWill alsowork. Re-grease To savetime and money,youcan if needed. make your own pancakemix. Just ‘: • %jakesure the pan or griddle is sift all the dry pancakeingredients the right temperature before cook together..Thenstore in an old cof ing. Gently sprinkle a drop or two fee can or glassjar. The mix will 2. Ly i.s ths iMh ork p. of water on the surface.The drops keep indefinitely. viShfri wãIUi1 .1. (Yos as .oø. should “dance” the surface bsøor.)T, 1.. ore across — or p’p before DAD’S pepsiisori ts thei.4ucs.us. If they evaporate. PANCAKES — I$I& iseppi,ss • Drop batter from a large spoop 1¼ cup sifted, unbleachedall-pur onto the pan’s surfacein four-inch poseflour circles. (Sizemay vary accordingto 3 teaspoonsbakingpowder your recipe.) If needed, lightly 1 teaspoonsugar spreadeachcakewith the backof a ¼ teaspoonsalt spoon. Don’t crowd the cakes. I egg, beaten • Cook until the cakes are puffy, 1 cup milk full of bubbles, and the edgesare 2 teaspoonssaladoil cooked.If you like them well done, you may want the bubbles to pop 1. Sift dry ingredientstogether. beforeflipping the pancakesover. 2. Combine beaten egg with • Flip each pancake only once. milk and oil. Then mix with dry The secondside will, cook in about ingredients. Do not overstir. half the time it took the first. 3. Greasecooking surfacetight • If you’re not going to serve the ly. When hot enough, ladle out pancakesimmediately, keep them cakes.Wait until bubbles break to in low (200°or less). Makes12cakes. Wss ths lopsof p—mor or. warm a oven flip pancakes. w,,.J vith ‘L .d the— — Separate them with a cloth doss,VsIs lo the.. —ass. toéI or a napkin so they don t Variations:Banana/Blueberry Pan- CHOICES L Co,umedfro,n 23 Conn*d cakes .dd 1 cup of fresh fruit to pajc frtwn po’e 14 your batter bcfore cooking. (For MIXED-FRUITPARFAIT C Don’t be nasty. This is a mat sweeterpancakesadd anotherta 1 cup mayonnaise ter-of-factsituation.You don’thate blespoonof sugar) Or for a twist. 2 tablespoonswhite sugar the child, you just aren’t hap addin thejuiceof I.lime. 1 teaspooncinnamon with what he’s doing. 2 apples EASYWHEAT PANCAKES 2 oranges BEDTIMEBLUES 1cup sour milkor buttermilk 2 bananas Ask any baby-sitter what he or 1 egg 1. Mix mayonnaise. sugar, and she dreads most about baby-sitting 1 tablespoonbrown sugar cinnamonin a bowl. and the response willalmost always 1cup whole wheatflour 2. Peel and cut fruit into bite- be, “bedtime.” Many children re 1teaspoonbakingsoda sized cubes sprinkle with lemon sist the call of the pillow. They may teaspoonsalt juice to keep fruit from turning be afraidof the dark, or of night. 1 tablespoon saladoil or melted brown). mares, or they mayjust not want to butter 3. Make alternate layers of fruit missout on anything. Tips to make and soft mixture in parfait glasses, bedtime easier: 1. In a bowl,mix all the ingredi with mixture on top. Sprinkle with • Make sure, before the parents ents together. cinnamon. Serve immediately, or leave the house,’that you know 2. Greasecookingsurfacelightly. chill for later. what the children’s sleeping rituals When hot enough, pour batter. are. Do they have favorite stuffed Flip when bubbles form. Makes 10 Jenrvi Zark 1., a free-lance writer animals they sleep with, or a night- to 12cakes. whospecializes in teen topics. light that stays on in their room? Knowingthese things will save un EasyWheat Pancakesadaptedfrom TAKETHECHOICUCHALLENGE necessary trouble at bedtime. The New York Times Natural Foods Couldyoumok. a m.al from Danielle SciuUi, a crew-tamer Cookbookby Jean Hewitt, (Avon whatisinyourkitchenrightnow? from Solon, Ohio, recalls when she Books,New York)1971. Whynotgiveit a try Usingthe baby-sat for a four-year-oldwho in. sisted listthat b.ginson page22, cre on sleeping with his “rag” a IAKINPOWDILWNS SODA. ate a mealfor four people.B. cloth diaper). She was afraid he WHAT’STHEDIFflWKI? creative;inventa mealon your would choke on it. “If his moth’ work with classmates would have told me that he slepi Baking soda and baking own or fromyourhornseconomicsclass. with it every night,” she says. “a powder are both leavening great deal of confusion could have That both used We’llfeaturetin, thre, top reci agents. is, are with of been avoided.” to make batters rise. Here’s pes along photos our teenchefsin futureissue,Chefs • Give the child plenty of warn how they work: a (or willwin$50 each. ing that bedtime is approaching. • Baking soda, also called so groups) Hers’swhatto do: Bunge suggests. For example, t:il dium bicarbonate, produces the children that when the hand 1.Useyourfavoriteingredients big carbon dioxide when it comes gets to be here (point), then it is into contact with moisture. fromourlist. 2. B. to keepin mindcol bedtime. Let them know that you Carbon dioxide is a gas that sure o,, terMe, flcvov,and easeof will give them plenty of warning. makes batters rise. But baking “Be both firm and pleasant,” Bunge sodacan only do its work with preparation. 3. Yourmealshouldalso be adds. the help of an acid, such as balanced and ••• cream of tartar or buttermilk. nutritionally, shouldservefourpeople. That little scene with Jeffreyand • Baking powder is a mixture Amy took place during the early of baking soda and acid. 4. Includeinyourrecipes: an listof days in my baby-sitting career. Some call for baking • a complete youringredi. recipes andthe (Thesedays, Jeffreyand Am would powder and baking soda. In •nts, amounts; • timesand no doubt drift happilyto dreamland these cases. the baking soda is cooking temp.raturss • clear instructionsand for me.) I did, finally,get the pair of usually used to neutralize or any tips that helpothsrcooks them to sleep. And actually, they balance out the acid ingredi may looked all cuddled Send your recipesto: The pretty cute, up ents in the recipe. The baking in bed. The of the ChoicesChallenge,Choicesmag rest night powder performs the mainjob mine. I went downstairs, ate a few of makingthe batter rise. 3 azine, 730 Broadway,New York,NY, 10003.Sendrecipes Oreos. and watched The Golden by April 15,1989. 3 Girls. Maybe I even did a littk —by DeboroiiSuwnan chemistryhomework.. . . 3 C3LA FEBRUARY1989 33 IALE OF Thewho,how, when,where,and hyoJthe homelypretiel retzels—crispy, crunchy, crackly little morsels of salty goodiiss. Tortured, twisted, tangy strips of goldei glazed bread dough. Where did they originate? Why their strange shape? The word, pretzel, comes from the Latin word, “pretiola,” which means little rewards, little gifts, or little prayers. Pretzels had their humble beginning in a monastery kitchen in south ern Europe some time be tween the fifth and seventh centuries, when a monk in charge of baking un leavened Lenten bread wanted to find a way to use the leftover strips of dough. Surely they can be used for something, he thought, crossing two thin strips of dough on the floured bread board before him. He twisted and shaped the strips until they looked like arms crossed in prayer. The custom of prayer at that time called for a person’s arms to be crossed on his chest with his hands resting on his shoulders. The monk’s “praying arms” were an instant success, not only among the monks, but among the children of the area, to whom they were given as rewards for learn ing their prayers. Pretzels retained their re

BY ELAINE BIERBAUER 6 P!LlP 1flRRISMGAZIN St 1M8EP-(1S)RF,R !° TWIST I’ ligious significance as their popularity spread through out Europe. They were a common alms offering dur ing Lent, and the three holes were said to represent the Blessed Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. They even found their way into the coffins of the dead, in place of jewels and valu ables laid to rest with their owners. During the early 1500s, the city of Vienna, now in Austria, was under siege by the Ottoman Turks. Thwarted in their efforts to penetrate the walled city, the Turks started tunneling be neath its walls under cover of night. The bakers, who also worked at night, began to hearing strange noises in their cellars, and uncovered the Turkish plot. When the authorities had been alerted, the two groups fought a fierce battle in the tunnels. A grateful emperor awarded the pretzel bakers of Vienna an honorary coat of arms, thus elevating the lowly pretzel to the status of royalty. In addition, a 17th cen tury woodcut, copied from the stained glass window of a cathedral in Bern, Switz erland, depicts a pretzel as the marriage knot in a wedding ceremony between two people of royalty and their families. Wishing on a pretzel, like wishing on a chicken bone, became a common marriage custom. Once the pretzel was broken and the lucky winner had made a wish, the couple Som.tlm.s caII.d a “crazy crull.r,” ate it. r “crook.d crumpet,” or “buckle Early settlers brought biscuit,” a pretzel Isstilla pretzel. their pretzel recipes to America, where they soon found favor with the mdi-

PHOTOGRAPHSBY BILLWESTHEIMER pmupiiouaMcAmu8 ItM3ER.ocmw % 17 “-: 3 ans.in 1652,a court &buiness. case was brought against a pretzel baker and Reading, Pennsyl his wife in vania, however, daims I Beverwyck, to be the pretzel capi New York. ta] of the world. One The town’s cit of its plants is capable izenry charged that of packaging ten mil the baker was using lion pretzels a day. In his finest flour to 1960, pretzel sales in make sugar buns, this country totaled cookies, and pretzels $92 million. And for the Indians, while pretzel manufactur using inferior ingre ing is a business still dients in their own on the rise. In 1982 baked goods. (according to the Until the mid-l9th latest government fig century, pretzels were ures, published in soft, round, thick 1985), pretzel com creations made from panies baked 186.2 bread dough. The million pounds of Pennsylvania Dutch those crazy, crunchy are credited with contortions. This the invention _____ translates into $156.5 — quite by . TWiSTING BY HAND million accident — J1/4 upswarmwater • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. annually, of the hard 2 sheets , 1quarter-ounceenvelope(1scanttable Lightly greasc heavy baking leading pretzel. spoon)activedryyeast with shortening. one to be There are 2 teaspOOnssugar • Divide the dough into 24 pieces lieve that 3’!,t 4 flour and roll each into thin strips about several legends nips while does IYi teaspoonssalt 10 inches long, Shape into pretzels man about the origin of 2 tlesns oil by crossing the ends to make a loop, not live by bread the hard pretzel. One 1eggbeatenwith1tablespoonmilkfora then flipping the ends back across alone, pretzels are the Place the bak egend states that a glaze loop. on prepared certainly a favorite sheets, For aker’s apprentice in coanesoft;poppy,sesame,or ing chewy pretzels, cover seeds the dough loosely with a towel and mainstay. central caraway Pennsylva let the pretzels rest in a warm place Reading may nia was left to oversee • Place V, cup of the water in a bowl until puffy (about 15minutes) Bake claim to be the pretzel an oven full of soft and sprinkle the yeast and sugar them immediately for crunchier capital, but Joe over is, Stir to dissolve and let the pretzels. The appren pretzels. Nacchio, president of yeast stand until bubbly. about 5 to • Lightly brush the egg-milk glaze tice is to reported 10 minutes. over the pretzels. Sprinkle each pret Federal Baking Com have dozed off, and • Combine 3 cups of the flour and zel with a pinch of salt or seeds. Bake pany of Philadelphia, when he awakened, the sal,. Add the remaining cup of until lightly colored (about 15 to 20 daims to have baked the oil, and the about the fire in the oven water, prootd yeast. minutes). Makes 24 pretzels. the largest pretzel Stir to combine. On a lightly floured had died down. Not” It 40 board, knead until smooth and From Horns-Cooking Sampler.’ Family ever. weighed knowing whether’ the elastic, adding flour if necessary to Favorites from A to Z, by Peggy K. pounds and meas pretzels 1were thor prevent sticking. Glass (Prentice Hall Press. 1989). ured five feet across. oughly1 baked, the He also baked a four- novice pretzel baker foot, 20-pound pretzel fired up the oven again. for the 1962 His master was movie, “It’s a enraged, yet fasci Wishiupretiel,like Mad, Mad, Mad, nated by the shrunk ona Mad W,rld.” It en, shrivded remains took two strong men : of his once plump wishingonethickenbone,becam” to twist it into shape. pretzels. He bit into A roseby any other name Sone, and thereby discovered is still a rose, and sotoo with a new version of an old flCOffllllUflIflflh1IOQ dustoiii. pretzels. Sometimes called a favorite. “crazy cruller,” “crooked A secondlegend credits a crumpet,” or “buckle beggar, passing through the food. The baker is said to gis, who is said to have biscuit,’’ a pretzel is still a town of Lititz, Pennsylva have filed the recipe away opened America’s first corn- pretzel. And from the with giving a recipe for and forgotten it. It was re- mercial pretzel bakery in monastery to the movies, rd pretzels to a baker in discovered by his ap- Lititz in 1861. The pretzels have come a long return for a handout of prentice, Julius Stur- Sturgis Pretzel House way. 0

ie PHiliPMORRISMAGAflNtIS tFtX)RER i Name: Home &Career Skills YeastBreads

1. What is yeast and its function in breads?

2. Why is it necessary to take the temperature of the water before adding the yeast?

3. What would happen to the bread dough if you added boiling water to activate the yeast?

4. Explain the process of kneading. Why is it necessary?

5. How do you test that a bread dough has fully risen?

39 THE ABCs OF COOKIEMAKING Happinessis a warm cookie; a full cookie jar when you come home from school or work; baking cookiesfor loved ones. After masteringa few cookie techniques, happinesswill be the pride of serving perfect homemadecookies to family and friends. All of these recipeshave been tested and retested in our Test Kitchen to develop the best balance of ingredients and standard methods. To insuresuccess at home, measure all of the ingredientscarefully and follow mixing directionsto the letter. For best results, make cookies with all-purposeflour that has been sifted before measuring Softened butter or margarine creams best. A well creamedbutter- sugar mixture will have a light, fluffy texture. Shiny cookie sheets, 2 inchesshorter and narrower than the oven, help cookies brownevenly. Baked cookies should be cooled on racks—thisprevents sogginess. Use a cool sheet to bake remainingbatches. Freeze refrigerator,drop, or bar cookie dough in freezercontainers which have been properly sealed and labeled. Orput bar cookie dough in baking pan tO freeze. Doughs will keep 6 to 12 months. Thaw only if necessary to spread, drop, or cut; bake as fresh cookies.

Party fare—inlow jar, glazed Lebkuchenand Springerle.Tiered jar holds Spicy Hennite and Cherry RefrigeratorCookies. Tall jar 8porta gaily decorated Sugar Cookies. 8

Cookietypes DROP COOKIES Characteristics:Dough is dropped by teaspoon onto :; cookie sheet. Added nuts or candies, as in Polka-dot Oatmeal Crispa, give a novelty texture to cookies. TechniquePointers: Watchbakingtime carefully. Under- baking will cause a doughy product; overbakingtends tO make cookies dry and hard with dark, crisp edges. Prevent excessive spreading of cookies by chilling the • dough; droppingonto cold cookie sheet; baking at the correcttemperature; andinounding doughwhendropped. Testfor Doneness:Cookiesshouldbe delicatelybrowned. The imprint of your finger will remain slightly visible when cookiesare done.

REFRIGERATOR COOKIES Characteristics:Dough is molded into rolls, wrapped, chilled thoroughlyin the refrigerator,and then cut into thin slices for baking. Refrigerator cookies, such as Gumdrop Gems, are csp and crunchy. TechniquePointers: For uniform, thin slices mold dough into a smooth roll and chill thoroughly until it ce sliced easily. Cutting dough with a thin, sharp knit. miresneat, trim edges and thin cookieslices (thick slices result in soft.textured cookie). Slice and bake cookies as needed. Re-wrap unused dough and store in the re frigeratorfor up to one week. Test for Doneness:Cookieswill be lightly browned.

MOLDEDCOOKIES Characteristic,:Dough is rolledinto balls or thin pencil- shaped rolls between the hands. Some cookies, such as Peanut-butterCrinides, are then flattened with the bot tomof a glass which has been dipped in sugar or flour. Others are crisscrossed with the tines of a forkor pressed down with thumb before baking. Molded cookies are crisp and tender. Technique Pointers: Molding cookies carefully produces a uniformly shaped cookie. Smooth surfaces insure even browning and desired texture. Testfor Doneness:Cookiesshouldbe lightly browned and set enough so that slight imprint remains when touched.

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BAR COOKIES Characteristics:A stiff dough that is spread or pressed evenly into a pan, baked, cooled, and cut in bars or dia • J rnonds.Bar cookies such as Chocolate Diamonds, have a thin delicate crust and rich, moist eating quality. TechniquePointers: A hard crusty top will result from overmixing. Overbaking produces a dry, crumbly bar. • Cool slightly before cutting to prevent crumbling. Test for Donertess. Watch overbaking! Fudgy-type bars are done when a slight imprint remains after touching with finger and top has dull crust. Cake-like bars should be baked until a toothpick inserted in the center of the pan comes out clean.

ROLLED COOKIES Characteristics: Dough is chilled, roiled out on board, and then cut in desired shapes with cutters or patterns. Some rolled cookies, such as Gingerbread Boys, are thin crisp cookies; others are thicker with a soft texture. Technique Pointers: Use a lightly floured cookie cutter. :4 Roll a small amount of dough at a time, keeping the rest chilled. Roll from center to edge as for pie crust. Thin dough makes crisper cookies. Excessive re-rolling and using too much flour on the board tends to make dry, tough cookies. Test for Doneness: When done, cookies will be a delicate brown color. Time carefully to avoid overba.king.

4 PRESSED COOKIES Characteristics: Dough is forced through a cookie press into desired shapes. Pressed cookies, such as Spritz, are very tender and crisp. Technique Pointers: Keep dough pliable to obtain well- • defined patterns on cookies. Chill dough slightly if it be comes too soft. Follow manufacturer’s directions for using press. Cookies will retain better shape if pressed onto a cold cookie sheet. Bake cookies of like pattern on • same cookie sheet; thes.. cookies will then finiRh baking at the same time. Testfor Doneness: Pressed cookies are done when set with delicately browned edges. Nime Home & Career Skills

Principles of ak ing

Period Cookies

List 5 types of cookies and an e>ample of each.

1 2

3. 4.

9. -j 1.

11. What does it mean 0 to cream the butter?

List 3 examples of shortening that can used in making cookie dough.

12. 13.

14.

Why should you put cookies about 2 inches apart on the cookie sheet?

15.

Which oven rack should you use when baking cookies in a cOnventional oven?

16. -—

Should you stack more than one cookie sheet in a conventional oven?

17. Why or why not’

How do you tell when cookies are OnQ -.

18. -

How do you take cookies off the cookie sheet?

Why should you remove the the cookies from the baking sheet to the cooling rack immediately after taking them out of the oven?

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CAKESAND COOKIES Activity A Name

Chapter 30 Date - Period______Fill in the word puzzle using the terms described below.

1. ______cookies are made using a stiffdough. Small piecesof the dough are broken off shaped with the hands. (Example: Peanut butter cookies.) 2. Cookies made from a soft dough and dropped from a spoon onto a cookie sheet are called

______cookies. (Example: Chocolate chip cookies.)

3. ______cookies are madeby packing a stiff dough into a cookie press. The tube-like utensil pushes the dough through openings in a disk onto a cookie sheet. (Example: Spritz cookies.)

4. cakes contain a fat, such as butter, margarine, or vegetable shortening. (Example: Pound cake.)

5. ______Cookies aremadeusing a stiffdough.This dough is rolled into a thin layer and cut with cookie cutters or a knife. (Example:Sugarcookies.) 6. cookiesare made from a soft dough which is spread evenly in a pan. (Example: Brownies.)

7. ______cookies are madeby shapinga stiff dough into a long roll. The roll is wrapped in waxed paper, aluminum(oil, or plasticwrapand put into the refrigerator. After chilling, the roll is cut into slices and baked on a cookie sheet. (Example: Pinwheel cookies.) 8. cakes conlain no fat. (Example: Angel food cake.)

C. — Desserts ¶19 HOME& CAREERSLABWORKPIAN

GROUP : PERIOD: ______DATE: ______

GROUP MEMBERS: ______TABLESETF1NG:

MENU:

T A S K S PERSON ASSIGNED

ROTATING ASSIGNMENTS:

Washer: Dryer: Wipe-Up: • hash dishes/utensils • Check i.a%hrd stems for cleanliness . Wipe off tables & counters • . & . Scour.& dr%sink l)v put a dsshesiutertsils Wipe off range • Clean & dr’s faucets • Rinse dishcloth & hang to dr’s . Wipe off canisters

Supplier: Supervisor: • Get ingredient tra & dishtowels • Review lab plan: substitute for absent members • Return ingredient tra to suppls table after use • Make sure all jobs are completed; inspect kitchen • Return other supplies to suppl tjblt • ‘ubmat work plan to teacher after lab 3 EVALUATION OF FOOD LAB

I. Evaluate the performance of the entire group on a scale of I to 10. Student Teacher

1. Everyone assisted fully in the planning of the lab

2. Everyone read the recipe & plan carefully before starting

3. Everyone knew what to do & didn’t ask any unnecessary questions

4. All responsibilities were shared! no one person “took over” the jobs

5. Everyone adhered to the safety & general lab rules while working

6. No one fooled around during the lab

7 Everyone worked quickiv and efficiently & finished on time

8. Proper measuring & preparation techniques were followed

9. Work area was kept clean & orderly at all times

10. Workstation was lttt clean counters. sink, drawers, range top. equipment ——-———-——————w——--

II. Based upon your performance and the food ou prepared, what improvements could you make if you were to do this lab aasn’

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Home6’ Career Skills

PRETZELS

Ingredients

1 pkg. dry yeast 3/4 c. warm water 1 T. sugar 2 c. flour 1/2 t. salt

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 425* F. .2. In a bowl, mix yeast with WARMwater. 3. Add sugar and salt. 4. Add flour and mix with a wooden spoon until a.ball forms. S 5. Put dOughon lightIy:..floured board or counter top. 6. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 56 times). 7. Divide dough into pieces for each group member.. 8. Eachstudent shapes their own pretzel.. 9. Roll each pretzel not too thin nor too thick. 1.0. Place pretzels on lightly greased cookie sheet. 11. Brush dough with beaten egg usingpastry brush. 12. Sprinkle with coarse salt, cinnamon C’sugar, or S garlic. . 13. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

If preparing dough at home, let dough rise in a covered, greased bowl in a warm area for 2 hours*** * -V HOWTOTWIST:A PRETZEL

The simplicity of twisting a pretzel is child’s play, but the dexterity of the baker transcends the commonplaceto art. Twisting thousandsof pretzels a day is a man’s job, not child’s play. The pencil shape dough is picked up by both ends, crossed to form rabbit ears,then the ends twisted and pulled back to rest on the loop. This is the original shape of the pretzel, and a pretzel with out the “Iwist” is not considered authentic. HOME & CAREERS 6th Grade

OUTRAGEOUS COOKIE BARS

1/2 c. (1 stick) butter or margarine 1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs 1 1/4 c. (14 ounce can) sweetened condensed milk 2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips. 1 c. flaked coconut ic. chopped walnuts (optional) DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 3500..

2. Melt butter in oven in 13 x 9 inch baking pan.

3. Remove pan from oven with pot holders. 4. Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over butter. Mix well and press into bottom of pan. 5. Pour condensed milk evenly over crumbs.

6. Sprinkle with chocolate chips, coconut, and nuts. Press down firmly.

7. Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.

8. Cool completely . . THE BREAKFAST CLUB - 6TH

Hereis a recipethat is nutritious,tasty,andeasyto make:

BREAKFAST BARS

2 cups miniaturemarshmallows ‘Acup peanutbutter 1/4 cup butteror margarine 2 cups granola % cup raisins

Melt together marshmallows,peanut butter, and butter in a medium sized saucepan over low heat until smooth, stirring occasionally. Add cereal and raisins; mix well. Pressmixturefirmlyintoa buttered8” squarebakingpan. Chill;cut intosquares. GRADE 6

CONCEPT 2

GOAL3: Students will understand the relationship between a healthy diet and achieving overall fitness. (HE 1)

OBJECTIVES:

1. Students will identify the componentsof the food guide pyramid and it’s usefulnessin planning meals.

2. Students will be able to evaluate their own eating habits in relation to the principles proposedby the food guide pyramid and the USRDA.

3. Students will describethe impact of advertising on personal food choices.

A CTI VI TIES :

1. FoodGuide Pyramid — two worksheets 2. Nutrition Diary 3. Food = Fuel — notes 4. Can You Find? — worksheet 5. Design your own food advertisement THE FOODGUIDEPYRAMID

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Howmanyservingsof each groupdo [need?

1,600 2,200 2,800 Olderadults Mostttenage girls, Teenage boys, childrenandactivewomen activemen

BreadGroup 6 9 11 Fruit Group 2 3 4 Vegetable Group 3 4 5 Milk Group 2-3 2-3 2-3 MeatGroup 5 ounces 6 ounces 7 ounces Food Group ServingSize

Breads, Cereal, Rice I slice of bread, 1 ounces ready-to-eat cereal,Vi cup AndPasta cooked cereal, rice or pasta,5-6small crackers.

Vegetable 1 cup raw, leafy vegetables, Vicup cooked or chopped raw vegetables, 3/4 cup vegetable juice

Fruit I medium apple, banana, or orange, /2 cup chopped, cooked, or canned fruitjuice.

Milk, Yogurtand 1 cup milk or yogurt, I V2 ounces natural cheese, 2 ounces Cheese process cheese.

Meat, Poultry, Fish, 2-3 ounces cooked lean meat, poultry or fish foods which DryBeans, Eggs and count as 1 ounce of meat, ‘/2 cup cooked drybeans, 1 egg, Nuts 2 tablespoons peanut butter,1/3cup nuts.

The Food Pyramid encourages the basic principles of a healthful diet:

VARIETY: No single food supplies all the nutrients you need. A varied diet includes mans’different foods from the Pvramids five major food groups which together meet nutritional recommendations.

BALANCE: Healthful eating doesn’t mean giving up foods you like best. A balanced diet incorporates appropriate amounts of foods from all five food groups every day, providing needed calories and nutrients Your agc, sex, and physical activity level make a difference in the numbcr of servings needed to maintain a well-balanced diet.

MODERATION: Carefully selecting foods and beverages helps you control calories and the total amount of fat. saturated fats cholesterol, salt, and sugars. This allows tlcxibility to enjoy the variety of foods available

List some ways you can work ith the Food Pyramid for healthful eating and still enjoy your favorite foods.

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4C/,4, HOLT Nutrients in Food HEALTH

Thesefoods

Fats,oils,and sweets

Milk, Meat, poultry,fish, dry beans,eggs, and nuts

Veetable>,9 Fruits

Bread,cereal,rice,and pasta

containthesenutrients

Vitamins Minerals Water

and thesenutrients,which shouldsupplycaloriesin the following percentagesof your total calorieintake.

Carbohydrates morethan 50%

Fats lessthan 30%

Proteins about5%

HAW matenatcOpyflghtOdundernoticeappeanngearlierinthiswork. L50. RedefiningtheBasicFoodGroups

Old Food Groups NewFood Groups

2 or mole servings 2 or moreservings MILKGROUP MEAT GROUP

I DIDYOUKNOW? • Foods are grouped according to their I main nutrients. • Food groupings are a handy way to help I people learn how to eat well. • Dietary recommendations have changed over the years as nutritionists have learned more about human dietary needs. HOWDOTHENEWFOODGROUPSDIFFER FROMTHEORIGINALFOODGROUPS? Name Date Class MANAGING YOURLIFE 1

NUTRITION DIARY

Directions: Use the chart on this page to keep a record of everything that you have eaten or plan to eat today. Write down the foods and the serving sizes according to %vhich food group they belong to. (For example. if you eat a ham sandwich. you would list “1 sering ham” in the meat group column. “2servings bread” in the breads and cereals column. and spreads such as mayonnaise or mustard in the “extras” column.) When you finish the chart. ealuiite uur diet by answering the questions below.

lilh teat. Fish. Breads Fruits and and \lilL loultr. Eggs. and :tras Vegetables Products and Rcans Cereals

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner (

Snacks .

lotal \umber of Sen ings

. Are UU eaung a ell-balained dirt

\\ hat in pr enien t cuu Id on ma kr iii ui r dirt

rr (hin)sIn healthful snacks.’ I.pLitri:

4. \\ hat tiie \uU learned from this errutV

I lo s ill uu use this i,ilormatiori’

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5/ FOOD

Foodgivesyour bodyget up andgo power.Yourbodyislikea racecar. It needsthe right fuel to helpyou grow big andstrong,jump higherand run faster.Butwheredoesyour bodyget this ‘fuel, or ‘nutrients as grown-upscallthem,andjust what do theydo for you?

Proteincomesfrom foodslikechicken,hamburgers,cheesearid peanutbutter.It buildsstrongmusclessothat you cankicka soccerball harderor jump higher.

Calciumcomesprimarilyfrom dairyproductslikemilk,yogurtand cheese.Youneedcalciumfor strongteethandstrongbonessothat you will grow tall andstraight. 0 Carbohydratescomefrom foodslikebread,potatoesandspa ghetti.Theygiveyou the energyto rideyourbikeall dayor runa race.

Vitaminsarethe good-foodalphabet—A,8, C, D, EandK.They are-foundin manyof the foodsyou eat,but somefoodshavemorevita minsthanothers.Carrotshavelotsof vitaminA, whileorangeshavelots of vitaminC. Eatingfreshfruitsandvegetablesisa greatwayto get the vitaminsyou need.With plentyof vitamins,youreyescanseebetterin the dark,your hairand nailswill bestrongandshiny,andyour bodywill beableto do hundredsof invisiblejobsto keepit runningjust right.

Ironisa mineral.You canfind it in foodslikemeatandenriched cereals.Ironbuildsstrongmuscles,helpsgiveyou go-powerto playall day,andmakesyour bloodstrong. Eatinga varietyof foods,especiallyvegetables,fruit, breadsandcer eals,Iowfatmilk andotherdairyproductsandleanmeats,is helpfulin maintaininggoodhealthall your life.

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DESIGN YOUR OWN FOOD ADVERTISEMENT

1. Choosea food product and create a name for it.

2. Create a “symbol” or “slogan” that will make people remember it.

3. Choosea target market like teens, young children, or adults.

4. Be able to convincethe classthat your product is better than another product similar to it.

5. ‘Becreative and decorate your product.

6. You may work with one other person.

7. Write down the slogan, target market, and the name of the product on a separate pieceof paper to be handed in.

* Prizeswill be awarded for the best ads *

541 GRADE6

CONCEPT 3 - SEWING SKILLS

GOAL 1: Students will apply proper safety procedureswhen sewing in the classroom. (HE 2,3)

OBJECTIVES:

1. Students will use sewing equipment responsibly and correctly.

2. Students will formulate a plan in order to complete their sewing projects by an assigneddue date.

A CTI VI TIES:

1. Sewing project handout 2. Classroomproject record form

55 HOME & CAREERSKILLS

SEWING RULES

1. Yourgradeis baseduponyour behavior, work habits, clean-up,and sewingskills.

2. Never fool aroundwith any of the equipment,for instance:shears,pins, needles,etc.)

3. Do not useor borrowany materialswithout permission.

4. Sit in your assignedseatsat all times.

5. Do not ask for help unless you:

a. are seated,quiet, and raiseyour hand b. havefirst askeda classmate

c. haveyour needlethreadedand piecesyou needin front of you

6. Cleanup takesonly ,. minutes.

5(0 - Name Project Ctoom PôjTecord Form’

TPib1egrades: 4= workedhard 1= broughtsuppliesbutdid nothing 3=workedmostofperiod Othdnothingatall 2 = workedpartofperiod

DAY WHATI ACCOMPLISHED GRADE

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5(J GRADE 6

CONCEPT 3

GOAL 2: Students will understand the necessityof acquiring basic sewing skills for everyday Iife.(HE 3)

OBJECTIVES:

1. Students will execute basic hand stitching.

2. Students will be able to properly sew a button.

ACTIVITIES:

1. Hand stitches — notes 2. Fasteners — notes 3. Sewing project - example HANDSTITCHES

Thereare manyhandstitchesfor a vanetj of purposes.Thefollowingarebasicstitchesthat might usedon projectsfor beginners.In general,heavierfabricsrequirethe longerstitchlengths. Note: Alwayssecurethe stitchingby knottingthethread at.thecutendbeforestitching,àhd’attheer ‘ of the stitchinglinewhencomplete. StitchesUsedDuringConstruction BackStitch isa verystrongstitchusedina variety Bastingis a rowof longstitchesusedfor markinc of ways: to repairseams,for topstitchingandfor or to temporarilyhold‘two or more fabric layer hand seams. construction. , sewing togetherduring , Method:Insertthethreadedneedlefromtheback Method:Weavethethreadedneedlethràughth side,about1/8inchfromtheendofthefabric.Take fabricfromtheunderside,thentheupper:sideoftht’ thethreadto the backagainabout1/8inch’:behind fabric. Repeat,usinglong,evenstitches(abou the point where the thread comes out from..the 1/4 to 1/2 inch). Take several,stitches bofon ahead •previousstitchandthentothefront1/8inch, pullingthe the threadthrough. of the,previousstitch. With each stitch go back wards 1/2 stitch length (about.i/8 inch) and then, forwardafullstitchlength.(about1/4inch). Stitches willalmosttouchonthetopside,andoverlaponthe — bottom.

