One of four teaching guides published by the Houston Independent School District for teacher use in developing career education units in the classroom, this document provides a teaching unit for five career areas: environmental control, public service, health, hospitality/recreation, and personal services. In each area, the behavioral objectives,…

Part of a series of classroom aids designed for real estate instructors, this instructional packet was developed to help real estate students understand the characteristics of Texas real estate licensees based on a 1984 state survey which focused on the demographic, educational, business, career, income, and job specialization characteristics of a…

Part of a series of classroom aids designed for real estate instructors, this instructional packet was developed to help real estate students understand the characteristics of Texas real estate salespersons based on a 1983 state survey. First, questions for class discussion are presented, followed by a summary presentation on the survey findings,…

This teaching guide is one of four documents published by the Houston Independent School District for teacher use in developing career education and career awareness in the classroom. Five occupational clusters (construction, manufacturing, transportation, agri-business and natural resource, and marine science) are used to develop career awareness…

Part of a series of classroom aids designed for real estate instructors, this instructional packet was developed to help real estate students understand the principles and practices of managing rental property. First, an evaluation form for the packet is presented. Next, a summary is provided for the instructor of some basic principles of property…

Part of a series of classroom aids designed for real estate instructors, this instructional packet was developed to help real estate students understand the different types of wills recognized in Texas, their preparation, provisions, and execution. First, information about wills is presented, including definitions of relevant terms and a…

One of four documents published by the Houston Independent School District for teacher use in developing a career awareness and education program, this document is separated into four parts. The first (15 pages) contains an overview of the entire program. Suggestions for classroom activities, grading, role of the teacher, time allotment, and…

Part of a series of classroom aids designed for real estate instructors, this instructional packet was designed to help real estate students understand legal requirements for real estate inspectors in Texas. The material is based on Section 18C of the Real Estate License Act, as amended by the 1985 Texas Legislature. Following a presentation on…

These publications are two of three that comprise a course that provides occupationally specific training designed to develop knowledge and skills for employment in the area of institutional maintenance management and services. The reference book is a student text that provides information needed by employees in the institutional maintenance…

Part of a series of classroom aids designed for real estate instructors, this instructional packet was developed to help real estate students understand the content and complexities of the Real Estate License Act of Texas. The packet has three parts. The first two parts provide an instructor's evaluation form and the instructor's guide to the law,…

Part of a series of classroom aids designed for real estate instructors, this instructional packet was developed to help real estate students understand public and private easements, which most commonly entail the right of a person (or the public) to use the land of another in a certain manner. Following an evaluation form for the packet, a…

This curriculum guide for business office clerical/business office services provides instructional materials for Texas business course instructors. The following sections are included: (1) introduction; (2) keyboarding--skills, proofreading, and word processing; (3) filing--alphabetic, numeric, and electronic; (4) operating office…

Part of a series of classroom aids designed for real estate instructors, this instructional packet was developed to help real estate students understand the various alternative mortgage instruments, including their major advantages and disadvantages. First, an evaluation form for the packet is presented. Next, a summary presentation on four basic…

Part of a series of classroom aids designed for real estate instructors, this instructional packet was developed to help real estate students understand the rules, regulations, and laws governing home foreclosures under deeds of trust in Texas. Information on home foreclosures is presented, covering: (1) the three elements of a proper foreclosure;…

Part of a series of classroom aids designed for real estate instructors, this instructional packet was developed to help real estate students understand the more common provisions and the legal significance of an oil and gas lease, as well as some provisions landowners may wish to insert for personal benefit and protection. Following an evaluation…