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Family and Consumer Science Standards
This Career and Technical Education (CTE) content area is designed to explore self, family, and community to meet present and future responsibilities as family and community members. Family and Consumer Sciences Education empowers individuals and families across the lifespan to manage the challenges of living and working in a diverse global society. Family and Consumer Sciences Education prepares students for success in both postsecondary education and employment. Topics are varied, and may include any of the following units of study; individual growth and life readiness, human development and relationships, apparel and textile production and design, environment design and management, nutrition and wellness, and food systems and production.
Topics for Family and Consumer Science
Seventh Grade
Employability Profile Soft Skills
Career Exploration Part 1
Junior Achievement Finance Park
Food and Nutrition
Textiles and Design
Urban Agriculture
Eight Grade
Employability Profile Soft Skills
Career Exploration Part 2
Human Development and Family Studies
Textiles and Design
Urban Agriculture
Curriculum by Topics
Curriculum by Topics
Employability Profile Soft Skills
Topic: Employability Skills
Length: 5 Days
Standards Covered:
NYS Career Development Standards
Common Career Technical Core Standards
USDOE Employability Skills Framework
This unit introduces middle school students to essential employability skills crucial for success in the workforce. Over five days, students will explore and develop soft skills, including teamwork, communication, emotional control, critical thinking, and personal career planning. The unit culminates with activities such as Career Day presentations, a community service project, and a soft skills workshop, allowing students to apply their skills in real-world contexts.
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