RunningStitchisusedforstitchingfineseamsb’ hand and for gatheringand méndiñgand othe delicateseams. It isnot strongenough.forseam whichwill be subjectto stress. The runningstitcr islust like basting,exceptthatstitchesareshort. Method: To stitch,weavethe threadedneédi backandforththroughthefabric. $titchesshouk beabout1/8to 1/4inchlong:Takeseveralstitche:’ beforepullingthethreadthrough.

top / ,Th, I bottom

0 1997 KaanCrate Corporati’ 5,;, usedto flat, rawedges \fl Overcast Stitch is prevent — from ravellingor to minimizethe bulk of the seam I allowanceon heavyfabncwhensewingtwo layers of fabrictogetherby hand.

Method: Insertthe needleabout1/4inchfromthe edge(1/8inchwhensewingpilefabric). Bringthe threadoverthe edgeandinsertagainonthe same side. Eachstitchshouldgo inthe samesideofthe fabric,andstitchesshouldbe about1/8to 1/4inch long.

StitchesUsedforHems

Hemming (Slant) Stitch maybe usedfor eithera Slip Stitch is an 1tinvisible” stitchusedto conn flat edgeor an edgewhichhasbeenturnedunder. twofoldedpiecesoffabricoroneflatandonefoic piece. This stitch is appropriatefor hem edç Method: Beginby taking a stitchfrom the wrong whichhave beenturnedunderand is excellent sideofthehem.Thencatchoneortwothreadsfrom joiningtwo pieceswhichare buttedtogetheraic the garment and stitch through the hem again. aseamline(suchassewingtheopeningofastuf Repeat.Stitchesshouldbeabout1/4to 3/8inches animal). long. Method: Slip the needle and thread thro’ foldedfabricedgeandcatchsomeofthe of fabric. For fe inside hemedgescatchonlya hre: from the garment;for buttingtwo pieces togei makeeachportionofthe stitchabout1/8to 1/4i long.

Catchstltchisa strongstitchusedfor hemminga fiatedge(onethathasnotbeenturned). Thisstitch is NOTappropriatefor fabricswhich ravel unless theyarepinked(cutin zigzagwith pinkingshears) andstitched.

Method:Workfromleftto right,withthepointofthe needlefacingthe left. Beginby taking one stitcfl from the inside of the hem to the outside Nexi dottedlinesindicatethread catchafewthreadsoffabricfromthegarment.then enclosedin foldededge thehem.Alwaysinserttheneedleontheright.draw throughtowardthe left. Stitchesshouldbe 1/4 inch to 3/8 inchesapart. _-L mvw(j C,

1997 NaanCram Corpo NAME: CRADE:

( -.—. . Q1 j.p. 4J.) FASTENERS Dfrections: Step4t Removethepin or toothpickandwind the thread seEral times Attachasew•througbandashankbuttontoapiece aroundthe of labile. stitchesunderthebutton. Step3: Backstitchinto thefabricto secure the Sew•through thread.Clipthreadscloseto thegarment. 1: PositIonbutton sideoffabric. Fastenthethreadontheundersideofthe Step onright Use fabric. adoublestrandofthreadandtaketwoor threeaU stitcheson fabricwherebut. Shank tonIsto besewnon.. Button Step1: Usea doublestrandof threadandback. Step2: Place.pinOt toothpick ofthebut. ontop stitchtackon the right sideof the tontoprovidethenecessarythreadshank gar. for thefInishedbutton. ment.directlyonthemarkforthebutton. 2: Sew theshank attachthe SIep3: Stitch the buttonin Step through to but. placeby sewing ton with severalsmail.evenstitches. throughthe holesandoverthe pin or toothpick. Step3: Backstitchinto the fabricto securethe thread.Clipthreadscloseto garment.

SHANKBLTTON

SEW.THROUGH BUTTON

Actual Ponu PouIbI. Points EvaluationT.chnlquee

13 1. Buttonssewnsecurelyon

10 2. Small,evenstitchesusd

10 3. Threadshanksewnonsew.through bu C OXy\ c:k(. <. 13 4. Finalbackstitchsewnandthreadsclipped

50 . TotalPotnts

198 7o Replace Buttons

1. Place a pin where the 2. Select a matching thread 3. BrIng the needle . missing button Is to be locat color. Double the thread and the wrong side to the ru ed. knot it at the end. side of the garment.

.e. Takea small stitch to se- 5. Removethe pin you used 6. Bring the needle through cure the thread knot, to locate the button. the button. Place a pin or toothpick across the top of the button to allow, for a thread shank.

-. Make several stitches 8. Removethe pin or tooth 9. Wind the thread around through the fabric, the but pick. Bring the needle and the threads under the button ton, and over the pin or thread between the button several times to make a tooth pick. and the fabric. thread shank.

10. 8rlng the needle back to 11. Your bnished button. the wrong side of the fabric. and knot the thread. LOA STUFFED TOY FROG PATTERN

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CONCEPT 4: CONSUMERISM

GOAL 1: To realizeone’s role as a consumerin society. (HE3)

OBJECTIVES:

1. Students will be able to describewhat a consumeris. 2. Students will identify and describe,sourcesof assistancefor consumers. 3. Students will explain the steps in addressinga consumercomplaint. 4. Students will examineconsumeractions and their impact upon society as a whole. 5. Students will developan understandingbasicshoppingskills, including price comparison,product pricing, quality and workmanship, advertising tactics, product testing, etc.

ACTIVITIES:

1. “Complaining: DoingIt Right to Get Results,”article 2. Your ConsumerRightshandout 3. ResponsibleConsumersworksheet 4. Caveat Emptor worksheet 5. “Shoplifting: You Paythe Price,”article 6. “Victim of a Rip-Off,” article 7. Searchingfor ConsumerSatisfactionworksheet 8. Elementsof a Business’Letter handout 9. ConsumerBusinessLetter project guidelines 1O.”SavingMoneywith Unit Pricing,”article ‘h’it’ uuMrLflIfflN: DOINGIT RIGHTTOGETRESULTS It’s not pushy or wrong to stand up for yourself. If you’ve been ripped-off—or if a product.you buy flat-out doesn’twork—you have the right to do somethingabout it.

uppose you order a rare burger in a restaurant and you get one Swell-done. Or suppose you buy tickets to a rock concert and find out when you get there that the headlining hand’s canceled out. Whatcan you do? First, realizethat you con and should do something. It’s your right—and responsibil ity—as a consumer to complain about poor service, poor products, and other unfair practices. Here’s how to go about it and get results. 1 Always act promptly Dont wait two or three weeks before you get around to complaining. The longer you put it off, the harder it will be to get satisfaction. 2. Explain the problem clearly. In the caseof the no-showrockcon back? Do you want another prod the problem clearly, and tell what cert, for example, you might stress uct? After explaining the problem actionwould resolvethe problem. that you fraveIeda long way to get clearly, tell them what you would • Get outside help. to the concert, and that youfeel you like to have done. If your complaintdoesn’tget sat were unfairlyinconvenienced. isfactoryresults, contact your local 3. Be pleasant but firm, Don’t GOING ONE FURTHER consumer agency for help. Check lose your cool or make threats. If Cornplain, effectively and you’ll your phone book for listings under you treat people nicely, they’ll be walkawaya satisfiedcustomer most Better BusinessBureauor Officeof more likely to want to help you. of the time. For those other times Consumer Protection, 4. Make sure you have a Fair when simple complaining doesn’t • Go to small claimscourt. complaint. Maybe you didn’t make do the trick, here are some other ‘If ll else fails, you can file a yourselfclear as to how you wanted steps you can take: claim in a small’1aims court. There your hamburger cooked. Or maybe • Contact the manufacturer or is only a small filing fee (about the hack of the concert ticket plain companywhichprovidesthe service. $,5.OO)and you don’tneed a lawyer. ly states that there will he no re Addressa letter to the presidentor To file a claim, go to the officeof funds in the event of cancellation. the Consumer Service Department, the Small Claims Clerk, listed un After discussing a problem, if you or call the manufacturer’s toll-Free der “State Courts” or “County discover that your complaint isn’t consumer telephone number. Courts” in your phone hook. People valid, accept it graciously. Whether you write or call, tell the under 21 need a parent or legal 5. Know what you want to ac companywhen and where the prod- guardian present to filea claim. complish. Do you want your money oct or servicewaspurchased,explain —Margaret Young ILLUSTRATiON:CAMERONEAGLE 0 CHOICES CSKILLSHEET#4}- TESTYOURCOMPLAININGSKILLS

See how much you learned about plaint in smallclaimscourt.When complainingeffectivelyby choosingthe gees, he shouldtake with him: below. bestanswerin eachcase )A lawyer. His bestfriend. 1. John bought a camera to take pic C. A parentor legal guardian. his brother’s On tures at wedding. 5. Paul is of the the didn’t work. returning a package big day, camera spoiled meat to the market. What What shouldJohndo? he and sell it does needto bring along? A. Putthecameraaway at sales sale. A. The receipt. the nextgarage B. A from his his and take the note mother. B. Get receipt, C. Proofthat he sickfrom back the store. got eating camera to the bad meat. C. Ship the camera back to the manufacturerwith a nastynote. 6. At a restaurant,Jessicaordered a rare hamburger but got one well 2. Sarah didn’t notice the big hole in done. Sheshould: I her sweateruntil she it home new got A. Tell the waiter to get his hearing from the store. When she tried to checked. told theholewasn’t returnit, shewas B. Politely ask for another ham there when she,bought it and that cooked back. What burger rare. they wouldn’t take it’ C. Boycott the restaurant. shouldSarahdo? A. Write or call the sweater’smanu 7. 3..grb.g. didn’t notice the “h facturer. wash only” label in her new blouse B. Filea claim in small claimscourt. until after she washed it in the ma C. Ask her motherto take it back for chine.Whenshereturnedthe blouse her. to the store in several pieces, the saleswoman pointed out that she 3. Donnapicked up her ten-speedbike hadn’tfollowed the instructions.Bar from the shop where it was being bara should: well repaired. It seemedto work at A. Write to the manufacturer. first, but the old very soon same B. Filea claim in smallclaimscourt. problem cropped up. Back at the C. Admit that she and the claimed he was wrong shop, repairman chalk it to fixed the bike the first time and up experience. would charge her extra’ to fix it ANSWERS:Seepage36 for answers. again. What should Donna do? SCOREYOURSELF A. Contacther local BetterBusiness 1-3 Watch Office of Consumer right: outiYourrightsasa consumerare Bureau or in danger.Reread“Complaining:Doingit Rightto Protection. GetResults.”

B. Picketin front of the shop. 4-5 right:So-so ... but you stillneedto sharpen C. Livewith the problem. yourcomplainingskillsto makesureyour messoge isheard. 4. After weeks of trying to resolve a 6-7 right:An expertcomplainedYouknow to problem, Michael is filing his corn- air a grievanceand reallygetresults.

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(Foruseth Chapter32) RSPONSIBLECONSUMERS L4ii Directions: The statements below represent a variety of viewpoints. You probably agree with some of them and disagree with others.First, check one of the spacesat the left to show whether you agree or disagree with each statement. Then, reword the statements you disagree with so that you agree with what it says.

Agree Disagree 1. Returning dothing to a department store is acceptable if it has been worn only once or twice.

2. Supervisors should not be concerned about workers who arrive a few minutes late or leave a few minutesearly.

3. Someone who sees a stranger shoplifting would be foolish to report it.

4. Restaurant workers should be allowed to take home left over food.

5. Salespeople should encourage customers to purchase more expensive products than they had planned to buy.

6. Shopliftingis acceptable ifpeople take only what they really need.

7. People who get extra change when paying for a purchase cannot be expected to return it.

8. Store managers are justified in raising prices to cover the costs of shoplifting and employee theft.

61 75 Name Date Class I CHAPTER32 WORKSHEET CaveatEmptor Directions: Caveat Emptor is Latin for “Let the buyer beware.” While buyers must beware of such hazards as unethical businesses, dishonest salespeople, and defective products. they should also be aware of their rights and responsibilities. For each of the following situations, choose the consumer right or responsibility that you think should have been exercised.

— 1. A consumer buys a product and uses it without read- A. Right to safety ing the instructions first—and the product breaks. B. Right to be informed

— 2. The U-Drive-It car maufacturer produces a model C. to choose that, during road tests, is found to have serious Right brake problems. This information is kept a secret. D. Right to be heard 3. All of the unit price labels on the shelf in the local E. Right to consumer education supermarket are out of date, impossible to read, or nowhere near the product they belong with. F. Right to redress G. Responsibility tOinform — 4. Although there are many brands of farm equipment, manufacturers of all of the stores in Spring Branch town carry only faulty one—by special arrangement with the distributor, products. H. Responsibility to be honest — 5. A mother finds metal shavings in a jar of baby food and throws the jar and the shavings out; she doesn’t about products inform the manufacturer or the store where she i. Responsibility to use prod- bought the food. ucts correctly

— 6. Many of the audio tapes produced by the Blaster J. Responsiblity to use con- company are defective. When consumers call the sumer rights phone number on the package to complain, they are told the line has been disconnected. K. Responsibility to use avail able information 7. The Alphabeta Soup Company has discovered that the preservatives in one of their products are giving many people allergic reactions. The company has changed the formula for the future, but isn’t pulling the old product off the shelves.

— 8. The Smith family ignored the news story they read about their brand of high chair, which was found to be badly designed. Their baby caught his finger in the tray and required several stitches.

— 9. Although hundreds of people who bought Sticky brand tape found it impossible to unroll, most sim ply threw away the package without complaining to the manufacturer.

— 10. Wilma wants a new mountain bike, so she repaints her old 3-speed and sells it for $75 to a young neigh bor—even though it’s in sdch bad shape that it isn’t worth more than $20.

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OU might not know Fast-Fingers percent of the people they catch had Freddy, but you probably know enough money to pay for what they stole. somebody like him. Ole Fast-Fin But they didn’t pay. You did, by pay gers is a shoplifting ace. He can ing higher prices for merchandise. stroll into a store with a quarter in hisI and out with week’s WhatShopliftingColtsStores pocket come a supply of chewing gum. Not only that, According to a study at Georgia State he’s still got the quarter in his pocket. University, each year shoplifting pro. You might not consider Fast-Fingers duces a greater loss of money than any much of a criminal—he’sjust a guy who other crime in the U.S. Shoplifters walk gets what he wants. The problem is that off with between $16 billion and $25 bil thousands like him have made shoplifting lion a year. For every dollar that is the costliest crime in the U. S. robbed from a bank, a store loses $300 to Few shoplifters are hardened crimi-’ Fast-Fingers Freddy and friends. nals. A study by Commercial Service In response, store owners are waging Systems found that fewer than one per an expensiv—and, so far, losing—war cent of all shoplifters are “profession against shoplifting. On average, a store als”—those who support themselves or a with $200 million in annual sales spends drug habit through crime. $1 million a year for security. Instead, most shoplifters are ordinary That money pays for full-time security people, and most are young. The Nation guards—20 or more in a large store—as 81 OIU’1k al Institute of Law Enforcement and well as part-time security guards. Other Criminal that 75 costs include TV two- Peter Oliver, aformer Scholastic Justice reports percent security cameras, editor, writes primarily on sports of those arrested for shoplifting are under way mirrors, and observation booths. andhealth-relatedtopics. 18. And police report that more than 90 In recent years, many store owners

2 CHOICES have decided that electronic tags on mer chandise may be the best way to stop :. shoplifting. Those are the tags that trig PAYINGAN ger electronic signals if not removed by a ETHICALPRICE sales clerk before a customer leaves the store. The National Mass Retailers Insti Not all shoplifting costs can be tute (NMRI) says that electronic tags ac measured in dollars and cents. count for the biggest recent increase in Shopliflers may pay a price even retail security costs. when they think they are getting Despite such efforts, shoplifting is still something fbrfree. That price is an on the rise. Store owners report that ethical price. “shrinkage”—the amount of merchandise ..‘. Every person has an ethical lost or unaccounted for each year—con code—”Aset of principles that you Shopliftingincreasesprices live Michael tinues to grow. The two biggest causes of by,” Morris, a philoso threetosevencentsforevery shrinkage are shoplifting and employee phy professor at Wooster University dollar,”estimatesLeeCohen theft—in-house shoplifting. That $200- •fn. Ohio, told Choices. “It is what• of the NationalRetailMer million-a-year store loses nearly $3.5 mil ‘óü use to decide what is right and chant’sAisoclatlon. lion a year to shrinkage alone. ,Wrong. • Security and shrinkage aren’t the only Your ethicaFcodefs yours alone. costs of shoplifting. A store must pay It isn’t something your parents or people to put those electronic tags on its 1’achers ram down;your, throat,” merchandise. Store clerks spend a good says Morris. It Is ma way your own part of their time on the lookout for shop- ersonal rule boo1c1and only you lifters. Changing-room attendants make ;diaose the rules for.))our book. sure people don’t walk out in clothes Dec1ding on yourpersonal rules they are supposedly just trying on. and standards isn’teasy, - though. Crime experts estimate that shoplifting ,‘n your early teens: you are faced costs that typical $200-million-a-year with a lot of tough.‘ethical ques store more than $10 million a year. That’s (Ions,” says Tom Baker, a teach’r $1 out of every $20 the store brings in. and former student ounseIor. “And you are old enough.’to decide for WhatIt CostsYou yourself. ,olesnce is a pivotal - Do stores end up paying that hefty ‘stage[turning pofn price? No way! To cover the costs of :‘ When you are tempted to shop shoplifting, they simply raise the prices :lift, the first question you may ask on merchandise. Lee Cohen of the Na •j•• Can i get away ith it? That tional Retail Merchants Association esti 4uestion, says Morris, may be a mates that shoplifting “increases prices over-up fbr moreImportant ethical three to seven cents for every dollar.” .qilestlons. That may sound like smdl change. But These are some ethicalquestthns: Yourethicalcodeis a setof say you’ve been saving to buy a $100 tape I want to be greedy person? principlesthatyouliv. by.It player. The cost of shoplifting could tag ,. Do I want to besomeone who Is whatyou us. to dedde on $7 to the price. sneaks aroundpeópWs backs?’ whatisrightandwrong. That, of course, is just for one product. Am I someonemy friends can Think of all the money you and your .ust? family spend every year—for food, :‘-‘A1so ask yoursel1 If I shoplift, clothes, and other products. It could 4hÔw will this affect others—the amount to several thousand dollars. And “storeowner, the other customers. for every $1,000 spent, as much as $70 is ‘The answers to those questions the extra charge you and your family pay •::mayseem ,simple But the more for shoplifting. Sounds like Dire Straits’ ,ou shoplift,.the more difficultthey song, “Money for Nothing.” :bècome. “It is easy to lose a sense What does it allamount to? This: Folks •of what is valuable, not just in the like Fast-Fingers Freddy aren’t really :Sènse of moneybutin terms ofethi stealing from stores. Stores have already cal valuesas well,‘: saysBaker, figured in the cost of shoplifting by rais Putting togetheryour ownethical ing the prices for customers like you. ‘tcide Is hard enough. Shoplifting What it amounts to is that Fast-Fingers only makes it harder. Freddy is really stealing from you. 3

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RESEARCHEDBY DELLAANDTOM HERDEN ILLUSTRATEDBY JUDEKANE

We’re not saying that there are people lying in $ usually don’t even know when it’s happening. wait, plotting ways to rip you off. That would be 8 Until now,that is. paranoid. But experts agree that many of us are The following article includes some simple rules that terrible consumers — uneducated, inexperienced, and will help you buy things intelligently, and avoid the in general, a bunch of chickens, scared to stand up for schemers, quacks, and crooks looking to make money our rights. Most of us are ripped off of you. Take our advice and you will off all the time. And the become a consumer warrior. Picture saddest part is The Terminator with a purse and a that we calculator. That will be you.

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TAKE YOURSELF Know what you want from the SERIOUSLY. product. Do youwanta bike for racingor for exploring mountain trails? Do you want a After all, teenagers are Walkmanthat willallowyouto enjoythe fine major spenders music of Slayer in privacy or one that will in America, a endure your mostbrutal workouts? consumer force that Talk to other people who already spent $79 ownwhatyouwant. Arethey happy?Arethe billion in boots comfortable?Is the album reallygreat, 1990. or should you just buy the single? Is the Co nip a - videogame allthat exciting?Yourfriendsare nies like a prime sourceof information. Reebok, Coke, The Gap, If it’sa reallybig purchase, like a McDonald’s,Time Warner, and scores of bicycleor a stereo, go to the libramyand do others rely on you to buy their sneakers, some product research. It won’t take long colas,jeans, burgers,CDs, and movietickets. and you’llbe shockedbywhatyou can learn. In faét,they need you more than you need Consumer Reports,a monthlymagazine,has them. Don’t forget that. So ask lots of done punishing studies on hundreds of dif questions before you buy something. ferent kindsof products,eveiythingfromvit and don’t settle for second-classtreat amins to cars. They publish the results and ment. And the next time you buy a pair rate different products according to how of sneakersthat fallapart after a monthor they look,how they work,and how they last, a tub of moviepopcorn that tasteslikeStyro Most public libraries keep back issues on A potion that will foam, speak up for yourself. It’s reasonable file.Askthe librarianforhelp. turn you Into Arnold to ask for a new pair of sneakers (as long as Schwarzen.gger? you didn’tabuse them) or fresh popcorn. Be Callor visita fewdifferent stores. Don’t waite your polite and patient, and expectto receivethe Don’t just ask about prices. Ask what the money on “miracle” same level of respect that an older person store willdo for you once you take the prod products. They woulddemand. uct home. What is their return policy?Will won’t work, and they fixit if it breaks? Sometimesit’sworth may even be dan DORESEARCH. payinga bit more to a store that won’taban gerous. don youas soonasyouwalkout the door. Most rip-offshappen to people in a huny: You had to have a Walkman for today’s DON’TBELIEVEINMIRACLES. workout; you needed that pair of boots for tonight’s dance; you were desperate to be Quacksknowthat teens are especiallyripe the first ofyour friendsto tiy Nintendo’slat targets for products that promise to clear up est, If you’re in a rush to buy something skin,build huge muscles,or dissolvepounds (especiallysomethingexpeusive),you can be of fat in just days. No matter how great the fairlycertain that you’regoing to either pay advertisement sounds or how beautiful or too much or that you’regoingto regret buy brawnythe modelholdingthe product looks, ing it at all. That goes for evexythingfrom don’t believe it. We all know there are no clothes to perms to stereos. So take some miracle cures. And would a company really deep breaths and force yourself to slow haveto run those cheesyads if their powder down.Beinga smart consumermeans doing could cure problems that the world’s most some legwork.Remember these tips for the brilliant scientists are spending billions of nexttime you makea big purchase. dollars hying to figure out? Not likely.Not 16 CIIICI.$ To BOY BY

only are these “miracle cures” rip-offs, they you the CD and expect you to pay for it. This can be dangerous to your health. Stay away. might not sound like a big deal, but as one club veteran told us, “It can get overwhelm READTHEFINEPRINT. ing. I wound up with a lot of CDs that I didn’t really want because I never remem Ten CDs for $1? Five best-sellers for bered to send back the postcards.” $0.99? Deals offered by record, CD, and Another possible hassle: You can’t send book clubs sound great, and they some cash through the mail, so you either need a times are. checking account or you have to be willing to But make sure you understand what you’re go to the post office or bank and get a money getting into. Once you sign on and get your order. The bottom line: Know what’s 10 CDs, for instance, you are obligated to involved before you commit and stay on top buy a certain number (usually 6 or so) at full of things. price, plus postage and handling. This can work out to significantly more than you IFif DOESN’TWORK,RETURNif. would pay at a regular record store. What’s more, you have to deal with a cer Many large chains have generous return tain amount of paperwork. The Columbia policies. Some are unbelievable. The Limit House record club, for instance, sends you a ed, a national clothing chain, for instance, postcard eveiy month on which you have to has a “Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed” indicate whether you want that month’s “fea policy. They’ll take virtually anything back, tured selection.” If you don’t want it, you no matter how old it is or what it lookslike. have to send back the card, or they’ll send Other companies — The Gap, Athlete’s Foot I — have similar policies. ‘“Make people happy’ are the orders from above,” says one Athlete’s Foot manager who asked not to be identified. Smaller stores often have less liberal poli cies. But at the vely least, most reputable stores will take something back within seven days if you have a receipt. Many will give you your money back (although you might have to wait for them to mail you a check). Others offer an exchange or store credit. Make sure you understand a store’s return policy before you fork over your money. And whatever you do, SAVEYOUR RECEIPT.

Don’t join a CD or book club unless you’re willing to make good on your side of the bargain.

JANUARY19 17 DON’TBESCAREDTOCOMPLAIN.product (if your stereo is made by Sony,for instance, contact the company directly), or No, it’snot acceptableif your $100pair of even your local consumer-affairs agency. running shoes falls apart after one month Addressyour complaintto the top executive (unless you seriouslyabused them, that is). in the company.Go to your locallibraryand Nor should you have to pay to fix a stereo consult either Standard & Poor’sRegistra youbought a fewmonthsbefore,or endure a tion of Corporations or The Thomas Reg pair of jeans with a faulty zipper. If you’re istry. Both directories contain information not happywith somethingyou’vebought,be about corporationsand their executives. bold. Bringit backto the store that soldit to you and talk to them about the problem. Write letters rather than tryingto Even if the return period has expired and work over the phone. You could enlist the even if you’velost your receipt (shame on help of a parent or a poetic you), it’s fair to expect a store to stand friend if you want, but behind their goods. Here are some tips for complaint letters — lodginga power-packedcomplaint that will get results.

Make sure your complaint is valid. If your plant died because you ignored it for a month, you won’t get very far with the plant store. But if it was infected with bugs , when you got it home, bring it back.

Don’t lose your temper. Your attitude should be polite but firm, reason able but determined. Countless t-fl store owners told us that they’re more likelyto try to accommodate someonewho is polite than some one whomakesa scene.

• If you don’t like the wayyou’rebeing treated, ask to speak to the manager or even better, the owner. If you’restonewalled,considertak ing your complaint to higher powers — the parent company (if there is one), the corpora tion that manufactured the

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•,‘Z JAIUAIY1ft319 170 Name Date Class CHAPTER31 WORKSHEET Searching for ConsumerSatisfaction Directions: Complete the statements below by writing the missing wordsin the spaces below. Then find and circle the words in the puzzle on the next page.

assemble convenience performance safety batteries damaged plan services

bargain . durable price travel care hands quality true club less refund unit compromise need repair warranty

1. Amanufacturer’s protects consumers if a product is faulty.

2. ______is as important as price. 3. Doctors, plumbers, and travel agents sell 4. A product’s i judged on how well the item works.

5. A strong, sturdy product will be ______or able to last a long time. 6. Consumers must often accept a trade-off, or ______if they cannot get erything they want.

7. To be sure of product , check for any potential hazards. 8. A product may be sold “as is.”

9. The price is the cost per ounce or per count.

10. A do-it-yourself product is one the consumer must ______at home.

11. Trying on or using a product gives you a ______-onfeel for its quality.

12. When you get a ,you get back the money you paid for a product.. 13. A service manual is a booklet that describes how a person should use and ______for a product.

14. , going from place to place, is a hidden cost of comparison shopping.

15. If you a product right away, you may have to pay more for it. 16. Some warranties will pay for the cost of —fixing the product.

17. ______that are not included in electronic or motorized products are a hidden cost.

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Name Date Class

18. The law requires that information on a label be _____

‘19. Products that seem to cost much than they should may not be good quality.

20. When you buy you get matérial products that you can use. 21. A real is a suitable product that is the right quality, for a low price.

22. The information on a tag may not include some hidden costs.

23. You can take advantage of sales if you ahead before you buy.

24. Many consumers who are short of time ale Illing to pay more to get added from a product.

25. When you join a buying you are obligated to buy a certain number of items from this one source.

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SENDER 1007MontaukHighway Lindenhurst,NewYork11757 DATE November7,1999

INSIDE Mr.JohnSmith,President ADDRESS SonyRecords,Inc. 1258MadisonAvenue NewYork,NewYork10011

SALUTATION DearMr.Smith: BODY Recently,I purchaseda compactdiscmadebyyourcompany, which,unfortunately,doesnotplaypropeily. ItooktheCDbacktothestore,TowerRecords,forexchange butthemanagerinformedmethatnomorecopieswere availableandsuggestedthatIwritetoyou.Iamenclosinga copyofthesalesslipforyourreference. PleasesendmeanewcopyoftheCDandtellmewhattodo withthedefectiveone. Thankyouforyourattentiontothismatter. CLOSING Sincerelyyours,

BarbaraPalatino Enclosure NAME: HCS-7 ______

CONSUMER BUSINESS LETTER

PROJECT GUIDELINES

1. Draft a letter to any company of your choosing. Examples include food companies,video game companies,toy companies, clothing manufacturers, sporting good manufacturers, retailers, restaurants, etc. However, “fan” letters are not acceptable.

You may write a letter of complaint or praise.’ Mention specifics about why you are writing, such as a problem with the quality of the goods, suggestions .for improvements, poor service, satisfaction with a certain feature of the product, etc.

2. Follow the business letter format we’ve developed in class.,

Paragraph 1: Mention in a sentence or two why you’re writing Paragraph 2: Provide details Paragraph 3: State action requested Paragraph 4: Thank the reader & close the letter

3. Drafts will be edited and returned for final copy, which may be neatly handwritten or typed.

4. Addressyour envelop and submit with your letter for grading I (See rubric ofl reverse for grading criteria). Consult the White Pages,1-800 Information, Internet, product packaging or store of purchaseto obtain the company’s address.

5. Due Date: ______.Late assignments will be downgraded.

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We went shoppingthe other day With a label there, all you need For example. say you’ve got and found that we could buy the to do to find the best buy is com 6½-ounce jar of peanutsfor 95g. samethree itemsthe easyway—for pare unit prices. Check the unit Divide. 110.30;or we could buy them the costs for two different size jars of hard way—breakinganother$5 bill peanuts, for example. 1.1one unit 146per oz. and spending$14.60. costs 12.4t, that product is much 6.5 oz. I 1.95 That was... cheaper than one in which a single peanuts $.00 $7.00 unit costs, let’s say, 14.&. chicken 2.30 3.60 UNIT PRiCE = . 146or 14.6e ‘ per oz. potato chips 2.00 4.00 DO-IT-YOURSELF But there was a catch. Finding UNIT PRICING You can compare this unit pnce the best buys took some figuring. You can’t always count on unit- to the unit price of another size The peanuts. for example, came in price labels for help. They are not jar—say a 16-ouncejar selling for different size bottles always available in every state, and $2.40.Figure out the unit price: • 16ounces for $2. even where stores do offer them, $2.40 16 = • 6½ ounces for 1.95. they are not always easy to find. Which is the better buy, the 8. Which wasthe best buy? Figur Sometimes you have to do a little ounceor 16-ouncejar? ______ing out that one meantusingsome quick figuring in your head. Here’s It’s easy. Find the price on the thing calledunit pricing. Clearly, it how to figure out the unit price. item. Then divide by the number of can save a lot of grocery dollars— units in the item (afour-ouncecon evenon a short list. PRICE FOR ONE UNIT, tainer of cream has 4 one-ounce Herearethe basicson howto use OR UNIT PRICE units; a two-pound package of unit pricing. NUMBER ground beef has 2 one-pound units. OF UNiTS FULL PRICE and so on). Mua ____..ikus UNIT PRICING LABELS In some states, using unit pricing ‘1 .__ is easy:The‘law requires that unit __ yr pricesbe displayed on grocery store ! . ,t shelvesneareachproduct. — Here’s what a unit price label — — tells. I r ,“ ,.

