Consumer Science Offerings

Life Skills/Home Economics

I. Course Title: Life Skills/Home Economics 2 Semesters 1 credit

II. Prerequisites: None

III. Course Description:

This course will cover personal finance, consumer science, time management, the food pyramid and nutrition as related to healthy living as well as meal planning and basic cooking skills. The class will stress independent living, family life, child development, and parenting skills using the "Baby Think it over" dolls. Interpersonal communications, etiquette, resume writing, interview skills and job readiness will also be addressed.

IV. Units/Lessons:

I. Renting/leasing an apartment

A. Understanding leases and rent agreements B. What to look for in an apartment

II. Personal Finance

A. Managing a check book B. Savings Accounts

C. Retirement accounts (?) D. Taxes

III. Foods and Nutrition

A. The food pyramid

B. Buying and storing food

C. Meal Planning

D. Basic Nutrition

E. Health issues related to nutrition

F. Basic kitchen safety

G. Basic cooking skills

IV. Parenting

A. The pregnancy

B. Baby birth to 1 year

C. 1 year to 3 years old

D. 3-5 years

E. 5-10 years

F. 10-18 years, brief overview

G. Balancing work and family

VI. Interpersonal Communications

A. Family

B. Friends

VII. Etiquette

A. At home

B. On the job/school

C. In Public

VIII. Job Skills

A. Resume writing

B. Interview skills

IX. Handling Stress and Anger