INDEPENDENT LIVING

Subject:  Independent Living

Grades:  11, 12

Length of Course: One Semester

Prerequisites: None

CURRICULUM BENCHMARKS:

·        Explains the basic skills necessary to maintain personal, physical and mental health.

·        Understands strategies for developing a positive self-concept and good interpersonal relationships.

·        Develops short and long-term planning, goal setting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

·        Understands how to budget personal resources (time, money, energy) and the need for personal financial planning.

·        Knows types, sources, advantage, and disadvantage of using credit.

·        Understands consumer rights and responsibilities and appropriate procedures for exercising those rights.

·        Knows shopping techniques used to make good consumer decisions (comparing quality, features, and costs of similar products, evaluating warranty and contracts).

·        Understands the importance of cleanliness, organization, safety, and maintenance of the household environment.

·        Know how to organize and decorate space in the home to ensure a safe environments.

·        Understands general nutritional principles and how to plan, prepare, and serve simple meals that reflect dietary guidelines.

·        Knows basic food safety and sanitation techniques and proper use of equipment.

·        Understands principles to follow when planning a wardrobe and preparing a clothing budget.

·        Knows clothing care procedures (clothing care labels, laundry procedures, packing and storing clothing, care procedures for various fabrics).

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to provide students with introductory skills that will allow them to successfully live on their own. Some of the topics students will  study  include: personal growth, developing relationships, budgeting and resource management, consumer decision-making, finding and furnishing a place to live, meal planning and preparation, clothing selection and care, and providing for insurance needs.

WHAT STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO DO:

1) Read textbook assignments.

2) Complete daily assignments.

3) View media presentations.

4) Complete tests and quizzes.

5) Complete projects dealing with content areas.