Building Futures infuses career education into a teacher's academic curriculum with easy-to-use lesson plans and informative resources for each grade level.

Manuals are divided into six core subject areas: Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science, Health & Physical Education, and Art & Music. Subjects are approached through the concept of multiple intelligences, and the manual provides activities to recognize and develop student competency for each.

Social Studies and career exploration come together in this Building Futures middle school book to create a pathway toward careers for young people. The curriculum guide offers activities that enhance young people’s work related skills. The activities include – Exports/Economy Game, Personal Coat of Arms, The Great Migration, Non-Profits, Reactions, We’ve Got Issues, Division of Labor, Historical Skits, Create a Country, Career Jeopardy, Presidential Trading Cards, Speeches, Special Delivery, Following Fashion and Get a Job.

In addition to creative lesson plans, each spiral-bound manual contains a chart of 125 occupations, organized into 25 career clusters with descriptions of tasks, skills required, and salary ranges. There is also a calendar with career-related events, and numerous website addresses for teachers and students to explore.

Further career information can be found at www.building-futures.com.