Ms. Rimmer TeacherWeb Course Objectives

Developing A Sense Of

FAMILY

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TOPICS DISCUSSED

Relationships

*Awareness of Self, Family and Friends

Social Skills

*Manner and Etiquette

-Home and Workplace

Communication Skills

*Verbal and Non-verbal

Child Development/Parenting

*Pre-natal-Adolescence

Virtues

*Developing A Social Consciousness

Housing

*Your Personal Living Space

-Recycling, Safety and Care of the Home

Becoming An Educated

CONSUMER

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TOPICS DISCUSSED

Financial Literacy

*Managing Your Money

-Earning, Spending, Saving, Sharing and Credit Cards

*Being a Savvy Consumer

-Smart Shopping, Places to Shop, Advertising Influences and Consumer Behavior

Part-time Jobs & Full-time Careers

*Understanding the Workplace

*Goal Setting and Decision Making

-Workplace Skills

-Job Application

-Interview Process

-Exploring Careers

*Career and Education Planning

Nutrition & Textile

SCIENCES

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TOPICS DISCUSSED

Nutrition

*Key Nutrients

*Food Guide Pyramid

*Understanding Food Labels

*Menu Planning/Serving Sizes

*Balanced Diet/Balanced Budget

Food Preparation

*Safety/Sanitation in the Kitchen

*Measuring/Reading Recipes

*Food Shopping

*Cooking Labs

Clothing and Textiles

*Shopping for Clothing

*Clothing Care

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*Course Objective

There are multiple purposes for this course; however I have selected to highlight only two. The first purpose is to assist students in making informed decisions regarding their future academic and occupational goals. The second purpose of this course is to assist students in enhancing the quality of their lives through family and consumer sciences, using technology and recourses. The content includes, but not limited to, the creative process as it relates to the field of family and consumer sciences. Areas explored are developing strong positive interpersonal skills, strengthening families through work, play, and communication; planning and preparing nutritious food, planning clothing choices; enriching experiences with children, exploring resource management, and developing leadership and organizational skills. Emphasis will include using current technology resources to investigate the broad range of occupations and careers in family and consumer sciences. The concept includes, personal decision making as it applies to careers, occupations and entrepreneurial opportunities.

*Please note that this course is approved to meet the Florida Statue, Section 1003.4156

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Please review the additional objectives listed below.  All participation is by voluntary only.  
       8th Grade Spring Fashion Show (April or May)
       8th Grade T-Shirt Design Contest (Due April)
       Carnaval Miami Cooking Contest (Due February)  
       Holiday Sampler aka "Diversity Taste" (December)
       NASCO’s To∙Sew Design-A-Pillow Contest (Due February)
       *FCCLA Club (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America)All-year
*Listing noted with this symbol implies that a fee will be charged for the student to actively participate.

Ms. Rimmer

Course Objectives

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