Index


Orientation to Life and Careers

Mary Sue Burkhardt

Child Care with a Future
Eleanor Keppler

Preventing Teen Dating Violence
John A. King

Conflict Resolution
Jean Pryzbylkowski

Southwestern Food Factory
Becky Newell

On the Bridge
Roxanne Trees

Southwestern
Food Factory

Created by: Becky A. Newell

Introduction and Course Description

This program is designed to teach students about production in a Market Economy.  It introduces the students to economics, including capitalism, how the United States economic system works, as well as global aspects and influences of the economy.  It incorporates all phases of factory progress including:  product research and development, market testing, marketing and distribution, manufacturing, and an introduction to financial aspects of factory development and maintenance.  This program utilizes cutting edge curriculum ideas using process learning and project-based ideas.