| Organization |
Related
School Subject Areas |
Description |
Alice
Peck Day Memorial Hospital-Rehabilitation
Lebanon, NH
www.alicepeckday.org |
Physical Education;
Health Sciences; Special Education |
Tour the facility.
Learn about physical therapy. View a rehabilitation treatment.
Shadow an occupational or physical therapist. |
ANSYS,
Inc.
Lebanon, NH
www.ansys.com | Math: Calculus;
Science: Physics |
Understand how the ANSYS software is used by engineers to analyze problems involving structural analysis, electromagnetics, fluid flow and/or heat transfer. Learn first hand how the software works by working through some simple applications. |
AVA
Gallery and Art Center
Lebanon, NH
www.avagallery.org | Arts |
Tour
behind the scenes at AVA’s teaching studio and art galleries.
See what resources are available for integrating arts into other
curricula. Engage in conversation about community arts programming.
Questions are welcome. |
Britton
Lumber Company, Inc.
Fairlee, VT
www.brittonlumber.com |
Communication,
Math, Computer Skills, Voc. Ed., Industrial Arts. |
Britton Lumber Company, a 63-year-old company with 50 employees,
is a lumber manufacturer and building materials wholesaler. Tour
Britton’s manufacturing division, where you will visit the
log yard where logs are received, scaled, graded and stored; the
sawmill where the logs are debarked and sawn into lumber through
a series of saws, grading stations and piling areas; the boiler
and dry kilns, where the lumber is dried; and finally the planermill,
where the boards are trimmed, planed graded, tallied and packaged.
Briefly tour the wholesale distribution division, where a wide range
of building materials and lumber products are received, warehoused
and shipped to retail lumber dealers. Please come prepared to be
outside for a portion of the tour.
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Cedar Circle Farm
East Thetford, VT
www.cedarcirclefarm.org |
Related skills/topic areas: Agriculture, Science, Resource Conservation,
Community Outreach and Education, Food/Nutrition, Tourism, Equipment/Machinery,
Graphic Design |
Cedar
Circle Farm and Education Center is a certified organic fruit
and vegetable farm on conserved land along the Connecticut River
in East Thetford, VT. Talk with staff about being a CSA farm, tour
greenhouses, and learn more about their farmstand business, educational
mission and programs, alternative energy strategies, community festivals
and other events. Dress appropriately for being outdoors for part
of the tour. |
City of Lebanon
Lebanon, NH
www.lebcity.com |
Social
Studies; Civics; Government; Geography;
Computer Science/technology; Math; History; Earth Science. |
Visit the City Planning
Office. Learn about city planning, resource conservation, historic
preservation; learn about how development plans are reviewed by
the city staff and the Planning Board; see a demonstration of
GIS (geographic information system). |
City of Lebanon
Lebanon, NH
www.lebcity.com |
Social Studies:
Civics; Science: Earth Science, Chemistry |
Visit
the Wastewater Treatment Plant and see the processes and equipment
used to remove pollutants from the wastewater before it is discharged
to the Connecticut River. Learn about the Wastewater Treatment
Plant’s role in protecting the environment. |
City of Lebanon
Lebanon, NH
www.lebcity.com |
Social Studies:
Civics; Science: Earth Science, Chemistry |
Learn first hand what it is that we do at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and the role we play in protecting our environment. See what the city removes from drinking
water before it is piped into homes. |
Co-op
Food Stores
(A-Publishing)
www.coopfoodstore.coop |
English: Communication,
Writing; Media: Publication | Tour the
Co-op's Publishing Dept. Learn what goes into the production
of the bimonthly newsletter, the store's website, and other
materials. |
Co-op
Food Stores
(B-Dietician)
www.coopfoodstore.coop |
Language Arts; Health; Living Arts; Consumer Education; Nutrition; Health Sciences; Research |
Dietitian: Spend time with a registered dietitian working in a retail setting. Learn how she uses speaking, writing, critical thinking, and research skills to answer consumer questions and provide trustworthy information on nutrition and food issues. Emphasis will be on research techniques, critical evaluation, and use of the scientific process to assess the validity of information available, especially on the internet. |
Co-op
Food Stores
(C-Food Production)
www.coopfoodstore.coop |
Math; Economics; Business; Computer Science; Communication;
Living Arts
| Food Production on a large scale, intended for sale in a retail setting requires strategic and business planning, costing, price-setting, margin control, recipe sizing, budgeting, and more. To accomplish this one needs knowledge of math, business, economics, and computer skills, as well as management, communication, and general customer service. Work with our Food Production Manager to see it all in action. |
Co-op
Food Stores
(D-Power Point)
www.coopfoodstore.coop |
Classroom Presentations, Communication | Learn about PowerPoint.
