Core Standards of the Course
Strand 1
Students will identify and discuss the importance of food and nutrition.
Standard 1
Demonstrate basic skills related to nutrition, kitchen and food safety, sanitation, and food preparation.
Strand 2
Students will be introduced to the basic elements and principles of design in housing and interior design.
Standard 1
Identify the elements (tools) of design: space, line, texture, shape / form
Standard 2
Identify the principles (rules) of design: balance, emphasis, rhythm, harmony, and scale and proportion.
Standard 3
Describe the effect of color on shape, size, feelings, and moods.
Standard 4
Explore the science of color and color combinations to form color schemes.
Standard 5
Explore the impact of housing and interior design on families.
Strand 3
Students will be introduced to family responsibilities, and child development.
Standard 1
Examine attributes and issues related to family life. Recognize how individual responsibilities at home contribute to the family's well being.
Standard 2
Identify aspects related to the care and development of children.
Strand 4
Students will develop interpersonal skills.
Standard 1
Explore effective personal, verbal, and nonverbal communication.
Strand 5
Students will identify sewing techniques and basic textiles.
Standard 1
Demonstrate basic skills related to sewing construction.
Standard 2
Explore basic textiles.
Strand 6
Students will explore employability skills, entrepreneurship, the principles of the free enterprise system.
Standard 1
Develop employability skills
Standard 2
Complete a FCS related free enterprise experience. Develop a business plan that incorporates the following:
Students will develop professional and interpersonal skills needed for success in industry. Determine the difference between hard skills and soft skills.
Identify soft skills needed in the workplace