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1. Altogether,you need eight pounds the sizeof that item?______W1Hit be of chickenports.Youcould buy 2 whole convenientto storethe unusedamountof four-poundchickensand cutthemup rice?______Whichbrand mightbe the yourself.Theunit pricewould be bestcompromise?

Or, you couldbuyeight poundsof chicken 3. Youneedhalf a cup,or four ounces, portsand avoid th. work.Whichisthebest of olive oil for thisrecipe.Which brand deal,basedon the unit price—Oven- comesin the mostconvenientsize? Busteror Deeluxbrand?______Whatisthe unit price? Which would saveyou the mostmoney, ______Would you saveany money buyinga whole chickenor buyingports? buyingthe Lotinobrand? ______What is the unit price of the Giordino 2. cooks How muchrice do you need? brand? ______If your family Which brand offersthe most with olive oil frequently,would it make convenientsizefor your recipe? senseto buy the Giardino container? ______Isthat the lowestunit 74,4. GRADE7

CONCEPT 4: CONSUMERISM

GOAL 2: To gain an understandingof what motivates consumersto buy. (HE3)

OBJECTIVES:

1. Students will explain the aim of advertising and identify various techniques employed by advertisersto promote their products. 2. Students will acquire the skills necessaryto evaluate products and serviceseffectively. 3. Students will collect and interpret data on various products using both primary and secondarysourcesof information.

ACTIVITIES:

1. UnderstandingAdvertising worksheet 2. ExaminingAdvertisingTacticsworksheet 3. EvaluatingGoodsand Servicesworksheet 4. ProductTesting worksheet UNDERSTANDING TEENSHEET ADVERTISING T-2-2-l SortingAds Fromthe seller’spointof viewthead shoulddevelopor reinforce a desireforthe productor service.Advertisementsmightalsoseek to developa positiveimageforthe companyor industry.Consumers, on the otherhand,generallywantadsto containinformationthat canbe helpfulin thedecision-makingprocess.Advertisementscan tellthe consumer:1) thata productexists,2) whatit does (function),3) wheretheproductcan be purchased,4) howmuchit costs,5) how it is made,and6)how wellitworks. Youas a consner mustbe ableto analyzeads andusetheinformationin themto youradvantage. Advertisementsusemanytechniquesandappealsto getpeopleto buy. Someof thesemethodsare listedbelow:

Emotional-- advertisementsthatmakeyou thinkyou willbe happier,healthier,or morepopularif you use the product.

Testimonial-- advertisements that use celebrities (movie stars or football stars) to recommenda product.

Factual-- advertisements that provide useful information that helpa consumermakedecisions.

Slogans—— a catchyphraseusedin an advertisementthatis associatedwitha product.Example:“YouDeserve a Break Today.”

Playon Fears- advertisementsthatsuggesta certainproduct caneliminateworriesor uncertaintiessuchas unsafeor unpleasantconditions,or lossof attractiveness.Example:“How’sYourLove Li fe?”

Image Building -- advertisementsthatdo not focuson a particularproduct,but are designedto conveya positiveimageof the companyor industry(anditsproduct). You’llneeda collectionof advertisementsfrommagazinesandnews papers.Makesurethatyou havea goodassortmentof ads--somefrom localnewspapersas wellas popularmagazinesandnewspapers.The ames of the 6 techniquesandappealsusedin advertisingare listed on cards. Sortthe ads by the techniqueor appealusedand place themon thewallor tablewiththe nameof appealused.

4-H TEEN CONSUMER New York State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and New York State College of Human Ecology. Statutory EDUCATION Colleges of the State University at Cornell University. Ithaca. NY. PROGRAM Cornell is an equal-opportunity. aftirmatIve-action educator or employer t7 ( 1-2-2-2

Asyousortthinkabout: • Do someadsusemorethanonetechnique? • Whichadsuseappeas throughphotosandillustrations;which useaopealsinwords? • Howarecolorsandshapesusedinads? • How arepeopleshowninads? Howdo theylook? “WhatDoYouThink?” Completethefollowingsentenceswithyourownwords: • WhenI seea moviestaradvertisinga productI think

• WhenI findmyselfhumingan adjingleI

• Advertisementsformostcosmeticsare

• A goodad forjeanswould

• Cigaretteadvertisementsare

• Thekindof ad thatcouldscareme intobuyingtheproductis

Deoartmentof ConsumerEconomicsandHousing,NewYorkStae College rc I-Ii,r, It TLL_ —— ExaminingAdvertisingTactics

Select two advertisements for the same or similar product. Then, analyzethe promotionstrategies that each manufacturer has used.

1) What appealshas the manufacturer used in the ad? Ab #1:

Ab#2:

2) What is the product supposedto do or provide? Ab#1:

Ab#2: .

3) What claimsare madefor the product? ‘ Ab#1: .

Ab#2:

Howdo the claimsof the two ads differ?

4) Why are these products supposedlybetter than other brands? Ab #1:

Ab #2:

5) Which one, if any, wouldyou choose? Why? .

‘-Jri Home & Careers-7 Name: — —— —

Evaluating Goods & Services

First,includebibLiographicinformationfor yourarticle. Then,answerthe questionsbeLow. éxámple: MilLer,Jane. ‘1Whatto Lookfor in Buyinga NewCamera.” ConsumerReports(May2000):5-19.

1. Howmanydifferent brandsareevaLuated?

2. Doyoufeel theyareaLlaLikein termsof quaLity& price?Whyor whynot?

3. Whatmeasuresof quaLityare usedto assess(rate) the product/service? (Listalt of the categoriesthat are mentionedin the report.)

4. Describethe methods(chart, graph,etc.) that are usedto rate the product/service. 5. Woitdyouincludeanyotherareasto evaluateor rate the product/service?Explain.

6. Whichbrandwouldyouselect? Why?

7. Howisyourparticularproduct/serviceratedintermsofquality?Explain.

& Howhelpfulwasthe reportinmakingyourdecision?Explain.

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9. Whatothersourcescouldyouhaveusedinhelpingyoumakeyourdecision?

10. Doyoufeel thesesourceswouldhavebeenhelpfulinevaluatingthe brands?Why?

78k ProductTesting

I. Rate eachproduct on a scale of 1 (worst)to 4 (best). A B C Annnrarie lightness/darknessof color

Texture: Moistness crisp outside,chewyinside(4) too soft or too chewy(2) too hard(1)

Texture: Crunchiness perfect (4) chunky(3/4) too smooth(2) crumbly/fallingapart (1)

Taste . goodcombinationof ingredients(4) too sweetor not sweetenough(2) 1öomildor strong,or artificial (1)

Totals: Comments bid the productsliveupto the manufacturers’claims?

II. Calculatethe unit price for each brand.

Product Price Size Unit Price GRADE 7

CONCEPT 5: FOODS AND NUTRTITION

GOAL 1: To recognizeand apply safe and sanitary kitchen procedures. (HE 2,3)

OBJECTIVES:

1. Students will demonstrate the proper use of kitchen tools and equipment.

2. Students will evaluate their use and appreciation of sanitary kitchen practices within the classroom laboratory settings

3. Students will learn to make predictions as to the use of various tools and equipment for the successfulcompletion of a given laboratory exercise.

4. Students will managetheir kitchen group activities in a safe and efficient manner.

ACTIVITIES:

1. Kitchen safety rules 2. Food lab work plan 3. Cutting tools — notes Home and Careers 7th Grade Name: ______

Teacher:______Date:______KTCHEN SAFETYRULES

1. Keepchairs,books,and unnecessaryitemsout of the kitchenunits. 2. Do notwear baggyor bulkyclothing. Longhairmustalwaysbe tied back. 3. Wash hands and dry hands thoroughly. Put on an apron. Aprons may be broughtfrom hometo use. 4. Do not sit or standon the workcounters. 5. When usingelectricalequipment,followdirectionscarefully. Whenequipmentis misused,accidentsare morelikelyto occur,and the equipmentto breakor wear out sooner. Immediatelyyou noticedamagedequipment,reportit to the teacher. 6. Clean up all spills immediately. f greaseor oil is spilledon the floor, notifythe teacherimmediately. 7. If glass is broken,sweep up all pieces carefullyand wrap them in paper. DO NOTPICKUP GLASSWITHHANDS. 8. Knowwhatto do in the caseof fire, useof fire extinguishersandfire exits. 9. Neverputwater intohotfat. 10. Do not put water on a greasefire, it will only spread. Extinguishthe flameswith bakingsodaor salt. 11. Only use DRYpotholdersto removehotarticlesfromthe range. 12. When pouringboilingwaterintoany container,placethe containeron the counter in casethe containerbreaksor the boilingwasscaldssomeone. 13. If food cookingon the stovetopboilsover,use a potholderto removethe pot/pan fromthe stove,then lowerthe heat. 14. Alwaysturn pot/panhandlesto the insideof the stove. 15. Keepflammableobjectsawayfromthe stovetopandoven. 16. Lift the far side of a pan lid away from you. This allows the steam to escape withoutburningyou. 17. Alwaysturn burnersoff beforeremovingpotsfromthe stovetop. 18. Insertand removeplugsby holdingthe baseof the plug. Neverpu’l on the cord and be sure handsaredry. 19. Alwaysdisconnectelectricalappliancesafteruse. 20. Alwaysclosecupboarddoorsanddrawersafteruse. 21. If you cut or burnyourself,notifythe teacherimmediately.The bestfirst aid for a burn is coldwater. 22. When using a knife, cut away from you. Use a cutting board when cutting or slicingfood. Storeandwashknivesseparately. 23. When working, be organized,quiet, and careful. Keep the kitchenclean at all times. Managetime correctly. 24. Cooperatewith your group. Foreach cookinglesson,you will need:a recipe...a work plan...anda timeschedule. CLEANLINESSIN THE KETCHEN

1. Removeoutdoorclothing,e.g.,coats,jackets,or hats.

2. Wash handsand puton aprons.

3. Cleanas you work.

4. Washdishesproperly,use hotwater,soap,rinse,drain,anddry.

5. Storeequipmentin the correctplace.

6. Counter,sink,range,andcanistersshouldbewipedand leftcleananddry.

Do not leavethe roomuntilthe teacherhascheckedthatthe unit is clean.

a7. Period Date.______Names(Main cook) Kitchen (Assistants) Lab title Nameof recipe C1ean-up) (Rotatejobseach time you cook.) FoodsLab—WorkPlanForm

TIMESCHEDULE

Time Jobs to Be Done Person ResponsibJe

List special equipment and supplies needed for this lab:

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Kiives I Properlysharpenedknivescutbetterandcausefeweraccidents. Eachtypeofknifehasitsspecialuse.

(itilttj knife. All— - Boiling knife. Hasa purposeknifeusedto cut strongtip andnarrow, andslicemanyfoods. flexiblebladetomakeit easyto separatemeator knife. Paring Used poultryfromthebone. to peel,cut,andslice • smallfruitsand vegetables. Sileing kiiife. Usedto - slicemeatandpoultry. • Bread knife. Hasa serrated,orsawtooth, Chef’s knife. Usedfor edgethatmakescutting cutting,slicing,and breadandcakeeasy. chopping.

OtUi©r Citthg Toos (iP1FOLIlU) Itit(’//(’fl•I,eai’s. Usedfortaskssuch Themeaningof fd pjparation ascuttingdriedfruit, termsis parsley,orchives,or explainedin snippingskinfrom Part3ofthe poultry. FoodPreparation Handbook.

Peelei: Usedto removeathinouter - Ciratei: Usedto shred layerfromvegetables cheese,potatoes,and andfruits. carrotsandto gratecitrus peelandnutmeg.

C Cuttiiiq 1)001(1,Comes inavarietyofsizes. Protectsthecounteror tablewhileyou’recutting.

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CONCEPT 5

GOAL 2: Students will participate in cooperative learning experienceswithin the kitchen laboratory environment. (HE 2,3)

OBJECTIVES:

1. Students will analyze componentsof a recipe and formulate a plan for carrying out their group lab projects.

2. Students will demonstrate their understanding of a given recipe by selecting the proper utensils and appliances neededto successfullycomplete their laboratory assignment.

3. Students will apply their knowledgeof common measuring, abbreviations, and equivalents in actual food lab projects.

4. Students will learn to assesstheir individual and group performance during each laboratory experience by reflecting upon their work.

A CTI VI TIES:

1. Understanding recipes/measuring ingredients- worksheet 2. Kitchen utensils and appliances — worksheet 3. Cutting terms — worksheet 4. Function of Ingredients — worksheet 5. Mmm — Muffins made easy — article 6. Chew on this — article 7. Sample recipes — breakfast, brownies, etc. GETflNGREADYTOCOOK

UNDERSTANDING RECIPES

• ActivityA Name ______

Chapter25 Date ______Period Studythe recipebelow. Thenanswerthe followingquestionsabout it.

CHOCOLATECHIPCOOKIES 1 “ 1 cupbutterormargarin.,softened 2 1/2 cupsflour 3/4 cupsugar I teaspoonbakingsods 3/4 cupbrownsugar,firmlypeaked 1/2 teaspoonsilt - 2 eggs 1 cupchoppednuts 1 teaspoonvanillafIaVOfll : 2 cupschocolatechips Prehoatovento375OF.Cr.m butterormergarini.sugar,endbrownsugaruntillight endfluffy.Addeggsandvenueflavoringandmix.Sift.togeth.rflour.baklngsods.and salt.Graduallyaddsift.ddryingred3entstocreamedmixture;blindwell.StirInnutsand choolats chips.Dropdoughbyteaspoonfulsontogreaa.dcookieshadts.Saksfor8 to 10 minutel,or untillightbrown.Makesaóut S dozen2 1/2 incP!cookies.

S Towhattemperatureshouldyou preheatthe oven?

2. Whichingredientsare creamedtogetheruntil lightand fluffy? ‘

. . 3. Whichingredientsare siftedtogether? ‘ .

‘ ‘ 4. Whichare added first, the eggsand vanillaor the nuts and”chocolatechips? .

S. How,much’doughis droppedonto ungreasedcookiesheets.for eachcookie?

6. Howlongdo you bake the cookies?

7. How manycookiesdoesthis recipeyield?

8. About how muchtimedo you chinkit wouldtake you tä preparethesecookies?’

9. If you wantedto halvethis recipe,how muchflour woUldyou need?

10. If you wantedto doublethis recipe,how muchbrownsugar wouldyou need?’

C.. MEASURING INGREDIENTS

ActivityC Name ______Chapter25 Date ______Period Completethesechartsto showyour understandingof abbreviationsand equivalents.Thendescribehow youwouldmeasuretheingredientslistedbelow.

Abbr.vl.tlon.Us.d In Recipes teaspoon tablespoon cup pint quart ounce pound ______

MeaswimsntEquivalents teaspoons • I tablespoon tablespoons — 1/8 cup tablespoons — 1/4 cup ‘ tablespoons • 1/3 cup

tablespoons — 1/2 cup tablespoons — 2/.3cup tablespoons — 3/4 cup tablespoons • 1 cup cups — 1 pint cups — 1 quert

Brieflyexplain,in yourown words,howyouwouldmeasureeach of the followingingredients. 1. 1cup of flour:

2. 1 1/2 teaspoonsof cinnamon:______3. 1/2 cup of brown sugar: 4. 3/4 cup of milk: 5. 1/4 cup of shortening:

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“To cut” meansto divideinto partswith asharpor thin instrument. Listedbelowin thecolumn Match on the left are variouscutting terms. 1) eachterm with thenumberof themostappropriatecutting instrument(s) from the middle column. Instruments may be used more than Once. 2) Matcheach term with the letter of its correct detinition from the column on the right.

I. TERMS 1) 2) PICTURESOF EQUIPMENT DEFINITIONS 1. PUREE a. A. Cut Onion into small pieces. b. CHOP B. Removethe centerof an apple. 3. PEEL C. C. Separatecheeseinto tiny pieces.

d. CUTIN D. Putdry substances throughawire sieve.

e. DICE E. Pressfoodthroughasieve to makeit smooth. c f. GRATE “:Zi _ F. Cutbolognainto thin, fIat pieces.

g. CORE G. Cutoff outercovering. H. Makeshorteninginto t’i.JULIENNE ____ smaIlpiecesin flour.

I. Strip outercoveringoff •i. PARE avegetable J. Cut into cubes. j. MINCE K. Cutgarlicinto fine pieces. k. GRiND L Makeleftoverpiecesof freshbeefinto ham I. SLICE I-. I#’I burger. N’-’ ;, I.r.l I Il I M. Cutvegetablesinto thin • m. SIFT 1/P strips. 11.

IL Other ClassroomActivities: Eachkitchen unit may demonstrate one or more of the above terms to the class. III. WritingActivity: Onthe backof this paper, write the correct name of each of the above piecesof equipment.

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Apricot or Date/Nut/Oat Muf • Muffinsare done when a knife or fins: Add ¼ cup chopped nuts and pick inserted into one comes out ½ cup chopped dates or apricots. clean. They should be golden Substitute 1 cup oat flour for one brownand should have pulled away cup regular flour; increac baking from the sides of the tin slightly.If powder to 3½ teaspoons. you tap gently on the muffintop, it Cheese Muffins:Eliminate sugar shouldfeel firm. and add ¼ of grated sharp cup 1. Don’tovennix.Stir • Muffins taste best when eat cheese (such as cheddar). Sprinkle Ingredlenonlyuntil you flourismoEs1en. Thebattershouldlooklumpy. them right away. Like all breads paprikaon top before baking. without preservatives, homemade Apple or Banana Muffins:Add 1 muffins go stale within a few days. cup of grated raw apple and Vatea If you do have leftover muffins1 spoon cinnamon,or 1 cup of mashed wrap them tightly in foil or plastic banana. ¼ cup chopped nuts may wrapwhen they cool. Keep them at, also be added. room temperature. Or freeze them Orange Muffins: Reduce milk to for up to three months. Thaw at ¾ cup; add ¼ cup orangejuice and room temperature. ¼ cup grated orange rind. ¼ cup • To reheat muffins, split them in chopped nuts can alsobe added. butter broil them. half them, and From Margaret Massa. Choicesartist and Or wrap them loosely in foil and muffinmaker extraordinaire. toss them in a preheated, 4000 oven for 15 minutes. Or heat unwrapped ‘in the microwave on the medium OAT BRANMUFFINS setting for 15 to 20 seconds. Ingredients: 2 cups whole-wheat flour MARGARErS BASIC MUFFINS 1½ cups oat bran Ingredients: 2 teaspoons bakingsoda 2 sifted.unbleached flour 1 salt 2. Overmixedmuffinshaveatoughmust,on cups teaspoon irregularshape,and“tunnels.” 2 tableapoonssugar V4cup butter; melted 2½ teaspoons bakingpowder ½ cup brown sugar ½ teaspoon salt 2eggs 1 egg, beaten well 3 cups buttermilk 1 cup milk (whole, lowfat, or skim) V2 cup ralSiflS ¼ cup butter or margarine,melted and cooled • 1. Preheat oven to 350° F. 2. Combine the flour, oat bran, 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. baking soda, and salt in a large 2. Sift together the flour, sugar, bowl. bakingpowder, and salt. 3. Mix the butter, brown sugar, 3. Mixthe egg, milk, and butter eggs, and buttermilk in a separate in another bowl. bowl. 4. Add the liquid mixture to the 4. Combine the twomixturesand dry ingredients and stir only until blend (do not overinix). the flour is moistened. 5. Add the raisinsand spoon the 5. Spoon into well-greased muffin batter into greased muffintins. I tins, filling cups about ¼ full. 6. Bake,’for 20 to 25 minutes. 6. 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Sureenough,nearlyallof you know1/ia!... Pizza makers in the United States themreportedeatingpizza. use 371 million pounds of pepperoni a year!) Butchoosingapizzaisn’teasy. If we had surveyed kids mother countries, much stranger toppings would have headed the list. According Thereareabout60,000pizza to Pizza Hut and Domino’s,other countries’ favorite pizza

placesintheUnitedStates toppings are cabbageandsausage(in Poland) ... calanzari nottomentionallthedifferent (squid) (in Australia) ... sardines,otherfish, and onions (in Russia) frozenpizzasinsupermarkets. sauerkraut, ham, and onions (in Germany) ... black bean sauce Timeforatastetesttohelpour (in Guatemala) ... curry, mutton, and onions (in Malaysia). Lucky for you, we didn’t test those countries’ pizzas! The •rs findthetastiestpie! ones we ended up testing were topped with nothing weirder than cheese and some of that 371 million pounds of pepperoni. ) Chain Reaction Most of the pizza gobblers we surveyed had eaten at a national pizza chain during the past month. So the first thing we did was send ZILLIoNs’ professional taster to check out Pizza Hut, Domino’s,and Little Caesars. (Toughjob!) We looked for stretchy,chewy cheese with a mild mozzarella taste; flavorful fresh-tasting sauce that wasn’t too sweet or salty; and a slightly crisp crust that stretched a little when you bit it. Deep-dish crusts lost points if they were overly greasy. People prefer different crusts, so we didn’t favor any one type. (But in our survey, kids’ favorite by a big margin was the thick, deep-dish crust.) PizzaHutHand Tossed How many times our taster had to go back and taste each chain’s pizza (traditional-style crust) pizza is a well-kept secret. (After all, we don’t want to embarrass received the highest marks. But its anyone!) But finally the verdict was in: Pizzas at all three chains Pan Pizza (thick crust) was quite were “Very Good”! But all these chains’ pizzas didn’t taste the same. oily.And the cheese in its Stuffed Crust pizza was a bit salty, sour, and chewy.

Domino’s Deep Dish and Hand Tossedpizzas had lots of stringy, stretchy mozzarella. But they tasted a bit salty and had a slightly sour sauce. Freezer Case When we asked our survey kids which typeof pizza they atemostoften, “fresh-baked from a pizza place” beat out “frozen” by more than 4 to 1. But you can’t beat frozen pizza for convenience. Close to half the kids said they had prepared frozen pizza themselves in the past month. So off we went to the supermarket, then the kitchen, to test 32 varieties. But this time, it wasn’t such a wonderful experience: The quality of frozen pizzas ranged from “fresh!” to “forget it!” To see how your favorite brand scored, check out the freezer case below.

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A Slice of Nutrition Pizza may be a popular snack for some. But nearly all the kids surveyed usually had pizza as a meal. Another smart move! With calcium in its cheese, vitamins in its tomato sauce, and complex carbohydrates in its crust, pizza can be a nutritious meal. But its cheese has gobs of fat, andjust one slice can have 300 to 400 calories. Favoritetoppings like extra cheese and pepperoni push the fat and calorie counts even higher.And most kids in our survey said they usually ate two to four slices at a sitting! That adds up to an awful lot of fat (and calories) for a snack. Choosing a “diet” pizza might not help much. The New WeightWatchers Extra Cheese frozen pizza has about the same fat and calories as the top-rated (non-diet) DiGiorno Rising Crust. Our tests showed that the Healthy Choice FrenchBread pizza had lots more fat and calories than its label claimed. Your best bet? Stick to just one or twoslices — and try some veggie toppings instead of extra cheese and pepperoni. “I like adding toppings that give me vitamins,” said Nicole. Her favorites: mushrooms, green peppers, and onions. Green, in fact, belongs on modern pizza, which dates back to 1889,when a special pizza was prepared for Italy’sQueen Margherita. It honored the colors I of the Italian flag — red (tomato sauce), white (mozzarella), and green (basil). But who knows? She might have preferred broccoli! I Thankstothesequotedkids:NicoleHays.PaiasKhandheria,andAliceMurphy. HomeC’Career Skills 7

Breakfast Recipes

FrenchToast

3 eggs,slightly beaten 1/2 c. milk 1 t. vanilla 1T.sugar 6 slices day old bread 3 T.margarine, butter, or shortening DIRECTIONS:

1. Combinebeaten eggs,milk, vanilla, and sugar. Stir thoroughly.

2. NIelt shortening in a skillet until bubbly but not brown.

3. Dipeach bread slice into egg mixture, turning it to coat both sides. If left in too long, bread will become soggy and difficult to handle. Usea pancake turner when turning bread slice and when removing bread slice from batter. Drain well.

4. Placeeach slice in hot shortening in skillet. Sauteuntil golden brown. Turn, saute other side.

5. Servewith maple syrup, sugar-cinnamon mixture, or powdered sugar. HomeC Career Skills 7

Breakfast Recipes

Omelet

4eggs 1/4c.milk 1/2 t. salt dash pepper 2 T.margarine (used a little at a time) DIRECTIONS:

1.Mix eggs, milk, salt, and pepper with fork or whisk. 2. Heat margarine (medium high heat) in large skillet just until margarine begins to brown.

3. Pour in egg mixture.

4. Cookuntil top is creamy looking.

5. Fill with cheeseor whatever you desire. 6. Foldin half onto serving platter.

** 1 egg = 2 egg whites

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Preheatovento 4000. Stir together flour, oats,bakingj and brownsugar. Mixegg. buttermilkand oil together well.Add ingredients.Stir untiljust moistened.Fillgreased or paper-Lined Bakefor20 minutes,or untilgoldenbrown. •

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NutBread

Ingredients:

2%cups all-purposeflour 1,12 cup granulatedsugar 1,/2 cup packedbrownsugar 3%tsp. bakingpowder 1tsp. salt 3 Tbsp. vegetableoil 1%cups milk 1 egg 1Tbsp.plus 1tsp. gratedorangepeel 1 cup choppednuts(optional) Directions:

1. Preheatovento350. 2. Greasebottomof loafpanonly. 3. Mixall ingredients.Beatwith electricmixerfor 30 seconds. Poutbatterinto pan. 4. Bake in 350 oven for about 55 to 65 minutesor until wooden pick inserted in centercomesout clean. 5. Coolslightly. Loosensidesof loaffrom pan. Removefrom pan. 6. Coolcompletelybeforeslicing. 7. To store,wrapand refrigerateno longerthanoneweek. Variations:

BananaNut Bread Decreasemilkto 1/3cup and leaveout orangepeel. Mix in 1 1/4 cup mashedbanana(2 to 3 medium). Bakefor 65 to 70 minutesat 350.

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Ingredients:

2/3 cup shortening 2-2/3cup sugar 4 eggs 1 can (16oz.) pumpkin 2/3 cup water 3-1/3cup all purposeflour 2 tsp. bakingsoda 1 1/2tsp. salt ½ tsp. bakingpowder 1 tsp. groundcinnamon 1tsp. groundcloves 2/3 cup choppednuts 2/3 cup raisins Directions:

1. Preheatovento 350. 2. Greasebottomonlyof loafpan. 3. Mixshorteningand sugarin largebowl. 4. Add eggs,pumpkin,andwater. 5. Blendin flour,bakingsoda,salt,bakingpowder,cinnamon,and cloves. 6. Stir in nutsand raisins. 7. Pourinto pans. 8. Bake in 350 oven for about 1 hourand 10 minutesor untilwoodenpick inserted in centercomesout clean. 9. Coolslightly. Loosensidesof loaffrom panand remove. 10. Cool completelybeforeslicing. To store,wrap and refrigerateno longerthan 10 days.

Toll HouseBrownies

Ingredients:

2 cups semi-sweetchocolatechips — dividedin half 1/2 cup butteror margarine(1 stick)— cut intopieces 3 eggs 11/4cup all purposeflour 1 cup granulatedsugar V4tsp. bakingsoda 1 tsp. vanillaextract 1/2 cup choppednuts(optional) Directions:

1. Preheatovento 350. 2. Melt 1 cup of chocolatechipsand butterin a saucepanover low heat. Stir until smooth. Removefromheat. 3. In largemixingbowl,addeggsto chocolatemixture. Stirwell. Add flour, sugar, bakingsoda,andvanilla. Stirwell. Stir in remaining1-cupchipsand nuts. 4. Spreadintogreased13x9inchbakingpan. 5. Bakeat 350for 18to 22 minutesor untilwoodenpickinsertedin centercomes out slightlysticky. 6. Coolcompletely. Cut intosquares.

Variations:

Use 1-cuppeanutbutterchipsandonecupchocolatechips. Use 1 cup butterscotchchipsand 1 cupchocolatechips.

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1%cup + 2 Tbsp. flour 1%tsp. oil 1 pkg. yeast V2 tsp. salt %cup warmwater 1/4 tsp. sugar %cup sauce 1/2 lb. mozzarella topping

Day 1:

1. Combineflour,yeast,salt,andsugarin mixingbowlandstir. 2. Add oil andwater. 3. Mixall ingredientstogether. 4. Kneadby handfor 3 minutes. 5. Placein greasedbowto rise.

Day 2:

1. Preheatoven450. 2. Punchdowndoughand rolloutto fit pizzapan. 3. Placedoughon pizzapanand brushdoughwith a smallamountof oil. 4. Bake 10 minuteson lowerrackof oven. 5. Top with sauceandgratedmozzarella.

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CONCEPT 5

GOAL 3: Students will gain an understanding of the relationship between a healthy diet to achieving overall fitness.(HE 1)

OBJECTIVES:

1. Students will;identify the 6 major nutrients the body needsto survive.

2. Students will be able to plan a healthy diet for themselves using the food pyramid and the ‘principlesof a healthy lifestyle learned in class.

3. Students will be able to read and understand a food label and determine whether or not the food is a healthy choice. V

ACTIVITIES:

1. Nutrition Unit — notes on nutrients 2. FoodGuide Pyramid — packet with menu ideas 3. FoodGuide Pyramid — review packet 4. Decipheringfood labels 5. The Powerof Carbohydrates - article

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DEFINITION - NUTRIENT - a substance your body needs to survive that it does not produce by itself - needed to maintain a healthy body and Survive.

THEREARESIX MAIN NUTRIENTS.

1. CARBOHYDRATES- C = Carbon, H = Hydrogen 0 = Oxygen body uses first for energy

2. pROTEIN - builds muscle tissue- meats, eggs, poultry, beans, tofu, cheese.

3. EAT - protects vital organs, energy, warmth- butter, margarine, lard, cooking oil, vegetable shortening

4. WATER- hydrates the cells

5. VITAMINS - Helps with growth and repair of cells

6. MINERALS- works with vitamins to energize the body

TWOTYPESOFCARBOHYDRATES

1. SIMPLE - SUGARS-EXAMPLES- fruit, candy, soda, cake ready to eat cereal.

2. COMPLEX- STARCHES- EXAMPLES- potatoes, pasta, bread, rice, corn, bagels, popcorn, oatmeal.

loS THE FOODPYRAMIDVS. THE4 FOODGROUPS

DIFFERENCES:pyramid is more up to date, pyramid has greater # of servings per group, pyramid has more servings per group, pyramid has an added fats/oils/sweets group, pyramid breaks up fruits/vegetables and meats/dairy.

3500 calories = 1 lb. of body weight a calorie is a unit of energy

Based on a 2,200 calorie/day diet, you should take in 65 grams of fat per day.

1g. of fat = 9 calories

1 g. of protein = 4 calories

1 g. of carbohydrates = 4 calories

The body uses:

1. carbohydrates - first for energy

2. protein - second for energy

3. fat - third for energy

VITAMINS: -

Water soluble (broken down by water) - b-complex, C

Fat soluble (broken down by fat) - A, D, E, K

JO, ANTIOXIDANTS - vitamins that protect the body against disease and illness - vitamins A, C, E

a__a_ a aSflaflflaa MINERALS CALCIUM- strong healthy bones and teeth

IRON - builds healthy red blood cells

(anemia - lack of enough iron in the blood)

POTASSIUM- needed to be replaced after working out

SODIUM - salt - not good for people with high.blood pressure (hypertension).

/cY-i CHOLESTEROL- waxy, fat-like substance produced by the liver found only in meat and dairy products.