View a demonstration of what goes into preparing a PowerPoint
presentation. |
Co-op
Food Stores
(E-Graphic Design)
www.coopfoodstore.coop |
Arts: Graphic
Design | Participate in
a hands-on demonstration of graphic design in the production
of brochures, posters, display materials and handouts using
Photoshop, PowerPoint and PageMaker. |
Co-op
Food Stores
(F-Web Publishing and Social Media)
www.coopfoodstore.coop |
English: Communication, Writing; Media: Publication;
Arts: graphic design
Computer Science |
Spend time with our web editor to see what goes into production and daily maintenance of the Co-op's website, e-newsletters, and social media communications with members and the general public. |
Copeland Furniture
Bradford, VT
www.copelandfurniture.com |
Creativity, Continuous Improvement,
Wood Working, Computer Literacy, Art |
Copeland
Furniture’s natural hardwood furniture is made at our
factory in Bradford, VT, where we employ 100 people. We create original
furniture designs inspired by our New England surroundings. Tour
Copeland’s factory and learn more about the process of creating
quality furniture and the people involved in that process.
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Coventry Log Homes
Woodsville, VT
http://www.coventryloghomes.com/ |
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Coventry
Log Homes in Woodsville, NH, drafts, markets and sells over
60 models of log homes. Coventry employs over 30 people at any given
time including sales people, draftsmen, financial and clerical administrators,
technical advisors, web designers and mill workers. Learn more about
their operation, the people involved in the company’s success,
and tour the mill. Dress appropriately for being outside for part
of the tour.
Related skills/topic areas: marketing/sales, wood working, equipment/machinery,
math, communications, graphic design, customer service |
Dartmouth
College Dining Services
Hanover, NH
www.dartmouth.edu/~dds |
Special
Education; Communications; Language Arts; Culinary Arts; Nutrition;
Health Sciences |
Find
out what goes on behind the scenes as Dartmouth Dining Services
prepares and serves a variety of meals for approximately 5,000
students. Visit their almost waste-free location, discuss menu
options including local and specialty foods, and find out about
local employment opportunities. Learn from two Summer Externs
who worked with Dartmouth Dining Services: these special educators
focused both on ways to prepare their high school students for
employment, and on training dining managers to communicate effectively
with employees who have developmental disabilities. |
Dartmouth
Printing Company
Hanover, NH
http://www.dpc-nh.com |
Arts:
Graphic Arts; Media: Printing, Publication |
Have
you ever wondered how magazines, catalogs, and journals are
printed? Observe the printing process from beginning to end
by following an image through each phase of printing technology.
See information technology working hand-in-hand with manufacturing
technology. |
DHMC
Media Services
Hanover, NH
www.dhmc.org/dept/media |
Arts: Film, Photography, English: Communication, Writing; Media: Videography, Television |
Tour the facility and watch the process of creating a video, including concept development, scripting, videotaping and editing. Get tips on video production in schools. |
DHMC
Videoconferencing Services
Lebanon, NH
www.hitchcock.org |
Technology,
Distance Learning, Foreign Language, Videoconferencing; Media:
Videography, Television |
Learn how DHMC uses technology
to communicate world wide and explore the differences between
distance learning using two-way video, web-based systems and
streaming video. Some hands on work may be included. Discussion
on how services may be accessed by schools. |
The
Eagle Times
Claremont, NH
www.eagle-times.com |
English:
Communication, Writing, Journalism; Media: Publication; Arts:
Graphic Arts and Design; Business: Accounting, Marketing; Technology |
A walk
through of the complete newspaper manufacturing process, beginning
with the daily compilation of news and advertising and ending
with prepress and press operations. |
FUJIFILM Dimatix , Inc.
