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Tara's mother's emerald necklace has been stolen! Teach your students the dos and don'ts of washing clothes as the teenage sleuths try to figure out "whodunit"-and why the laundry room is the center of the mystery. A fun way to communicate some clothing care basics, like reading care labels, pre-treating stains, separating darks from lights, and dealing with delicates. Correlates to all applicable National and State Educational Standards including...
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Knowing how to clean is a basic life skill that everyone should have. Is there a right way and a wrong way to clean a house? No, probably not, but there are ways that are efficient, organized, and easy to maintain while keeping time spent to a minimum. Standards of cleanliness range from those who keep everything spotless, to those who only do dishes when there aren't any clean glasses, to those who are somewhere in between. Even though individuals...
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Can cleaning the house be made fun and exciting? Not really, but this tiresome chore can be cut down to size by following the simple tips and suggestions in Housecleaning 101. Which rooms should be cleaned first (and last)? How should you approach a room so that nothing is missed? What supplies will you need, and how often should you clean? Humor and practical strategies will motivate viewers to roll up their sleeves and get to work. Guaranteed to...
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Filmed in a lively format, Laundry 101 is the perfect primer on clothing care. Jacki and Duane, two junior high school students, follow five easy steps-read sewn-in care labels, sort, pre-treat, wash, and dry-as they prepare a pile of garments for a clothing drive project. Covers all of the laundry room basics. Correlates to all applicable National and State Educational Standards including the NCLB Act.
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Stephanie is throwing a dinner party for eight of her high school classmates. But what starts out as a fun evening turns into a terrible case of.manner murders! Presented in a mystery format, this fast-paced video will have students laughing and learning as they try to name all of the manner infractions that occur. A second try at the dinner party shows Steph and her friends on their best behavior, for easy before-and-after comparisons. Correlates...
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In this program students use a powerful strategy for working toward fulfillment of their life goals: they write the goals down, list potential obstacles, identify people and groups to work with, pinpoint the skills they'll need, and then make a plan of action. Carving out time for both practice and rest, working through technical difficulties, and polishing up their people skills, the teens learn to overcome the barriers that most often trip people...
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Another great collection of household and home management advice from better living guru Graham Haley! This video offers viewers an unbeatable resource for low-cost tips on cleaning, storing, and organizing household items. Video clips average 3 minutes in length.
Topics include: Remove Fruit Juice Stains from Clothes and Fabrics, Remove Ink and Lipstick Stains with Hairspray, Use Pantyhose to Dry Your Sweater, Remove Mud and Dirt from White Sneakers,...
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Presented by better living guru Graham Haley, this video offers a wellspring of low-cost tips and techniques for cleaning, storing, and organizing household items. Video clips average 3 minutes in length.
Topics include: Clean Silver Items in Seconds, Prevent Bathroom Mirrors from Fogging, Keep Cheese from Molding with Sugar Cubes, Remove Your Stuck Ring with Dental Floss, Discouraging Ants with Chalk, Remove Dripped Wax from Candleholders, The Stain-from-Hell...
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Investment advisor Freda Miriklis introduces some simple rules to help consumers better manage their credit cards. With more people experiencing financial difficulty, this timely program aids financial literacy and consumer empowerment. It explains the real cost of credit, winners and losers, and offers practical tips for resolving credit card debt.
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Cyberbullies stay hidden behind technology and target students on the Internet and through cell phones. This video will help students learn how to avoid-and, if necessary, deal with-cyberbullying situations. Seven effective strategies for coping with a digital bully are outlined: understanding the e-bully; protecting passwords; guarding personal information; using safety software; cutting off communications; saying "No" to revenge; and telling someone....
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We can all take more control of our finances, even if we don't earn a lot of money, by understanding our expenses and making informed decisions. In this program, investment advisor Freda Miriklis, defines good debt, bad debt, and outlines a practical approach to savings and expenditure. This program helps viewers evaluate their essential needs to determine the right time to spend money on non-essentials.
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In our busy schedules it's easy to grab a fork and a paper plate and stand at the kitchen counter to eat. But, it's nice to know the basics. This video reviews the techniques of the various table settings including family-style and buffet. It also reviews the difference between formal and informal settings, and touches on creating a pleasant atmosphere at mealtime.
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Smart shopping can be an adventure! In this video, Andrew Zimmern-a New York chef turned TV personality-takes viewers on a fun and informative tour of a supermarket, sharing his knowledge as a professional shopper on topics including nutrition know-how and label-reading; how to check food quality before buying; food safety and transporting and storing foods; and unit pricing and money management. Correlates to all applicable National and State Educational...
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This video follows Megan and Josh as they venture through a food store with the same shopping list to see who gets the better nutrition value and price for eight common items. After watching Grocery Shopping Challenge, viewers will know some of the tricks supermarkets use to persuade customers to spend more-and how to eat well for less by separating the hype from the deals. Correlates to all applicable National and State Educational Standards including...
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A salad can be an appetizer, an entree, a side dish, or a dessert! In this video, Chef Jonathan Locke discusses salad-making techniques, nutrition information, and fun facts as he prepares tabouli, a Greek village salad, a fajita salad, a green side salad, a pasta salad, and a fruit salad. Tips and tricks of the culinary trade will have viewers making salads of all sorts just like a pro. Correlates to all applicable National and State Educational...
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Small electric appliances make the job of cooking easier than ever-and more fun! In this video, a professional chef demonstrates how to use a variety of helpful kitchen machines, including a blender, a bread machine, a Crock-Pot, a food processor, an ice cream maker, a juicer, a mixer, a nut grinder, a popcorn maker, a toaster oven, a waffle iron, and many others. Correlates to all applicable National and State Educational Standards including the...
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What is the "baseball method" of cracking eggs? What will happen to a muffin if the batter is over-mixed? How high should a muffin cup be filled? Chef Jonathan Locke knows the answers! In this video, Chef Locke demonstrates how to make a variety of healthy, delicious muffins in just a few minutes. Ingredients, tasty "stir-ins," and proper mixing and baking techniques are all addressed. Correlates to all applicable National and State Educational Standards...
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Using a microwave effectively and safely is a no-brainer-or is it? In this video, Chef Jonathan Locke promotes the advantages of using a microwave as he explains how one works, what (and what not!) kinds of containers to put in one, how to correctly vent and position a container for best cooking, and how to heat up some basic types of food. He also strongly cautions against potential hazards of microwaving, giving special emphasis to serious burns...