Family and Consumer Science

Required Materials:

Technical Requirements

A PDF reader and a word-processing program are required for this course. It is also recommended that you have either a Flash player or MP4 player.

• Flash Player
• Adobe Reader
• QuickTime MP4 Player
• Word Processing Programs:
• Microsoft Word
• Open Office

Syllabus:

Unit 1: Relationships & Childcare

• 1 Decision Making Skills

In this section you will be learning about decision making skills. By the end of this section you should be able to do the following:

• Analyze the stages of change model and explain its importance
• Apply the decision making model to your life
• Compose personal goals by using the action plan model
• Analyze strengths and weaknesses of personal decision making skills

• 2 Healthy Relationships & Communication

In this section you will be learning about healthy relationships and communications. By the end of this section you should be able to do the following:

• Demonstrate effective communication by utilizing proper speaking skills, listening skills, and body language
• Integrate correct conflict resolution techniques into one’s life
• Identify the characteristics that make a relationship healthy
• Change statements to demonstrate positive communication skills

• 3 Childcare

              In this section you will be learning about childcare. By the end of this section you should be able to do the following:

• Demonstrate knowledge of babysitting safety skills
• Recognize skills that should be developed prior to accepting a babysitting job
• List safety precautions parents can take in cars, around water, and at home
• Evaluate whether their home contains potential safety risks for children
• Evaluate articles about babysitting and identify newly learned information

            

Unit 2: Consumer Science Skills

• 1 Food Preparation

In this section you will be learning about food preparation. By the end of this section you should be able to do the following:

• Determine the elements of a proper diet
• Classify food primarily as carbohydrates, proteins, or fats
• Summarize the four main food safety techniques
• Prepare meals using healthier techniques and substitutions
• Create a meal plan for the week and list the needed ingredients

• 2 Clothing Textiles

In this section you will be learning about clothing textiles. By the end of this section you should be able to do the following:

• Discuss basic fashion design concepts
• Apply fashion design concepts when picking an outfit to wear
• Discuss different types of fabrics
• Choose appropriate types of fabric for making clothing
• Demonstrate the proper way to sort and wash clothing
• Apply stain treatment techniques
• Identify various types of clothing stains and how they can be removed

• 3 Living Environment & Design

             In this section you will be learning about living environment and design. By the end of this

             section you should be able to do the following:

• Discuss basic interior design principles
• Apply interior design principles to arrange and decorate a room
• Discuss organization strategies
• Organize personal belongings
• Discuss the importance of regular, frequent cleaning
• List responsibilities that families share to keep a clean living space
• Create cleaning and organizational goals and describe a plan to complete them

Unit 3: Consumer Health

• 1 Money Management

In this section you will be learning about money management. By the end of this section you should be able to do the following:

• Identify basic economic principles
• Describe what a checking account is and how it works
• Identify what credit is and how to obtain a good credit history
• Create a personal financial budget
• Distinguish between wants and needs

• 2 Medical Management

In this section you will be learning about medical management. By the end of this section you should be able to do the following:

• Differentiate between different types of health insurance
• Understand the components of health insurance and how they work
• Understand how to respond in emergencies
• Create a brochure that demonstrates good communication with your doctor

• 3 Consumer Health

In this section you will be learning about consumer health. By the end of this section you should be able to do the following:

• Assess whether health information is valid and from a credible source
• Recognize when you have received a good deal on a purchase
• Minimize your risk of becoming a victim of fraud
• Identify how the FTC, BBB, and FDA provide safety to consumers
• Research and identify the mission and goals of several credible health agencies

Unit 4: Health & Safety 

• 1 Healthy Families

In this section you will be learning about healthy families. By the end of this section you should be able to do the following:

• Explain healthy hygiene practices and their importance to avoiding illness
• Discuss each area involved in physical wellness
• Assess the benefits of staying physically fit
• Design a poster to identify and explain a healthy habit

• 2 Household Safety

In this section you will be learning about household safety. By the end of this section you should be able to do the following:

• Determine risk factors of specific safety scenarios, predict possible outcomes, and report how to avoid danger
• Examine an accident and analyze the accident chain
• Identify precautions to avoid becoming a victim of violence
• Identify potential hazards in your home and how to avoid injury
• Describe personal safety skills that should be developed
• Apply personal safety skills
• Determine safe actions to maintain personal safety
• Identify and evaluate the safety of your own household

• 3 Emergency Preparedness

In this section you will be learning about emergency preparedness. By the end of this section you should be able to do the following:

• Identify three ways to be better prepared for emergencies
• Compare and contrast the differences and similarities between prevention and mitigation
• Identify three types of emergencies and give examples of each
• Recall the steps for performing CPR
• Recite what C-A-B stands for (Compressions, Airway, Breathing)
• Differentiate between adult, child, and infant CPR
• Identify a disaster that may occur in your area and what needs to be done to be prepared
• Create a brochure that outlines CPR basics

Unit 5: House & Careers

• 1 Buying vs Renting

In this section you will be learning about buying vs renting. By the end of this section you should be able to do the following:

• Discuss the advantages of renting vs. buying
• Evaluate whether a family might benefit more from renting or buying
• Describe the role of a realtor
• Explain mortgages
• Act out the home buying process
• Compare and evaluate the pros and cons of renting vs buying a home

• 2 Home & Car Maintenance

In this section you will be learning about home and car maintenance. By the end of this section you should be able to do the following:

• Describe the responsibilities associated with home maintenance
• Perform tasks required for home maintenance
• Discuss the responsibilities of car ownership
• Locate resources to learn how to perform car maintenance work
• Complete a home or car maintenance task and evaluate the experience

• 3 Consumer Science Careers

In this section you will be learning about consumer science careers. By the end of this section you should be able to do the following:

• Discuss the tasks performed by dietitians
• Describe the requirements to become a dietitian
• Discuss the responsibilities of childcare providers
• Analyze the advantages and challenges of childcare workers and stay at home parents
• Discuss the requirements to become a fashion or interior designer
• Describe the skills and responsibilities of fashion and interior designers
• Identify and compare resources that provide support and education for parents