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TASKS/COMPETENCIES |
1. Orientation to Teen Living 6 |
| 1.1 Explain course expectations |
| 2. Teen Challenges |
| 2.1 Identify the importance of values and goals |
| 2.2 Determine the guidelines for making responsible decisions |
| 2.3 Demonstrate techniques to improve communication |
| 2.4 Develop basic social skills |
| 3. Foods and Nutrition (minimum of 3 student laboratory experiences) |
| 3.1 Analyze the Food Guide Pyramid |
| 3.2 Demonstrate food and laboratory safety procedures |
| 3.3 Practice using food service equipment |
| 3.4 Analyze recipes |
| 3.5 Measure ingredients |
| 3.6 Incorporate table setting rules |
| 3.7 Prepare nutritious snacks |
4. Fabric Creations |
| 4.1 Organize project supplies |
| 4.2 Demonstrate safety procedures |
| 4.3 Use sewing equipment |
| 4.4 Use pattern guidesheet for cutting and construction |
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TASK/COMPETENCIES |
| 1. Your Financial Foundation |
| 1.1 Students will know financial terms |
| 1.2 Students will know types of currency |
| 1.3 Students will know the decision making process |
| 1.4 Students will know how to set goals |
| 2. How To Make Money |
| 2.1Students will know opportunities and options for employment |
| 2.2 Students will know the benefit of obtaining a higher educational level |
2.3 Students will know the skills needed to become a successful entrepreneur |
2.4 Students will know the dynamics of a budget |
| 3. How To Spend Money |
| 3.1 Students will know how to manage a checkbook |
| 3.2 Students will know ways to research consumer decisions |
| 3.3 Students will know consumer rights and responsibilities |
| 3.4 Students will know the different types and functions of financial institutions |
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TASK/COMPETENCIES |
| 1. Orientation to Teen Living 7 |
1.1 Explain course expectations |
| 2. Managing Work and Family Responsibilities-Child Care |
| 2.1 Characteristics of a responsible care giver |
| 2.2 Describe appropriate employment practices and resource management |
| 2.3 Describe supervision and care of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children including children with special needs |
| 2.4 Importance of play |
| 2.5 Explain emergency procedures |
| 2.6 Describe first-aid procedures |
| 2.7 Recognizing symptoms of illness |
| 3. Foods and Nutrition |
| 3.1 Relate the Dietary Guidelines to personal eating habits |
| 3.2 Demonstrate food and laboratory safety and sanitation |
| 3.3 Practice safe use and care of large and/or small electrical equipment |
| 3.4 Interpreting recipe abbreviations and understanding recipes |
| 3.5 Calculate mathematical measurements for increasing and decreasing recipes and measuring equivalents |
| 3.6 Demonstrate use of measuring equipment |
| 3.7 Use rules of table setting and table service |
| 3.8 Practice table manners |
| 3.9 Nutritious food preparation |
| 4. Fabric Creations |
| 4.1 Use and care of project equipment |
| 4.2 Demonstrate safety procedures |
| 4.3 Use the sewing machine |
| 4.4 Place and cut pattern pieces |
| 4.5 Use pattern guidesheet for construction techniques |
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TASK/COMPETENCIES |
1. Orientation to Teen Living 8 |
| 1.1 Explain course expectations |
| 2. Work Force Readiness |
| 2.1 Identify business opportunities for teens |
| 2.2 Complete an interest inventory |
| 2.3 Develop a personal data sheet/résumé |
| 2.4 Complete a job application |
| 2.5 Prepare for a job interview |
| 2.6 Explain factors that influence job success |
| 2.7 Understand money management practices |
| 2.8 Explain consumer rights and responsibilities |
| 2.9 Discriminate among wise buying practices |
| 2.10 Analyze advertising techniques |
| 3. Foods and Nutrition |
| 3.1 Implement safety and sanitation procedures |
| 3.2 Foods laboratory organization |
| 3.3 Analyze terms and utensils used in recipes |
| 3.4 Demonstrate measuring techniques |
| 3.5 Practice career skills relating to table service |
| 3.6 Table manners |
| 3.7 Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices |
| 3.8 Analyze food choices in the marketplace |
| 3.9 Prepare nutritious meals |
4. Fabric Creations |
| 4.1 Organize project workspace |
| 4.2 Operate laboratory equipment |
| 4.3 Place and cut pattern pieces |
| 4.4 Use pattern guide sheet instructions for construction techniques |
| 4.5 Explain the care of fabrics |
| 5. Individual Living Space |
| 5.1 Solve storage problems |
| 5.2 Care of living space |
| 5.3 Use of the elements and design principles in decorating |
| 5.4 Arrange furniture on floor plans |
| 5.5 Select accessories |
6. Child Care |
| 6.1 Describe the care giving and financial responsibilities of parents |
| 6.2 Describe the physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and moral characteristics of each developmental stage |
| 6.3 Explain how caregivers guide positive behavior |
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TASK / COMPETENCIES |
1. Student Empowerment |
| 1.1 Describe Career Skills expectations |
| 1.2 Introduce students and teacher |
| 1.3 Brainstorm and reach consensus on classroom ground rules |
| 1.4 Create mission and vision statements |
| 1.5 Apply the concepts of Total Quality Management |
| 1.6 Practice problem solving skills utilizing a flow chart |
| 2. Workplace Communication Skills |
| 2.1 Analyze use of effective communication skills |
| 2.2 State guidelines for good listening skills |
| 2.3 Practice the art of conversation |
| 2.4 Practice telephone skills |
| 2.5 Identify reading skills used in the workplace |
| 2.6 Demonstrate written business communications skills |
| 2.7 Generate electronic database of business contacts |
| 2.8 Distinguish the difference between ethical and unethical behaviors |
| 2.9 Practice Conflict Resolution |
| 3. Factors Impacting Career Goals |
| 3.1 Categorize reasons people work using cause and effect diagram |
| 3.2 Discuss management of work and family responsibilities |
| 3.3 Complete an interest survey |
| 3.4 Complete an aptitude test |
| 3.5 Identify personal values and attitudes that impact career goals |
| 3.6 Create budget and correlate with salary expectations utilizing electronic spreadsheet |
| 4. Steps of Career Planning |
| 4.1 Research careers using print and electronic resources |
| 4.2 Experience selected career through job shadowing |
| 4.3 Examine types of education and training |
| 4,4 Create a career path |
| 5. Employment Documents |
| 5.1 Describe word processing proceduresfor creating employment documents |
| 5.2 Write a letter of application |
| 5.3 Complete a job application |
| 5.4 Create a resume |
| 5.5 Obtain letters of reference |
| 5.6 Participate in a job interview |
| 6. Team Building |
| 6.1 Analyze the benefits of teamwork using a force field analysis |
| 6.2 Identify stages of team development |
| 6.3 Identify behaviors that promote teamwork |
| 6.4 Observe task-oriented behaviors of high-performing teams in the workplace |
| 6.5 Recognize increasing diversity of the labor force |
| 7. School or Community Service Project |
| 7.1 Determine issues of concern for service project using affinity diagram |
| 7.2 Decide on a service project using problem solving process |
| 7.3 Gather and analyze data using TQM tools and apreadsheet to create charts and graphs |
| 7.4 Chart action plan using plan-do-check-act cycle |
| 7.5 Evaluate effectiveness of service project using a plus/delta chart |
| 7.6 Demonstrate knowledge of TQM and teamwork through exit interview with Quality Alliance Team |
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