Course Syllabus
School District of Oconee County
Family and Consumer Science 2
Course Number: 580900CW
Family and Consumer Sciences 2 is a comprehensive course designed to build upon concepts learned in Family and Consumer Sciences 1 and provide students with the core knowledge and skills needed to manage their lives. Project based instruction provides students with opportunities to apply higher order thinking, communication, and leadership skills that can be applied to real life situations immediately. Academic alignments are incorporated in each unit plan that covers interpersonal relationships, human development, family well-being, career connections, family and consumer resources, nutrition and wellness, textiles and apparel and event planning.
Family and Consumer Sciences 2 Syllabus
Family and Consumer Science 1
There are no fees associated with this course.
South Carolina Standards:
- Interpersonal Relationships
B1. Analyze factors that contribute to functional and dysfunctional relationships.
- Human Development
C1. Analyze principles of human growth and development.
- Family Well-Being
D1. Analyze various factors that lead to strengthening and improving family systems.
- Family and Consumer Resources
E1. Explore the management of resources that meet the needs of individuals and families.
- Nutrition and Wellness
F1. Analyze factors that influence nutrition and wellness across the life span.
- Career Connections
G1: Demonstrate transferable and employability skills in school, community, and workplace settings.
National Family and Consumer Science Standards:
1.2. Demonstrate transferable and employability skills in school, community, and workplace settings.
2.0. Evaluate management practices related to the human, economic, and environmental resources
6.0. Evaluate the significance of family and its effects on the well-being of individuals and society.
12.0. Analyze factors that influence human growth & development
13.0. Demonstrate respectful and caring relationships in the family, workplace and community.
14.0. Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well-being.
Broad Field Family and Consumer Sciences Assessment/Credentials:
1A. Analyze functions and expectations of various types of relationships.
1B. Analyze personal needs and characteristics and their effects on interpersonal relationships.
1C. Demonstrate communication skills that contribute to positive relationships.
3D. Evaluate and promote parenting practices that maximize human growth and development.
4B. Demonstrate transferable and employability skills in school, community and workplace settings.
4C. Evaluate the reciprocal effects of individual and familyparticipation in community activities.
5A. Demonstrate management of individual and family resources such as food, clothing, shelter, health care, recreation, transportation, time, human capital, and money.
5B. Analyze the relationship of the environment to family and consumer resources. 5C. Analyze policies that affect consumer rights and responsibilities.
5D. Evaluate the effects of technology on individual and family resources and be able to take the appropriate actions.
5E. Demonstrate management of financial resources to meet the goals of individuals and families across the life span.
6A. Analyze factors that influence nutrition and wellness across the life span, and be able to educate others to implement this information.
6B. Evaluate various dietary guidelines when planning to meet nutrition and wellness needs, and be able to educate others to implement this information.
6C. Evaluate factors that affect food safety from selection through consumption.
6D. Evaluate the influence of science and technology on food consumption, safety, and other issues.
Required Instructional Materials and Resources:
- Notebook
- Pen/pencil/paper
- Student supplied materials: some foods, fabrics, and notions for project construction.
- Informational Texts
- Websites
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