Human Services Cluster
CIMC supports instructors and programs in the Human Services career cluster by providing a variety of instructional materials, ranging from career exploration to occupational preparation. Some of our related resources are featured below. Many others are available. See the Career Clusters Resource Matrix for a more comprehensive list of products available in your cluster. To learn more, or to order any of these materials, contact our customer service department at 800.654.4502 or by e-mail, or use our online catalog.
Family and Consumer Sciences I
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Our updated FACS I curriculum features a new student-friendly, full-color design. The teacher edition is done in a wrap-around format. A resource CD (HE 8001) includes printable versions of all consumable pages, written tests in Word® and ExamView® format, PowerPoint® presentations for each unit, crossword puzzles, MAX Teaching activities, teaching timelines, and more. A color wheel is also included with each teacher and student edition.The curriculum is aligned to Family and Consumer Sciences National Standards and can also be used to meet Oklahoma's Passport to Financial Literacy Standards when used with our FACS II curriculum.
Units include:
- Providing Child Care
- Caring for Clothing
- Understanding Basic Sewing Techniques
- Selecting Clothing
- Developing Consumer Awareness
- Making Consumer Decisions
- Practicing Safety and Sanitation
- Personal Eating Habits
- Nutrition
- Using Kitchen Equipment
- Using a Recipe
- Planning and Serving Meals
- Bread, Cereal, Rice, and Pasta
- Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese
- Eggs
- Color Logic
- Space Appraisal and Planning
- Personal Development and Relationships
- Understanding Physical Development
We are offering unit 16, "Color Logic," as a free sample for you to download.
Color Logic, Student Edition (PDF file, 4.29 MB)
Color Logic, samples from Resource CD (PDF file, 1.54 MB)
Color Logic, Teacher Edition (PDF file, 4.23 MB)
Family and Consumer Sciences II
Free downloads
The newly revised FACS II curriculum has an attractive full-color format. The teacher edition is done in a wrap-around format. A resource CD (HE 8002) includes printable versions of all consumable pages, written tests in Word® and ExamView® format, PowerPoint® presentations for each unit, crossword puzzles, MAX Teaching activities, teaching timelines, and more. The curriculum is aligned to Family and Consumer Sciences National Standards and can also be used to meet Oklahoma's Passport to Financial Literacy Standards.
Units include:
- Understanding Textiles
- Creating and Maintaining a Wardrobe
- Eating Smart
- Fruits, Vegetables, and Salads
- Baking Yeast Bread
- Pastries
- Proteins
- Understanding and Caring for Preschoolers
- Making Families Stronger
- Resourceful Design
- Residential Decisions
- Understanding Personal Financial Essentials
- Managing Money
- Understanding Financial Risks
- Using Credit Wisely
We are offering unit 3, "Eating Smart," as a free sample for you to download.
Eating Smart, Student Edition (PDF file, 5.24 MB)
Eating Smart, samples from Resource CD (PDF file, 1.78 MB)
Eating Smart, Teacher Edition (PDF file, 5.52 MB)
Early Care and Education: Director's Pathway to Program Administration
Free download
This curriculum is designed to assist adults who wish to acquire additional skills in the area of center management. Early Education: Director’s Pathway to Program Administration builds on the Director’s series. It is aligned with Oklahoma’s Duty Task list for early care and education occupations and crosswalked with the Program Administrators Scale to provide director’s with up to date information. The curriculum is endorsed by Oklahoma Child Care Services and Oklahoma's Early Education Professional Development Council. Various media components and project-based activities are included in the curriculum to assist in preparing for a rewarding career in the profession. A CD with Powerpoint shows and multiple choice tests is included in the Teacher's Edition.
Units include:
- Director Responsibilities, Skills, and Attributes
- Planning for Business Success
- Planning for Educational Practice
- Establishing a Record Keeping System
- Hiring, Training, and Retaining Employees
- Developing Skills for Business Success
Early Education: Director’s Pathway to Program Administration covers the Early Childhood Development and Services pathway in the Human Services cluster. We are offering unit 5, "Hiring, Training, and Retaining Employees," as a free sample to download.
Hiring, Training, and Retaining Employees, Teacher Edition (PDF file, 3.8 MB)
Hiring, Training, and Retaining Employees, Student Workbook (PDF file, 7.39 MB)
Early Care and Education: Master Teacher
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Master Teacher is designed for early care and education students who have completed the Teacher Assistant course. The curriculum is aligned with Oklahoma CareerTech duty/task lists for early childhood care and education occupations. This in-depth study is designed to provide training in Master Teacher, Infant and Toddler, and School-Age. Master Teacher incorporates state licensing regulations and standards set forth by national organizations active in early childhood care and education.