It is needed to synthesize (create) sex hormones. Some people produce more cholesterol than others.

Ideal cholesterol is under 200 - found out by a blood test.

Two types of cholesterol

1. HDL - high density lipoproteins (transporter) brings cholesterol away from the heart - “good”

2. LDL - low density lipoproteins - brings cholesterol to the arteries surrounding the heart and deposits it there - “bad”

CARDIOVASCULARDISEASE-“ HEART DISEASE”

#1 killer disease of adults in the USA.

RISK FACTORSINCLUDE-smoking, obesity, high fat diet, lack of exercise, stress, heredity, high cholesterol, drug/alcohol abuse.

ATHEROSCLEROSIS- a build up of fats along the arteries surrounding the heart.

ARTERIOSCLEROSIS- “hardening of the arteries” - when the fats have built up and have become hardened in the arteries.

/O FOOD KEY These symbols show fat, oils, and added sugars in foods. GUIDE 7 Sugars(added)

PYRAMID D Fat (naturally occurring and added) A Guide to Daily Food Choices ForFemaleStudent Athletes Fats, Oils & Sweets. USE SPARJNGL

The Food Guide Pyramid emphasizesfoodsfrom the fivefood groupsshown in the three lowersections Milk, Yogurt, of the Pyramid. & Cheese A Meat, Poultry, Fish, Grouf- L 3-4 Dry Beans, Eggs, Eachof thesefood groups SERVING providessome,but not all, h & Nuts Group of the nutrients you need. 2-3 SERVINGS Foodsin one group can’t replacethose in another. Vegetable GroupA No one food groupsis more 3-5 SERVING than another — important ‘Fruit Group for good health, you need them all. 2-4 SERVINGS

The Pyramid isan outline of what to eat eachda It’snot a rigsdpresc-iption, but a ge-seralguide that Bread, Cereal, letsyoc choosea healthful and Pasta diet thai’s right for you.The Group Pyramid callsfor eating a SERVINGS vaoetvof foodsto get the .6hI nCitrientsyou need and at the same time the right Source US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE and the amount ci caloriesto US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. maintain a healthyweight. WHAT COUNTSAS1 SERVING? The amount you eat may be more than one serving. For example, a dinner portion of spaghetti would count as 2 or 3 servings. Meat, Poultry, Bread.Cereal. Milk, Yogurt Fish, Dry Beans, Rice & Pasta Vegetable Fruit & Cheese Eggs & Nuts Fats,Oils, Group Group Group Group Group & Sweets

I sliceof bread 1/2 cup of chopped I piece of fruit 1 cup of lowfat 2 to 3 ouncesof Limit rawor cooked or melon wedge milk or yogurt cooked lean meat, Calories 1/2 cup of cooked vegetables poultry or fish From rice or pasta 3/4 cup ofjuice 1-1/2 ounces of These 1 cup of leafy natural cheese Count 112cup of 1/2 cup of cooked rawvegetables 1/2 cup of canned fruit cooked beans or cereal 2 ouncesof I eggor 2 tbsp. 1/4 cup of dried fruit processcheese of peanut butter as 1 ounce of ready- 1 ounce oilcan meat to-eat

FemaleAthleteTriadAwareness & Prevention Program - A collaborativeproject between NYSPHSAA,NYSED andADADC For more information call (631)587-7092 25 /09 PRE-COMPETITION/EXERCJSEMEALS

Why eat anddrink before exercise or an event? * To avoid needless fatigue and lethargy To fuel the muscles andprevenc “burnout” *To provide the necessary fluids the body needs

‘Whatto eat and drink before exercise or an event? high carbohydrate, low fat, moderate protein, high fluid, and familiar foods avoid high fiber and fried foods and fluids containing caffeine and carbonation

‘Whento eat before exercise or an event? * 3-4 hours for a large meal 2-3 hours for a smaller meal/snack 1-2 hours for a liquid meal

Break fast ideas:

Fruit juice or water Whole grain muffin or Whole grain bagel with peanut butter English muffin Pancakes or waffles with Egg with toast syrup or applesauce Breakfast shake with Hot or cold cereal with lowfat milk and fruit lowfat milk and fruit

Lunch ideas:

Fruit juice, skim milk, or water Tuna sub, Turkey sandwich with lettuce and tomato orange Pasta with tomato sauce, * Minestrone soup with salad with lowfar dressing, bread whole grain crackers Baked potato with broccoli and ‘Lowfat yogurt and fruit lowfat cheese

Snack ideas:

String cheese Animal crackers Lowfat yogurt ‘Fig newtons - Breadsticks Oatmeal raisin cookies Crackers Plain baked potato or sweet potato

Female Athlete Triad Awareness & Prevention Prograrri - A collaborative project between NYSPHSAA, NYSED andADADC For more Informaflon call 63l)587-7O92 29 GUIDELINESTo AVOID DEHYDRATION

o Don’t wait until you are thirsty to drink. Thirst is one of the symptoms of early stages of dehydration. In other words, by the time you feel thirsty, dehydration has begun.

3 Drink 2-3 cups of water 2 hours before the event and practice. o Drink 1-2 cups of water 15 thinutes before the event and practice.

0 If possible, drink 1/2 cup of water or sports drink every 15-20 minutes during the event and during practice.

O Sports drinks are helpail during endurance events lasting more than 60 minutes. They provide additional carbohydrate for energy and can enhance water absorption due to the presence of sodium (If you plan to drink a sports drink, be sure to first try it during practice).

0 Avoid caffeinated drinks such as coffee, tea and soda. They can cause dehydration by increasing fluid loss.

0 Begin replacing fluid losses immediately after exercise for quickest recovery. Drink 20 oz. of water for every pound lost in exercise or competition.

3 Determine your own hydration status by monitoring your urine. You should urinate frequently throughout the day. urine should be clear and of significant quantity and should not be dark and concentrated. o A 2% sweat weight loss may reduce your work capacity by 10-15% of your maximum potential. That could mean the dfference between winning and losing.

FernaicAthkce TriadAwareness & Preventton Program A collaborativeproject betweenNYSPHSAA,NYSED and ADADC For more nrormar,on call (631)5877092 / 17 30 Sanp1 I Thesemenusareonlysamplesof howtoeát akvarieof foodsfrom the foodguidepyramidItis importit forgo igacti’e gfrlsthconsume . . enoughcaloriesfromhealthyfooffsto ineettheirincrea’édnergy needs Try tohave3 mealsand2snackseveryday?Ghooyofrlte foods. ., fromeachof thesegroaps t — ,-‘ ,.(._ .--; .. . Explanation• of the Food Guide.•. Ryranud

Food GuidePyranud Groups NurnbèCôf RecommetdSeriiigs

StarchGroup: 6 to 11servingperday (bread,cereal,riceand pasta and somestarchyvegetables) : VegetableGroup: 3 to 5 servingper day

Fruit Group: 2 to 4 serving (freshfruits,fruitjuices,cannedfruits, dried fruits)

DairyGroup: 3 to 4 servinger day (milk,chéesé,yogurt)

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Scrambledegg1 Englishmuffin 1 Margarine/butter 2 teaspoons 2%fat milk 1cup

Lunch Hamburger2 ounces 1meat 1bun Potatosalad1/2 cup Mayonnaise1tsp 1fat Corn1/2 cup 1vegetable 2 %fat milk 1cup 1dairy Peach1medium 1fruit

After SchoolSnack Bagel3 ounces • 3stàrch Creamcheese.(2 Tbsp.). 2 fat; fruit juice (100%juice) 6 oz 1fruit binner Grilled chicken3 ounces 1meat Brownrice i•cup 2 starch Màrgarine1tsp 1fat Broccoli1cup 2 vegetable Cheddarcheese10± 1dairy Strawberries.1’cup 2 fruit

Night Snack Chocolatepudding1cup 1dairy Pretzels3 ounces 3 starch

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Breakfast lust ight Cerealwith fruits/nuts 1cup 1 1% Milk lcup 1 Banana1medium 1

Lunch Gardenburger 1 1meatCl Mixedgrain bun1 2 starch Three beanssalad1cup 1vegetable Vinegarandoil I Tbsp. 3 fat . Fruit salad1cup 2 fruit After SchoolSnack Fruit yogurt 1cup 1dairy i.kitri-Grain bar or 1/4 Cgranola lstarch and1fat

binner Bfcickbeansoup1cup 1starch and1meat Macaroniandcheese1cup I starch àndidairy Mixedvegetables1/2 cup i vegetable 2 tsp margarine 1fat Calciumfortifiedorangejuice6 oz 1fruit

Night Snack Grahcm crackers6 squares 2 starch peanutbutter 2 Tbsp 1meatalternative 1%milk1cup 1dairy

FemaleAthlete Triad Awareness & Prevention Program - A collaborative project between NYSPHSAA, NYSED and ADADC For more information call (631)587-7092 / 15 23 Total calories:2500 %Fat: 30% 0/ Protein: 20% %Carbs: 50% Iron: 30mg Calcium: 1800mg

Omelet(2 eggs) 2 tsp. margarine/butter 2 %fat milk 1cup Wheat breadtoasted 2 slices Jam 2 Tbsp. 2

Lunch Vegetarianvegetablesoup2 cups 2 Grilled cheesesandwichonwholewheat(2 slices) 2 2 slicescheese 2 dairy Tossedsalad1C I vegetabti 1/2 cupgarbanzobeans 1 Low-fat saladdressing2 Tbsp. Ifot :Fruit salad1cup 2 fruit

After SchoolSnack Wholegrain:crackers10 2starch. l00% fr’ut juice 6:OZ. I fruitr

binner: Vegetablestir fry 2 vegetablearid2 fat ‘:Coffu 1meatalternative arownrice 1cup 2 starch I tsp mdrgarsne I fat 2%fat milk 1cup 1dairy

Night Shack Fruit yogurt 1cup 1dairy Pretzels1ounce 1starch

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•Howmany servings of each group do I need?

1,600 2,200 2,800 Olderadults Most teenage girls, Teenageboys, childrenandactivewomen active men

BreadGroup 6 9 11 Fruit Group 2 3 4 Vegetable Group 3 4 5 Milk Group 2-3 2-3 2-3 Meat Group 5 ounces 6 ounces 7 ounces

HI Food Group ServinRSize

Breads, Cereal, Rice I slice of bread, 1 ounces ready-to-eat cereal, ‘/2 cup And Pasta cooked cereal, rice or pasta,5-6small crackers.

Vegetable 1 cup raw, leafy vegetables, 1/2 cup cooked or chopped raw vegetables, 3/4 cup vegetable juice

Fruit I medium apple, banana, or orange, ‘/2 cup chopped, cooked, or canned fruit juice.

Milk, Yogurt and 1 cup milk or yogurt, 1 ‘/2 ounces natural cheese, 2 ounces Cheese process cheese.

Meat, Poultry, Fish, 2-3 ounces cooked lean meat, poultry or fish foods which Dry Beans, Eggs and count as 1ounce of meat, V2 cup cooked dry beans, 1 egg, Nuts 2 tablespoons peanut butter, 1/3 cup nuts.

The Food Pyramid encourages the basic principles of a healthful diet:

VARIETY: No single food supplies all the nutrients you need. A varied diet includes mans’different foods from the Pyramid’s live major food groups which together meet nutritional recommendations.

BALANCE: Healthful eating doesn’t mean giving up foods you like best. A balanced diet incorporates appropriate amounts of foods from all live food groups every day, providing needed calories and nutrients Your age, sex, and physical activity level make a difference in the number of servin,.tsneeded to maintain a well-balanced diet.

MODERATION. Carefully selecting fbods and beverages helps you control calories and the total amount of fat, saturated fats cholesterol, salt, and sugars. This allows flexibility to enjoy the vanctv of foods aailable

List some ways you can work with the Food Pyramid for healthful eating and still enjoy your favorite foods

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT FOODS

Your body reeds the prcer nutrients for ar

are nour i sh i

substances found in foods. Some foods are nutrient-dense. This rileanis

that they supply a greater proportion of niutrier,tsto the calories a food

contains. Nutrient-denise foods should make up the main part of your daily

Then, if you require more calories fcsr

, you can add foods from the group.

The bread, cereal, rice and pasta group suppes us with •

for energy. Fruits and vegetables do too, but they are also good sources of , arid

These nutrients ensure that our bodies will furict ii:’ properly and stay healthy.

The milk group is our best source of the mineral

This mineral is essential for the of proper development - arid . Be sure to have enough servings cif calcium—rich foods now to ensure their health and strength later!

The nutrient essential for growth and repair is lmc’st all of the groups supply this nutrient, but it is mc’st widely •:b tamed through the

Protein makes up our muscles, organs, skin, hair and nails.

The tip of the pyramid represents the smallest portion of our øI•t:

and . Eat these sparingly, f•v te supply little besides . Choose a variety of fc.c.ø from each of the food groups every day — you’ll enjoy good arid have plenty of I/gA A BriefReviewoftheNutrients

Water

Watermaynotseemlikea nutrient,but it is,andprobablyour mostimportantone:Humanscan liveseveralweekswithoutfood’ butonlya fewdayswithoutwater.Watermakesup almosttwo- thirds of thebody.It is partof every cell. Watercarriesall the, othernutrientsto thecellsandtakeswastesaway.It alsohelps regulatebodytemperature.Everyfood hassomewaterin it Proteins

Proteinsarethe buildingblocksof the body.Thatmeansevery tissueis madeof someformof protein.Evenenzymes,antibod ies,and hormonesare proteins.Withouta steadysupplyof new protein,we couldn’tgrow newcells.Ourwoundswouldnot heal. Worn-outcellscould notbe replaced.Proteincan alsobe used for energyif the bodydoesn’tgetenoughCaloriesfromcarbo hydratesandfats.Excessproteinis changedto fat andstored. Meat,fish,poultry,dairyproducts,and eggsaregood sourcesof c7 protein Grains,nuts, seeds,and legumes(drypeas.andbeans) also contatn some protein.

Carbohydrates

The main function of carbohydrates is to supply energy. That’s a tall order because all 100trillion cells in the body need a con stant supply of fuel. Otherwise, their “factories” (if you think of them that way) would grind to a halt; Even when you don’t think you are doing a thing, your heart is beating and your lungs are working In fact, every organ is busy doing something.

There are three different kinds of carbohydrates. The simplest carbohydrates are sugars such as glucose, fructose, dextrose, and sucrose Sugars are found naturally in fruits, milk,’and some vegetables such as peas. Refined sugars from sugar beets and sugarcane are used for table sugar and as sweeteners in pro cessed foods arid home recipes.

Starchesare more complex carbohydrates. They are found in rice,potatoes,vegetables,breads,and cereals. Complex carbo hydrates are receiving new attention because they are so essen tial to health Up until now, most people thought foods rich in complex carbohydrates were “only starch” and should be avoided Now we understand that these foods are important in our diets.partlybecausetheyprovideotherimportantnutrients.

NuirQr Cor’es A.. e’ “e P.L,t’.er’ : :‘ec ‘ -:‘ c, r.e D,s,or 01 NutritOr Scerces Corne’ Ur.versry 1986 ForActivity5

Fiberis the complexcarbohydratethat formsthe toughcell walls in plants.Eventhoughhumanscan’tdigestfiber,it is important becauseit helpskeepfood movingthroughthe digestivetract Fibermayalsohelp keepthe intestinesin good working order. All plantssupplysomefiber,but wholegrains,fruits,and vegeta blesareespeciallygoodsources. Abouta poundof carbohydrateis storedin the liver in a form calledglycogen.Thisglycogenis usedwhenthe bodyneeds quick energy.Anyotherexcesscarbohydrateis convertedto fat and storedas fattytissue. Fats

Fatsarethe nutrientsthatsupplythe mostenergy—morethan twice as muchas carbohydrates.Theyalso carry four important vitamins(A,0, E,and K)throughthe bodyand supplysomefatty acidsthatareabsolutelynecessaryfor good health.Thefat that is storedin the bodyhelpsinsulate,cushion,and protectus. Foodssuchas butter,margarine,oils,shortenings,and salad dressingsareeasyto p%ckout asfats.But not all sourcesof fat are so obvious.Wholemilk,cheeses,ice cream,meat,poultry, fish,nuts,seeds,avocados,olives,gravies,sauces,bakeryfoods, fried foods,and evensomecandiescontainfats. Vitamins

Scientistsknewtherewassomethingelsein food besideswater, carbohydrates,protein,andfat long beforetheycould isolatethe mysteryingredientin the laboratory.The mysteryremainedun solveduntil 1913.whenthe unknowningredientwasfinallydis covered.As it turnedout,it wasn’tjust one ingredientbut several similarchemicalsthat we now call “vitamins.”Althougheach hasa scientificname.we knowthembestby their letternames A, B,C.D.E.and K.(ThereareeightdifferentB vitaminsand somevitaminsSuchas niacinthat don’t haveletternames.)

Vitaminsprobablyeludedscientistsfor so long becausefoods containSuChtiny amountsof them.Nevertheless,withouteven thesetiny amounts,the cells couldn’tdo theirjobs.Vitaminsare responsiblefor helpingto formthe materialthat holdscells to gether.for nep.ng bonesandteethusecalcium,for helpingthe body useenergy.and for manyothercritical life-support activities

/jc7/ç NwU,Ior’ A. Cor”•s ,YS S ii, tr ,r Con”.cor’ D•v’.ø y tr. Divisor’ o Nijtritinl Scenc.s. Cornell Univer,t ‘986 • ForActivity5

Minerals

Likevitamins,the mineralsin foodswerehardto isolatebecause therewereso manyof themdoing so manyspecializedjobs. Mineralsdo suchdiversetasksas buildingstrongbonesor maintainingthe rightamountof waterinsidethe cells.Themajor mineralswe needarecalcium,phosphorus,magnesium,sulfur, sodium,potassium,andchloride.Butwe alsoneedcertainother mineralsin verytiny amounts.Someof thesetracemineralsare iron,iodine,fluoride,andzinc. - -

Nutrtion Comes Alive Leve’ 5, Tr’e Nutrient Connection Deve’opea Oytrie Dyson of NutritiOnalSciences. Cornell University. 1986. ;\ S I, ‘ KNOW-HOW I MOSTLL3 FROMFRUITSANDVEGETABLES Fruitsand veggiesare power-packedwith vitaminsand minerals. Here’showto makethe mostof them.

int to look afl(l feel Your hest? Then remember the saving ou ire what you eat. \lore than ever. olit rition e perts recoinmend that vniI make one third of your (lailv di’t fruits and vegetables.They are cholesterol-free, high-fiber. and nu trient-rich. For example, fresh pro iiice is ofte loaded with: • vitamin A. for healthy skin, hones, and eyesight (great sources: cantaloupe, carrots. hroccohi • vitamin C, essential for all cells and for fIghting infections (packed in all citrus fruits, green peppers. and strawberries); • folic acid, a B vitamin, to help form red blood cells (try broccoli, --—-a--.--- —- spinach, or green peas): • minerals such as potassium and magnesium,vital for smooth nerves, Keep certain fruits, such as pears, and minerals tend to dissolve in the Strongmuscles,and high energy (ba bananas, or avocados, in a fruit water. Drain or pat dry produce nanas,citrus fniits. and leafy green howl at room temperature until with paper towels. vegjies are rich in these). they ripen; then refrigerate. (Ap • The outer leaves, skin, amidthe To get the most from this hounty ples, for example, ripen 10 times areajust below the skin on some of nutrients, eat a variety of fruits faster when not refrigerated.) fruits and vegetables have more vi and veggies—becamusethey each Too muchoxygen.sunlight,heat, tamninsand minerals than the ccii provide different amounts of vita— or freezing temperaturesdestroys ter. Try not to trim theseparts away inins, minerals, and fiber. vitamin C, so keep most veggies from your fruits and veggies. and citrus fruits in plastic bagsin • Make fresh salads or sliced veg WHEN YOUSHOP the fridge. And don’t washor peel gies for dippingjust beforeyou’re Choose fruits and veggies that them until you’re ready to eat readytoeatthem.The longerthey look freshandcolorful,andthatfeel them. In general, use ripe fnuits arerefrigerated,themorenutrients ripe. If two oranges(or other citrus and veggies as quickly as possible. theylose. fruits)areof equalsize,the heavier The longer you refrigerate them, • Cookingpots lined insidewith fruit will probably be juicier and the more nutrients they lose. That’s copper destro9’vitamin C, folic richer in nutrients. true of cookedveggies.too. They acid,andvitaminE. Somevarietiesof the samefruit loseup to 25 percentof theirvita • Usetheleastamountofwaterand are richer in certain vitamins. For min C everyday that theyare re the shortestcooking time to pre example,“ruby red’ grapefruit is frigerated. When storing fruit serve the nutrients in produce. full of vitamin A (unlike white juices, keep them in a covered Savethe cookingwaterfromfresh grapefruit). Generally, the deeper pitcherin thefridge.This will pro broccolior other vegetablesfor the color of the produce,the more tect againstvitaminloss. soupstockor otheruses—it’sa nu vitaminsit has. tritionaltreasurehouse. HANDLINGAND COOKING By followingthese simpletips WHAT TO REFRIGERATE • Washfruits andvegetablesiiuick you can maximizeyournutrients— As soon asyoubringhomefruits ly incoldwater.Don’tsoakthemin andyourgoodhealthandlooks. and veggies,storethem properly. a potfullofwater, becausevitamins — Mark Bregman

30 CHOICES

— _ —... a . __ aioiassiuum u — TESTYOURNUTRIENT KNOWHOW Directions:Usingthe illustrationbelow,write the letter of the correct fruit or vegetable.ForquestIons8, 9, and 10,fill In the blank. 1. Which two veggies are essential 7. Which fruit producestwo varieties, for healthyeyesight? one with more vitamin A? ______2. Which two fruits especially help 8. When shopping, if two oranges fight infection? ______are the samesize,which one should you choose? 3. Which veggie contains an abun dance of minerals needed for healthy 9. Why shouldn’tyou slicavegetables nerves? a long time before you’re ready to use them? 4. Which veggie is especially rich in I. folic acid? ______10. Why do experts recommend you eat a variety of fruits and veggies? I. 5. Which veggieswould produce nu trient-rich cooking water great for I. soups?

6. Which fruit would you let ripen in a bowl? Ii

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I NUTJII’TtO* l$FOOIAltOUPER I I SERVINGSIZE 7.5QZ.(212g) 1’ 1 C SERVINGSPERCONTAINER 2 L_-..CALORIES 160 TAC I PROTEIN(GRAMS) 5 & I CARBOHYDRATEIGRAMS) 31 TO ______I FAT(GRAMS) X and0 PASTASHAPESIN SPAGHETTI ‘r I SODIUM(MILLIGRAMS) 870 I PORCENTASEOFUt NECOUMENOEO SAUCEWITHCHEESEFLAVOR I DAiLY*UOW*ICI.$IU.t 80*1 CookingDlr.ctlons I I PROTEIN 8 RIBOFlAViN 10 Stev. top: Empty contents into saucepan. Place L— VITAMINA I NIACIN 10 over low heat. Stir occasionally until thoroughly A VITAMINC CALCIUM heated. THIAMIN 10 IRON 6 M)crowm:Emptycontents IntoI quail microwave • CONTAINSLESSThAN2PERCENTOFThEU.S.RCAOF safe dish. Cover.Microwave on medium-high 3 to ThESENUTRIENTS. 3½ minute. oruntil hot, stirringonceduringheating. IJSR(OIENT&WATER.ENRICHEDMACARONIPRODUCT. GOOD FOOD FOR TOMATOPASTE.HIGHFRUCTOSECORNSYRUP.SWEET OEc DAIRYWHEY.SALT.SOYBEANOIL.NATURALFLAVOR THE WHOLE FAMILY INGS.MODIFIEDFOODSTARCH.ONIONS.OLEORESIN X and0 PASTASHAPES PAPRIKAANDAFO-CAROTENAL(COLOR). -. With Chef Boyardee,you can now ______IN SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITH CHEESE FLAVOR enjoyamealthat’snutritiousandgood _ AHF,INC.. INU.S.A. foryou.That’s becauseChefBoyardee pasta dishes contain protein and vitamins(essentialpartsof a healthy diet),carbohydrates(agoodsourceof energy),but haveonly 5%or lessfat (atleast95%tatfree). So nowyou can feel ‘‘ * good everytime you serveChefBoyardee. i7aw..’’

0 CALCULATE A FOOD LABEL

1. Write down the name of the food on the label 2. Write down the serving size 3. Write down the # of servings per container 4. Write down the calories per serving

Look at the total fat grams on your label: ex. total fat =10g. multiply by 9 because 1g. fat = 9 calories 10 x 9 = 90 calories from fat

Look at total carbohydrate grams ex. total carbohydrate grams = 20g. multiply by 4 because 1g. carbohydrates = 4 calories 20 x 4 = 80 calories from carbohydrates

Look at protein grams ex. total protein grams = 8 multiply by 4 because 1g. of protein = 4 calories 8 x 4 = 32 calories from protein

Add up all three for the total # of calories. 11000& [flUIRITI f CRR.,.

POW!POW!POWER! WHENITCAMEtime to “make weight” Whether need - for gymnastics, Jamie, 17, faced a dilem you ma. Fuel up with carbohydrates to get ENERGYfor through practice? Or cut back on high v ‘ carb favorites like bagels, bread, and pas dancing,sports, ‘- ta to shed a few pounds? orjusta hard Jamie chose the latter. But when her at energy plummeted and the numbers on day school, the scale barely budged. Jamie sought carbohydratesr someexpert advicefrom sportsnutritionist cankeep Nancy Clark. Once Jamie got the hang of you carbohydrate terms (sugars,starches, and sugar high, ends up as a sugar low,” says goingandhelp fiber are all typesof carhs).shefilled up on Martin Yadrick, a spokesperson for the keep trim.1 the “complex” and downplayed the “sim American Dietetic Association. you .‘ . pie.” That helped her get her weight Now, on the advice of a nutritionist, , .,.‘ and her gvmnastcs routine — just where Jason sticks to high-carb snacks like 1, ,‘ she wanted it. whole-grain crackers before the game. During the game, his energy no longer THESIMPLETRUTH flags. What’s more, Weclo’s diet has be “ Sugars such as honey, brown sugar, come a lot healthier. £; and maple are simple carbohv That’s because eating a lot’ of V 4 syrup sugary S. e ‘(, 1 drates. “Simple’ just means that these food can crowd out more nutritious calo’ — either molecules Yadrick. Consider ‘a sugars single (mono ries, says a teen V saccharides) or double sugars (disaccha sweet-lover who needs 1,800 calories a ‘. “ rides) — are t-sv to digest If vini ate day. If 900 calories ‘come from sugars’ table sugar, for t’ampiv. your body foods (two cans of cola, two ounces of would digest it. and sour bkMKl-sugar jelly beans, two glasses of fruit punch. .4. level would rise wit hiui five minutes and 1/4 of candy corn), it’s hard to “1 cup This eflerV SUrg(’ sounds great since meet nutrient needs with only 900 re sugar (glucose) is the iwiv’s best energy maining calories. fuel. But the energy I*ist is short-lived, High-sugar foods are “empty” calories. as basketball player Jason Wedo, 16, They’re OK every now and then, hut found out the hard way, Jason.who plays they’re not the high-octane fuel a hod’ forvard for his Elgin, Iowa. team, used needs. “Why not satisfy a sweet tooth to rev up before the game with a soft with foods that taste sweet but carry drink and a candy-bar “I was dead by some nutrients?” asks Yacirick. His pick half time.” hr says. hits: low-fat frozen yogurt (rich in calci Vhv? The lx dv ovt’rc impensates for um, riboflavin, protein); fresh fruit (rich BYMAUREENCALLAHAN,high blood sugar b- putting nut t(x) much in fIber, vitamins A and C); dried fruit. insulin, a hormone that sweeps sugar Better yet, saysYadrick, fill up on nutri M.S.,RD. from the blood. •‘What starts out as a ent-dense complex-carbohydrate snacks.

22 (Ii 01 (ES PIOTOGAP1S OVWALTI WK GRAPHByO(BOAH O4NGtQ ‘ ft. SHOULDI CARBOHYDATELOAD!- Athletesgettingread!for . long,intensecompetitionma bohydraleload.”ButNorthCarolina StateUniversitycarbohydrateexpert Davidtinebackplaysdownthis practicefortheaverageathlete. “Unlessyou’recompetinginevents thatlastfor90minutesorlonger, carbo-loadingisn’tgoingtodo muchgood.” Forenduranceathletessuchas marathoners,carbo-loadingInvolves Simplecarbohydrates, smallchangesindiet(morecarbs, suchassugar, lessfat)andactivity.Aboutthree giveyoua rush. daysbetoreanevent,someathletes Thenyoucrash. limitpracticeandloaduponpasta, wholegrains,andotherhigh-carb tooth.Theideaistopumpmuscles fullofglycogen,thestorageform network. These links are part of what ofcarbohydrate,sothatthebody make these carbs “complex” — and bet canuseif forextraenergyduring ter nutritionally. thecompetition. “Complex carbohydrates provide a Butif mostathleteseatthe 5 kind of time-released source of energy,” amountofcomplexcarbohydrate e says Yadnck. They break down into glu nutritionistsrecommend— 50to like simple sugars,but the process is 60percentofcaloriesascarbs— slow. Blood sugar stays at an even keel, “loading”musclesisn’tcrili e asoiding the’ roller-coaster effect caused saysLineback.Themuscless. a b rapid digestion of simple sugars. alreadyberichin glycogen.Sports r (;arla l)ueck, 17. of Kenmore, New nutritionistNancy(larkagrees. jurk, can south for that. Ever since sixth If youwanttocarbo-load,how. grade. (;arla has been using starch to fuel ever,(larksaystoaimfor70per. her rnan activities: ballet, gymnastics, centcarbohydratesandchoosethem figure skating, and hockey. “For sports, I carefully.ft’seasytoforgetabout to rat more things like rice, spa thefatinmanyfoods.loppan hrttu. iid tniit. Sweets are tempting, cakeswithsyrupinsteadofbutler. but thesdiirit satisfy me very long.” Choosebagelsor Englishmuffins overfattypastriesandcroissants.

