Life Skills
Course Syllabus
by Carol Braun
August 17, 2005
LIFE SKILLS
Course Syllabus - 2005-2006
Reasons for this course: Designed for freshmen, this course is a beginning study of all areas of family and consumer science, including relationships, child care, foods, clothing, home care, careers and resource management. Information and skills gained from the Exploring Life Skills course will be built upon, giving the student a broader base from which to make those decisions related to future high school courses and/or a career choice.
Text Used: Building Life Skills - Goodheart-Wilcox Publishing, 2003
plus other supplementary materials from a variety of resources
Student Provided Materials (needed for class EVERY DAY):
a spiral notebook OR a 3 ring binder with notebook paper (that will be used for this class ONLY)
something to write with - either pen or pencil
Course Outline
Unit I Learning About Yourself and Getting Along With Others
(Chapters 1-6 in text)
Growing and changing, personality development, facing challenges, communicating with others, your family and friends
***After the first unit, students will determine which of the following units of study will be undertaken, and in what order.
Resource Management (Chapters 7-9)
Using personal, material, and natural resources wisely
` Using the management process, making decisions
Creating & following a budget
Managing a checking account
Knowing your rights and responsibilities as a consumer
Making wise purchasing decisions
Understanding Children (chp 10-15)
Pregnancy and prenatal development
Physical, social, emotional, & intellectual development
Toys & play - safety
Caring for children - parenting/baby-sitting
Your Health & Nutrition (chp 16-32)
The Food Pyramid and how to use it to plan healthy meals
Nutrients and why they're needed
Reading food labels
Managing your weight
Handling food safely & kitchen safety
Getting ready to cook - recipes, utensils, measuring, etc.
Purchasing/Storing/Preparing -- Dairy products
Breads & cereals
Fruits & vegetables
Meats & meat alternates
Planning & preparing meals
Serving & eating meals (manners)
The Clothes You Wear (chp 33-39)
Looking your best - grooming and choosing clothing that compliments you
Shopping for clothing - what to look for
Laundering, repairing, and storing clothing
Choosing patterns, fabric, notions
Reading pattern information
Laying out & cutting pattern pieces
Choosing & using sewing equipment correctly
Learning to operate a sewing machine safely & correctly
Sewing a simple garment
The Place You Call Home (chp 40-42)
Looking at the needs housing meets
Basic elements of interior design
Using these elements to create (or recreate!) your personal living space
Keeping your home clean and safe
Career Decisions and Job Skills (chp 43 - 47)
Working with a group - developing leadership skills
Developing job skills
Making career decisions
Careers in Family & Consumer Science
Balancing family & work
Opposite Sex Relationships (other resources)
Purpose of dating
Development of love
Sexuality issues - STD's, pregnancy, abstinence, etc.
* Possible units that may also be added (from other resources):
Substance Abuse, Caring for the Environment, Herb Gardens, Food Artistry, etc. (any topic class members are interested in, that relates to the broader area of family and consumer science)
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