Hanover, NH
www.dimatix.com | Math: Algebra,
Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Statistics; Science: Chemistry,
Technology | Observe engineers,
physicists and chemists building and testing products. See a
"clean room" assembly facility. Learn about high-tech, computerized
component manufacturing. |
Green Mountain Monogram, Inc.
Wells River, VT
www.greenmtmonogram.com |
Communications, Art, Graphic Design,
Customer Service, Math |
Green
Mountain Monogram, Inc. (GMM) is an embroidery and screen printing
company that serves the local customer while focusing on the automotive
after-maket. GMM is a wholesale distributor of “Johnny Rockstar”
apparel, and is an official merchandiser for approximately 50 automotive
events per year. Tour their shop, receive a hands-on demonstration
of their equipment, and discuss various aspects of their hiring
process. |
Hood Museum of Art
Hanover, NH
http://hoodmuseum.dartmouth.edu |
Art,
History, Writing, Geography, Music, Literature, Social Studies. |
This
will be a multi-disciplinary exploration of the Hood Museum of
Art's six Assyrian relief sculptures. These panels come from
the palace of King Ashurnasirpal II (883 - 859 B.C.) in what is
now Iraq.
These works lend themselves to the study of many different disciplines,
including history, geography, the Bible, music, literature, the
history of
writing, and social studies. The Hood Museum's Docent Drewry Logan
will
offer insight into how to use these ancient works as a basis for
study in
some of these areas. |
Hypertherm,Inc.
Hanover, NH
www.hypertherm.com |
Communication;
Science; Engineering |
Learn
what is expected in the workforce today from Hypertherm associates regarding
continuous improvement and see the type of production jobs that
exist in a high tech manufacturing environment. Tour Hypertherm’s
world-class research and manufacturing facility, and get an idea
of the wide range of the company’s products. Headquartered
in Hanover, Hypertherm truly is the world leader in its high-tech
niche. |
Kendal at Hanover-Dining Services
Hanover, NH
www.kah.kendal.org |
English, Math, Science |
Kendal Dining Services serves an average 875 meals a day, 365 days a year, striving to meet varied dietary needs and seeking satisfaction of over 400 residents. Often a first-time employer for area high school students, Kendal’s staff training and job expectations would be of interest to those who advise this age group. One Dining Services staff member says, "It is like having a few hundred grandparents. All the residents seem interested in how school is going for me and where I will be going to college next year." |
Kendal at Hanover-Environmental Services
Hanover, NH
www.kah.kendal.org |
English, Math, Science |
Find out how the Environmental Services department keeps all 600,000 sq. ft. of Kendal in tiptop shape and contributes daily to the safety and wellness of all 400 residents plus employees. Also learn the importance of certification in an ever-changing field of the cleaning industry and how staff performance is managed effectively. |
Kendal
at Hanover
-HVAC
Hanover, NH
kah.kendal.org |
Math:
Calculus; Science: Computers; Technical and Vocational Education |
See
a demonstration of state-of-the art computer-automated heating/AC/lighting
system during a facility tour. |
King
Arthur Flour
Norwich, VT
www.kingarthurflour.com |
Consumer
Science: Baking; Business: Marketing |
King Arthur is
a premier baking resource for bakers all over the world. See
how baking products go from an idea to a product finally, ending
up on our shelves. Watch an old world style bakery in action.
Learn how a catalogue company chooses its products, makes them
available to customers, then gets then into the customers hands. |
LaValley's
Building Supply
West Lebanon, NH
www.lavalleys.com |
Math,
Communications, Vocational |
Take a tour of LaValley Building
Supply and learn how the skills you teach are put to use in helping
community members through the home repair, maintenance, and customization
of their homes. See the role that math, communications, listening
skills, and problem solving play in the modern home center. You
will also discover what is necessary to design floor plans, trusses,
floor systems, kitchens, stairways, and other areas of the home. |
Ledyard
National Bank
Hanover, NH
www.ledyardbank.com |
Math,
Communication |
Observe customer
service interaction by tellers behind the teller windows. Skills
displayed in this job include math, professional customer service
behaviors needed for interacting with customers. |
M2S,
Inc.