“S APOWERPACkAGE Jim,a 19-year.oldrunnerlook niith,’r plus of complex carhs is that tocarbo-IsadbeforetheNew I ing tiuir packagedwith many other nu portmarathon,learnedtosteer tnents t nfnrtrsnatt-lv, somewhere along clearoffatsthehardway.Carbo the tine start h fmMls picked up a fatten loadingthedaybeforetherace, it IT’SNOTSOCOMPLEX u,i rep Forget it The only way to make Jimorderedapizzawitheveryihing V Jamie got her weight and g%tnnastn these fiN k fattening is to slather on onii, Unfortunately.“everything” h routine in line when Clark clued her intii hih-1at toppings — butter, cheese meantfattymeattoppingswhich S ‘complex carbohydrates Rite. p.itatues saut r (if ream contributed1,200ofthet,800 and pumpernickel bread — better kriossn h’iplt’ ssho rat a lot of complex carbs caloriesin thepie.Only35percent I— as “starchy” foods — are some of thriri anti little fat are less likely to develop (crustandtomatosauce)contribut h Structurally, complex carhs are made up hron. ills such ascancer and heart dis edcarbohydrate.Jimrana sluggish I. of simple sugars. But the sugars ant ease ( )l t-ollrw, other life-stvk’ factors racethattime.Butthesedayshe’s

I— where from 10 to hundreds of — sugar ,,iol nias Iw. at plas , sa s David R. Linehack, choosyabouthiscarbohydr’ ecules) are tightly linked to make 4 start li head •‘I the food Scft’flce department at andii shows. MUNCHINGATTHEMALL .1 Ii’s easytofindhigh-carbsnacks home.Butif youtallvictimtothe munchiesat themall,tankupwith thesehfgh.carbgoodies. — Hotpretzelwithmustard;skip • highfatcheese — Nonfatfrozenyogurttoppedwith freshfruit — FruitjuicespriIzers —Freshfruitsalads;vegetablesal- ads —Pizzaslicetoppedwithanyvege table — tJnbutleredpopcorn — BagelwithJam

North Carolina State University. But diet of carbohydrates; human’sjust don’t have does play a role. the enzymes necessaryto digest some of For example. Seventh Day Adventists. them. “That doesn’t mean fiber is use who dine on vegetarian-style high-starch less,” stressesYadrick. Aside from filling Compleacarbohydrates— meals, have far less heart disease than up a dieter, fiber has many other health starchyfoods the rest of us. And a plant-rich diet mar benefits. giveyoudeady. be what helps protect the Chinese Irimi Water soluble fiber — the kind in ap time-released”energy. certain types of cancer. ples, dried beans, and oat bran lowers Carbs seems to benefit the Cht,iesr blood cholesterol and so ma’ help pro we,ightwise, too The average man in tect against heart disease. Insoluble fi (;hiria eats aIMnit‘31*)calories more a I’r, like that in wheat bran, helps pre than an American hut weighs 25 prcerit sent constipation. 1ess. Filling up on fresh fruits, segeta So how much fiber and carbohydrate is hit’s, and whole-grain IiMMl5 helps .1iu’iich eiiomigh’ bull be fine if you get 60 per hunger pangs and keeps the sto,iiath hill. cent of your cah)ries from carbohydrates. - says l.iuehack Most people don’t know what that - (:aria agrees “Vhrn I want to iow miie’ans.admits nutritionist Clark. What weight. once I start switching to more it anmoumitsto is filling up two—thirdsof carhohvdrates I lose Iastrr Part iii the plate with carbs and the other one-• reason is that ouinc’-hir-iitit’t’. carI,Iiv third with protein. drates are lower in calories than fat Jason knows that method works. This :arh. like protein, has oni four cab ‘ear he’s set on making it to the state nes per gram Fat has nine championship in track (the 400 meter low Another advantage (It carl)s is that hurdles). “Before, I didn’t really care

most are high in fiber Technically - fiber what I ate.” Now high-carh eating is part is not a nutrient. But it a. partial Iv made of Jasons winning game plan. B

24 (IlOIC FS SKILLSEXPERIMENT SIMPLEORCOMPLEX:THEIODINESOLUTION In this experiment, you use iodine to tell whether a food contains carbohydrate and, if so, whether it is simple or complex. When iodine comes in contact with carbohydrates, the reaction is a color change — but the change varies with different types of carbohydrates. SUPPLIES

Tinctureof iodine* 1 tablespoonflour 1/4 cupcookedrite Vanillawafer 1/3 cupwater 1 tablespoonsugar Banana Apple Waxedpaperor smallplates Whiteor angelcake Whitebread Otherfoodsasdesired

PROCEDURE 1. Put a few drops of iodine in 1/3 cup water. The color should be dark tan. 2. Put the sugar on a piece of waxed paper or a small plate. Put the flour on a separate piece. Do the same with the other foods. 3. Put a few drops of the iodine solution on the flour. Note the color that it turns. Flour is a complex carbohydrate. 4. Put a few drops of the iodine solution on the sugar. Note the color that it turns. Sugar is a simple carbohydrate. 5. Place drops of iodine on the other foods. Note the color changes for each type of food. What conclusions can you draw about the amount and types of carbohydrates in each sample. FOODSAMPLE COLOR CONCLUSION 1. Flour ______Complex

2. Sugar Simple

3. I’hite or angel cake ______

4. Rice ______

5.Banana ______

6.Bread ______

1. %anilla wafer ______

8..tpple — ______

9.______

10. ______—______

‘IodineIsa poison.sodonteelyourlod samples!Aidbecarefulbecauseiodineismessyandcanstain.

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CONCEPT 5

GOAL 4: Studentswill understandhowsocietyplaysa large role in influencingpeople’sdesireto be thin/perfect. (HE1,2,3)

OBJECTIVES:

1. Studentswill discussthe followingeatingdisorders: anorexia,bulimia,andobesity.

2. Studentswill be ableto cite symptomsof variouseating disorders.

3. Studentswill demonstratethat eatingdisordersare diseasesthat canresult in death.

4. Studentswill list variousplaces/resourcesin orderto obtain helpfor someonewith an eatingdisorder.

A CTI VI TIES

1. What’sPerfect?— packet 2. Starvingfor Success— articleon anorexia 3. Anorexia:A Taleof TwoDaughters— article 4. Video:A SecretBetweenFriends— anorexia/bulimia

i:i What’s.,Perfect?

Directions:Writeashortparagraphaboutyourideaofa“perfect”body.Ifyouareamale, writeaboutaperfectmale.body.ityouareafemale,writeabouta.perfectfemalebody. Keepyourideasto yoürselLCompletePartUafteryour,class,.discussion.

Part! A perfectbodyis...

Part!! Someofthethingsthatinfluencethisviewofperfectare...

ia - f - ______

A Looking-atMse1f --

Directions:-Usingthescalebelow,placethenumbernextto eachbodypart-orother characteristiclistedthatdescribesyourfeelingaboutthatpartofyourself. - -

Scale: - 1. I havestrongfeelingsand wish I 3. I haveno particularfeelingsabout couldchangethis. this. 2. I don’tlikethis,butIcanputupwith 4. 1amsatisfiedwiththis. this. 5 Iconsidermyselffortunatewiththis. 1.hair 21. ______weight 2: _____ facialcomplexion _____ 22.age 3. 23.shoulderwidth _____ appetite _____ 4.hands 24. ______arms 5.distribution 25.chest _____ of _____ bodyhair ____.26.éyes 6. _____ nose _____ 27.digéstion 7. 28. _____ fingers _____ hips 29. 8.wrists ____ lips 9.waist 30. ______legs 31.teeth _____ 10.energylevel _____ 11.back 32.forehead ______12. 33.feet _____ ears _____ 13.chin 34.voice ______14.exercise 35.hea!th ______15.ankles 36.knees ______16.neck 37. ______posture 17.head 38.face _____ shape _____ 18. build 39. _____ body ______fingernails

_____ 19.profile _____ 40.eyelashes

_____ 20.height

Scoring:Addupallthepointvaluesyouassignedtothecharacteristicsanddividethe- - sumby40.Yourscoreshouldfallbetween1and5.. -

Ascorecloserto 5 indicatesyouareverycomfortablewithyourbodyimage.Ascore closerto 1 indicatesthatyouareveryuncomfortable.Youmay-needto thinkàbput changingyourattitudeto improveyourself-esteemaboutyourbodyimage.Youmay -

alsowantto considerhealthfulwaysto changeyourappearance. - :for your information What Causes Eating Disorders?

Many teenagers believe Fi’mily Problems appearance and thinness. that dieting is the nOrmal Teens with eating disor Some occupations or Ca way to eat. Every maga ders may be afraid to grow reers are associated with zine, billboard, movie, up and leave the safety of an extreme emphasis on television show and com school and their families. appearance and/or weight mercial seems to send a Some teens use eating control. Many dancers,’ message that happiness disorders as an excuse to actresses, models, gym is being thin. According remain dependent on nasts, flight attendants, to these messages, being their parents. Others use sorority members and thin also leads to success,, their unusual food be jockeys have eating dis-. self-confidence and re haviors as a way to assert orders. spect. their independence and rebel against family stan Biological Factors,. People with eating disor dards. There may be biological ders believe these mes reasons that make some p sages. They spend much An eating disorder can be people more likely than of their time and energy a symbolicprotest against others to develop an eat thinking about what they parents whothe teen may ing disorder. They may be eat and how they look. think are too strict. In related to people who are• They focus on their ap some families, the teen alcoholic or depressed or. pearance and don’t de feels he or she has to take both. People with certain veloptheir confidenceand care of the parents, and types of eating disorders abilities in other areas. does not want this unfair may also abuse alcohol responsibility. and other drugs. Psychological Factors People who have eating Lifestyle Factors Dieting or limiting your disorders work hard to People with eating disor eating over a long period prove that they are good ders may not be very as oftime can cause the body enough, because they’re sertive. They usually don’t processes to be out ofbal afraid they aren’t. They handle stress well. They ance. These changes in are competitive and am don’t have important the body can lead to eat bitious. They want to be goals that can help them ing disorders. Most ofthe perfect. They seem to feelindependent and self- physical problems are re think: If I am thin, I will confident. They may have sults, not causes, of eat be happy, popular, suc friends who are also very ing disorders. cessful and self-confident. concerned about physical (continued) IiD, Poor nutrition causes them think they were fat changes in the way the and needed to diet. body uses calories from food.These changes make Many people with eating it hard to lose weight and disorders are also victims easy to gain. The frustra of rape, incest, molesta tion this causes can lead tion, verbal abuse and people to overeat (binge), neglect. Because they then try to get rid of the don’tknow howto express food by vomiting (purg their fear rage, confusion ing). These behaviors can and need for help, they make the problem even turn to or away from food. worse. They may use food for comfort, or they may go Triggers on strict diets to help Many of the factors that them feel in control of contribute to eating dis something in their lives. orders can exist for years before anything happens. Then something may set offa cycleofstrict dieting or bingeing and purging. The event that sets off this cycle is called a trig ger.

Trigger incidents are problems a person is not prepared to handle. Trig gers can include losses such as death, divorce or leaving home; school pressures; a long-dis tance move; or the break up of an important rela tionship. Many teens with eating disorders report that teasing from their peers or other comments about their bodies made

‘3’ for your information What Is Anorexia Nervosa?

Anorexia nervosa is an amount of food they eat ning ofthe illness is often eating disorder that can and exercising a lot. Some related to problems that be a serious problem. people with anorexia cause stress. People with thi disorder nervosa may make them say they feel fat or that selves vomit or use laxa Many of these teens are parts of their bodies are tives or diuretics. They described as model chil fat, even if they weigh may also have bulimia. dren. About one-third of much less than is normal At least 40 percent of. them are slightly over or healthy. They may feel people with anorexia weight before the prob uncomfortable after eat nervosa also suffer from lem begins. The disorder ing a normal or even a buiimia. is more common among very small meal. people who have, sisters Other peculiar behaviors and mothers who are People with anorexia concerning food are com anorexic. nervosa are very con mon. People with I. cerned about their body anorexia nervosa often fix Many people have only size. They are usually very special meals for one episode of anorexia unhappy with some fea others, but limit them nervosa and then return ture of their physical ap selves to a fewlow-calorie to normal eating patterns pearance. They. spend a foods.They may hide food and weight. In other lot oftime thinking about or throw it away. cases, weight loss may be eating, food, weight and so severe that the victim body image. Some anorexics may feel has to be hospitalized to compelled to wash their prevent death by starva They may count calories, hands frequently or be tion. Studies indicate that weigh themselves many have in other unusual between 5 and 18percent times a day and go on ways. Most people with ofpeople with this eating strict diets, even if they anorexia nervosa exercise disorder die. are very thin. They may compulsively. They don’t think of foods as good or believe they have a prob bad. They may alsojudge lem with food or eating. how well they control their eating habits. The problem usually be gins in the early to late Such people usually lose teens. It occurs most of weight by reducing the ten in females. The begin- for:. your information WhatIs Bulimia?

Buliinia is an eating dis may look for more foodto they are very concerned order characterized by eat when the food that about it. bingeing and purging. started the binge is gone. Binge eating is eating a Binges usually alternate large amount of foodin a A binge usually ends with periods of normal short period of time. when the binger’s stom eating or with periods of Purging refers to trying ach starts to hurt or if normal eating and fast to get rid ofthe foodthat’s someone interrupts. Af ing. When the problem been eaten by vomiting ter bingeing, the binger gets worse, the victim or using laxatives or di may make him- or her may either binge or fast uretics. self vomit. Vomiting is a with no periods ofnormal form of purging. It re eating.Aperson who has People with this disorder duces the stomach pain. an average oftwo or more may feel they are out of Then the bingermay start binge-eating episodes a control during the eating eating again or end the week for at least three binges. They are very binge. Sometimes the months would be consid concerned about body binge ends with the ered bulimic. shape and weight. They binger going to sleep. may try other ways to Weight may change often prevent weight gain, in Although a binge may due to the alternating cluding diet aids, strict seem enjoyable at the binges and fasts. Bulimics diets, fasts or lots ofexer time, the binger often often feel that their lives cise. feels depressed after are dominated by conflicts wards. Vomiting may re about eating. Bulimia People with bulimia may duce some ofthe guilt as seldom interferes with plan eating binges. They sociated with bingeing. normal activities,exceptin will buy food to eat dur a few people who spend ing the binge which is The problem usually be their entire day binge often sweet and high in gins in adolescence or eating and vomiting. The calories. It may also be early adult life. People vomiting may harm teeth easy to eat quickly, with with bulimia may be and cause chemical im out a lot of chewing, such slightly underweight, but balance in the body and as ice cream. The binge is more often they are dehydration. These prob usually kept hidden from slightly overweight. lems may affect the heart others. Once the binge Whatever they weigh, and can cause sudden has begun, the person death. M’FWR°‘R REFERENCESHEETH WIJ{H 11 ANOREXIA NERVOSAAND BULIMIA NERVOSA

If you or a friend haveseveralof the symptoms listedbelow,talk to someonewho canhelp.A person with an eating,disordercannothelp herselfor himself. Eatingdisordersaredangerousand canbefatal.

ANOREXIA NERVOSA Obsessionfor thinnesswith self-imposedstarvation WARNING SIGNS • Fearof weight gain • Excessiveweight loss • Denialof hungerandrefusalto eat . Excusesto avoidmeals • Talkabout food all the time • Viewof selfasfat evenwhenverythin • Excessiveor compulsiveexercising • Depression,isolation • Menstrualperiodsstopor don’t start

BULIMIA NERVOSA Repeatedepisodesof bingeeatingwith feelings of lackof controlthat maybefollowed by purging (usingvomiting, laxatives,or diureticsto avoidweight gain).Whilethosewith anorexiaarealwaysthin, individualswith bulimianervosamaybe normal or overweight. WARNING SIGNS •. Preoccupationwith food andcalories • Secreteating,hoardingfood • Feelingof beingout of control • Bathroomtrips immediatelyafter eating • Eatingof enormousmealswithout weight gain • Bingeeating,then purgingbyvomiting, laxatives, diuretics,fastingor diet pills • Dentalproblemsfrom acidon the teeth

. Manypeoplewith eatingdisordersexerciseexcessively . toburn off calories.Excessiveexercisecombinedwith inadequatefood intakeplacesgreatstrainon the . , heartand increasesthe riskof medicalproblems. , If you suspecta problem,don’t wait. Earlytreatment canpreventseriousproblems. ‘ ,

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On-screenonTV’sClueless,ElisaDonovan’sbiggestproblemisscuffing.herPrada boots. Off-screen,she wrestles with an eating disorder that almost cilled her BY ELISA DONOVAN, AS TOLD TO CYNTHIA WANG PHOTOGRAPHS BY JAN SONNENMAIR unreasonable fear of getting fat. I still - struggle with it. Ever since Iwas a kid, I can renjémber paying far too much• attentionto food.It startedwithallthose dance and gymnastics lessons and not wantingtolookfatin my leotard.Totell my story from the beginting, I need to take you backfive years,to when I was a 21-year-old struggling actress living on my own in NewYorkCity. • feb.1993 I’ve been auditioning a lot. It’s tough not having a regularjob to go.to. I feel really unfocused.Plus, my bodyhas to look goodto thecastingdirectors.I was’ at breakfastwith a friend theother day. I ordered a bagel, and when it arrived, I there was an argument going on in my brain about whether or not to eat it. As I was about to take a bite; I stopped. I just put it down and kept talking. Sud denly,I felt this senseof trength. I felt, — “1can do this—I can stop myself from eating!”I’ve decidedto restrictmy diet and get my life under control., aug..nov.1994 Good-bye New York, hello L.A.! I’m here to audition for anything: movies, TV,you name it. For the last year, I’ve been dieting and working out all the time. I’ve gotten my weight down to. just over 100pounds from 125when I graduated from high school. My friend Jennifer Maisel is letting me stay with her a while. She’s a playwright, and I met her whenI appearedin someof her plays back in NewYork.The auditions I’ve been going on have left an imme diate imression on me: All the girls out here are so skinny! People inL.A. are really body-conscious., I— I haven’t even been here a month yet, but I’ve already landeda recurring role on the TV series Blossom as Joey Lawrence’sgirlfriend,Tanya.lts really IF YOU’VEEVERCAUGHTTHEUPNSHOWCLUELESS,YOUKNOWTHATMY CHARACTER, exciting and terrifying for me, lecause Amber Marins, has a pretty sweet life. Mine isn’t half baØ.’either. I live in Los this is my firstlive-audiencesitcom.On Angeles with my dog Zulie. a two-year-oldRhoçlesianRidgebackwhom I adore. theset,I try not to eat anythingfromthe: the week. I work 12 14hours the of Clueless, but I don’t table. One I ate half a I During to a day on set catering day, mind. I get to wear outrageousclothes and say crazy things. becauseAmber is so bagel and I kept thinkingabout it. like, uninhibited,Onan averageday off.I workout and maybegraba cupof coffeewith maybe I should have eatenjust a cjuar ‘ my friendandcostarStaceyDash.Nowthat my life is so settled,it’shardto believe ter of it. If I eat bread or carbohydrates, that threeyearsagoI almoststarvedmyselfto death.I am recoveringfromanorexia I’m sure I’ll gain weight instantly.But nervosa, a psychological disorder characterized by severe’weight loss and an generally, I’m watching my weight . Apri11998.TEEN PEOPLt I I well. In the morning I eat a half a teaspoon of yogurt and then I have grapes at He said, “I know this is weird but night. Every three to four days, I let myself eat a bit of sushi without the rice. you’ll be okay,” and he was right. It’s November,and i’ve been getting some great auditions—partly, I’m sure, Everyone’s been, so nice. I’ve been because I’ve been able to keep my weight in check. I’m down to just under 95 eating lunch with Tiffani-Amber and pounds,and I’vebeencastin what’sgoingto be a greatmovie!It’scalled Clueless Jennie Garth, ‘and sometimes ,with and I am going to be playing a rich snob namedAmber.One of the stars isAlicia Tori Spelling. I always have yogurt Silverstone, from the Aerosmith videos. The wardrobe people on the movie are and bran cereal. The other actresses reallyhappyto workwithme.Theytellmetheycanput almostanythingonme and order anything they like. They look Iit fits beautifully!ButAliciasaidsomethingweird.Sittingnext tome in the make at me strangely. Sometimes it’s better up trailer, she turned to me and said, “You’regoing to die soon. You’reway too to eat by myself on the set. thin.”I tell her no,that! eat a lotof protein.I’m happyforthe compliment,though. I just went to tht screening of Clueless,which is finally about to 1995 come out!The screeningwas for actors jan.-feb. and the press. Somebody said tome, The othernight,like manynightsbefore,I got dizzy, “My God! You’re felt my heart pounding and couldn’t sleep. I felt’ like a bone, a as if I was going to have a heart.attack. My friend stick.” It’s what Jennifer had to take me to the hospital, where the they say to me all doctorstoldmel had faintedfroma lackof foodand got scared the time now. I an overdoseof laxatives.I’mrelievedthatthere’sno of the weight watchedthe whole major problem. Still, everyone in my life—friends movie and saw and peoplearoundthe set—hasbeen sayingI’m too wasgaining, Alicia and Stacey thin. They think I’m anorexic, but there’s no way I so Istopped. and thought the could be. I think about food all the time, and end product was besides, I feel too fat to be anorexic.Still, Ijust had eatingagain— wonderful. It was an audition and lost the pan because the producers and lostsome so funny and silly, said I was too skinny.Could I be? and Alicia looked I’ve been spending less and less time with -. weight.But I so beautiful! And my friends.Theyjust lecture me about eatingmore. knew wouldend I thought, “Here I I think they’re jealous because I’ve been getting am sitting here, to go on so many auditions; that’s pretty much all upsickagain. and I’m cold and I do lately. I haven’t had my period for a couple I’m bony,and I’m of years now, which I’ve heard affects your the one with prob hormones. Maybe that’s true—I can’t’even remember what it’s like to have ably the smallest part in the movie. a crush. To make matters worse, I also feel mentally numb sometimes. It’s hard So, this is my success.” Yet, in my to put creativity into my acting when I feel this way. mind, I was also thinking, “But I’m I decided to go see a nutritionist. On my first visit, she asked me to look at a still the skinniest.” Then I realized list of foods and check off which ones I thought were safe; I chose only grapes. it doesn’t make a bit of difference! Then she sent me for a series of medical tests. The most important one was Alicia and I are vastly different body to check my bone tissue to see if I have osteoporosis—a bone-weakening types,but nobodycares.Nobodycares. disease that usually affects women after menopause. They found that I’ve I’ve started seeing a therapist,. lost bone mass from not getting enough nutrients, so I have to take calcium who asked me to attend a group ses pills. And we set up a food plan, where I’ll shoot for taking in a minimum of sion for anorexics and bulimics. I 1,100calories each day, increasing with time. (At that point, I’d been allowing decided to try it. Although I know the myself to eat about 150to 200 calories a day.) members of the group recognized me I meet with the nutritionist twice a week. The other day I ate an entire bagel, from the movie, they didn’t bring per her request, and afterwardI started to sweat. “See, carbohydratesdon’t agree it up. With the other anorexics, I’ve with me!” I told her. “Don’t you see?” she answered, “You’resweating because had to speak aloud about my secret, your body is working hard to digest this food. It’s out of practice!” I’m begin food rituals. Like, how I remove ning to realize that there really is a problem: I am anorexic. the rice from sushi before eating it. And how at restaurants, whenever 1995 I see water on the plate I’m convinced june-sept. it’s oil, which is very fattening, so At the end of May I got scared of the weight I was gaining, so I stopped I don’t touch the food. -And alsO, eating again—and lost some weight. But after a couple of weeks, I knew I how the different foods on my plate would end up sick again. So I slowly got back on my food plan. In July, I won can’t touch each other. Once these the role of Ginger (Tiffani-Amber Thiessen’s best friend and Jason Priestley’s impulses are out in the open in the pursuer)on Beverly Hills, 90210. I had to be in bed with Jason in my first scene! support group, they’re easier to fight.

76 TEEN PEOPLE•April 1998 Meanwhile, have been gaining weight, though Idon’t know how much. My day. and at night I worked on the set of nutritionistsays I shouldn’tweighmyself.It’sdifficultbecauseI’m afraidpeople, a movie calledA Nigh:at the Roxbury, like the 90210cast, willsee me and say,“She looks fat.” I don’tlookin the mirror a comedy about the Butabi brothers, for too long because I’m afraid of what Isee, My reflection looks too big to me. those dancing guys• from Saturday With fame, there is a tremendous amount of pressure to look and act like Night Live. I play Cambi, a model type this happy person. People see me smiling and think, “She’sjust so happy.”Well, and a gold digger. the more I eat and recover, the more Sometimes,.! still want the layers come off and I expose what I’m to look the way I was, and really feeling underneath. I’m so afraid that’snot a good thing. But I people are going to see this ugliness and do realize the body I desired anger, these different feelings, and they was not physically possible aren’t going to like it. People aren’t going for me to achieve. I hm a to like me, because they aren’t going to big-bonedperson, and that’s want this person who has things to say and somethingI can’tchang . no doesn’t love everything all the time. But I matter how much I starve have to keep recovering. I just have to eat myself. I have a friend who and not think about it and move on. has a six-year-old daughter. One time, I heard her say, “Mommy, I don’t want to maidi-sept1996 wear this dress because I’m I’ve just rejoined the Clueless gang to fat.” That made me so sad! film a television series based on the With feminism these days, movie. A new actress, Rachel Blanchard, girls think they can do is playing Alicia’s part. She’s really nice. anything,whichis great.But And Stacey, my old pal from the movie, is the pressure to be thin and here for me to confide in about my illness. beautiful is still there. She is an ideal friend, because she’s In December,1 so blatantly honest with me. Once, went to the pre while we were shooting the movie, miere of Scream I was wearing sweats around the set. 2. It was the first Someone commented that I had no timeI hadpopcorn butt.Then Staceysaid to me, “What’s at a movie since I your problem? Your body’s got to was a little kid! It catch up withyour head!”(Shemeant feltweird.Butit’s this literally—she thought my head all part of my life was physically too big for my body!) now. (I’m even I also have a great boyfriend now— eating sushi with Dodd, an art director and designer the rice!) Lately, whom I met through a mutual friend I’ve been spend inJune.In thepast, I didn’tlikeexpos ing some of my ing my body,because I was ashamed spare time read of its imperfections. Dodd assures ing storiesto kids 1. me that my body is beautiful. He says, if for a charity called. U anything. I should gain more weight. I’m DreamA DolphinFoun not convinced, but it’sgetting easier. When dation.Igetso muchsat I was really starving, I thought I was beau isfaction from it. They tiful and attracti’>eand that men loved it. love the stories! On But in reality, they thought I was really weekends, I’m working skinny and didn’t find it attractive at all. on an independent film in Portland,Oreg.,called POP.It’s a screwball today comedy; I play a physi I’m 26 now, and finally have enough body cist. And I’m dating fat to gel my period again. I hate getting it, someonenew—anactor. of course, but I have to admit that this is The best part? This guy normal. My life this past year has been has only known me as terrific.In the summerof ‘97,1beganshoot Iamnow:healthy.AndI ing the secondseasonof Cluelessduringthe plan to stay that way.0 I I onorexo: S ATALEOFTWC DAUGHTERS Afterwatchingbothherteenagersstarve tothebrinkofdeath,PeggyClaude-Pierre discoveredhowformidablean illnessanorexianervosacanbe.Thenshe founda waytofightback.

y decisionto become a therapist for eating disorders seems,in retrospect, both planned and spontaneous. Whenmytwo daughters reached earlyadolescence,I resumedworktoward an advanceddegreein psychol ogyat theuniversity.I endedan incompatiblemarriage andmovedto a newtowntoacceleratemystudies.1had plannedto haveKirsten,then fifteen,and Nicole,thir teen,join me.but Kirsteninitiallystayedbehindto live withmyparents and finishher schoolsemester. It wasduringthoseinterveningmonthsthat Kirsten developedanorexia.One evening,my mother alerted me to the problemof her diminishingweight.Shewas studyinguntil two or three in the morning,whichwas not unusualsinceshe had alwaysbeen a hardworking student.Butshehad developedlarge,dark pooisunder hereyes,andshehadlosta tremendousamountofweight ina shorttime.Hearingthis,I askedKirstentojoin me. When she walked off the plane, I was shocked to see that my daughter, who was five foot nine,

670 WhileKirstenwassleeping,Iwouldgo int skeletal.Itwashardto believethatshecouh weighedlessthan 100pounds.Shehad lostmore than 25pounds. head tellsme it’sred, and I’mnot allowedto go. That’s the best Under the surface, I was in a state of panic. I took Kirsten to a analogyI can makeforyouabout somethingthat makesno sense doctor to checkher electrolytebalance.He wasthe firstin a pro to me.” Kirsten’sexplanationmade mebeginto understand that cessionof professionalswho alltold me the samething: Kirsten twomindswerewarringinsideher head. had anorexia, and there was no cure for it. At best, an anorex The firsttwomonthswerethe most frightening.Occasionally ic livedwith it—thatwas called maintenance. “How serious is at night,whileKirsten wassleeping,I wouldgo quietlyinto her it?”I asked.The doctor shook hishead to indicatethat Kirsten’s bedroomto checkonher.Under her blankets,shewasskeletal.It prognosiswas bleak. washard to believethat shecouldsurvive;she wasdownto about 84pounds.Fear almostparalyzedme. started reading everything I could about anorexia. I Shetoldmesadlyonenight,“Mom, you’veneverliedto me in wanted to discover how I had failed this child. “What your life,so I’mgoingto listento you,even though the presiure did I do wrong to make her hate herself so much?” I ismore than I canbearsometimes.Everythingin me tellsme not asked myselfover and over. Everything I read told tue to trust anybodyor anythingat thispoint,but I’vealwaystrusted that bad parenting.childhoodtrauma,sexualabuse,and you.I’llcontinueto trustyou,whateverit takes.” a string of other “issues”were the cause. Had our tem In retrospect, I realizethat her decisionto trust me uncondi porary separation caused Kirsten’s illness?Naturally, tionallywasthe turning point. She kept going to the doctors be as a singleparent I assumed total blame for my daugh causeI askedher to. Overthe nextsixmonths. I workedwithher ter’scondition, and the ensuingparade of psychiatrists everyday.Sheevencameto myuniversityclasseswithme. I knew did nothing to change my mind. she should not be alone; this negativity,whatever it was, would However,I balkedat the psychiatrists’conclusionthat Kirsten gainstrengthin her mindwhenshe wasbyherself. Jwasbeingmanipulativeand selfish,that shewaslosingweighton Shewouldlookat someminusculebitof foodon her plate and purpose to get my attention. Kirsten had alwaysbeen unusually tellme,“Mom,thishurtssomuch.! shouldn’tbeeatingit.I should sensitiveto and awareofotherpeople’sneeds,in fact,shewasdili be eatinga quarter of it.That’sallI deserve.” gentabout attendingto them. Shecut offher hair and dyeditpurple.At thetime I sawitas a I askedmydaughter to explainwhat shewasthinkingand feel natural consequenceof being an adolescent.Shedressed in lay ing.Shetoldmethatthereseemedto besomeother,louderthought ers as thoughsheweretryingto arm herselfto fightthe world,It pattern in her head that made no logicalsense.Kirsten felttern wasasifshewereon a searchfor selfas shekepttryingon differ bleguiltaboutanythingconnectedwithfood.WheneverI triedto ent modesof appearance. persuade her to eat, either she refused or tears would rolldown Sincewehadjust movedto a newcity,initiallysheno longerhad. hercheekswhileshestruggledto eat to pleaseme.I remembertak anyfriends.Inoticedthatthisnormallyoutgoinggirldidnoteventry ingher to a restaurantfora muffin.Sheate it,but aswewereleav to makenewones.Shebecameextremelyagitated.Shehadto move ing,Icouldtellshewasfeelingimmenseguiltaboutit.Aswedrove allthetime.lfsheneedethostayinonespot,shewouldwalkinplace awayI said.“Kirsten,I’mgoodenoughfora muffin.Whatmakes shecouldnotsitina chairwithoutjigglingaroundexcessively. you thinkyou’renot good enough for a muffin?” Then K.irstenstarted losingthe abilityto makeany decisions. Westoppedat a trafficlight.Shesaid.“Mom,seethat lightover WhenI askedaboutherpreferences,shewouldrespond,“Mom, there?Youseethat it’sgreen. Logically,I knowit’sgreen.but my whatdoyouthink?”Shecouldnotmakethesimplestchoicesabout what to wear,whatrestaurantto go to,whatto eat. FromTheSecretLanguageof EatingDisorders,© 1997byPeggy It wassuchan unrelentingnightmare.Not onlywasI terrified Claude-Pierre.tobepublishedthismonthbyTimesBooks. that mydaughterwaslosingher life,but I wasconvincedI wasthe

helpingherdaughters,shediscoveredon her ownmanyof theprinciplesthatgovern A ofTreatmentmoderntreatmentof anorexianervoso.She Question for thotits best take found, instance, to a firm, Can Peggy Claude-Pierre’sstrategy help confident,and optimisticapproach.And everyone althoughanorexianervosoconbe o chronic with anorexia?B. TimothyWalsh,M.D., director of the andevenfatalillness,improvementisthe New YorkState PsychiatricInstitute’sEating Disorders rule, notthe exception.(Claude-Pierrewat unfortunateto haveencountereda seriesof ResearchProgram,says that it’s impossible to professionalswho wereunrealistically tell if her approach is successful—or pessimisticaboutthe illness.) even unique. Claude-Pierrealsorealizedhowessential Thestory thotPeggyCloude.Pierretellsabout by o conditionthatisat oncerelentlessand it isthatvictimsof anorexianervosagain herdaughtersstruggleswith onorexianervoso potentiallydeadly.Claude.Pierresexpenence someweightto beginwith.Starvationitself nngsfamiliarto thoseof uswhobattlethis isa testamentto herowncourageandto her profoundlydisturbsbothmindandbody. diseaseday to day.Shewelldescribeso determinedcommitmentto herdaughters Professionalsat mastgoodresidential parentsanguishat seeinga childovercome recovery.Andits clearthot,in the courseof treatmentprogramsprovidethe needed checkOnher.Underher blankets,shewas survive;shewas down to about84 pounds

causeof her torment. EverywhereI went.I felland acceptedthe eaten elsewhere, or that she had had a huge lunch and wasn’t stigma.The publicknewthat someonehad to be blamed—thepar hungry for dinner.Shebegan takingextendedwalks,sometimes ent, thechild,or both.I wasovercomebyhopelessness.Howcould disappearing for halfa day,to burn off calories.I wouldseeher mychildbe dyingin front of me?I had to do something,but! did opening a can of tuna, pretending to make a sandwich. Later I not knowwhereto begin. would find the whole thing thrown out upside down in the Neverwas! convincedthatanorexiawasprimarilyaboutweight. garbage, so I wouldnot readilynotice that the can wasstillfull. When Kirstenwassick,sheexpressedfearsabout gettingfat,but I wasunsureif! had the physicalenergyto pullanother daugh it was not her main focus. She would tellme. “I need to be thin terbackfromtheprecipice.CouldI outlastthisillnessoncemore? ner.I don’tknowthereasonwhy,”and thenshewouldstartto cry. As it turned out, Nicole’scondition wasmany timesworsethan I consideredtakingKirstento an eating-disordersclinic.Every Kirsten’shad been. one that I investigatedhad a program basedon behaviormodifi Nicolewent into a downward spiral very quickly.Shewasin cation.The patientsweregivenspecificgoals,uch asfinishing a a deep depression, which I now realize waspartially caused by particulardish,and toldthat iftheydid not achievethegoal,there thelackofnutritioninherentin anorexia.I tried to continuewith wouldbe a consequence.Theywouldbe prohibited from seeing schoolas I had with Kirsten. but Nikki refused to come along. their parents, usingthe swimmingpool. or engagingin someoth Shedid not want people to see her; she wasa failure,an impos er enjoyableactivity.But I feltthat I had to separate Kirsten’sac tor, inadequatein everyway,a fool.It wasa desperatesituation. tions from their consequences.My daughter wasalreadyexperi I had no means to invite anybody to help me deal with Nikki’s encing such intense punishment internallythat for me to inflict illness,no money,no confidence that anyone elsewouldtake it more wouldbe cotinterproductive. seriouslyenough to protect Nicole. I talked Kirsten through everymeal. I woulddistract her with Shehated me.Shehated everybody.“Don’tyoudarehelpme. funny stories to take the onus off the fact that she was eating. I don’tdeserve sheyelled.Once whenI wasrockingher with Kirsten’s little sister, Nicole, was an enormous help. She spent my arms loosely around her, she cried out, “Don’t ever come everyspare moment sittingwithKirsten. talkingandjoking with near me. Go away.” her, givingher things,trying to make a difference.I wouldlater Then she broke down and began to cry on my shoulder. “1 realizethat NicolewasinadvertentlybeingSet U forher ownfall. don’t know why I said that. I don’t think it. I don’t mean it. I I feltthat somethingin K.irstenwastestingme to findout how don’tknow whyI’mdoing this. I loveyouso much,and I would willingI wasto be therefor her.Shewastryingto letmeknowthat neverwant to hurt you.” shedeservednothing,but shewassograciousthat thesignalswere I knewbetter than to take Nicole’sremarks personally.Every not alwaysapparent. It wasa successfuldayif! just kepther alive. night I sat up trying to devise a way to separate my emotional Slowlyshe became stronger, more confident. EventuallyI re mother selffrom mydaughter in order to create the objectivity alized she would make it, at least this time. It was another six 1knewI neededforher survival.I pored overa listofeverything monthsafter Kirsten’sweighthad stabilizedat about 121pounds the textbookssaidabout the causesand characteristicsofeating and the doctors declared her out of the woodsthat I couldbegin disorders. I playedwith the “beggingfor attention” hypothesis, to feelsafe. I knowshe sufferedmore than she evertold me. She Theory I.the notion that manipulative people used self-starva has alwayshad immensecourage. tion as a “cryfor attention.” A cry for helpwasconstrued as fu tile,but whywouldit be? I was certainlyattentive to Nikki, yet Within three months of Kirsten’s recovery. I started recogniz her self-deprivationcontinued. ing the signsof an eating disorder inher little sister. Nicole be Theory 2 postulatedthat Nicolewasselfish.That certainlydid gan making excusesto avoid meals. She would tell me she had not make any sense;Nikki was the least selfishperson I knew.

