Title: Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory II (19904-6)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
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Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Understanding Human Development
  (Optional) Describe the developmental characteristics of early adolescence.
  (Optional) Identify factors and conditions that influence individual and family development.
  (Optional) Describe factors that influence the development of self-esteem, self-concept, and personality.
Demonstrating Interpersonal Relationships
  Demonstrate examples of caring, respectful, and responsible behaviors.
  Demonstrate characteristics of positive relationships.
  Create strategies for handling peer and outside influences.
  Use communication skills that express feelings, needs, and ideas.
  Set goals for individuals and families.
  Demonstrate appropriate language in various communications.
Exploring Family Relationships
  Define family.
  (Optional) Describe the function of the family.
  (Optional) Explain ways an individual can strengthen the family unit.
Maintaining Living Environments
  (Optional) Describe ways to conserve resources within the family.
  (Optional) Maintain a clean and safe environment.
  (Optional) Organize personal space.
Demonstrating Nutrition and Wellness
  Plan for wellness practices that enhance well-being.
  Explain the essential nutrients.
  Describe common food allergies.
  Demonstrate food safety and sanitation practices.
  Demonstrate kitchen safety.
  Identify food preparation terms and equipment.
  Demonstrate measuring techniques.
  Perform sequential steps in recipes during all aspects of food preparation.
  Plan a nutritious family meal.
  Demonstrate dining etiquette.
Using Consumer and Family Resources
  (Optional) Apply steps in a problem-solving/decision-making model.
  (Optional) Evaluate forms and techniques of advertising.
  (Optional) Analyze a personal saving and spending plan.
  (Optional) Identify consumer rights and responsibilities.
  (Optional) Identify consumer resources.
Developing Textile, Fashion, and Apparel Concepts
  Demonstrate clothing maintenance techniques.
  (Optional) Describe factors affecting clothing choices.
  Create an apparel/textile product.
  Demonstrate basic measurement and fitting techniques.
Developing Education and Early Childhood Concepts
  (Optional) Describe responsible behaviors in caring for children.
  (Optional) Identify the ages and stages of early childhood development.
  (Optional) Evaluate developmentally appropriate and nutritious snack options for children.
  (Optional) Analyze age- and developmentally- appropriate activities for children.
Exploring Career, Community, and Family Connections
  (Optional) List management strategies for balancing family, school/work, and extracurricular activities.
  (Optional) Demonstrate ways to be a responsible citizen.
  (Optional) Identify career clusters and subclusters that lead to Family and Consumer Sciences careers.
  (Optional) Explore entrepreneurship opportunities for adolescents.
Developing Leadership Skills
  Use the FCCLA planning process.
  Complete a national FCCLA program project and/or a state-level competitive event.
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