Tuesday (05.13) - Mr. Nguyen will conduct the second part of the Car Maintenance workshop. As you listen to his explanations, please complete your notes.

Thursday (05.15) - The last mini-unit is on the rights and responsibilities of US Citizens. You will go to a series of stations and answer the questions in your worksheet. Then, 

Monday (02.05)—Happy Monday, Mustangs! We will start the first part of the car maintenance workshop, which will cover some essential vocabulary and parts of the engine. The second part will take place next Tuesday. 

Wednesday (05.07) - We will learn about the structure and cost of US healthcare system and some important vocabulary that will help you navigate it.

Friday (05.09) - You will work in small groups to learn about conflict management and conflict resolution. To have an effective conversation, please be honest in your interventions. 

Tuesday (04.29) - We will finally go over real taxes and how the everyday American files them. Please follow along and fill out the form carefully. If we have enough time, we will start working on the car maintenance workshop. 

Thursday (05.01) - We will go over some basic information regarding car maintenance before heading out to put all these things into practice. 

Tuesday (04.01) - We will go over credit scores, credit reports, and the cost of bad credit. Please refer to the assignment posted on Canvas. 

Thursday (04.03) - We are going to go over some basic terms regarding taxes, what they are, and how they work in America. Then, we will start breaking down what they would look like on your paycheck. 

Monday (03.24) - Happy Monday, Mustangs! We will finish the presentations regarding the Dress Code. Then, we will start our Financial Literacy unit by working on a simulation that shows you the tough decisions most people must make when living paycheck to paycheck. Then, we will test your knowledge of Financial Literacy vocabulary. 

Wednesday (03.26) - First, we will review the vocabulary you worked on last class and practice writing and depositing a check. Then, you will complete a video scavenger hunt on the basic knowledge you should have about personal finance. 

Friday (03.28) - We will start with a vocabulary game to review important financial literacy terms. Then, we will work on the first budgeting simulation (the bean game)

Tuesday (03.18) - We will first go over all the laundry symbols you had to research, and then we will go over some useful laundry tips. Finally, we will start a dress code research task.

Thursday (03.20) - We will go over how to tie a tie, how to fold a fitted sheet and how to iron. Then, you will have the rest of the class to finish your dress code research slide. 

Tuesday (03.11) - We will continue working on our sewing project today. Please make sure you secure the stitches so no rice comes out when you shake your project. 

Friday (03.14) - We will start with a brief talk about doing laundry. Then, we will finish our sewing project. Please take a look at the rubric to make sure you get all possible points. 

Tuesday (03.04) - We'll start with a quick video workshop on how to tie a tie. Then, we will move on to laundry and ironing. Please follow the instructions carefully and complete your guided notes. 

Friday (03.07) - We will start a quick sewing project today. This activity is meant for you to learn the basics of sewing: How to thread a needle, sew a button, and do a simple backstitch and an invisible one to clothing pants and skirts. 

Monday (02.24) - Happy Monday, Mustangs! We will start with a meditation. Then, you will continue working on your self-care notes. Once you finish, please upload a clear picture to the assignment posted on Canvas. 

Wednesday (02.26) - We will start our next mini-unit about personal hygiene and skincare. Please follow the instructions on the assignment posted on Canvas. 

Friday (02.28) - You will have the whole period to finish your PSA about your assigned topic. Please read the rubric carefully so you include all necessary information. Presentations will be next week.  

Wednesday (02.19) - We will start with a meditation. Then, you will continue working on your self-care notes. Once you finish, please upload a clear picture to the assignment posted on Canvas. 

• The first portfolio check is on Wednesday (02.19). please check the 'portfolio tracker' for details.

Monday (02.10) - Happy Monday, Mustangs! There are three key videos posted about how food affects you. Each group is responsible for watching one video and sharing their findings with the rest of the class as a Podcast. Please follow the instructions posted on Canvas carefully. 

Wednesday (02.12) - You will continue working with your partner on your podcast. Please read the instructions and guiding questions carefully so your final product answers all guiding questions. 

Friday (02.14) - We will move on to our next mini-unit: Self-care. It looks different for everyone based on our priorities, and since we don't have enough time to do it all you will get to choose from a series of resources nd make your own Self Care Sketch notes. Please refer to the instruction on Canvas for additional information

Tuesday (02.03) -  Each of you will share one important lesson you learned from the documentary with the rest of the class. Then, you will work on a Nutrition Webquest that covers the most important information to remember about the topic. You can work in groups to research each section. Remember to add this to your Life Skills Portfolio (folder). Check the portfolio teacher for details on what should be included. 

Thursday (02.05) - We will do an escape room on How to Read Food Labels. Please follow the instructions carefully. 

Monday (01.27) - Happy Monday, Mustangs! We will review all the questions you worked on as we watch the episode 'Water' from the Netflix docuseries 'Cooked with Michael Pollan'. Finally, I will walk you through the instructions for the poster assignment you must do where you will summarize the main lessons you gathered. 

Wednesday (01.29) - We will start with a reflection 'in defense of food'. Please read the question posted on Canvas before watching the video. You will have the entire period to work on this poster. Please read the rubric carefully so you include all necessary information. 

Friday (01.31) - You will have a bit more time to finish your poster. Then, you each will share one important lesson you learned from the documentary with the rest of the class. Please remember to submit your cooking video to the assignment posted on Canvas today. If we have enough time

Tuesday (01.21) - Happy short week, Mustangs! We will work on some pre-viewing questions for the Netflix documentary 'Cooked with Water' before we start watching it. Please answer ALL questions on the worksheet, since you will need this information later. 

Thursday (01.23) - We will review all the questions you worked on as we watch the episode 'Water' from the Netflix docuseries 'Cooked with Michael Pollan'. Then, I will walk you through the instructions for the poster assignment you must do in pairs. 

Tuesday (01.14): Please continue working on this mini-unit's Final Project with your teammate. It must be done by the end of the period. I will also show you the instructions and examples for your first cooking assignment. 

Thursday (01.16) - You will first present your leadership poster to your classmates. Then, we will start our Nutrition and Wellness unit with a survey to determine if you have a balanced lifestyle. Finally, we will answer some previewing questions for a docuseries we will watch next week. 

Monday (01.06) - Welcome back Mustangs, and welcome to Life Skills! We’ll start with a brief brainstorming exercise to enrich the topics we’ll cover this semester, and we will go over the course syllabus. 

Wednesday (01.08): We’ll jump right into our first mini-unit: leadership. Please remember that you must save all worksheets and handouts since we will put together a course portfolio this semester. We'll watch the short TED Talk' Everyday Leadership' and work on gathering useful information from it.

Friday (01.10): We will continue working on this mini-unit by completing the research and poster assignment posted on Canvas. Please read the instructions and rubric carefully.