MELBA SCHOOL DISTRICT #136

MELBA HIGH SCHOOL

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

 

Subject Area:             Family and Consumer Sciences

Course Title:              Teen Living

Course Length:          Semester/Year

Grade Level:              9-12

 

Major Concepts:

This course is designed to expose students to knowledge and skills common to teen living.  With the increasing need to become contributing adults, students must have the skills to function independently and as members of family and society.

 

Content:

The content shall include but not limited to the following:

  • Personal development during adolescence
  • Family and Society
  • Respectful caring relationship and friendships
  • Managing human, economic and environmental resources
  • Fashion textiles and apparel
  • Homes and personal space
  • Career and leadership skills
  • Nutrition and wellness
  • Child development and care

 

Intended Outcomes:

After successfully completing this course, the student will be able to:

  • Identify personality styles
  • Understand the family is the basic unit of society
  • Identify qualities of friendships and relationships
  • Manage personal and material resources
  • Write checks and balance a check book
  • Read a map, bus schedule, job application, classified section of the newspaper, Utility bill, access housing and clean a home
  • Produce a textile product
  • Apply the elements of design
  • Better balance work and family responsibilities
  • Prepare simple meals and smacks
  • Identify the responsibilities of a caregiver

            Plan and carry out a preschool party

 

Grading: Students will be grade on the following criteria:

  • Home work
  • Tests
  • Projects