Course Description

This course provides students the opportunity to learn essential life skills. It allows them to
develop skills in food and nutrition, childcare and safety, interior design, clothing construction and style, consumerism, family relationships, personal responsibility, and job-related tasks.

Core Standards of the Course

Standard 1 Students will identify and discuss social and financial skills needed to develop personal independence and interpersonal relationships.

Standard 2 Students will be introduced to housing and interior design.

Standard 3 Students will discuss and participate in activities regarding childcare.

Standard 4 Students will discuss and participate in hands-on activities related to textile technology.

Standard 5 Students will identify and discuss the importance of food and nutrition through
class activities and lab experiences.

Standard 6 Students will leam the basics of the free enterprise system.