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Exploring Family and Consumer Sciences
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Exploring Family and Consumer Sciences is designed to familiarize students with Family and Consumer Sciences content. Content includes exploration and demonstration of skills related to family dynamics, financial responsibility, apparel, interior design, nutrition, and safe food preparation. A fully-equipped, residential-style kitchen is recommended but not required. Career and Technical Student Organizations are integral, co-curricular components of each career and technical education course.
Describe characteristics of healthy relationships with family and friendsDescribe leadership skills needed by professionals working with families and the communityUtilize and explain techniques for goal-setting, problem-solving, time management, and decision-makingSummarize the physical and emotional changes that occur during adolescenceDetermine causes of teen conflict and demonstrate conflict resolution skillsCompare and contrast positive and negative peer influence and describe the effect of peer influence on behaviorExplain the importance of self-respect for adolescentsExplain child care practices that maintain safety and health for children of various agesInvestigate and report on the impact of young consumers on the global economyDebate the pros and cons of targeted marketing to young consumersResearch employment opportunities for young adolescents, including age requirements for various positionsDevelop a plan for personal financial fitnessIdentify apparel construction techniques and explain how they are usedApply the engineering design process to create an item of household decor or apparel using basic sewingDescribe basic textile types and their uses in apparel and interiorsIdentify and describe elements of their own personal style in both apparel and interior designDesign a living space for an adolescent or young adultDemonstrate safety and sanitation practices when preparing snacks and mealsExplain the importance of diet, exercise, and rest for teen healthPlan meals that meet federal dietary guidelines and the budgets of individuals and families at various stagesExplore and describe cultural foods and the role they play in cultural identityCompare and contrast the flavor, nutritional value, and costs of convenience foods and homemade foodsSet a table for a family meal