Human Services, Grade 9 - 12, Family and Consumer Sciences, 2009
1.) Apply mathematical, reading, writing, critical and creative thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills to effectively perform the work of the family and provide services to consumers.
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2.) Explain the impact of goal setting and teamwork on personal, family, work, and community life.
• Recognizing the importance of FCCLA programs
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3.) Describe qualities of healthy relationships, including effective communication skills, conflict resolution techniques, and refusal skills.
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4.) Describe stages of the family life cycle and issues that influence family life at each stage.
• Explaining the significance of the dating and engagement period
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5.) Interpret customs, traditions, and legislation that affect marriage and family life.
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6.) Evaluate the impact of demands in the home, workplace, and community on marriage and family life
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7.) Determine characteristics of a quality caregiver.
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8.) Evaluate the impact of parenting roles on the well-being of the child and family.
• Determining the physical, mental, emotional, and social needs of children
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9.) Describe consumer issues related to meeting the needs and wants of individuals and families.
Examples: budgeting, establishing credit, purchasing insurance, investing and saving, reporting taxes
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10.) Interpret rights and responsibilities of consumers.
• Proposing alternative solutions for filing a consumer complaint
• Comparing advertising techniques used to influence consumers
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11.) Determine elements and principles of design used in selecting apparel and accessories.
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12.) Compare methods for the care and storage of apparel and accessories.
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13.) Demonstrate basic sewing techniques.
• Utilizing sewing equipment in a safe and correct manner
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14.) Evaluate housing options, living space, and storage space to meet individual and family housing needs across the life span.
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15.) Demonstrate the selection and placement of furniture, accessories, and equipment using elements and principles of design in the home to meet individual and family needs.
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16.) Compare the nutritive value and cost of restaurant meals to home cooked meals.
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17.) Demonstrate food preparation using safe and correct use of equipment and sanitation practices.
• Identifying a variety of table settings and appropriate etiquette for various occasions
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18.) Demonstrate skill in planning, preparing, serving, and storing food.
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19.) Evaluate the impact of technology on the family.
• Determining the impact of technology on services provided to consumers
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20.) Determine factors to be considered in the development of an effective career plan.
• Describing procedures for obtaining employment in careers related to family and consumer sciences and human services
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