West Lebanon, NH
www.m2s.com |
Math; Science: Anatomy |
M2S
provides 3D modeling, measurement, and patient data registry services
for vascular applications (specifically AAA, TAA and Carotid)
to assist with pre-operative strategy, surgery, post-operative
evaluation, and long term surveillance. Visit M2S for a behind-the-scenes
glimpse of how our proprietary modeling software is utilized to
help physicians treat patients with abdominal and thoracic aneurysms.
Learn about our Lebanon College training program--it may be of
interest to your future graduates! |
Mascoma
Savings Bank
White River Junction, VT
www.mascomabank.com |
English:
Communication; Living Arts: Math |
Do you wonder how
ATM cards work? Do you know how checks travel the country to
get paid? What's involved in getting a car loan? Tour our banking
facilities to understand these and more! We will visit a branch
environment, our operations center and our lending operations
area. You will learn what skills it takes to work in a bank
in the 21st century. |
Mt.
Ascutney Hospital and Health Center
Windsor, VT
www.mtascutneyhospital.org |
Health,
Math, Physical Education, Science |
Tour a variety
of departments at the hospital to learn how school subjects
are used everyday and what career opportunities await students.
Visit the lab, radiology, respitory therapy, nursing, physical
therapy, emergency medicine and pharmacy. |
Nassau
Broadcasting
Claremont, NH
www.nassaubroadcasting.com |
English: Communication;Social
Studies;Music |
Tour the business office,
recording studio, and on-air studio. Observe commercial production,
weather forecast recording, and possibly live broadcast. See
examples of broadcasting equipment. |
NH
Employment Security
Lebanon, NH
www.nhworks.org |
Job
Searching/Career Exploration; Guidance |
See
a "hands-on" demonstration of technologies available to assist
students in career exploration, including CHOICES, Information
Transfer System, America's Talent Bank and America's Job Bank
, WinWay resume. Learn what resources are available for career
guidance, job searching, and resume writing. |
Northern Stage
Wilder, VT
www.northernstage.org |
Arts:
Theater; Social Studies: History; English: Communication, Literature;
Math |
Learn
about the many Educational opportunities while touring Northern
Stage's offices, the theater and production areas. Observe Northern
Stage’s Ensemble, a free professional theatre training
program for young artists ages 8 - 18. Discover ways theater
can be used for more than just entertainment: history, life
skills, literature, research, cultural studies, etc. |
Olympus
Biotech
West Lebanon, NH
www.op1.com
|
Biology,
Chemistry, Engineering, Math, Business and Information Systems |
Tour a state-of-the-art biotech manufacturing facility. Tour will include viewing the Food and Drug regulated manufacturing areas as well as a behind the scenes view of the plant utility areas. |
Pike
Industries
West Lebanon, NH
www.pikeindustries.com |
Math:
Statistics; Science: Chemistry, Earth Science; English: Communication |
Tour
the excavation site. Meet staff chemists and see them in action.
Learn about communication and building working relationships
between skilled and unskilled workers. |
Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site
Cornish,
NH
www.nps.gov/saga/index.htm |
Art,
History, Social Studies |
Tour
will highlight the work of our sculptor in residence, the work
of rangers who make the cultural landscape of the park accessible
to many different kinds of people, and the work of our curator,
who is an expert in the art of the Gilded Age and how that period
of history, and the people who lived in the Cornish Colony effected
the region and the nation. Rangers will lead visiting teachers
on a tour of the historic home, art, studios and grounds of the
sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens. |
Spaulding Press
Bethel, VT
www.spauldingpress.com |
Math,
English, Computer Science & Graphic Arts |
Tour
a locally owned and operated print shop. Observe what goes
into a print job from start to finish. Learn how graphic
design choices impact the finished print product. Additional
questions welcomed. |
Stephens
Precision, Inc.
Bradford, VT
www.stephensprecision.com |
Math, Automotive Technology, Computer Literacy |
Stephens Precision is a local manufacturing facility with 16 employees
specializing in the fabrication of precision machined parts, tools,
gauges, and mechanical assemblies for aerospace and commercial industries.
