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Academic Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences Grades K-12

Grades 3 to 5
Other Pennsylvania Family and Consumer Sciences sets
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Grade 3
Grade 6
Grades 6 to 8
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Grades 9 to 12
Grade 12

A
Demonstrate knowledge of techniques used to evaluate food in various forms.11.1.3-5.A
B
Describe safe food-handling techniques11.1.3-5.B
C
Establish factors that affect food choices.11.1.3-5.C
D
Identify components of a wellbalanced meal.11.1.3-5.D
E
Demonstrate measurement skills used in food preparation. 11.1.3-5.E
F
Describe the use of common cooking tools and equipment.11.1.3-5.F
G
Understand and identify the physical changes that occur during food preparation.11.1.3-5.G
H
Describe a well-balanced daily menu using the current USDA dietary guidelines.11.1.3-5.H
i
Describe the relationship between food input and energy output.11.1.3-5.I
J
Describe career choices within food services.11.1.3-5.J

A
Explain the decision to use or not use resources based on resource availability and sustainability.11.2.3-5.A
B
Develop planning skills to organize individual and family resources and responsibilities.11.2.3-5.B
C
Explain the importance of organizing space for efficiency.11.2.3-5.C
D
Identify information in care instructions, safety precautions, and recommended use of consumable goods.11.2.3-5.D
E
Select clothing for specific tasks and/or environment.11.2.3-5.E
F
Select proper laundering methods for clothing and other textiles. 11.2.3-5.F
G
Identify career choices in the field of Family and Consumer Sciences. 11.2.3-5.G

A
Compare how different cultures meet family responsibilities within various family structures. 11.3.3-5.A
B
Identify the characteristics of the stages of the family life cycle.11.3.3-5.B
C
Describe positive and negative interactions within patterns of interpersonal communication.11.3.3-5.C
D
Describe how areas of development impact human growth across the life cycle. 11.3.3-5.D
E
Identify career and work choices within family and human services.11.3.3-5.E

C
Establish the characteristics of a healthy learning environment. 11.4.3-5.C
D
Identify health and safety needs for children at each stage of child development. 11.4.3-5.D
F
ESTABLISH RELATIONSHIPS THAT ARE POSITIVE AND SUPPORTIVE OF OTHERS.11.4.3-5.F
G
IDENTIFY CAREER AND WORK CHOICES WITHIN EDUCATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD.11.4.3-5.G

A
Identify the importance of routines and schedules while differentiating between shortand long-term goals.11.6.3-5.A
B
Classify the components of effective teamwork and leadership.11.6.3-5.B
C
Describe the roles of technology within the family and community in maintaining a safe and healthy living environment.11.6.3-5.C
D
Identify the public and nonpublic services that are available to serve families within the community. 11.6.3-5.D

What grade levels do these standards cover?: Grade 3, Grade 4, and Grade 5
Where can I read the official document?: Academic Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences Grades K-12

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