LINKS TO LEARNS: FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
Life Skills 9-12

 

Obj.

 

The learner will:

 

Nebr. FCS
Essential
Learnings

 

*Reading Writing Standards

 

Math Standards

 

Science Standards

 

Social Studies Standards

 

#1

 

Describe values, which give meaning to personal, family and community living.

 

3.0.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#2

 

Explain the meaning of family and identify family functions.

 

3.0.1

 

R/W 12.3.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#3

 

Identify ways responsibilities of family members change as they grow from children to adults.

 

3.0.2

 

R/W 12.3.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#4

 

Identify characteristics of quality relationships in personal, family and community life.

 

3.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#5

 

Identify the importance of family traditions in learning culture and values. (MC)

 

3.0.2

 

R/W 12.1.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#6

 

Explain how personal lifestyle choices can be influenced by peer pressure, families and the media.

 

2.2.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#7

 

Identify responsible behaviors for personal risk reduction/prevention.

 

5.1.2

 

 

 

 

 

S 8.7.4

 

 

 

#8

 

Explain how eating behaviors contribute to energy level, mental alertness, appearance and general good health.

 

7.0.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#9

 

Compare similar foods for costs, convenience and nutritive value.

 

7.0.5

 

 

 

M 12.3.1

 

 

 

 

 

#10

 

Use safety and sanitation procedures in storing and preparing food.

 

7.0.6

 

 

 

M 12.3.1

 

 

 

 

 

#11

 

Plan and prepare a menu demonstrating the ability to use the ëFood Guide Pyramidí as a guide.

 

7.0.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#12

 

Assess clothing needs and preferences based on values and role identification.

 

9.0.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#13

 

Identify the effects of textile and clothing resource management on the individual and the family.

 

9.0.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#14

 

Demonstrate the ability to use the planning process and follow instructions when constructing a garment for self.

 

9.0.3

 

 

 

M 12.3.1

 

 

 

 

 

#15

 

Demonstrate the ability to use a variety of sewing equipment correctly.

 

9.0.1

 

 

 

M 12.3.1

 

 

 

 

 

#16

 

Analyze, in writing, the interrelationship of values and goals and making consumer decisions. (W)

 

6.0.3

 

R/W 12.1.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#17

 

Explain the impact of advertising and packaging on consumer needs/preferences and choices.

 

6.0.3

 

 

 

 

 

S 12.6.2

 

 

 

#18

 

Identify factors, which influence the following aspects of child development ñ physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and ethical. (MC)

 

5.0.1

 

 

 

 

 

S 12.7.2

 

 

 

#19

 

Determine how to meet housing needs of an individual, family or particular group in relation to their life style.

 

8.0.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Nearly all objectives will utilize to some extent

 

 

 

R/W 12.1.1
R/W 12.1.2
R/W 12.2.5
R/W 12.3.1
R/W 12.4.1