Title: Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory III (19251-18)

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.
Facilitating Human Development
  Analyze multiple life roles and responsibilities as a community member.
  Examine cultural and community factors that influence personal development.
  Manage change.
  Describe differing social norms across cultures.
Managing Interpersonal Relationships
  Demonstrate caring and responsible interactions with peers.
  Describe the importance of belonging within society.
Strengthening Family Relationships
  Examine the roles of families in society.
  Identify community resources available to help families solve problems.
  (Optional) Demonstrate communication skills that contribute to positive family relationships.
Analyzing Living Environments
  Examine global concerns related to the community.
  (Optional) Implement strategies to conserve resources in the school and community.
  (Optional) Develop an interior design project.
Enhancing Nutrition and Wellness
  Research the effects of food choices on long-term health.
  Evaluate the importance of considering food allergies and special dietary needs when making food selections.
  Demonstrate measuring techniques.
  Follow a standardized recipe to prepare a simple, nutritious snack.
  Demonstrate the use of kitchen tools and equipment.
  Demonstrate kitchen safety and sanitary food-handling practices.
  Prepare a nutritious meal.
  Analyze nutrients and their effects on the body.
  Compare made-from-scratch, convenience, and ready-made foods.
  Research nutritional benefits of fresh and whole foods vs. processed foods.
  Research the effects of science and technology on food composition and safety, from production through consumption.
  Plan/update a plan for wellness practices that enhance well-being.
  (Sensitive) Analyze the effects of personal choices throughout the lifespan.
Maximizing Consumer and Family Resources
  Analyze the effects of career choice, education, and skills on income and goal attainment.
  Develop or update a savings and spending plan for personal financial management.
  Research the services offered by financial institutions.
  Manage an account in a financial institution.
  Examine credit options.
  Explain consumer rights.
  Explain consumer responsibilities.
Applying Textile, Fashion, and Apparel Concepts
  Describe a decision-making process when purchasing clothing.
  Demonstrate basic construction skills.
  Apply apparel and textile design technology to a project.
  Discuss ethical sourcing and sustainability of textile products.
  Repurpose textile products and apparel.
Applying Education and Early Childhood Concepts
  Analyze the stages of early childhood development.
  Evaluate a childcare product.
  Demonstrate childcare skills.
  Explore childcare training and employment opportunities.
Managing Career, Community, and Family Connections
  Research Family and Consumer Sciences - related career clusters and subclusters.
  Explore entrepreneurship as a career choice.
  Develop an individual plan of study for a Family and Consumer Sciences-related career.
  Describe how volunteerism develops and sustains community resources.
Developing Leadership Skills
  Use the FCCLA planning process in course activities.
  Complete a national FCCLA program project and/or a state-level competitive event.
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