Standard 1 - Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in the family and consumer sciences pathway
Benchmark: Examine and evaluate occupations related to special needs populations
a. TLW identify the needs and concerns of populations with special needs
b. TLW locate/utilize resources for populations with special needs
Standard 2 - Integrate multiple life roles and responsibilities with family, career and community environments
Benchmark: Examine and evaluate occupations specifically related to the family consumer science area
a. TLW will examine home furnishings/home management related occupations
b. TLW examine family/individual health related occupations
c. TLW examine consumer education related occupations
d. TLW examine textiles and clothing related occupations
Benchmark: Review related information that would impact a career choice
a. TLW locate and/or utilize family/individual health resources
b. TLW identify sex-role stereotyping and means of dealing with this
c. TLW develop short and long-term planning, goal-setting and decision-making skills
Standard 3 - Demonstrate effective communication skills resulting in respectful and caring relationships in the family, the workplace, and the community
Benchmark: Identify personal skills necessary for effective communication
a. TLW analyze strategies for developing a positive self-concept
b. TLW demonstrate alternative ways of effective communications
c. TLW describe ways to build good interpersonal skills
d. TLW identify the ways to balance work, family and individual needs
e. TLW develop problem-solving techniques
Benchmark: Identify outside factors that impact effective communication
a. TLW identify types of sexual abuse and sexual harassment, and intervention options
b. TLW identify and demonstrate responses to family problems and crises, i.e.: codependency relationships
Standard 4 - Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices for consumer management related to
the human, economic, and environmental resources
Benchmark: Describe consumer management factors that are related to housing
a. TLW identify recent trends in housing
b. TLW explain basic financial and legal aspects of housing in various demographic situations
c. TLW evaluate housing alternatives, i.e.: floor plans, structure and maintenance of a residence, safety, energy, lifestyles, and populations with special needs
d. TLW examine design principles and elements
e. TLW identify qualities of home furnishings and appliances, i.e.: performance, safety, cost, quality, efficiency, space and cleanability
f. TLW locate and /or utilize housing, home furnishing management and equipment resources for assistance
g. TLW demonstrate safety, sanitation, security and first aid procedures
h. TLW apply the principles of management in the home, i.e.: prioritizing, planning, delegation, evaluation, time allocation, etc.
Benchmark: Describe effective financial and consumer management practices
a. TLW identify procedures in planning for expenses, saving and managing finances
b. TLW determine the decision-making process for expenses, savings and managing finances, i.e.: insurance, retirement
c. TLW identify consumer rights and responsibilities, i.e.: preservation of natural resources and effective complaint procedures
d. TLW evaluate advertising, warranties, written contracts and quality of goods and equipment, i.e.: consumer fraud schemes
e. TLW locate and/or utilize consumer education resources for assistance
Benchmark: Describe effective food service practices
a. TLW use equipment and supplies with proper procedures
b. TLW locate and/or utilize food and nutrition resources
Benchmark: Describe factors that are related to clothing design and management
a. TLW plan a wardrobe and prepare a clothing budget
b. TLW identify fabrics, fabric construction, finishes and care
c. TLW identify elements and principles of clothing design
d. TLW demonstrate use and care of sewing machines and equipment in a safe manner
e. TLW follow preparation procedures for constructing and evaluating a garment project
f. TLW demonstrate repair, alteration and recycling methods
g. TLW describe cleaning and storage methods
h. TLW evaluate clothing and accessory purchases, i.e.: construction, cost and care
i. TLW locate and/or utilize textiles and clothing resources for assistance, i.e.: extension service, labeling, references and manufacturers
Standard 5- Evaluate the impact of parenting roles and responsibilities on strengthening individuals and families
Benchmark: Identify factors that influence family and family life
a. TLW identify various family patterns and lifestyles
b. TLW describe ways to strengthen family relationships
c. TLW examine family living/parenthood related occupations
d. TLW examine parenting responsibilities
Benchmark: Identify developmental factors that impact individuals
a. TLW describe the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development that occurs during childhood through adulthood including individuals with special needs
Benchmark: Identify sexual factors and how they impact individuals and families
a. TLW describe sexual reproduction and the birthing process
b. TLW analyze contraception and family planning methods
c. TLW discuss health concerns and needs at various stages of prenatal and postnatal development
Standard 6 - Analyze the factors that impact human growth and development
Benchmark: Describe personal and interpersonal factors that impact individuals
a. TLW identify ways to deal with peer pressure
b. TLW recognize the relationship between appearance and self-concept
Standard 7 -
Analyze healthy life-style choices that enhance individual and family well
being
Benchmark: Describe nutritional factors that impact
health
a. TLW analyze nutritional needs and select foods for good health throughout life
b. TLW prepare foods from the basic food groups
c. TLW plan menus, prepare shopping lists and purchase food
d. TLW plan, prepare, serve and evaluate a meal
e. TLW utilize basic kitchen skills in food preparation and storage
f. TLW apply the principles of sanitation, recycling and safety when working with food and equipment
g. TLW analyze fad diets and eating disorders
h. TLW identify various cultural and regional cuisines
Benchmark: Describe other factors that impact a healthy lifestyle
a. TLW evaluate consumer health options
b. TLW explain the basic skills necessary to maintain personal, physical and mental health, i.e.: alternative strategies in dealing with stress
c. TLW identify personal safety and survival skills
d. TLW identify substance abuse, use and non-use
e. TLW describe procedures for prevention and control of diseases, i.e.: sexually transmitted diseases and acquired immune deficiency
f. TLW identify risks of sexual activity