colories in four to six closely supervisedmeals one con tell whether Cloude’Pierre hos been reached o neor.normal weight—butunlessthey o day. She learned that there is no substitute particularly successful,because she ho5 never are trocked for years afterward. theres no way for spending long and difficulthours with published a scientificevaluation of her work. If to know whether they relapse. patients, whose ideas about what and how she were to disclose,for example, how many Anorexio nervosa is an ancient illness,said much they should eat ore remarkably irrational. patients she hos treated, what exactly their by some to hove been the cause of the CloudePierre emphasizes how much patience characteristicswere, and how they hove fared extreme fastingond asceticismof several ond understondingthese patients require—on over what length of time, we could begin to medieval Italian saints.Over time, medicinehas emphasis that the entire medical community evaluate her methods. Becauseshe does not, advanced a variety of theories to explain it. should keep in mind when treating anorexia we ore left to doubt her claim that the majority Early in thiscentury,far example, physicians nervosa in on increasinglycost-driven, of her patients have achieved complete believed it was caused by on endocrine monogedcore environment. recovery. Anorexia nervosocon be on disturbance.(We now know that it causes But the question her experience raises— intractable and lastingcondition. Some 20 to hormonal imbalances,leading to lassaf especially given the fact that it inspired her to 30 percent of patients remain chronicallyill, menstrualperiods and osteoporosis,but it open her own residential treotment progrom— no matter what treatment they receive. Patients probably is not caused by them.) In the heyday is, tlos she discovered a new and highly may leave her clinicappearing to be fully of psychoanalysis,anorexia was blamed art successfulapproach to treating anorexia recovered—mastpatients leave mostresidential early mather’child relationships.(The lock of nervoso?The problem is. no one knows. No programs, includingours in New York, having hard evidence for thisview and the Factthat

673 ft3 At fourinthemorning1 Ifoundherunderthe

Shehadjusthelpedsaveher sister’slife,and shewasonlya child. croucheddownto eat.I wentoverto her andheldher and begged. Theory 3 supposed that Nicole was another exampleof ‘the Don’t do this, darling. Youdon’t need to do this. Wewillfig best little girl in the world.” a perfectionist running herselfinto ure this out.” the ground to please me. But how could the Perfect Little Girl Shejust sobbed in myarms and heldon. “1don’t knowwhyI suddenlyturn intoher antithesis,as far fromobligingas shecould do this. I’m so bad.” be?I had neverimplicitlyor explicitlydemandedperfectionfrom “Honey, whyare youso bad?” I asked. her. Our relationship had alwaysbeen “Youdon’t understand. Ijust am.” warm and loving. “What haveyou ever done that’sso TwomonthsintoNikki’sillness.I be bad? You’vebeen such a good girl all gan to find notes from her all over the Profileof your life—awonderfulchild” apartment in every container: “Nicole au “I don’t know theanswer,” she isa fat pig.” “Nicole is no good.” replied.“but I know it’sin myhead all “Nicole doesn’t deserve to live.” EatingDisorderthe time.” “Nicoledeservesto die.”“Nicoleneeds I had to assumeshewashearingneg to be tormented.”Whywasshenot writ • Population: Approximately 77,000 ativethoughtsconstantly.I wouldgive ingin the firstperson,I wondered.Why people in the U.S. are afflictedwith her positive reinforcement, assuming not “I am a fat pig”? No sooner would anorexia nervosa. that whatwasgoingon in her head was I throw the notes away in horror than • Number of women:Ninety percent silentto mebut terriblyloud and pow thejars would fillup with them again. of thoseafflictedare women.One or two erfulto her.Shestarted lettingme into Nikki’s behavior became progres women in every 1,000aged fifteen her gameof foolingthe negativevoice. sivelymore bizarre. Shewouldthrow a to 44 have the illness. Her negativethoughtsbecamean “it,” plate at my head after she had eaten • Trend:Whether anorexia nervosa because in separating “it” from her. I somethingoff it, or break a windowbe is growingmore prevalent isa matter couldfightit. cause she was so upset at eating. She of somecontroversy.It probablyis, Nikki would often slip out of the trembled in fear, crouched in corners but doctors don’t know for certain. house, on a forced march to burn off of the room. • Fatalities: Five to 10percent of calories. I would follow without her Sheneededpotassium,so I droveher, anorexia nervosa patients eventually knowingit. On two occasionsshe col sometimes for hours, hunting for the diefromcomplicationsof the illness. lapsedon thestreet.I carriedher home, “right” banana. 1thought the right ba • Related problems: One-third to two- never knowing if she would still be nana would be medium-size, yellow, thirdsof anorexianervosapatientsalso breathing when we got there. In my with few marks. But to Nikki, the sufferfrom depression.Tento 20 percent head. I begged for her life: “Please, “right” banana was unfit for human alsohaveobsessive-compulsivedisorder. someone,anyone.Just lether live.She consumption:blackened,hidden under isjust an innocent child.” others,withonlyan inchof ediblefruit. Nikki could not allowherself to eat She could convince herself that she was not reallyeating if she ifshe had a plate of food in front of her, so I wouldtake her out allowedherself to consume such a lowlycastoff. to dinner and order for myself.Everybodymust havethought I One morning at four o’clock, I heard Nikki creep into the wascrazy,but I wasconsciousonlyof the task in front of me. I kitchen.When I followedher,shehad disappeared.Then I heard wouldcut chicken,her favorite, into smallpiecesand put them a sound. I found her under the table, eating dog food out of a on a side plate under my left elbowso nobody elsecould see. I dog dish. Wehad no dog. I did not know where the dish or the wasnot admittingto her negativemind that food wasin front of dog food had come from. She wason all fours, weeping,as she her. It was “mine,” and she did not have to take responsibility

psychoanalysisrorely works as a treatment thememotionally at risk. In any case,many expectations,whichlead us all to pursue hove causedus to abandon this idea.) At the people with anorexia nervosacomefrom thinness,play an importantrole in the moment,we acceptthat we do not know,in familiesthat don’t have any experiencewith developmentof anorexia nervosa.Thereis any very specificway, what cousesthisiDness psychiatrictrouble. - good evidencethat the illnessoccursmore to develop and why, once it hasbegun, it is We know that about 90 percentof people frequentlyamongthoseinterestedin careersin sometimesso persistent. who develop anorexia nervosaore women. modelingand ballet, where thinnessis We do hove somehints.Most investigators and that the diseaseusuallybeginsdunng especiallyvalued. And in cultureswherefood believe that anorexia nervosadevelops adolescenceor early adulthood. Butwhat do is scarceand obesity uncommon,anorexia through an interplay of biological. thesecluesmean?Do the dramatichormonal nervosois rare. Yetculturalinfluencesore not psychological,and environmentalfactors. changesof puberty trigger alterationsin the sufficientto explain thisillness.Almostall Depressionand obsessive.compulsivedisorder brain that increasea person’sriskof adolescentgirls diet, but only art unfortunate occur mare frequently in families of people developingthe illness?Do the physicaland few haveanorexia nervoso.And we cannot with anorexia, for example. But it is uncertain psychologicalchangesof adolescenceplace predictwith any accuracywho, amonga whether people actually inherit a gene, or o too great on emotionalstrainon somegirls, classof junior high students,will develop the set of genes,causingthemto be vulnerableto leading themto cope by relentlessdieting and conditionand who will not. the disease,or whether growing up in a exercise?We don’t hove cleor answers. We olo hove not discovereda simpleand family with certain psychiatricproblems leaves It is highly likely that our currentcultural universallyeffectivetreatment.Research

ILH table,eatingdog food out of a dog dish for it. I would look the other way as she slipped tinypiecesinto leavesin the trees and the boardwalkwasallmottled. I felt such her mouth. If 1covered everything with a napkin so only one a complete peace and understanding with myself and every- piecewasvisibleat a time,shewouldtake it.Slowly,eversoslow •thing.”Nicolefelthonestlythatifhappinesswererelatedto peace ly,I wasfeedingher. fulness,that washer best moment. Nikkiwaslessable to respond to logicthan Kirsten had been. Nikki was striving for peace and contentedness. She wished When she was68pounds, I tried to reason withher. “Youknow she could bring that moment and that feeling back. I told her that you’rein an impossiblephysicalposition.Youcan’tlastlike that, as I had told Kirsten, 1wasgoing to get her better. Then. this. You thought you were low enough at 80. Now you’re 68. after she got better, I would develop a practice that would get Logically,you know better.” other childrenbetter. I told her wéwould callthe practice Mon. “1don’t know anything,” she replied angrily. treux. Nikki waswonderfullyexcitedabout that and held on to “If youhaveto be lowerthan 80,are yousatisfiedat 68?if you mydream; it distracted her. weighed only 20 pounds, would your negative condition be I continued to feedher withseveralsmallmealsat home or in satisfied?” ‘ - a restaurant where she wasboth too embarrassed to overreact She started to cry.“No. Only if I’m dead:” and distracted enough to eat. She was never allowedto say she I began to question the famous myth that being model-thin washungry,so I wouldsay I washungry.Weate sixtimes a day. wasthe anorex.ic’sultimategoal.Wewerenot dealingwitha fash Slowly,slowly,I brought her back to health. It took a year and a ion statement here. halfbeforeshewasbackto 118pounds.Afterten months,I knew Through the smallbitsof food,shewouldhaveoccasionalbits she wasgoingto recover. ofjoy. The day she “graduated” from 1percent to wholeyogurt, she waslaughingand cryingat the same time. Everythingwasa •ontreuxCounsellingCentre began as an out baby step, because there were only baby steps. patient practice in 1988as doctors who had One day when I wasnear the breaking point, I leftNikki with heard of my experience with my daughters a dear friend and went out to a restaurant. Someone there, a began to refer patients to me. in 1988,1was woman whom I knewonlyslightly,came over to me and asked, halfway through completing my master’s “Could I talk to you for a moment?” I told her I did not have whendesperateparentsplacedin front of me much time. She pulled down my newspaper/shield and asked, a younganorexicchildwhowasveryill.I had “Don’t you feellike a total loser, having two out of two daugh to make a consciouschoice, once agaiti, be ters anorexic,and you a counselor?” I cannot remember my re tweenmyeducationambitionsand the lifeof sponse, but I do recall feelingthe world did not understand us. a child.The child was the only option. This I spent a fewmore nightspondering how I mighthavefailedmy experiencehelped me devisethe medicallymonitored, one-on- daughters. Poor mothering genes? one, 24-hour-a-dayindividualized-careplanfrom whichwework ButifI feltguiltyand I couldnot finda clearreasonfor it, then withacutelyillpatients today. how could 1wonder at my daughters’ guilt?Both were equally The Montreux Clinic opened in 1993as a residential treat unreasonable. ment program for people in extreme need. We have been for One particularlyexhaustingday,after Nikki had been yelling tunate to work closelywith excellent teams in acute-care hos obscenities at me. she demanded plaintively, “Mom, what do pitals where patients must often be stabilized before they are you see that I don’t see?” able to travel to us. We have successfully treated hundreds God, I thought; she is giving me an ultimatum. “Nikki,” I of people with eating disorders. I have counseled patients as replied, “giveme your happiest moment ever.” old as 64 and as young as three. We find Montreux an in She remembered it easily.It waswalkingon the boardwalk in credibly inspiring environment, a testament to the capacity Montreuxin Switzerland.“Thesunlightwasshiningthroughthe of the human spirit. o

studieshoveevaluated medicationsranging And that, of course,is the first challengein different is this phenomenon from the from antidepressantsand lithiumto treatment.Thetechniquesusedto promote perfectionismand depressionthat hove long cypraheptodine,a drug usedto treat itching. recoveryvary from program to program but been recognized to be important ports of (Physiciansusingit to treat allergic conditions shareseveralprinciples.When patientsare the psychologicalmakeupof people with noticed that patientsoften gained weight.) seriouslyunderweight,they ore viewed as anorexia nervoso2 Sheadvisesthat But none of thesedrugs workswell against medicallyill—becausethey ore medicallyill. caregiversbe constantlyaware of the anorexia nervoso.Therehaseven been a test Theymustdecreasetheir physicalactivity strugglewithin the patient and, using •of INC. the active ingredient of morijuana until they improve.And, as CloudePierre unconditionolsupport, take the patients (becauseof its perceived tendencyto stimulate discovered,staff mustspenda lot of time with side against the negativeinternal voice that appetite),but it proved useless.Newer them,compassionatelyunderstandingtheir tells her not to eat. Is this approach medicationslike Prozocore currentlybeing distress,gaining their trust,and persuading fundamentollydifferent horn compassionate studied,but there is reasonto worry that themto accept the dreaded caloriesthey so psychiatricand medicalcoreprovided at more they wont work for anyone in a state of acute desperatelyneed. traditionaleating-disorderunits?And, critically, starvation.It is likely that medicationsfar It is hard to tell exactly what aspectsof is it more effective?Theseore questions depression,which often accompaniesanorexia Claude.Pierres opprooch may be unique. She that, withoutrigorousscientificstudiesof ner,’osa,will be effective only after the patient conceptualizesanorexia nervosaas a Claude-Pierresprinciplesand program,we managesto consumecaloriesand gain weight. reflection of the negativemind. But how cannotbegin to answer.

675 GRADE7

CONCEPT 6: MONEY MANGEMENT

GOAL 1: Studentswill understandthe basicconceptsin managingone’sfinances.(HE3)

OBJECTIVES:

1. Studentswill identifythe differentsourcesof money. 2. Studentswill explainhowa checkingaccountworksand how it is usedin managingfinances.

3. Studentswill definevariousvocabularywordsrelatedto moneymanagement.

A CTI VI TIES:

1. Glossaryterms 2. Sectionone — vocabulary 3. Quiz — sectionone — lessonone 4. Advantages/disadvantagesof a checkingaccount 5. Faceof a check 6. Checkwriting procedure 7. Blankcheckanddepositslip —. worksheet 8. Sectionthree — vocabulary 9. SallyShortskirtspacket— varioushandouts .. S S•SS • • • • • • • • SI•• I I I I I III I I I ••• S I • S S 5 • S S 5 S S S 5SS• S• •.• • I I I • • I S I GLOSSARY I I S S ABA Number: The number given to your bank by the American Banker’sAssociation. • Account: Money deposited in a bank which can be withdrawn or to cover checks written. : ATM (Automatic Teller Machine): Machines located outside the bank to make deposits and : : withdrawals easy. : : Balance: Amount of money in your checking account. : : Bank Statement: A list of your deposits and checks that your bank sends you every month. Black: A positive balance. • I : Bounce: A check that is not cleared by your bank because of insufficient funds. • Canceled Checks: Checks which you have written and have been paid by your bank. They are : returned to you in your statement each month. : Check: A piece of paper written for the amount of a purchase to be pad by your bank from your : account. : : Check Cycle: The route a check takes to be cashed and to be recorded on your statement. : : Check Register: Area in your check-book reflecting information of written checks. : : Clear: A check that is honored and cashed .by your bank. : Co-Signature: Two peopleshare an account. Each check requires both signatures I S • Cover: Having sufficient money in your account to pay for the checks you write. I S Currency: Paper money. • I • Deposit: Putting money in your bank account. : Fee: A small amount of money charged by a bank to cover their services. : : Insufficient Funds: Not having enough money in your account to pay for the checks you have : already written. : Joint Checking Accounts: An account shared by two people. Only one signature is necessary. : : Minimum Balance: Least amount of money required in your account to avoid having service fees. : : Outstanding Checks: Checks which have not been sent to your bank. They remain unpaid. : Overdraft: Checks that are not covered by enough money in your account. : : Overdrawn: Writing checks that exceed the amount of money you have in your account to pay for : e them. : : Payee: Name of person or business to whom the check is written. : : PIN (Personal Jdenhflcation Number): A number used to deposit or withdraw money from Automated Teller Machines. : : Receipt: A slip of paper that serves as a proof of action. : : Reconciliation: Matching the total of your bank statement with the total of your check register. : Red: A negative balance. : : Signature: Your name in your own handwriting. : Statement: A record of your banking activity issued each month. : : Stop Payment: Asking the bank to withhold payment on a certain check you have written. You • do not want this check to be paid. : : Void: To make non-usable a check you have written and have torn up. withdrawal Automatic : : Withdrawal: To remove money from your account by using a slip, an : Teller Machine, or by writing a check. • :I S I S.,. I S 5 5 5 • • • SI II 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 SI S SI S • • • • SI SI 5SS•S S 1TIN

In This Section You Will Learn How To:

1. Determine banking conveniences important to you 2. Identify various types of checking accounts 3. Open an account Terms To Be Learned: Account: Money deposited in a bank. May be withdrawn or used to cover checks written.

ATM’s: Automated Teller Machines - machines located outside the bank to make deposits and withdrawals easy. Balance: Amount of money in your checking account. Check: A piece of paper written for the amount of a purchase to be paid by your bank from your account. - Check Register: Booklet containing a record of checks written. Co-Signature Account: Two people share an account. Each check requires both signatures.

Cover: Having sufficient money in your account to pay for the checks you write.

Deposit: Putting money in your bank account. Fee: A small amount of money charged by banks to cover their services. Joint Checking Account: An account shared by two people. Only one signature is necessary. Minimum Least amount of money required in your account to avoid a service Balance: fee.

Insufficient Not having enough money in your account to pay for the checks you Funds: have already written.

PIN: Personal Identification Number used to deposit or withdraw money from Automated Teller Machines.

Overdrawn: Writing checks that exceed the amount of money you have in your account to pay for them.. Signature: Your name in your own handwriting. Signature Card: Provides bank with information needed to identify the account with the person opening the account. 3 SECTION ONE LESSON ONE

SERVICE FEES

Choosing a bank is an importalit decision. First, determine your needs and then, select abank that best matches these needs. Conveniences to be considered in selecting a bank are location, low cost fees, and services that are helpful to you. As a customer who values time and money, you want a bank that satisfies you. Since fees vary from bank to bank, you need to be aware of the following possible.charges:

Check Printing Fee: MOstbanks charge for printing your checks. Each tine you reorder, the cost can vary fr1m $10.00 to $20.00 for 200 checks.’

Check Fee: This is the amount the bank charges you for each check you write when you go bleow the minimum balance. The cost is usually about ten cents per check.

Maintenance Fee: The bank charges you a fee to keep an accurate record of your account. This amount may vary per month depending upon thenumber of checks you write.

Insufficient Funds Fee: The bank penalizes you when you write a check’that is for a : amount larger than the amoUntof money you have in your account. The check is then returned back tOthe busi ess or persOnto whom it was written. This charge can be $15.00 or more per check.

Overdrawn Fee: The penalty for writing a check for which there is not enOughmoney in your account to cover the amount of the check. The difference betweeninsufficient funds fee and overdrawn fee is that the bank will cover your check with an overdrawn fee rather,than causing you the embarrassment and penalty. of having your check returned to the business or person to whom it was written. This charge can also be as much as $15.00.

Stop Payment Fee: The bank charges a fee when you stop payment on;acheck that you decided you didn’t want the bank to clear. This charge will also be about $15.00.

These,fees are your costs of doing business with a bank. Different banks:offer different services. However, select a bank that offers conveniences that are most helpful to you.

L49 Services to be considered are:

Automated Teller Machine (ATM): This machine allows you to deposit money in your account, or to take money out of your account by merely inserting a card into the machine with your Personal Identification Number (PIN) on it. ATM’sare frequently open seven days a week, twenty$our hours a day and are located on the exterior of a bank, or other selected places such as a grocery store, etc., for your convenience.

Banking hours: Choose a bank that suits your schedule. Hours vary from bank tobank. Some banks are open several evenings a week or on Saturdays to help you with your banking needs.

Banking by mail: You can put money into your account by mailing a deposit in an envelope to your bank. The deposit envelopes are supplied by your bank.

Drive-in banking: Banks often have windows that enable you to stay in your car while doing your banking.

Location: Choose a bank that is either close to where you live or to your school or workplace. This will save you time.

Bill - Paying by phone: The bank deducts money from your account to pay bills to the creditorsyou have designated. Such designation is usually made by completing a form or by making a telephone call to your bank. The bills that the bank pays are those that arrive on a regular monthly basis such as a car payment or a telephone bill.

150 SECTIONONE L LESSONONE

Quiz on WhatYouHaveLearnedIn LessonOne

True or False.

1. A checkfee is the amountof moneyyourbank charges you for printing your checks.

2. The bank coversyour checksif you are chargedan overdrawn fee.

3. A withdrawalis the amountof moneyyou put into yourbank I account. 4. A PINnumberis used to depositor withdrawfunds from an I AutomatedTellerMachine. 5. AutomatedTellerMachinesare locatedon the interiorof a bank.

6. Sendingmoneyto yourbank in an envelopesuppliedby the bank allowsyou to makedepositsto youraccountby mail.

I. 7. Stayingin yourcar to do yourbanking is drive-in banking.

8. A regularcheckingaccounthas no servicecharges.

9. bank. ______Interest is moneydeductedfromyour accountby the

10. A in ______minimumbalance is the least amount of moneyrequired your account to keep from having service fees.

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ADVANTAGESANDDISADVANTAGESOFA CHECKINGACCOUNT,CHECKINGCYCLE

Even though you have already opened an account, you need to be aware advantagesand the disadvantagesof using achecking account. This awareness help you decidewhen.’towrite a checkor whento use currency.

Someadvantages of a checkingaccountto be consideredare:

1. Youdo not need to carrylargeamountsof money.

2. Yourcheckis your receiptfor the purchasesyou have made.

3. Yourcheckregisterproyidesyou witha recordof how you are spending yourmoney.

4. Youcan sendchecksthroughthe mail and not worryaboutthem being stolen.

5. Yourmoneyis safe whenit’sdepositedin a bank.

Somedisadvantages of using a checkingaccountare:

1. It is necessaryto carryidentificationwithyou to use checks.

2. In spiteof havingproperidentification,somebusinessesrefuseto cashchecks.

3. Checkingaccountscostmoneyto use.

4. It’snecessaryto keep accuraterecords.

5. Youmust rememberto carryyourcheckswith you.

12 (5 It is important to know how the check cycle works in order to use your checking account properly. When you write a check to a store for a purchase, your check is taken along with all of the other checks the store has received during that day to the bank where the store has its account. At the bank, your check is sorted from all of the other checks, and is sent from the store’sbank to your bank. Yourbank pays the store’sbank the amount of money you have written on your check for your purchases. Yourbank subtracts the amount of your check from your account. At the end of the month you. receive a statement showing all the check numbers and the amount of each check you have written that has cleared the bank. The statement will also give the current balance in your account.

CHECKCYCLE

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When a check begins its cycle, it is importantfor you to be sure you have deposited enough money in your account to cover the amount of the checks you have written, if your deposit is sufficient, your check will clear. However, if you have insufficient funds, your check will bounce and will be returned to the store to which it was written. In this case, your account will be charged a fee. Make sure that your balance keeps you in the black and not in the j. 13 53 FACEOF A CHECK

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1. Your name, address and telephone number identify your check.

2. Your check number helps you keep track of the checks you have written. You can organize your checks numerically.

3. The ABA number is the number given to your bank by the American Banker’s Association to help the Federal Reserve process your check to the correct bank.

4. Your account number.

5. The name and address of your bank.

6. Number of check

16 Understanding the faceof a check helps you betterunderstand the check cycle and enables you to check your bank’s accuracy in cashing your checks. When writing a check, you can avoid making careless mistakes by using a set procedure. Be sure to follow the steps suggested in this process to write checks right.

CHECKWRITINGPROCEDURE:

1. Always use non-erasable ink so your checks can not be altered in any way.

2. Number your checks to make it easier to keep accurate records. (Most checks are pre-numbered)

3. Date your check with today’s date.

4. Write in the name of the person or business being paid after the words “Pay to the order of.” This person or business is also called the “Payee”. I 5. Beside the dollar sign, fill in the amount of the check in numbers.

6. On the line designated by the word Dollars, write in the amount of the check in words. Dollars are written in words (for example, “ten dollars”) and cents are written in numbers as fractions (for example, u16/i” for .16 cents). This in formation should cover the entire line to ensure that the check will not be altered.

S 7. Identify the purpose of your check by filling out the line following the word “Memo” or “For”.

8 Sign your check as you did on your signature card

I 9 Record the information from your check onto check stub or register Subtract the amount of each check written and the bank’s service fee to maintain your correct balance. Add any deposits.

10. Double check your additions and subtractions to eliminate errors.

‘7. __ IV Fill out this check. It isfor a pair of tennis shoes you bought todayfor $69.95. from the Sport Mart.

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In This SectionYouWillLearnHowTo:

1. Reconcilea bank statement 2. Use a check register 3.Voidacheck 4.Stoppaymenton a check 5. Makean Automatic Teller Machine withdrawal

TermsToBeLearned:

Bank Statement: A listofyourdepositsand .checksthatyourbanksendsyouevery month. Shows how much the bank calculatesyouhaveinyour account. Also indicates bank charges, overdrafts and other infor mation.

Canceled Checks: Checks which you have written and have been paid by your bank. They are returned to you in your statement each month.

Outstanding Checks which have not been sent to your bank. They remain Checks: unpaid.

Overdraft: Checks that are not covered by enough money in your account.

Overdrawn: Youraccount has insufficient funds to pay for the checks you have written.

Payee: Nameof person or business to whom the check is written.

Reconciliation: Matching the total of your bank statement with the total of your check register.

Stop Payment: Asking the bank to withhold payment on a certain check you have written. You do not want this check to be paid.

Void: To make non-usable a check you have,written and have torn up.

Withdrawal: To remove money from your account by using a withdrawal slip, an Automatic Teller Machine, or by writing a check.

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Now that you have opened an account and are writing checks, each month you will be receiving a bank statement from your bank showing the deposits you have made, the checks you have written that have cleared, and how much money you have left in your account. It also shows any bank charges (also called service charges) interest paid, and other information you need to maintain accurate records.

Youwill also be receiving your canceled checks. however some banks do not return them. There may be a fee required to get a copy of the check. Canceled checks are the checks that you have written that have been subtracted from your account and are marked “Paid”.

Yourbank statement is divided into two sections on the front side. The first section is the summary. The second section is the activity.

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28 t5 Name Date ______Managing a Checking Account SallyShortskirts

Sally is popular and well liked at school. She is involved in a lot of activities and she is a careful money manager. Right now she has a savings goal of a trip to Mexico City.The beginning balance in her checking account was S184.08. She wrote a check to the Bridle Trails Horse Barn for $62.08 (board for her horse). Later that day she wrote a check to Seventeenmagazine to renew her subscription ($18.00). On Saturday, Granny Goodsoul paid Sally for doing her housework ($15.00—Sally is embarrassed to charge her any more as Granny is on a limited pension). Sally deposited this money in her checking account. Sally decided that if she had any more income this month she would deposit it in her savings account (balance $689.12) so she would be closer to her savings goal. Checks cost Sally 15 cents each to write. The next day Sally went shopping with her best friend, Sylvia, at the mall. She needed a new pair of tennis shoes and found some on sale at the Bon Marché for $23.42; she paid by check. Another check went to Nordstrom’s for $32.50 because she bought a warm-up suit so she could continue to par ticipate in cross-country at school.

