FCS Exploration (Integrated Model-Standards 1-7 Taught) - (.5 credit) This course provides students the opportunity to develop essential skills in the various career pathways related to Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS). Students will explore and cultivate skills in food and nutrition sciences, childcare, interior design, clothing and textile construction, fashion design and merchandising, consumerism, entrepreneurship, family relationships, personal responsibility, and career and job-related tasks. Student leadership (FCCLA) may be an integral part of the course.
Core Standards of the Course
STRAND 1 Students will identify the six Family and Consumer Science career pathways and the associated clusters.
FCS Exploration Core
Standard 1
Define the difference between career pathways and career clusters and how they are related.
Define the CTE pathway concentrator and a pathway completer.
Standard 2 Complete FCCLA Step ONE
Performance Skills
Conduct career research and pathway planning for a career of choice based upon self-assessment results.
Career Investigation FCCLA STAR Event could be integrated.)
STRAND 2 Students will be introduced to elements of design, housing, interior design and apparel and how it impacts families, communities and careers.
FCS Exploration Core
Standard 1
Identify the elements (tools) of design: space, line, texture, shape/form, pattern, color.
Identify the principles (rules) of design: balance, emphasis, rhythm, harmony, and scale/proportion.
Describe the effect of color on shape, size, feelings, and moods.
Explore the science of color and color combinations to form color schemes.
Standard 2 Discuss how homes and businesses can be designed according to the activities, wants and needs of the occupants.
Standard 3 Integrate consumerism/entrepreneurship and careers related to the interior design industry.
Explore the cost associated with owning a home and/or business.
Standard 4 Discuss how interiors are affected by furniture arrangements and traffic patterns in the home and/or business.
Evaluate floor plans and the traffic patterns developed by furniture arrangements.
Create a floor plan and arrange furniture for an apartment, home and/or business implementing the elements and principles of design.
Performance Skills
Utilize the elements and principles of design to create a floor plan for a home, business, or apartment.
STRAND 3 Students will participate in hands-on skill development related to sewing construction and textile design.
FCS Exploration Core
Standard 1 Demonstrate proper care and use of sewing equipment.
Distinguish the parts of the sewing machine and their functions.
Demonstrate how to correctly thread the sewing machine.
Demonstrate how to correctly wind and insert a bobbin into the sewing machine.
Standard 2 Identify industry based sewing equipment and follow safety standards.
Scissors/shears
Rotary cutter and mat board
Pins
Hand needles
Seam gauge
Measuring tape/tape measure
Seam ripper
Iron
Standard 3 Apply basic industry sewing techniques.
pattern markings
seam allowances
backstitch
pivot
casing
attach a button
measuring
pressing/ironing techniques
Identify the fold, lengthwise and crosswise grain of the fabric
Standard 4 Explain the purpose of fashion.
Discuss how fashion is used as a means of expression.
Discuss proper laundering techniques.
Standard 5 Integrate consumerism, entrepreneurship, and careers related to the fashion and textile design industry.
Discuss brand names, advertising, merchandising and how they affect the consumer.
Performance Skills
Demonstrate competence in sewing machine use, care and safety with the completion of a soft good that includes all of the following:
pattern markings
seam allowances
backstitch
pivot
casing
attach a button
measuring
pressing/ironing techniques
STRAND 4 (Note: Start of FCS exploration part B) Students will explore employability skills and the principles of the free enterprise system.
FCS Exploration Core
Standard 1 Explore the importance of employability skills.
Identify characteristics of a good employee.
Effective communication
Problem solving
Teamwork
Critical thinking
Dependability
Accountability
Legal requirement/expectations (i.e. adhering to USDA or OSHA)
Discuss how social skills and conflict resolution are helpful in obtaining and maintaining a job.
Standard 2 Complete a free enterprise experience. Develop a business plan following project management principle.
Select a product or service to sell.
Conduct and analyze a market survey.
Design packaging for the product if applicable.
Establish a price for the product.
Conduct an advertising campaign.
Produce and sell the product.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the process/business plan.
Performance Skills
Develop a business plan using a fictious product.
AND/OR
Practice the characteristics of a good employee.
STRAND 5 Students will explore skills related to Family & Human Services
FCS Exploration Core
Standard 1 Identify key milestones throughout different developmental stages.
Infancy (neonatal- 1 year)
Toddler (1-5 years of age)
Childhood (6-11 years of age)
Adolescents (12-18 years of age)
Adulthood (18-65 years of age)
Late adulthood (65- ?)
Explain challenges that lead to growth in each developmental stage.
Standard 2 Discuss supports and challemges realted to different generations.
Explain the role different generations play in society
Identify ways different generations support one another
Standard 3
Identify ways that self-concept is impoortant for professionals in the behavior health industry to understand for potential clients.
