INTRODUCTION TO CONSUMER & FAMILY STUDIES (CFS)

 COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This hands-on course teaches students about getting along with others, managing resources, learning to be a wise consumer, making healthy food choices, and taking care of your clothes. Students are responsible for the cost of their sewing project.  This course includes activities that will help students in everyday living.

Teacher:  Ms. Patti Sanchez

 

UNIT:  INTRODUCTION TO CFS ORIENTATION

A.  Building a Community of Learners

B.  What I need to bring to class

C.  Preston Attending Skills for Success

D.  Expectations, 5 P's, Rules and Law of the Land

E.  Procedures

F.  Introduction to CFS Contract

G.  Character Traits at Preston

 

 

UNIT:  KID BIZ

A.  Caregiving Skills

B.  Communicating with Kids

C.  Guiding Children

D.  Child Safety Issues

E.  Personal Safety Issues

F.  Finding a Caregiving Job

G. Elder Care

H. Preschool Experience

 

UNIT:  CARING FOR CLOTHES

A.  Laundry Skills

B.  Removing Spots & Stains

C.  Drying Clothes

D.  Ironing Clothes

E.  Storing Clothes

F.  Mending Clothes

 

UNIT:  SEW COOL

A.  Sewing Equipment

B.  Sewing Computer Safety

C.  Parts of a Sewing Computer

D.  Pillow Project

 

UNIT:  SNACKS OF OUR LIVES

A.  Food Pyramid

B.  Reading Food Labels

C.  Kitchen/Lab Safety

D.  Lab Planning & Organization

E.  Setting A Table

F.  Preparing Healthy Snacks

 

UNIT:  STARRING ME

A.  Communication Skills

B.  Communicating With Parents

C.  Getting Along With Siblings

D.  Developing Your Personal Best