Posters that contain an artistic portrait of the six scientists with reference to their individual area of study are found in the kit. Also included on CD-ROM is the International Faces of Science database, which introduces students and teachers to scientists, mathematicians, technologists, and engineers who act as role models in diverse scientific careers. It lists the scientists' educational and cultural background and answers to questions about their decisions to go into their fields and their extracurricular activities. The manuals contain a lesson plan with content and motivational objectives,bar codes to access corresponding video segments on the laser disc, and directions for hands-on activities in the scientists' field of study. Mentoring, cross curricular extension, and database activities are also outlined in the manuals.
Teachers can find a glossary and examples of forms and handouts in each.
The narration on the video segments and the handouts are provided in English and Spanish. The scientists introduce themselves in the biographies as they explain how they chose and pursued their careers in their particular area of expertise. They outline their achievements and struggles and the role that family and friends have played in their decisions. They answer frequently asked personal and professional questions in the conversations section. In the simulations, the scientists lead the students in their use of scientific methods to perform experiments.