Self-concept: a combination of self-esteem and self-image
Discuss ways to help others build positive self-concept. Some examples may include accepting yourself, forgiving yourself and others, strengthening family relationships, learining a new skill, reaching out to others, be positive, be assertive, making a new friend, improving a friendship, do something nice for someone, recognizing your strong points, not comparing yourself to others, set and accomplish goals, give yourself credit for your positive qualities, live within your values system, care about other people, positive self-talk.
Standard 4
Identify and define personal values (tangible and intangible) and discuss how they may govern a potential client's actions.
Values: anything in life that is important to us. They determine how we live and how we tell the difference between right and wrong.
Tangible values: material things in our lives that usually cost money to obtain (Ex: jewelry, cars, clothes, etc.
Intangible values: non-material things that usually can't be bought with money (Ex: love, honesty, kindness, etc.)
Standard 5 Define short and long-term goals: Discuss how short-term goals are the stepping stones to achieving long-term goals. Discuss the qualities of successful goals.
Goals: plans you make to help you reach or accomplish something in the future
Two types of goals:
Short-Term Goals: usually accomplished quickly (1-3 days)
Short-term goals help individuals achieve long-term goals.
Long-Term Goals: usually takes longer to accomplish (Months-Years)
Successful goals are realisitc, measureable and specific.
Standard 6
Identify strategies for adapting and coping with challenging issues.
Define stress
Stress: the body's reaction to pressure, either mentally or physically
Signs of stress
Physical: tiredness, injury, insomnia, headache, tense muscles, etc.
Emotional: worrying, irritability, crying, feeling anxious, nightmares, depression, etc.
Behavior: acting-out, inability to eat, extreme anger, hitting/punching, nail biting, nervous twitch, etc.
Identify and review stress management skills (causes and effects, management techniques).
Stress Management Techniques: acknowledge it, good diet, regular sleep, exercise, building good relationships, get organized, make a "to-do" list, don't procrastinate, mentally count down, take a break, laugh, say "no" to things, listen to music.
Standard 7 Explore local programs related to public health.
Research: Studying disease and injury prevention
Education: Promoting healthy lifestyles and educating people on the dangers of substances like tobacco and alcohol
Response: Detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious disease
Policy: Recommending policies and advocating for laws that keep people safe
Services: Administering services like vaccination programs and school nutrition programs
Performance Skills
Create a public health message for one of the developmental stages that helps to support the wellbeing of that age group.
Interview someone from a different generation and explore the key relationships they have with other generations. (grandparenting, elderly doctor visits, meals, holidays, work schedules). Identify ways to strengthen bond across different generations.
STRAND 6 Students will participate in activities regarding early childhood education.
FCS Exploration Core
Standard 1 Outline the responsibilities of childcare providers who work in early childhood careers.
Identify safety hazards, accident prevention and emergency situation procedures.
Discuss types and signs of child abuse and how to prevent it.
Differentiate between negative and positive methods of guidance for children.
Standard 2 Describe the developmental value of play.
Identify age appropriate activities that promote creative play.
Discuss how play influences social, emotional and physical development.
Standard 3 Plan and/or prepare a food experience that appeals to children, promotes healthy eating habits, and follows current USDA nutritional guidelines for preparing foods for children.
Standard 4 Demonstrate a hands-on early childhood education experience.
Select a theme, games, healthy snacks, stories, fingerplays, art project, and science or sensory projects to use for childcare activities.
Standard 5 Integrate consumerism, entrepreneurship and careers related to early childhood education. (Pre-School, K-3)
Investigate the costs associated with childcare for one year.
Performance Skills
Create a plan for an early childhood education provider that includes any two of the following:
Food experience
Art
Finger play
Sensory project
Appropriate play according to developmental age group
Game
Story
STRAND 7 Students will determine the importance of proper nutrition and food preparation techniques.
FCS Exploration Core
Standard 1 Apply lab management and safety procedures.
Identify food safety and sanitation guidelines.
Practice recipe conversions including doubling and halving.
Demonstrate correct measuring techniques.
Demonstrate proper use and care of kitchen equipment.
Identify cooking terms.
Demonstrate food preparation procedures.
Recognize table settings and appropriate social interactions during mealtimes.
Standard 2 Students will analyze basic nutrition information that is practiced in dietetic careers.
Identify the six basic nutrients. (carbohydrates, protein, lipids, vitamins, minerals and water)
Identify food sources for the six basic nutrients.
Standard 3 Discuss the current USDA Dietary Guidelines and MyPlate.
Standard 4 Prepare healthy recipes that include the six basic nutrients.
Standard 5 Integrate consumerism, entrepreneurship and careers related to the food and nutrition industries.
Performance Skills
Demonstrate food safety, sanitation, lab management, and healthy food choices in a food lab setting.
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