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19I J WestonWalch.Publisher I I Homeand Fami Lfr lu. sin Name Date — . Managing a Checking Account Bruno Broadbottom - I Bruno continually has money problems. Since last month, he has been able to build a small reserve in his checking account. As of last Monday, his checking account balance was $72.27, and he had $18.64 in savings. His first check was to the Magnificent Music Store for S22.75 for some new compact discs that he had wanted for a long time, and besides, they were on sale. Feeling so happy that he got such a good bargain, Bruno decided to buy r a snack and wrote a•check to Burgervillefor $2.09! While he was sitting on L the bench enjoying his snack, he remembered he was going to look at the jeans that were on sale at Nordstrom’s. Bruno liked the style and fit and wrote a check out for $18.84 for one pair. Later that day Mrs. Neighbors Bruno $22.50 for which he finally paid baby-sitting, promptly deposited in r his checking account The next day Bn.inopurchased some books and a L computer game at Payless for a total of $26.52. Bruno’sbank does not charge him for checks because his parents have an account there. What is the balance in Bruno’s checking account? [ Scratch Paper •) [ Balances: $ savings $ checking (beginning) r checking (ending) L Listthe four checks that need to be written: r

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Sam places a great value on thrift and savings. As of last Friday his savings account had’ a balance of $1,668.52. Last week he opened a checking.. account by depositing $200 he had receive for his birthday Yesterday he wrote a check for 512 58 for his monthly selecuon from the Science Fiction Book of the Month Club. His next check was to the Modern Music Store for • $27.65 for two tapes of his favorite group. On the way home, ‘Sam stopped at ‘ 1

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Money is ahyaysa problem at Laura’shome. Her father died three years ago, and her mother works as a waitress. There are six children at home. Laura baby-sits and does household chores to earn extra money. She has a regular. Saturdayjob doing housework for the Friendly family. She has a savingsgoal to study to be an X-raytechnician in a two-year course ata nearby commun ity college.So far she has $197.42 in her savings account, and she hopes she won’t have to withdraw it for a family emergency. Last week Laura’scheck ing account had a balance of $84.22. Since then she has written these checks: Paul’s Dnig Store for lipstick and eye shadow—S8.22; Fashionable Fabrics for her school sewing project—$9.62;JC Penney for a birthday gift— $11.71;Johnny’s Market for groceries—$12.51. Laura has the bad habit of not balancing her checkbook each time she writes a check. She thinks she may be overdrawn, so she deposits her baby-sitting check of $13.50 in her checking account. It costs Laura ten cents to write each check. What is the balance in Laura’schecking account? Scratch Paper •)).. [ Balances: $ savings S checking (beginning) r checking (ending) L List the four checks that need to be written: r L. ______$ ______check fee ______$ 9I $ 9I II $ ,, If

Write any deposits here, and tell whether to savings or checking: ‘ S ______S ______NOW finish theassignrnent by writing the checks and filling out any deposit slips that Laura may use.

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LeroyTaylorjust received his monthly #1027—iC Penney (clothes). $68.83 bank statement. He is not sure how much #1028_Nordsuorn’s (vacation clothes), 5142.35 - -. money he has because he doesn’t balance DEPOSIT $651.19 his checkbook everytime he writes a check; #1029—Dr. AnneGinzberg (veterinarian). $42.50 he considers that “boring.” He needs #1030—Place Two (clothing), 5192.41 S650.00 vacation Las #1031_AAjnencafl Express (credit card bill). to go on a to Vegas. 5188.11 ast month Leroys beginning balance was #1032_Frederick and Nelson (clothes). 5104.50 #103 $85.00. S1,567.95.He wrote these checks and had 3—Safeway(grocenes), these deposits: It costs Leroy20 cents to write each check, and on the first of the month, he is charged• #1021Rainier ViewApartments (rent), $460.00 1022—Puget Power(electricity). 5175.86 a $5.00 monthly service fee. #1023_Chevron U.S.A. $162.90 (gasoline). Use the information about finances #1024_Safeway (groceries). $60.00 Leroy’s fill DEPOSIT 5182.42 to in Leroy’schecking account register below. Look ending balance. Does 1025—Albertsons (groceries). 545 00 at Leroy’s #1026_Gene Juarez Hair Salon (haircut). 518.50 he have enough to go on his vacation?

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CONCEPT 7: CAREER PLANNING

GOAL 1: To engagein career exploration and research. (HE3; CDOSI &2)

OBJECTIVES:

1. Students will gain an understandingof the meaningof work and analyze the various reasonsfor working. 2. Students will gain a personalperspectiveon employment throughthe analysis of their personalcharacteristicsin relation to individual success and successin the workplace. 3. Students will gather and interpret career data from multiple sources. 4. Students will evaluate a select career vis-à-vis their own interests, skills, and aptitudes.

ACTIVITIES:

1. Work Profilesworksheet 2. The PerfectJob worksheet 3. “Explore Your Inner Space,”article 4. The Ideal Job worksheet 5. Job Valuesworksheet 6. Makinga Career Decisionnotes 7. Fifteen OccupationalClustersnotes 8. “5 SuperJobsfor the 21st century,” article 9. Career Planningworksheet 1O.CareerChoiceQuestionnaireworksheet 11.Career Report project guidelines 12.CareerQuotations

t} Jufle’s Work ProfiHe

Julie runs a small printingshop near her home. Her customersare local businesses and individuals. Sheenjoyshelpingthesepeoplemeettheir needsand is knownfor her creativityand attentionto detail. Shecouldexpandherbusinessto a largerareaand let someoneelse dealwith customers. Therewouldbe moremoneyin expandingand less contactwith customers. Juliehasdecidednotto expandher business.

Whydo you thinkJuliewill notexpand?

Whichcategoryof reasonsfor workingis the mostapparent?

Whatwouldyou do?

Ellaine’sWork Profile

Elaineis a freelancewriterwho worksout of her home. She hasa well-equippedoffice that allows her to work undisturbed. She has publisheda few articlesfor magazines and makes a good income. She enjoys working alone and considers writing her greatestform of self-expression.Elaineconsideredan officepositionthat would require her to follow a specificformat in writing. The salary is greater,more stable, and there wouldbe interactionwith otherwriters. Elaineturneddownthe offer.

Whydid Elainenot acceptthe offer?

Doyouthink she is missingout socially?

Whatwouldyou do?

‘/4, Tim’s Work ProfUe

Tim works for a large computer companyentering data all day. He makes a very comfortablesalary. He has made manyfriendsat work and usuallymakes planswith them after work. Tim’swork is not challengingand he often gets bored. He has been offered another position at a similar companythat offers more challengebut a lower salary. He hasdecidednotto takethe otherjob.

Why do you thinkTimdecidednotto takethe otheroffer?

DoyouthingTim mindsthat hiswork is boring?

Whatwouldyou do?

The Perfect Job

In creatingyour perfectjob, pleaseconsiderthe following:

a. What kindsof skills,talent,andknowledgedoesit require? b. Whattype of educationdoesit require? c. Will it allowsocialcontactwithothers? d. What kindof incomedoesit providein relationto othertypesof work? e. What types of hours will you work? Is there overtime, travel, moving possibilities,dangerousconditions,or environment? f. Doyou work independentlyor withothers? g. Doessomeonesuperviseyou directly? h. Canyou advanceor be promoted? What kind of atmospheredo you work in? (indoors,outdoors,office,store, factory,etc.) lifeplanning!EXPLOREYOURINNERSPACE

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23 2 WHATEVERDIRECTIONYOU identified six generil types and voud rather do than anything else. TAKEIN LIFE,THEREARETHREE designed a natio’nal career giid right? When you discover: pattern REASONSWHYYOUSHOULD ance exam to help peoplemake to vow’ interests,, ou end up with the choices. Our checklist focus for future. FOLLOWYOURFEELINGS: right a your career is adapted from Holland’s work which, he points out, grew out 1. YOU’LLBEMORESUCCESSFUL SCORES. of his own career crisis. ‘1 2. ADDUPYOUR WHENYOU’REDOINGSOME was baffled about my future for so You’ll see a pattern that will help THINGYOU LIKE, long that I got interested in how you to evaluate your career—relattd people decide their careers. To “personalitY type.” 2. YOU’LLBEHAPPIERAND helpyou decide yours, follow MORESUCCESSFULIN YOUR these three Steps: 3. EVALUATEYOURSELF.. PERSONALLIFE. When have determined 1. MAKEAN you the one or two types that seem 3. YOU’LLRELATETOOTHERS INVENTORYOF to best you, then turn BETFERWHENYOUFEEL represent YOURINTERESTS. the page and sudv the career GOODABOUTYOURSELF. I Not everybody fallsinto just directions related to \‘our top I, one type. Hollahd explains. \‘ou two personali pes. Ps\’cll()k)gist John Holland may have the character traits and You’ll find some specific fields the problem of, making interests of two or even three that suggest what you may he Sldied Ii reer choices. He concluded personality types. But chances when ou grow up after \‘oiJ have that people are drawn to certain are you belong to one general had the education and training h. career interests according to their type more than the other five. that will prepare you to succeed, persmalitv Dr. Holland After all, there are certain activities type. H’.

4 AMPI(AN (8PFP P 8NP1P lifeplanning!EXPLOREYOURINNERSPACE

FIRST, MME P It4VE4TORY OF YOUR flITE.RESTS. Check the activities or career fields that interest you, whether you know much about them or not. Have someone who knows you well add their opinion about you, too, as a guide. You Friend You Friend Work on a farmor helpsavea rainforest E E 25. Work outsidein a nationalpark 0 2. Solvecomplicatedmathproblems E E 26. Researcha lawcase 0 0 3. Act in a movieor play 27. Playa musicalinstrument 0 Li 4. Studysocialgroupsin society 28. Work with babiesor children Li 5. Interviewstrangersfor theTV news 29. Runfor classoffice 0 6. Learnaboutandstudythe economy E E 30. Work afterschoolto savemoney 0 7. Study‘how-to” mechanicsmanuals 31. Setup a stereosystem 0 fl 8. Performsciencelabexperiments 32. Readsciencefiction 0 9. Manageanart gallery E 33. Write a short story,playor novel •0 r 10. Conducta religiousservice 34. Entertainat a party LJ II. Bargainat a fleamarket 35. Work in a politician’soffice 0 I2. Write up graphsor chartswith statistics E 36. Enterdocumentsinto computers L 13. Buildcabinetsor furniture 37. Builda jet aircraftmodel Li 14. Studynatureoutdoorsor tracethe effects E 38. Useanelectronmicroscopeor high- 0 0 of pollutionon the environment tech medicalinstrument i 5. Write a moviescreenplay E 39.Designa new lineof clothes _J _J 16. Leada clubor scouttroop E 40. Readanddiscussliterature 00 I7. Buymerchandisefor a store 41. DebatepoliticalandsocialissuesonTV n 18.Work nineto fivein a corporateoffice 42. Keepaccuraterecordsof a business 00 19. Operateheavymachines 0 Li 43. Repaira carengine 0 20. Playchess 0 0 44. Identifyconstellationsof stars 21. Work on art or musicmagazine 0 0 45. Takepottery classes 0 22. Get involvedin a charityor community 0 0 46. Work with seniorcitizens 00 organization 47. Sellproductson commission 00 23. Do fast-paced.high-pressuresaleswork 0 0 48. Setup a budgetfor runninga large 00 24. Designcomputergamesandprograms 0 Li companyor governmentagency

Below, circle the numbers you checked off Count the number of circles in each line. Then put that total number of circles in the blank space at the end of each line. PersonalityTypes ibta A. DOERS 7 3 9 25 3) 37 43 B. INVESTIGATORS 2 8 14 20 26 32 38 44 C. ARTISTS 3 9 15 21 27 33 39 45 D. HELPERS 4 0 16 22 28 34 40 46 E. ENTERPRISERS 5 I (7 23 29 35 41 47 F. DETAILERS 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48

In u’bat two personality types did you score in the highest? Write their names in the blank spaces below.

If you bad another person fill out your interest inventory, what two t)pes did that person score highest for you?

HOWCAN KNOWINGYOURPERSONAUTYTYPELEADYOUTOA SATISFYINGCAREERFUTURE?READON I?UA- he IdealJob

Read the following Checkthe box to indicatethe degreeof importanceyou wouldpersornzlly list of job factors: attachto eachitem.

very NeitherImportant ry 1. Achievement:Thejob Important Important UnimportantnUnImportant Unimportant could give me a feelingof accom plishment. I 2. Activity: I could be LI LI LI LI LI busy all the time. . 3. Authority: I could be in charge. 4. Co-workers: My co- . workers would be j j Lj LI ‘ easy to get along . with. . 5. Creafivity I could try outsomeofmy LI LI LI LI LI ideas. . 6. Independence: I could work alone on (] 1] ) LI . the job. 7. Moral Values:I could do the work without : feelingthat it was LI LI morally wrong. 8. Recognition: I could get recognition for the work I do. LI LI LI LI LI 9. Decision-Making: I could make deci- LI LI LI LI sions on my own. LI 10.SecurIty:The job would provide for (3 (3 LI LI LI steady employment. 11.SocialStatus: I could be “somebody” in the LI LI LI LI LI community 12.VarIety:I could do something different LI Li LI LI LI every day. 13.WorkIng Conditions: The job would have good working conditions. (ableto work LI LI LI LI inside/outside,to sit/ stand) 14.Promotion: The job would offer promo- LI tion. TheIdealJob—16 Th idealJob,continued NeitherImptant ImportantImportantUnimportantiUn-Importantry Unimportant

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16.Pay The job would pay U U U well.

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-Icould amuse others as . part of my job. ] U U U U -I could persuade other people. U U U U U

- I could talk with people to convey information. U U U U U

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18. BenefIts:The job has good fringe benefits. U U U U U

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TheIdealJob-17 17/k JobVaIues Directions: There are no right or wrong answers to the following questions. Answer them accord-. ing to what is important or not important to you. Using a scale of 1-4 with 1 being not importaitt and 4 being very important, circle one number of each question. Howimportantorunimportantis: NotImportantVeryImportant 1. Being able to see the results of my work? 1 2 3 4 2. The meaning of money? 1 2 3 4 3.lobSecurity 1 2 3 4 4. Opportunity for advancement? 1 2 3 4 5. Gaining status, respect or recognition? 1 2 3 4 6. Being of help to other people? 1 2 3 4 7. Having a challenge in my job? 1 2 3 4 8. Getting along with my co-workers? 1 2 3 4 9. Getting along with my supervisors? 1 2 3 4 1O.Havinga sense of independence or freedom? 1 2 3 4 11.Having sense of responsibility? 1 2 3 4 12.Beinggenuinely interested in my work? 1 2 3 4 13.Self fulfillment in my job 1 2 3 4 if you mark item 12 as being important to you, please do the following. Think about what might hold your interest in work. Forexample,l&’zrningnew things on thejob doing a variety of things on thejob. Then list each of those things on the lines below.

If you mark item 13 as being very important to you, please do the following. Think about what conditions would need to be present in your work in order for you to realize fulfill ment. Forexample,using my creativepotential or beingpaid whatI’m worthor respectfivm supervisorand co-workers,etc.Then list each of those things on the lines below.

Summazy On the lines below, list the three things on this work sheet and from page 16 and 17 which are mOst important to you. 1. 2. 3. Now turn to the 541Study Summary on page20. Copy the Summary from this page under the heading Job Values.

Job Value.—18

tr r jRjge wish to Use this work sheet to calculate an entry level salary Married peoplemay corn One would be what might be acceptable as a second . two salary range. salary range pute needed if circuM income. The other salary range should be the amount that would be stances dictate that she/he be required to earn the entire family income. It is important that this sheet be completed in a realistic manner.

Married Single, Head of Directions: Todetermine your salary Household needs think about how much money per month you need in each of the areas BASIC FINANCIAL NEEDS: listed. Rent/house payment (taxes, insurance, $ 1. Fill in a realistic amount for interest, maintenance) each of the budgeted items Utilities (electric,gas, (feel free to add or delete Phone, water, trash) $ items according to your Car payment/gas/ personal needs). repairs/license/or public $ 2. Add the amounts together to transportation get a total for 1 month. Insurance (health,car,life) $ 3. Multiply the month total by 12 Medical to get a total for 1 expenses $ year. (dental, eye exam, etc.) 4. Multiply the total for 1 year by Food $ .25 which is the portion of Day care or education/ $ your salary required for tuition/lessons taxes (tax factor). Clothing/cleaning $ 5.Add the tax factorand the total for 1 to final Savings $ year get Entertainment annual total. Thefinal an Vacation/travel nual total will tell you the $ amount must Household/furnish you earn as a minimum entry level salary. ings/applicances $ 6. Todetermine the Professional services predicted salazy rangewrite your final (attorney/therapy, etc.) $ annual total amount in the Other(contributions - first blank $ following pre church, charity, gifts) dicted salary range. OtherMisc, expenses $ 7. Add $5,000 toyour final annual total. Total for I month $_____ 8. Write that amount in the X12= Total for 1 year $______second blank following X .25 = ThxFactor $ predicted salary range. Total for 1year + tax factor= • Remember,set a realisticrange. Final Annual Total $____ Forexampk, (fyourfinalannual total is $76,000,thenyour predictedsalary Predicted Salazy Range’ rangeis $16,000-$27,000.

$ ______to $ entry level ‘Now copy this salary range in the space for So/ivy Rangeon theSummarysheet onpage 20. /72A SalazyRangc—19 — ... : V DJ1KJg aCrrJcisje.n 4

Values / Goals\ /Aptitudes& / Abilities / Personality / Interests

Gather information— Identify(‘iii” YourDecision Analyzes—--.: personalneeds, wants,ar ..PIan resources.

CareerDecisionMaking• 8 i15 FIFTEEN OCCUPATIONALCLUSTERS

TheU.S.OfficiofEducationhasgroupedall Into15dlfferefltgroupe calledclusters..Belowarethe15clustersandsomecareersIneachduster.

• AGRICULTURE(AGRI-BUSINESS)CONSUMEREDUCATION&HOME Farmer ECONOMICS Wildlife&ConservationTechnician Homemaker Agronomist Dietician HorseBreeder CreditManager AgriculturalEngineer HomeEconomist Entomologist Nutritionist ConsumerAffairsManager BUSINESS&OFFICE • Accountant FINEARTS& HUMANES ComputerProgrammer ClothingDesigner • BankTeller Historian • Secretary Astronomer PurchasingAgent Cartoonist InsuranceUnderwriter Playwright OperaSinger COMMUNICATiON& MEDIA TelevisionProducer. HEALTH Copywriter MedicalTechnician GraphicArtist PracticalNurse Cameraperson Audiologist • Public.RelationsSpecialist. Vetennanan DiscJockey. PhysicalTherapist DentalHygienist CONSTRUTON Carpenter HSPITALITY& RECREATiON Surveyor StufltM3n Plumber •RecreationSpecialist Electrician HotelManager Draftsman • SkiInstructor ArchitecturalEngineer ProfessionaFAthlete Chef MANUFACflflVNG PERSONALSERVLES ToolDesigner Tailor Millwright Waiter/Waitress ElectricalEngineer TravelGuide Machinist Cosmetologist Foreman MarriageCounselor SheetMetalWorker Masseur/Masseuse MARINESCIENCE PUBUCSERVNE FishCulturist Teacher Oceanographer Lawyer Aquanaut ArmedForces Hydrologist FireFighter MarineBiologist F.B.I.Agent ResearchTechnician CensusClerk MARKETING& DISTRIBUTiON TRANSPORTATION MarketResearcher AirplanePilot Mail/StockroomClerk CabDriver Salesperson AirTrafficController RetailStoreManager MerchantMarine StatisticalTypist TruckDriver NewspaperCirculationManager Steward/Stewardess NATURALRESOURCES& ENVIRONMENT UrbanPlanner ForestRanger Geodesist Sociologist SoilConservationist EnvironmentalEngineer

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thenLiaowasn’tsearchingforacareer whenhestarteddesigningWebsitesas. a20-year-oldmathmajor.“Mybrother wasbuildingsitesandchargingfor Hthem,”saysAlbert,now23.“It looked likefun,soI taughtmyselftodoittoo.”Inless thantwoyears,byvolunteeringtodesign Choicestakesapeekat school-relatedsites,Alberthadlaunchedhis fivecareerfront-runilers.careerasaWebdesigner.Bydoingthis,he tappedintooneoftàday’shottestjobmarkets. Y CO HUGEL LikeAlbert,youprobablywantacareer that’sfunandchallenging,andthatotters plentyofemploymentpossibilities.These jobsareoutthereindroves,andaccordingto employmentexperts,thistrendwillcontinue foryears.Here,Choicesprofilesfiveofthe nextcentury’sgreatcareeropportunities.We lookedforlobsthatottersolidgrowth,good pay,andthathard-to-define“coolquality.” Asyou’llsee,computer,technology,environ mental,andhealth-carefieldsleadtheway. 14 • SCHOLASTIC CHOICES CommuDiGaioHs EngineerI

WhyIt’s Cool:You use the latest technology to The Challenge:Dealing with the pressure of ‘build telecommunications systems that millions of building something new. “The hardest part is consumers will use. Among the products communi knowing where to begin.’ Noha says. “Here, we cations engineers make are surround-sound audio have to put the theories we learned into practice.” systems and ideo conference-calling systems. Education:Entry-level engineering jobs require The Future:With more than half the U.S. a bachelor’s degree. with a focus on mechanical engineering jobs in communications, this specialty engineering or electrical engineering. seems to be vacuuming up new engineers. The What You Can Do Now: Study science. math. field. according to the U.S. Department of and computers—and sharpen your comm un ica Labor, is one of toda’s fastest-growing. tion skills. To find out more. check the Institute The Pay:Starting annual salaries average of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Web site at S38.500. Midcareer* communications engineers www.ieee.org. earn between S50.000 and S65,000. RelatedJobs: • The Fun Part: The excitement of being exposed • Broadcast technician.Averge annual salary— to high-level technology, says Noha El-Ghobashv, S25,000: education—two-year engineering or 24. who builds hardware such as telephone wires electronics degree from a community college. for Fujitsu Network Communications in Pearl • Electronic-equipment repair. Average salary— River. New York. “I love working on something $35,000 a year; education—one- or two-year from start to finish, she adds. degree from a technical school. wooDesigner Why It’s Cool: Youget to and words to create pages for Web The Challenge:Meeting dead experiment with illustrations. sites that millions of people can lines. Clients can be demanding photographs, computer programs view on the Internet. and last-minute changes are The Future:This ‘ear, common. “All-nighters are tough.” an estimated 83 million Albert says, “and Fve done them people in the United States a few times.” will log on to the Internet, Education:A bachelor’s degree and the ‘11browse through in design plus corn pilfer—program more than 26 million Web ming experience or education. pages. The demand for ranging from a two-year degree new Web pages. which has to an advanced degree. But a high jumped 450 percent just skill level can get von employed. since 1995. will continue, regardless of ‘our education. say trend watchers. What You Can Do Now: (;reate The Pay: Annual Web pages and take art. design. salaries start at S25,000. and photography courses. An Midcareer designers earn excellent site on Web design is between S60.00() and www.hotwired.com/webmonkey. S90.0O()a year. Related Jobs: The Fun Part: Thu have • Onlineeditor. Average salary— the freedom z to create S60.000 a “ear: education—a 0 designs. “The Internet is college degree in journalism such a new mediuni. there or English. are no rules for the things • Computercoder. Average salary— you can do,” saysAihert S40.000 a “ear: education—high Liao. who works atJurock school diploma plus vocational i New Media of Vancouver, school or on-the-job training Canada as a web designer. in computer languages.

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SEPTEMBER 1999 • 15 ______—— —“I

:whyIt’s Cool:You get to learn ‘about the çn%iron ment and ecosystems and our impact on them. The Futire: The number ofjobs in the life sciences iS gipwing faster than average for alljob fields. says the U.S. Department of Labor. In partic’u1ár.oppoitunities for conservation biologists, global-warming experts, and polIutior-prevention specialists are growing because of a renewed concern for.the environment. The Pay:The starting salary for life scientists averages .S25,000. Midcareer life scientists can earn between S35.000 and S60,000 a ear. The Fun Part: Getting your hands dirty. “I like being out in the field,” says Keith Vogelsang, 29, who tracks invader plant species for the Universit of California in Irvine, California. Being a pioneer for science is also great. “In the experiments we do,” he adds, “we create knowledge and interpret data in ways that have never been done before.” The Challenge: For Keith, working at a university also means having teaching duties. ‘That takes a lot of time awayfrom my research,” he says. - Education: A bachelor’s degree in science-is >if:-: : required. Most life scientists earn advanced degrees. What You Can Do Now: Take science classes and join your school’s science club—or start one. The - National Wildlife Foundation’s Earth Tomorrow program offers resources that can help you promote environmental activism in ‘our community: www.nwf.org. Related Jobs: • Labor fieldtechnician.Average salarv—S25OOO ‘a year; education—bachelor’s degree. ‘-• Hazardous-wastemanagement technician. Average salarv—S32.000;education—high school diploma and specialized on-the-job trining.

11 eumoer Programmer

Vi Its Cool: \bu,write and adapt I1ev software Tne O:alleng2: Keeping up with the technology. programs for.consumers or businesses, and von get U) Pr plr Leep writing new computer languages.’ test new software before the public gets it. latheriut. says. “Mastering.all of them is tough.” e Future: Computer programming is the third Educa:ion: .Abachelor’s degree in computer science fastest-growing profession in the U.S.. according t l)I gramuiilng isii’t mandator, hut with the field the U.S. Department of Labor. More thanhalf a -n,illioii IRC )!llitlg more competitive. it is recommended. people currently work.as programmers. Wti. You Cn o Nov.’: Get experience with The Pay: \éarlv salaries start at about S35,000. )I1 puter programs, especially -HTML. C++, and java. Midcareer programmers average about S70,00(J. a.’t: ious: The un Part: Problem-solving. As Catherine • Computer-networktechnician,Averageyearly salar— Skidmore. a programmer for Xceed Interactive, a Web. S25.OO()to S30.000: education—associate’s degree or design company in New York,says: “I like picking up a technical-school certificate. language or program that I haven’t usedbefore and • Computer-aided draft specialist. Average ‘early salary— figuring it out.” S4ft000: education—’techtiical school training.

16 • SCHOLASTIC CHOICES. II.!FI LI IlIIL] I J [III ____ I

WhyIt’s Cool:You design rehabilitation programs to improve patients’ endurance, muscle strength, and joint motioi. The Future:The field is the ninth fastest-growing in the country, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Demand will continue into the next centur as more hospitals discharge patients early to be rehabilitated at home. The Pay:The starting annual salary averages $35,000. Midcareer physical therapists earn between S50.000and S60,000 a year. The FunPart:Helping patients overcome serious conditions. Bridget Donovan, 26, a physical thera pist in Maple Glen, Pennsylvania, recently saw a 6-year-old with whom she had worked to rehabilitate a broken hip: “It’s great to think that I was able to help her run again and play with other kids.” The Challenge:Making sure that patients’ individual needs are met. “Everyone’s personality is different,” Bridget says. “It’s up to me to make creative treatment programs that work.” Education:Must attend an accredited physical therapy bachelor’s or master’s degree program. WhatYouCanDo Now:Volunteer to work in a hospital, clinic, or nursing home. Study human anatomy in biology class. For more career information, check the American Physical Therapy Association’s Web site at www.apta.org. RelatedJobs: • Fitnesstrainer.Average salary—S30,000; education—ranges from passing a written certification exam to earning a bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology. • Physical-therapyassistant.Average salary— S27,000a ‘ear; education—associate’s degree.

1asbeib-CrowiogJOBS,1996O2006C” Databaseadministrators/ therapyassistants computer-support II Homehealthaides specialists 1 Medicalassistants 2 Computerengineers Desktoppublishing i Systemsanalysts! specialists(includes computerprogrammers Webdesigners) I Physicaltherapists ii I Personalandhome- careaides Ill Occupational-therapy 5 Physicalandcorrective assistantsandaides Ii

SEPTEMBER 1999 • 17 H&CS-7 Name ______

Directions: Fromthe CareerZonewebsite,select a singlecareer; then, answerthe followingquestionsrelatedto that career.

1. Namethe careeryou’ve chosen: ______

2. Describewhat is involvedin this career: Whatwouldyou.be required to do on a generalbasis? What duties wouldyou perform?

•In what type of environmentwould you be working? Forexample,with whom and wherewouldyou be working? 4. Whattype of training or educationis requiredin this field?

5. What are some careersrelated to this one?

6. Do these related careersappealto you, too? Explain.

7. Wouldthis careersuit you? Explain.

Iffinishedearly,viewthecollegewebsiteLinksforyourcareer, exploreothercareeroptions,or taketheinterestinventory. cAREERCHOICEQUESTIONNAIRE

Studsnt’sName______Tiachir______

Career______Date______

1. Ustfivethingsyouwouldhavetodoas partof thisjob.

2. WhatlevelofschoolingortypeoftrainingisgenerallyrequiredofindMdualsenteringthis field?

3.Whatspeciallicenses.orcertlflcáteswillhavetobeobtainedandwhataretherequirements forobtainingthem?

4. WhatpayscalewouldyouexpectforanentrylOvelpositioninthisfield?

5. ArethereanyspecialphysicalqualitiesrequiredforindMdualsperformingthistypeofwork? Forexample,height,visIonortheabilitylift heavyloads.

6.WhatwouldtheworldngconditiOnsforthiscareerbe?Forexample,crowded,cleanordirty, drab,cold,dark,etc.

7. Ustsomeofthespecialtoolsorinstruments,pieces’ofequipmentorformswhichwouldbe usedinthistypeof work.

8 Whattypeof personalityshoulda personhaveforthistypeof work?Forexample,calm, friendly,talkative,self-starter,etc. . . : 9. Maythesequalitiesbedevelopedor learned?Explainyouranswer. -

10.Whatarethe,jobprospetaforthisareain thenextfewyers? Mll youbeabletofind employmentafteryouhavetrainedforseveralyears?

11.Howisthenatureofthiscareeriikelytochangeoverthenextflvetotenyears?Why?

I) ‘I 12.WhatarethepossibilItiesforadvancementorpromotionsforIndMdualswhoenterthisfield? Explain.

13. Whataresomerelatedor similarjobsanindMdualwhoisworkingatthiscareermight enjoy?

14.Whatinfluenceswillthiscareerhaveonyourlifestyle?Forexample,yourfamilylife,the friendsyouassociatewith,theareaofthecountryinwhichyouwilllive.

15.Nameatleastfivethingsyoulikeaboutthisjobandexplainwhy.

6. Nameat leastthreethingsyoudislikeaboutthisjobandexplainwhy.

17.Whatwillmostlikelybeyourworkinghours?Willyouhavetoworkashiftoronweekends?

18.HowdoesthiscareermatchtheItemsyoulistedasthemostdesirous?Inwhatwaysdoyou feelthisjobsuitsyou?

19.Afterlookingatthiscareer,inwhatwaysdoyoufeelthisjobmightnotbeforyou?What wouldyoudislikeorhavedifficultyadjustingto?

20.Whatwerethesourcesofinformationforthisreport?Bespecificandlistexacttitles,authors andreferencenumbers.

I74 NAME: H&CS-7 ______

CAREER REPORT.

PROJECT GUIDELINES

1. Select a career of interest to research.

You may wish to select a career/industry to explore of which you are unfamiliar, but find interesting, or you may decide to research an area that you always have liked. Whatever your choice, you must stick with it! You cannot change careers to research once you have started!

2. Answer all questions on the research data sheet to their fullest. Present this information in complete sentencesin paragraph form, following the outline on this sheet. Your report must be TWO to THREEpages in length--no more, no less! Typing is optional.

3. You must use at least TWO different types of sources and your bibliography must contain at least THREEto FOURsources total. Possiblesources include: Internet, people working in the field, encyclopedia, books, research guides, newspapers, periodicals, etc.

4. Present your report in the following manner:

Page 1: Title Page (title of report & author)

Pages 2-3: Report - Page 4: Bibliography

5.. Your report will be given TWO grades--one on content and one on grammar. It is due on: ______. along with this sheet attached for grading. Late assignments will be downgraded. career report, rUbric assessment scale

I. Content:

1 2 3 4 AREA Rarely Occasionally Usually Strongly Evident Evident Evident Evident Habits/ Management

Required .

# of Format

II. Grammar:

1 2 3 4 AREA Rarely Occasionally Usually Strongly Evident Evident Evident Evident Grammar& Usage

Punctuation& Capitalization SpelLing

SCORE: (Part I) SCORE:______(Part II)

Io >Career Report Outline

I. Job RequirementS,& Qualifications ¶ A. Requirements • List 5 things you would have to do as part of this job. • What level of schoolingor training is.generally required.for people entering this field? • What special licensesor ‘certificatesmust be obtained and what are the requirementsfor obtainingthem? • Are there any specific skills (knowledgeof certain systems,codes,tools, equipment.etc.) or physicalqualities (height,vision, strength, etc.) generallyrequiredfor performingthis type’ofwork? Explain. ¶ B. Qualifications • What type of personalityshould one have for this type of work: calm, outgoing,talkative,self-starter,energetic,people-person,team- player, good under pressure,etc.? • In general.may these qualities be developedor learned?Explain.