Unit titles include:
- Preparing for the Roles of the Master Teacher
- Implementing Best Practices to Comply with Licensing Standards
- Ensuring Developmentally-Appropriate Activities
- Providing for Children’s Health and Safety
- Guiding Children
- Involving Families and the Community
- Caring for Children with Special Needs, Gifts, and Talents
- Managing the Curriculum and the Program
- Developing as an Early Education Professional
Master Teacher covers the following pathways in the Human Services career cluster:
- Early Childhood Development and Services
We are offering unit 8, "Managing the Curriculum and the Program," as a free sample for you to download.
"Managing the Curriculum and the Program," Instructor's Manual (PDF file, 3.8 MB)
Esthetician Specialty
Esthetician Specialty is a revision of our Facial Specialty curriculum. It has been updated with Internet activities in each unit, a new unit on facials in the spa setting, detailed information on aromatherapy, new information on stage make-up including airbrush make-up application, and multiple choice tests.
Units include:
- Identifying Enemies of the Skin
- Using Aromatherapy on the Skin
- Giving Facials without the Aid of Machines
- Giving Facials with the Aid of Machines
- Recognizing Basic Principles of Stage Make-up
- Applying Stage Make-up
- Facials and the Spa
- Preparing for the State Board Examination
Esthetician Specialty covers the following Human Services pathways:
- Personal Care Services
Life Skills: Personal Relationship Skills
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Life Skills: Personal Relationship Skills replaces the previous edition, Successful Human Relations. The focus of the new edition is to assist you in building the relationship skills that contribute to rewarding interactions with other people in the workplace and beyond.
Units include:
- Building Personal Relationships
- Defining Married and Single Lifestyles
- Developing Leadership Skills
- Using Etiquette and Good Manners Every Day
Personal Relationship Skills covers the following Human Services pathways:
- Family and Community Services
A list of all objectives can be found on the Profile of Training Mastery.
Personal Relationship Skills Profile of Training Mastery (PDF file, 141 KB)
To learn about other books in our Life Skills series, visit our Life Skills page.
Teen Living Skills
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Teen Living Skills is the second book in the Family and Consumer Sciences Middle Grades series. This publication is geared for seventh grade students and consists of 12 units of instruction.
Topics include Self-concept, Relationships, Ethics, Personal Care, Consumer Issues, Child Care, Good Eating Habits, Health and Wellness, Careers, and more.
Teen Living Skills covers the following Human Services pathways:
- Early Childhood Development and Services
- Counseling and Mental Health Service
- Family and Community Services
- Consumer Services
We are offering unit 1, "Self-concept," as a free sample for you to download:
Self-concept, Student Workbook (PDF, 1.18 MB)
Basic Esthetician
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Basic Esthetician is a revision of the Basic Facialist book in the Cosmetology Series. This edition of the curriculum includes Internet activities in each unit to engage the student and let them explore a variety of topics online. This edition also includes multiple choice unit tests and updated resources. Units include:
- The Muscles Of The Head, Face, And Neck
- The Nerves And Motor Points Of The Head, Face, And Neck
- The Bones Of The Head, Face, And Neck
- The Skin Of The Face And Neck
- Preparing For A Facial
- Removing Superfluous Hair
- Performing Related Facial Services
- Applying Basic Make-Up
- Applying Corrective Make-Up
Basic Esthetician covers the following Human Services Cluster pathways:
- Personal Care Services
We are offering unit 4, "The Skin of the Face and Neck," as a free sample to download.
The Skin of the Face and Neck, Teacher Edition (PDF file, 2.2 MB)
The Skin of the Face and Neck, Student Workbook (PDF file, 796 KB)
Manicure Series
Our Manicure Series includes Basic Manicurist and Manicure Specialty. Both titles are aligned with the Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology’s licensing requirements and are approved curriculum for the Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology.
Basic Manicurist covers anatomy of the arm, hand, leg, and foot, diseases and disorders, and preparing for a manicure or pedicure. Manicure Specialty covers nail wraps, sculptured nails, nail tips, gel nails, nail art, and preparing for the State Board exam.
Both Basic Manicurist and Manicure Specialty include a resource CD with links to Internet sites, as well as Internet-based activities to engage the student and enhance the learning experience.
Books in the Manicure Series cover the following Human Services Cluster pathways:
- Personal Care Services
Career Clusters Resource Matrix
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The Career Clusters Resource Matrix identifies the skill standards, curriculum, and assessments produced by our divisions (CIMC, MAVCC, and Testing) that can assist you, whether you are looking for occupational duty and task statements, in-depth curriculum content for students and teachers, competency assessments of occupational competencies—or a combination of these. Simply identify the specific pathways within the Human Services cluster to locate the resources that meet your needs. Matrices for different Career Clusters can be found on our Instructional Choices page. For more information about Career Clusters, visit CareerTech's Career Clusters website.
Human Services matrix (PDF file)
Online Competency Testing
Our Testing division offers online competency tests for several different careers in the Human Services cluster.
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Updated 07.28.10