Lumber Grader

In this VR career exploration experience at Frank Miller Lumber, students have the opportunity to engage in a virtual interview with a professional lumber grader. Through this immersive session, they learn about the day-to-day responsibilities and the skills required to excel in this unique field. The lumber grader shares personal insights on the challenges and rewards of working with wood, emphasizing the importance of attention to detail and knowledge of wood characteristics. This realistic glimpse into the lumber industry helps educators provide students with a practical understanding of this specialized career path.

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The Life of Davy Crockett: Part 1 & 2

Walk around Davy Crockett’s homestead in Tennessee as you hear about his family and childhood struggles. Learn about Crockett’s relationship with the Tensaw Creek and the Redstick Creek tribes. Understand how Crockett got involved with General Jackson’s army,...

Arapaho, Ute, & The Trail Of Tears

-Explore Colorado & Utah while learning about the areas where these native tribes thrived.-Learn about Chief Little Raven, Chief Ouray, and Chipeta and the many accomplishments through their leadership.-Understand how the Spanish influenced changes to their tribal...

Maintenance at Sugar Creek

In the VR career exploration experience at Sugar Creek Food Processing Plant, students have the opportunity to engage in a virtual dialogue with a seasoned food processing professional. Through this immersive interview, they gain insights into the daily...

Hoover Dam And Las Vegas

-Learn about how and why the Hoover Dam was constructed.n-Understand the impact of the Hoover Dam to surrounding states (CA, CO, NV, AZ, UT, WY).n-See how hydroelectricity powers the Las Vegas strip, among other regional areas.n-Learn about Bugsy Siegel & Tony the...

Procurement at Sugar Creek

In the VR career exploration experience at Sugar Creek Food Processing Plant, students have the opportunity to engage in a virtual interview with a seasoned food processing professional. This immersive session provides a realistic glimpse into the daily...

The Grand Canyon & The Petrified Forest

Understand how and when the Grand Canyon was formed.Learn about various Native American tribes who have inhabited the area over different periods of time.Comprehend John Powell’s and President Teddy Roosevelt’s contributions to the preservation of the canyon.See the...

Mechanical Mentoring

In this VR career exploration experience at Frank Miller Lumber, students have the unique opportunity to engage in a virtual interview with a seasoned lumber professional. Through this immersive session, they gain firsthand insights into the daily responsibilities and...

Sanitation at Sugar Creek

In the VR career exploration experience at Sugar Creek's food processing plant, students have the opportunity to engage in a virtual interview with a sanitation professional. This immersive session provides a realistic insight into the daily responsibilities and...

Martin Luther King, Jr.

-Stand on the Edmund Pettis Bridge as you learn about its significance and how it impacted voting rights in America.-See where 25,000 marchers joined Dr. King on the steps of the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery.-Visit the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. to see...

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

In this VR career exploration experience for an EMT at Reid Health, students have the opportunity to engage in a realistic and informative interview with a seasoned emergency medical technician. Through this immersive session, participants gain a firsthand...