Independent Living

Family Consumer Science

Curriculum

Course Title: Independent Living

Department: Family Consumer Science

Units of Study:

About yourself:

o Self-Concept

• Getting to Know You

• Legacies

• Autobiography: What’s Your Story? What do you want to be known for?

o Personality

• Values

• Goals

o Self-Esteem

o Communication/Perception

• Verbal

• Nonverbal

o Stress

• Types

• Causes

• Effects

• Management i.e time management

Money Management/Financial Literacy:

o Banking

• Savings Account

• Checking Accounts

· Writing checks

· Balancing checkbooks

· Debit and credit cards

o Credit

• Credit report

• Checking scores

o Student Loans

o Managing Money

• Budgeting

• Saving i.e. couponing

o Purchasing

• Comparison Shopping

• Holiday Shopping Project

• Buying a car

o Consumer rights and responsibilities

• Warranties

o Identity theft

Career Decisions:

o Interests, aptitudes, and abilities

o Acquiring a job

• Job Exploration

• Resumes

• Job Applications

• Interviews

• Professional Image

Relationships:

o Types of relationships

o Influences on relationships

· Nutrition Basics

o My Plate

• Menu planning

• Healthy lifestyles

o Meal Preparation

o Reading Labels

o Eating healthy on a budget

Living Spaces:

o Choosing the correct living space

• Suburbs, urban, rural

• Renting vs buying

o Maintaining a house

• Home repair

• Cost of homeownership

o Interior Design Concepts

• Housing styles

• Elements of Design

• Principles of Design

Cost of Living Independently

Curriculum-Based Assessments: N/A

Standardized Assessments: N/A

Description of Course: Independent Living is an exceptionally relevant course designed to prepare students to face the challenges of living on their own. Students will explore personal aptitudes, interests, careers, and higher education opportunities. This course focuses on critical components of teen and adult living: money management, relationships, life-style, housing, personal renewal, and goal setting. Students will leave this course with the understanding and tools necessary to live life to its fullest potential.