II. The Working Environment ¶ A. Working Conditions • Describe the typical workplaceenvironment. • Describe the working conditionsof this career field:isolated,crowded, clean, dirty, pleasant.dreary, etc. ¶ B. Salary • What are the average working hours/shiftsin this job? • What is the average salary for an entry-levelposition? • What is the average top salary that one can expect to earn?

III. Industry Outlook ¶ • What are the job prospects in this field in the next few years? Will you be able to find employmentafter school & training? • How is the nature of the job and industry likely to change in the future? • What are the possibilitiesfor advancementin this field? • What are some related jobs that one might considerwho works in this field?

IV. The Field & You ¶ • What influenceswill this career have on your lifestyle: personallife,’ family life, living arrangements? • List and explain at least 3 things that you like about this job/field? • List and explain at least 3 things that you dislike about this job/field?

¶ • CONCLUSION: After looking at this career, in what ways do you feel this job: ‘ (1) would suit you: your personality,natural skill or ability? (EXPLAIN); AND (2) might not be for you? (Explainwhat you might not like or would have difficultyadjustingto.) >How to Prepare a Bibliography

POINTS TO CONSIDER.. • Tile thepage “Bibliography.” • Alphabetizesourcesby the first word in the entry, usuallythe author’slast name. If the author is unidentified,the title of the articlebegins the entry. • Start at the left-handmargin. If you need another line, indent that line and each additionalline thereafter. • SINGLE space entries,but DOUBLE space betweenentries.

BOOKS

Last name, First Middle. Title of Book Underlined. City of Publication:Publisher.Copyrightdate.

ENCYCLOPEDIA ARTICLES

Title of Encyclopedia. Year ed. “Title of Entry,”

INTERVIEWS

Last name, First Middle (of person interviewed). Interview by (yourname), date of interview.

MAGAZINE ARTICLES

Last name, First Middle. Title of Article in Quotations.” MagazineTitle UnderuinecVolume# (Date in parentheses):Pages.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLES

Last name, First Middle. Title of Article in Quotations.” Newspaper NameUnderlined. Date, Pages. ‘Tcannotbelievethat thepurposeof life is to be.‘happy.’I think thepurposeof life is to beuseful,to beresponsible,to behonorable,to becompassionate.It is,aboveall, to matter: to count,to standfor something,to havemadesome

differencethat .youlivedat all.” - LeoC’.Posten

•‘All thatis golddoesnotglitter; notaII whowanderare lost.” -f.kkTolkien

“Everyoneis enthusiasticat times. Onepersonhasenthusiasm for 30 minutes,anotherfor 30 days,but it is thepersonwho. hasit for 30 yearswhomakesasuccessof life.”

- EdwdrdB.Butler CONCEPT 7: CAREER PLANNING

GOAL 2: To develop basicemployment skills necessaryfor successin the workplace. (HE3; CDOS1,2,3a)

OBJECTIVES:

1. Students will identify sourcesof information for finding employment. 2. Students will identify the componentsof a job application and résumé, and properly complete one. 3. Students will analyzethe skills neededfor successfulemp’oyment, such as job-hunting skills, interviewing techniques,and workplaceetiquette.

ACTIVITIES:

1. “Arming Yourselffor the Job Hunt,” article 2. Job-Relatedcartoons 3. Want Ads notes 4. ClassifiedAbbreviation Key handout 5. “The Want Ads: The Code,” article 6. Help-WantedAds project guidelines 7. “How to Fill Out a JobApplication,” article 8. Job Applicationsnotes 9. Résumé/Jobapplication packet 10.Career Questionnaireworksheet 11.Who WouldYou Hire? worksheet 12.”Incompetent and maddeninglyOblivious,” article 13.”Some Not-Too-SubtleAdviceon Etiquette for Job Hunting,” article 14.”How to Drive Your BossCrazy,” article IJ_ _ SUMMEPEMPLOYMENT ] SK flJR c I I IArfliinéYOurself I I, ewkonfindingsum. I For‘theJobHunt BriefingPage work. PhoneatUWt I 143-4464. onsgory3700. By. Patricia Kitchen I STUDENTLflsiE also I cr111 WRIT!ft ha,a list of booksto help I you find summer work. I des of a cool summer night be hanng qyd around toe beachor nool. But do,your parents “-i “-‘‘ I Ii about a.wwnw OMflt nave- r—’jvv,ip er, r havea different dee. like. 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Let others know ____ you’re looking for work. like your teachers and TRYThIS coaches,neighbors, store clerks, your doctor and Yourparents friends. This is called’ - networking’ nd it’s a skill you’ll needthe restof your life. L.,ok for help wanted’ signs in store. and ads Here’sa QuickWay n newspapers.But remember:many jobs are riot advertised, so you’ll need to do somedi,ng, like checking out the yellowpages.That’s what Jabber ToMatchIntereststo Jobs’ Aifred, S, of Manhattan dir). His first inclination - atsurewttattypeofsummerjob lookfor?YourowninteresternigPtgrve aclue.Below,;ece was to say. 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D of a compsny,enadvertisingfirm print answers,except for your signature. DON’T leave lines blank — if the question Collect like -. -• thing. stamps.toy • Ahobkyshop,anadtiquemalLsosneonewhosells doesn’t apply to you, write NA, for ot applicehie. D eoldiei’s, dolls thingeat fleem,rkata - DON’T putdown a salary re5uirement — instead sayopenornegotiable. DON’T ones out. - Patncus Ki,ichen The third hurdler the intervIew. When you ‘1 get a phonecall from a impsny, return the call (eat. I - A 1ob doam’t sit and welt for you,’ say. Lois Ruero, anothercareer expert, who runs the work AlliesNiIu,. IL experienceprogiam at Farmingdsl. High SchooL Prepare.Findout whew theoe is and how leiig sesOvaas. it will take to geethere.‘Ashlerrosemuck sayou can aboutthe company.You’ll really mesa)out if you s 17,ealNe,* the ntmvceew i’ve bon,d up on the both’’ Plan carefully what you’ll west. Some detht. image killers:jeans, sneaker’s,...nA,.I., gold capson kIust — srises yourteeth,earrtn onboys.long.te..iig .srringe I on girls, noesrin. visible kneehigh, or thigh Ml.L.L.l, “I highs, beepers.loud colors,sungisases.gum end li — heavycologos. . I.- - Attitud. ii really important. Youhavetocorn, atroes ae aeriota,and re.pectM. Don’twalk in and ‘I say,“Yo, what kind of jobsyou got for n& says Jones.Give a firm handshakeandmakeeyeount And rememberthis. Yourjob in theinterview to sell yourselfby lettingthe bme knowwhat .hihl. and interest,youhavethat make you a goodhire. (Toseebowyourinterestscould help.seethe boxat’ right.You mayhemoretalented thanyouthink.) TomoneaWhat’sAheadtotWeflars? 1.

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1 WANT AbS VOCABULARY

HUMANRESOURCES- Department in a company that is responsiblefor all employee matters, such as hiring, firing, benefits, employee disputes,’ etc.

TYPESOF EMPLOYMENT

FULL-TIME(F/Ti — A work week consisting of at least 40 hours.

PART-TIME(P/TI — A work week consisting of less than 40 hours. *

PROBATIONARY— A training and evaluation period at a job, which may lead to permanent empIoyment

SEASONAL— Employment during a specific time or part of the year.

APPRENTICESHIP/INTERNSHIP- Work situation where one learns an art or trade by working in that field.

SELFEMPLOYMENT — Work for oneself—you are your own boss’.’

r-1 CLASSIFIED ABBREVIATION KEY

&—and EE— ElectricalEngineer oppty— opportunity ac.— acre emp— employment PBX— PrivateBoardExchange a/c,A/C— air-conditioned Engr— Engineer(ing) PC— positivecontrols Acct— Accountant Exec— Executive P.C.—.printedcircuit admln— administrative exp’d,exr — experience pci — percent advt— advertising fin burnt— finishedbasement l—paid agcy— agency fir — floor(i.e.2ndfIr,3rdfIr) PR— publicrelations AMC— AmericanMotorsCorp. F/P,F/ixl— feepaid prof— professional AM/FM— AM/FMradio FT— fulltime proto— prototype AMEX— AmericanStock turn— furnished pvt— private Exchange grad— graduate prpty— property A/P— accountspayable guar— guarantee prof— preferred — appt appointment Hgts,orHts— heights P/S— powersteering apts— apartments hp— horsepower P11— parttime asst— assistant hr— hour P/W — powerwindows All — automatictransmissionH.S.— highschool (LA.— qualityanalysis BC/BS— BlueCross/BlueShield WI — hardtop DC— qualitycontrol bdni — bedrooms hvac— heating,ventilation, R& D — researchand Bkkpr— Bookkeeper air conditioning development — Immed — — Bkr Broker poss immediate recept . receptionist bldg— building possession rag— registered — bsrnt— basement hic. incorporated(ina R& H.— radioandheater bus— business companynameonly) sal— salary — los insurance — Caddy— Cadillac S.D. SchoolDistrict — K thousand — Chrys— Chrysler Secy secretary — LLE. Island — Chevy— Chevrolet Long Expresswaysad sedan LLR.R.— CIk— Clerk LongIslandRailRoad Storm— Stenographer Indscjxf— Coil— college landscaped Supvr— Supervisor — M thousand — co— company Sys/AnalSystemAnalyst — ME — do — cashover MechanicalEngineer tech technical — M/F — comm— commission male/female telecom telecommunications — mfr manufacturer — cony— convertible tot total — rnv ridge— conventional mtg manufacturing unfurn— unfumished — mortgage mgmt management VIP— veryimportantperson — condo— condominium mgr manager ilc — vicinity — CPA— CertifiedPublic mU military v/roof— vinylroof — Accountant mktg marketing wgn— wagon — MU — cpe coupe MultipleListingService wknds—- weekends — — cyl cylinder mpg milespergallon wkdys— weekdays — — dblgar doublegarage nec necessary wkrs— workers — — Des/DraftDesigner/ N.J. NewJersey WPM— wordsperminute Draftsperson — nr near wrhso,wareh’se— warehouse DP— data — processing N.Y.S.E NewYorkStock WiW— walltowallor Dlv — Division(ofacompany)Exchange whitewalls EDP— electronicdata opp— opposite processing opers— operators gettiflghired

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r uan in es Dowant adsremindyouof nany ancientEgyptianhleroglyphs? rs as % pro- Checkout thesetipsonhow and’ to decipherthem. tOWS, rovie I bj T.J. WaU.is Whyis it that even a short “Help Wanted” ad can send job hunters into a cold sweat? It could be the pages upon pages of ads in large newspapers—or the fact that many ads are so cryptic, you have only a vague idea of what kind of job the employer has in mind. Job hunters sometimes feel they need expertise in ancient Egyptian writing just to decode the ads. No need to panic! Believe it or not. wading through the job listings and figuring out what employers want need not be so difficult! Want ads are an excellent resource— especially for entry-level jobs. To have a successful job hunt, it’s important to use all the strategies and available rs is resources to you. 7part- That includes networking. cold- infor oto calling (phoning strangers). 7/ mational inter-iewing (talking with in fields tms people you want to enter), and responding to advertisements. wherever they may appear. There are several sources of difference between hard and soft management, xpIor classified ads. You find them in skills. Hard .ki/Is the skills, and the’ 14to > can are specific, interpersonal regional and national newspapers. concrete qualifications that employ desire to learn. These skills are not. forma for Trade need. If read ad that asks e.org. example. journals—mag ers you an specific to a single indus,t.ry or azines that serve a particular indus for MCSE and Novell experience occupation. cunty ads. do newsiet know what Even if don’t.have the In try—carry want as and you (lout even you exact 1ting lers that target a specific group. MCSE is. do not apply for this job. skills listed in a want ad, you y be The Internet is another source. Hard skills tend to be non-nego should consider applying for it if tiable. MCSE (Microsoft Certified you feel you can do the.joh. Let’s HardSkillsvs.SoftSkills Systems Engineer) is a hard skill— say you see an ad from an account Finding the classifieds is the easy either you have it or you don’t. ing firm for an administrativeassis ollege Soft skills, on part. Deciphering them sometimes on the other hand, tant with experience in Microsoft career U requires reading between the lines. refer to more subjective qualifica Word and Excel. Maybe you’ve For example. it helps to know the tions.such as leadership, project never used Microsoft Word, but r World CareerWorld September2000 (9 ‘k ;A I

Wanted: you’re familiar with otherword processing programs, ándybü’ve Banking/Tellers got a’decentkeyboardingspeed. Or We need people with maybe you’ve never used Excel, good customer service but you’refamiliarwith some corn In skills to respond to cus puter accountingprograms. your cover letter, stress the skills do tomer inquiries and assist you I have, not the ones you don’t.Keep customers with all banking in mindthat employersare looking services and transactions,’ for the ideal candidate; you just Including checking/savings might come the closest to their I. 1depbsits and withdrawals expectations! and cashier’s checks. You A few want-ad tips: Be wary of •1 will also provide admin.is ads that don’t list specific job 4, trative support and light requirementssuch as training,edu phone woi’k as needed. You cation, experience, and physical qualify if you are detail- demands. if you’rea recent grádu chances are you’llbe. oriented and possess strong ate, looking for position—that of math aptitude, excellent an entry-level a beginner.Butif the ad is vague,it: interpersonal skills, and a can be difficultto determinewhat’s high school diploma or an entrylevel and what’san upper Fequivalent. rnanagementopening.Ads that list We offer competitive. lots of responsibilities but have ‘I wages with excellent bene phrases like “Successfulcandidate -fits and room for advance will report to the Operations Man ment. For consideration, ager” or “room for advancement” forward your résumé and are quite possibly seeking entry- salary requirements to: levelcandidates.Remember,ifyou First Fidelity Bank, believe you can do the job, apply. Youhave lose. 1000 Financial Way, nothingto Avoid ads that ask .4 Kansas City, MO 12345- answering to for information about 1 6789. EOE you pay specific jobs or employers. Arid don’t use a placement service that demands a percentage of your — ——4

- salary for helping.you get a job. funds.Sromthe employer Andyes, u’ve Placement services generally get you should care about your 401(k) Or paid by the employer. even now-.The younger you start, cel, . Blind ads are those in which the the more beti’ficja1 it is—itcollects om- employer does not include the interest while you’’inaking more ‘our name of the enterprise. Frequently money. i do you are asked to reply to a post :eep office box number or to fax your ActionPlan cing. résumé. Many businesses use blind You have the paper in front of just ads simply because they don’twant you. Nowwhat? First, circle all the to broadcast the fact that they are jobs that sound like possibilities. hiring. Sometimes blind ads are Next, read the circled ads very v of placed by recruitment or private carefully.Writedown the qualilica job employment agencies looking for tions each employeris lookingfor, ‘du- potential applicants. Oneofthe con and formulate in your mind how ical cerns about responding to a blind you fit those requirements,Makea idu- ad is that you might apply to the note of the employer’s address, :ing company you already work for, telephone number, fax number, or t of alerting your boss that you are look Webaddress, and any other perti e, it ing for other work. On the other nent information;then add the date at’s hand, if you’re not working, what you are responding.Answerthe ad for advertised positions to elicit er- have you got to lose by applying? according to what the ad asks you hundreds of responses. It simply list One frustrating aspect ofjob to do. Ifthe ad specificallysays “no takes too much time and costs too ave hunting through the want ads is phone calls.” then (/011/ phone. much for employers to respond to ate that salary is rarely advertised. Always include a cover letter each applicant. an- Here’s a tip: If the ad is a large dis explaining how your skills an(l The keyto makingthe want ads nt play ad in the business section, you their needs are a match. (For infor work foryou isto read between the rv- can safely assume the wages are mation on how to write a cover let lines, and apply forjobs that inter ‘ou above average. And if the ad ter, see the October 1999 issue of est you, even if you think your )ly. reports. “Excellent remuneration Gareri Work!.) chances are only so-so. Use the package with 401(k) benefits,” you Another frustrating element of want ads in conjunction with the isk can assume the wages are decent. the job search is that you rarely other job-search resources men out The 401(k) plan allows employees hear back froni eniployers you’ve tioned earlier: networking, cold- nd to shelter a percentage of their applied to unless they’d like to calling, and informational inter earnings from taxes and may interview you. Don’t take their viewing. You’ll want to use every include some amount of matching silence personally. It’s not unusual resource at your disposal! U

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HELP-WANTED ADS

PROJECT GUIDELINES

Obtain five help-wanted ads from the classified section of newspapers or magazines,or resources on the Internet for the career of your choice.

STEPI (50 points)

1. Identify the Who (employer), What (job title), Where (location of employment), When (hours/shifts/apply-by date) and Why (reasonS for taking the job) of each ad.

2. Explain the similarities and differences among theads.

3. Select one ad to answer. Indicate why you would respond to this particular ad over the others.

STEP2 (25 points)

Createyou own help-wanted ad for the job area you have chosen. Usethe ads you clipped as a model.

STEP3 (25 points)

Makea collage depicting this profession, using photographs of people working in the field and related images of the field. Placeyour help wanted ad in the center of your collage. BASIC KNOW-HOW H : FillOut Jb Application After you’ve left.an Interview,your applicationmay be the only thing a potentialemployerhasto rememberyou by. And If you haven’t metthispersonyet, it may be all he or she,hasto go on. When you’re looking for work So, if you don’t know yours, find • The part of the application that this summer, one of the most im out the location and hours of your needsthe most preparation is the portant things you’ll need to know local Social Security Administration list of references.Normally you will is how to fill out a job application. oflice. Call to find out what you have to give the names of three Say, for example, you’d like to need to bring to get a card. people who will recommend you for work at Mc Burger’s, a fast-food • You will be asked the type of po your new job—people you worked restaurant. When you go there to sition you are applying for: coun for before, teachers, or counselors. apply, the manager may ask you to terperson, cashier, clerk, etc. Also But first you must ask them if they fill the application out on the spot. figure out your school vacation will agree to be your references. So be prepared to answer a few schedule and the exact day that you You’llneed the name, phone num questions about you and your expe can start work. ber, occupation, and number of rience. • Questions about your education years you’ve known each reference. • Almost always you’ll first be may come next. You must give the Friends and relatives are out. You’ll asked to fill Out your name, ad name and address of every high need references who can speak dress, telephone number, age and school you may have attended. You about your work habits, reliability, emergency contact (usually your may be asked if you studied typing and personality. parents or closest relative). If you andlor dictation, and the number of • A large part of every job applica don’t know your parents’ work tele words you can type a minute. tion Li set aside for listing jobs phone numbers by heart, write • Applicationsalmostalways askif you’ve already had. List previous them down so you’ll have them. any. other member of your family summer or part-time jobs. Tell how • You will aLsobe asked your social has ever workedfor the particular long you worked at each job and security number. You can’t be put placebefore. Find out this informa give the name, address, and phone on anyone’s payroll without one. tion ahead of time. number of the person you worked for. • Often, the application will ask you to give the starting and’final salaries of any jobs you have had. Your starting salary is what you were paid your first week at a job. The final salary is what you made the last week. (If you ever got a raise, that ‘raiseand your promotion tells an employer about how good a worker you are.) • Finally, you may be asked if you haveever beenfired before. If the answer is yes, you will have to give the reason. Your potential employer will want to know about any bad performance you may have had on a F previous job. But also this question is important because one boss’srea sons for firing may not be another’s. 0 • The other things to remember (and these are tremendously impor tant!) are to follow directions and write neatly (in ink). —Deborah Kirk

CHOICES A SAMPLE JOB APPLICATION:

YOU FILL IT OUT!

MCBURGER’S APPLICATION

NAME(LAST) (FIRST) (MIDDLE) SOCIALSECURIrYNO.

I I I i I i i i ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIPCODE AREACODEHOMETELNO. I PERSONTO CONTACTIN EMERGENCY ADDRESS CITY STATE TELEPHONE

TYPEOF WORKAPPLIEDFOR: WHENCANYOU START?

IF NOT, STATEYOURAGE’ — AREYOU 8 YRS.OR OLDER 0 YES 0 NO ‘MUSTBEABLETO PROVIDEPROOF OF AGE DID YOU GRADUATE? EDUCATION NAMEOF SCHOOL ADDRESS DEGREERECEIVED HIGH

22LSL - -

BUSINESSOR

TECH.SCHOOL .

DO YOU TYPE? 0 YES 0 NO HAVEYOU OR A RELATIVEEVERWORKEDFORMCBURGER’S? TAKEDICTATION?0 YES 0 NO 0 YES 0 NO IFYES,GIVEDETAILS

REFERENCES:PERSONAL(LISTFORMEREMPLOYERS)DO NOT LISTRELATIVES. NAME ADDRESS PHONE OCCUPATION YEARSKNOWN

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3) EMPLOYMENTHISTORY

STARTING LEAVING STARING FINAL POSITION FORMEREMPLOYERS DATE DATE SALARY SALARY REASONFORLEAVING

NAME

ADDRESS/PHONE

NAME .

ADDRESS/PHONE

WEREYOU EVERFIREDBYANY COMPANY? 0 YES 0 NO

IF YES,GIVEDETAILS

APPLICANT’SSIGNATURE . DATESIGNED

APRIL19t7 TOBAPPLICATIONSVOCAL

MINOR - Persons under 18--they cannot be employed full- while in school.

ALIEN - Foreignborn residents--they require special

permission to work here

REFERENCES- People who are familiar with the type of work

you do and whoknow the type of person you are. -

. Your former boss = the most appropriate job reference.

RÉSUMÉ- Summary of one’s educational and work histories, skills, talents, etc

VOLUNTEERWORK - Unpaid work.

EXTRACURRICULARWORK— Activities outside of school (clubs, sports, etc.)

WAGES— Pay by the hour, piece or job

SALARY— Set amount of money paid for a specific period of time! work.

VILI 759 Woodward Avenue Mount Vernon, N.Y. 13810 June 24, 1985

Mr. Marvin Grange Personnel Department Grumman Corporation 1111 Stewart Avenue Bethpage, New York 11714

Dear Mr..Grange: Please consider me as an applicant for the position of assistant personnel manager, which was advertised in Newsday on June 23, 1985. Enclosed is a copy of my personal resume for your examination. As you can see, I am a recent graduate of New York Univer sity where Imajored in personnel management and labor-relations. My duties in the Navy were also in the area of personnel, which is where I first developed an interest in working with’.individ uals and their capabilIties.A major part of my responsibilities involved the assignment of duties for incoming enlisted men and, officérs. For my work in this area.I received two service corn— mendãtjons from the Navy.

After separation from the Navy I followed my interests at two personnel jobs which also involved ruewith the accounting and marketing areas of the operation of a business. Realizing my ultimate goals would ‘requiremore education, I decided to attend càllege’on a fuiltime basis. I am fully aware of al1 of the’ latest emplOyee evaluation techniques, and-my new bride and I are willing to relocate to Long Island or anywhere else a career with your firmmight assign me.

- With my qualifications, both educational and experience, . I am confident that I would be an asset to the Grumman Corporation. I would appreciate the opportunity for a -personalinterview to - better enable me to discuss my qualificationswith you. Thank you-for your cooperation and consideration.

Sincerelyyours,

John Z. Brown

(G15 LETTER

88 LeGrarideStreet Hudson Junction, N.Y. 13304 June 25, 1985

Mr. Ralph Thompson, Manager Hudson Junction Garage 1347 Main Street Hudson Junction, New York 13304 Dear Mr. Thompson: In response to the advertisement in your window for a mechanic, I would like you to take a look at a copy of my resume, which is enclosed. My major course of study in high school was automotive mechanics. In fact, I have taken three years of course work in automotive mechanics, dealing with both domestic and foreign car engines. I am capable to performing tune—ups using the latest electronic technological equipment, doing complete brake jobs and repairing suspension systems and exhaust systems. I live locally, and if you check my school records, you will find that I was rarely absent and was extremely dependable. My intentions are to continue my education in the area of automotive technology.

I do hope that you will consider me for the mechanic’s position you have available. Thank you for your time and consid eration, and I hope to be hearing from you in the near future.

Sincerely yours,

ICISA RESUME

June 1985 Mary Muncie ASSISTANTCOPYWRITER 139Fifth Street Jersey City’,NJ. 07304 Tel.: (201)555-9009 EXPERIENCE:

6/84-9/84 S Jn-rn with Arden Adverthing Agency,630 Fifth Avenue.Workedas general as sistant in copydepartment under direct supervisionofcopychief,Mr.John Smith. Principal duties were typing and checking copy, filing, relief receptionist and switchboardoperator. Waspermitted to attend several copy conferences,and ulti matelywrote originAlcopyfor two inAll foodaccounts.Both accepted— one ap peared in Woman’s Day, and the othr used as direct-mail piece. 6/83-9/83 Market research interviewerfor Markets Inc.,JerseyCity,N.J.Surveysconducted under variety ofconditionsand amongvaried consumergroups;housewives,sum mer collegestudents, retail store and motionpicture patrons.Subjectsequallyvar ied; readership studies, consumer products, audience reaction. Last two weeks, helped compiledata fromone study to formbasis for national research projecton the consumerspending potential for electrical appliances.

ADDITIONALEXPERIENCE: (Non-paid) 9/82-6/85 Advertising managerfor collegenewspaper, increased regular advertisers from sevento twenty,overaperiod ofthreeyears.Thisnot onlyhelpedto eliminAtethe deficitin our budget,but enabled us to start a nest eg towardthe purchase of office. • badlyneededequipment forthe newspaper EDUCATION: 9181-6/86 DelfordUniversity- SunimA Cum Laude Major English Minor Psycholo

EXTRA..CURRICULAR •: Reporter and AdvertisingManager on Collegepaper. Memberof debatingtewm PERSONAL DATA: Am free to travel. Will relocate. REFERENCES: Ms. Kathleen Flynn Faculty Adviser DelfordUniversity SchoolNewspaper 1400 School’Street, Delford;N.J. 08015 Mr. JohnSmith Arden AdvertiRingAgency 630 Fifth Avenue,New York,New York 10020 Mr. Irving Schwartz, President Markets In 120 Main Street, JerseyCity, N.J. 01306

1% RESUME

John Z. Brown 759 Woodward Avenue MountVernon, N.Y. 13810 (914) 555-0001 OCCUPATIONALGOAL: ImmediateGoals and interests: Assistant Personnel Manager Time and Motion Study Production ControlAssistant PayrollAssistant (Willingto acceptpositionanywhere in the United States.) EDUCATION: 9/81-5/85. New York University,New YorkCity, B.A. Major. Labor Management MAJORSUBJECTS: MINORSUBJECTS: BusinessOrgnizRtion Accounting Business Management Economics Industrial Psychology Humanities History of LaborUnions Job Analysis EXTRA-CURRICULARACTIVITY: Time and MotionStudy Industrial RelationsHonorSociety Personnel Intramural Athletics Internship Labor Management Club HONORS: Phi Beta Kappa SUMMERAND PART-TIME EXPERIENCE:

9/81 - 5/85 - Mount Vernon Public Library (part-time) 6/79 - 9/81 - Jomet Metal Products, 120 SpringStreet, New York,N.Y. 9/76 - 6/79 - Abord Co., 165 Canal Street, New York,N.Y. MILITARY BACKGROUND:

U.S. Navy - Sept. 14, 1972 to July 13, 1976 Training - U.S. Navy - Personnel and RecordsSpecialist Service- PacificArea Rank - Seaman 1st Class SPECIALSKILLS: Typing -50 words per minute Burroughs & SCM Business Machines Chauffeur’sLicense Radio Operator

PERSONALDATA:Will relocate; married; no children;goodhealth

REFERENCES:Will be made availableupon request

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— CAREERPL&NNN — ______• COVERLETTERS

‘f are answering an ad you can •iply clip the ad and staple it to a copy of your zese—or ielud a cover letter. u a uuhng 9r05tje e:;lcyer ° h advertssd, always includea cover letter.

Xeep these points in t.ind:

• Addre*gth, letter to a sPecificperson,by narne. if ssble. • The first twentywords u.st attract the readers interest.

Stress the ; contrjutjon you can Bake. . • Refer to the reste, do not repeat the facts it contains.. • Use sp1e direct language and (or it • type get typed) on plain whte paper.

• .

• net be overbearing, fuiliar, 4 cute or hràus. You ate wri on a serious •ub,ct.

• Suggest that you telephone for an interview. . A sa.1e cover letter follovg,

— —. — — ______- — — . . .. . SAMPLECO,tR Liiui . I

304Nest 57thStreet New York1 LY. 1003.9 171.nuary23. 1979

Mr. Carles A. Pls.er. President Pler Crysler — Plyuth 112 Last 42nd Street hew York,LY. 10017

Dear Ptr. Plu.rz

The enclosed record of my training *nd exp.ri.zces may be of interest

to you if you are presentlyhiringnew staff. -

My experenee has been developed througha rangeof pazt—tims jobs, in s:hocl,th.rough recent trainingand thx’ough my personalinterest in autOrepairing.1 uld welcomean opportunity to show that sxperi*,ce to be valuableto your company. . I would appreciat.it if you would read the resumeand I’U take the liberty of telephoningyour secretarynext week to arrange for an appoint ment with you.

Thank you for your £ntezest.

Very truly yo1rs.

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/qc7,4 CAREER‘QUESTIONNAIRE ___

UsethefollowingqueStionsto‘intervieWapersonWhoworksIn a jobthatinterestsyou: 1 Whatisthetitleofyourjob? 2 Whendidyoubeginworkingatthisjob?

‘ 3. Howdidyou‘getthe,job? , 4 Whatsuggestions’would yougivea personinterestedinthis typeofjob? 5. Whatdoyoulike’mostaboutyourjob? 6. is thereanythingaboutthejobthat‘youdidn’texpectwhen youtookit? ‘• ‘• , 7. ‘Whatspecialskills’ortrainingareneededtOqualify,for theposition? :

8. Howcouldayoungpersonacquiretheseskills? ‘ ‘

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9. Whatdoyoudoonthe’job? ‘ 10.Doyou‘foreseeanychangesinthewaythisjobWill’be: inthe”nearfuture?’ 11;Whatareprospectiveopportunitiesforemploymentin‘thisjob?

1oo’’ DO’SAND DONTS DURING THE INTERVIEW

DuringtheInterview,DO DuringtheInterview,DOWT • Offertoshaketheinterviewer’shandwhen • Mumbleanything,especiallyyourname. youareintroduced.Thisdemonstrates • Placeyourhandbagorotherarticlesonthe yourself-confidence. interviewer’sdesk.DOkeeptheminyour • Gettheinterviewer’snamecorrectlyin hands,or,if necessary,putthemonthe advance,if possible,anduseit inyour floornearyou. conversation. • Playwithyourtie,rings,bracelets,etc. • Remainstandinguntilyouareaskedtobe • Gossipor“knock” formeremployers. seated. your • Pleadyourneedforwork. • Makeyourselfcomfortableandmaintain yourpoise. • Makejokesor argue. • Beagreeableatalltimes. • Chewgum. • Bewillingtotakeanyexamination • Slouchinyourchair. requested. • Answerquestionsbeforequestionis • Becourteousinyourmannerofapproach completelyasked. — “Goodmorning,Mrs.Smith,I am • Makeexcuses,showevasiveness,or JohnStevens.” hedgeonfactsinyourrecord. • Tryto giveyourresumeto theemployer • Answerthequestion,“Whatcanyoudo?” earlyintheinterview.Leavea copywith bysaying,“Anything.”DOindicatewhat yourinterviewer. specificskillsyouhave. • Answerallquestionsdirectlyandtruthfully. • UsecorrectEnglish;avoidslangsuchas “yeah”or “O.K.”or “yaknow.” • Permittheemployertoleadtheinterview. Remember,however,thatyoushouldbe positiveaboutyourself. • Askquestionsaboutthecompany. • Expressappreciationfortheinterviewer’s time. • Demonstratetheabilitytotakeconstructive criticismin a matureway. • Showinterestinthecompany. • Looktheinterviewerintheeye. • Showwillingnessto startatthebottom. Donotexpecttoomuchtoosoon. • Maketheinterviewerawareoftheserious thoughtyou’vegiventoestablishinggoals andplanningyourcareer. • Askaboutyourduties,hours,andpay,if hired.

RepilntedfromGsttlrVa Jobpies kit,byRObsftZ.dII, withpermissionfromSOuth-WesternPublishingCo. Who WouldYouHire?

Directions: On a scale of 1-10, rate each of the following interviewees based upon each category.

CRAIG BYERS