Tour their machine shop, receive a hands-on demonstration of their
precision measuring instruments, and discuss various aspects of
their hiring process, including a mandatory math test. |
Sweet Spot Digital
South Pomfret, VT
|
Arts,
Music |
Tour
a studio that provides a variety of music composition and audio/visual
engineering services. See the software used for different types
of projects, and see some examples of finished projects. Talk
about the various industries and sub-industries that use these
services, the skills required to work in these industries and
the schools that offer education in these areas. |
Synergy,
Inc./Simbex
Lebanon, NH
www.simbex.com |
Science:
Biomedics, Physics, Technology; Math: Geometry, Calculus, Physical
Ed.: Sports Safety |
Visit
the lab and see examples of the high tech innovation process
for prevention of trauma, rehabilitation, mobility aids, compact
power sources and more. Observe new technology in the developmental
stage, i. e. an in-bed exerciser, smart variable geometry socket,
head sensors in a helmet for sports injury prevention. Also
learn about materials processing and minature engines. |
Thayer School of Engineering
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH
engineering.dartmouth.edu |
Math, Physics, Biology, Chemistry |
Visit the teaching research labs working on new developments in Biomedical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Materials and Fluids Testing, Machining and Manufacturing. |
TomTom, Inc.
Lebanon, NH
www.tomtom.com | Social Studies:
Geography; Science; Math |
Tour TomTom to see how a nationwide street database is maintained
for business applications and www-mappers. Participate in a
Global Positioning System (GPS) demo ("scavenger hunt")
, weather permitting. Learn about TomTom's recent GPS/GIS
projects at local schools. Brainstorming session and Q&A
on application of Tom Tom's subjects in teachers' curricula. |
Timken
Aerospace
Lebanon NH
www.timken.com |
Math;
Science; Engineering |
Known
for consistent performance and backed by stringent quality standards,
Timken aerospace products are found in aircraft engines, gearboxes,
helicopter transmissions, auxiliary power units, landing wheels,
airframes and instrumentation. Visit the manufacturing facility
to learn more about the comprehensive line of aerospace quality
bearings, along with a select range of turbine engine components
and maintenance and repair operations (MRO) services. Interact
with manufacturing Engineers to see how Science and Mathematics
are used in todays precision manufacturing environment.
|
Upper
Valley Radio
Lebanon, NH
www.xl92.com |
English: Communication;Social
Studies;Music | Observe broadcasting
and how music is received through the Internet. Learn how DJ's
use their solid knowledge base of English , geography, current
events, and social and political issues on the air. See the
technology involved in advertising production. |
US
Army CRREL
Hanover,
NH
www.crrel.usace.army.mil |
Math;
Science: Chemistry; Engineering |
Tour
the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory and learn
how the Army Corps of Engineers supports the military and civil
works programs in the world's coldest regions. Bring a sweater,
it could be a chilling experience! |
Valley
News
West
Lebanon, NH
www.vnews.com |
English: Communication,
Writing, Journalism; Media: Publication; Arts: Graphic Arts and
Design; Business: Accounting, Marketing; Technology |
Tour the different departments
within the paper: Visit the prodcution area and see how the paper
is put together. Visit the news room and see how information is
received. See the business aspect of the paper: circulation, advertising,
etc. |
VT Farmstead Cheese Co.
S. Woodstock, VT
www.vermontfarmstead.com |
Science: biology/life sciences, technology; Diversified Agriculture; Natural Resources; Cooperative Education |
Tour a local farmstead cheese production facility and learn from start to finish what it takes to produce, market and sell top-quality Vermont cheeses. Brainstorm with the staff ways to incorporate local farms and food into your curriculum, as well as discuss training and internship opportunities for high school students in the specialized cheese making industry. |
Vermont
Institute of Natural Science
Quechee, VT
www.vinsweb.org |
Science |
Tour
the new VINS Nature Center - live raptor exhibits, nature trails,
classroom, and see the amazing "Predators of the Sky"
program. Learn about all the educational opportunities and programs
that this center has to offer. |
Yankee Barn Homes
Grantham, NH
www.yankeebarnhomes.com |
Math,
Computer Tech (CAD) |
Visit
Yankee Barn Homes to see how we turn a customers dream home into
a reality. Our designers and drafters use technology such as cadworks,
builders cad, and autocad to produce house plans. Your visit will
include a tour of our production floor, sawmill, and timber frame
shop. |
