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Academic Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences Grades K-12

Grades 6 to 8
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Grade 12

A
Evaluate factors that affect food safety from production through consumption.11.1.6-8.A
B
Demonstrate food safety and sanitation procedures. 11.1.6-8.B
C
Analyze factors that influence nutrition and wellness practices across the life span.11.1.6-8.C
D
Hypothesize the effectiveness of the use of meal management principles.11.1.6-8.D
E
Apply measurement and math skills in following recipe directions.11.1.6-8.E
F
Prepare a recipe using fundamental culinary skills and techniques. 11.1.6-8.F
G
Demonstrate food science through principles of food biology and chemistry.11.1.6-8.G
H
Examine the nutritional needs of individuals and families in relation to health and wellness across the life span.11.1.6-8.H
I
Analyze the energy and nutrient requirements for individuals at various stages of the life cycle.11.1.6-8.I
J
Investigate career choices within food services, sciences, and nutrition industries.11.1.6-8.J

A
Analyze sustainability practices and their effect on future renewable and non-renewable resources.11.2.6-8.A
B
Apply planning skills to manage individual and family resources such as food, clothing, shelter, time, and human capital.11.2.6-8.B
C
Apply elements of design to create products and environments.11.2.6-8.C
D
Evaluate different strategies to safely obtain and maintain consumer goods and services.11.2.6-8.D
E
Assess effects of design construction, care, use, and maintenance of textiles.11.2.6-8.E
F
Demonstrate laundering processes aligned with industry standards and regulations. 11.2.6-8.F
G
Investigate career choices within resource management, including human, environmental, textiles and apparel, and consumer products in the field of Family and Consumer Sciences.11.2.6-8.G

A
Analyze the effects of change and family transitions over the life span.11.3.6-8.A
B
Explain the influences of family life cycle stages on the needs of families and communities.11.3.6-8.B
C
Justify the significance of interpersonal communication skills in the practical reasoning method of decision-making.11.3.6-8.C
D
Discuss factors that influence human growth, development, and well-being.11.3.6-8.D
E
Investigate career and work choices within family and human services.11.3.6-8.E

A
Identify child guidance practices for each stage of child development. 11.4.6-8.A
B
Identify learning activities that meet the developmental needs of learners.11.4.6-8.B
C
Evaluate various environments to determine if they provide the characteristics of a proper learning environment.11.4.6-8.C
D
Evaluate health and safety hazards relating to children at each stage of child development. 11.4.6-8.D
E
Explain how storytelling, story reading, and writing enhance literacy development in children.11.4.6-8.E
F
Evaluate support systems that provide services for parents and families.11.4.6-8.F
G
Investigate career choices within early childhood, education, and other careers in the field.11.4.6-8.G

A
Explain how consumer rights and responsibilities are protected.11.5.6-8.A
B
Develop short-term and longterm financial goals for a family budget.11.5.6-8.B
D
Compare/evaluate the financial advantages and disadvantages of various incomes. 11.5.6-8.D
E
Investigate career choices within financial service industries.11.5.6-8.E

A
Explain the FAMILY, CAREER AND COMMUNITY LEADERS OF AMERICA (FCCLA) action planning procedure (IDENTIFY CONCERNS, SET A GOAL, FORM A PLAN, ACT, AND FOLLOW UP) and how to apply it to family, work, and community decisions.11.6.6-8.A
B
Assess the use of teamwork and leadership skills in accomplishing the work of families and communities.11.6.6-8.B
C
Assess the use of technology and its effect on the quality of life.11.6.6-8.C

What grade levels do these standards cover?: Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
Where can I read the official document?: Academic Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences Grades K-12

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