6th Grade

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE

HOME AND CAREERS - 6^TH GRADE

GOALS: To acquire skills and knowledge to meet present and future responsibilities as a family member, consumer, and wage earner. The goal is to educate students to think constructively, make sound decisions, solve problems, and manage resources.

EXPECTATIONS:

• Be on time and ready for work
• Respect yourselves, others, and property
• Cooperate and follow directions
• Work responsibly and cooperatively

CURRICULUM:

Home and Careers is organized around four Process Skills: Communication, Leadership, Management, and Thinking. The process skills are then taught through a variety of topics:

6^th GRADE CURRICULUM

Family Living: Interpersonal Relationships

Human Development

Self-concept/Self-esteem

Values/Goals

Responsible decision-making

Nutrition/Wellness Safety/Sanitation Practices

Food Borne Illnesses

Tools/Equipment

Measuring

Reading Recipes/Cooking Methods

Consumer Resource Management

Developing skills that demonstrate responsible consumer

practices

Clothing Management Skills that demonstrate effective clothing management

Skills needed to produce, alter or repair clothing

GRADING CRITERIA:

Quizzes

Projects

Food Lab work

Classwork/Homework

SUPPLIES: Marble notebook, folders with pockets, pens, and pencils

CONTACT: jhaley@elwood.k12.ny.us