Grades 9 to 12

Other Pennsylvania Family and Consumer Sciences sets

Food Science and Nutrition

  • A

    Predict factors that affect food safety and security from production through consumption.11.1.9-12.A

  • B

    Evaluate the role of government agencies in safeguarding our food supply 11.1.9-12.B

  • C

    Model the ability to acquire, handle, and use foods to meet nutrition and wellness needs of individuals and families across the life span.11.1.9-12.C

  • D

    Evaluate the application of nutrition and meal-planning principles in the selection, planning, preparation, and serving of meals that meet the specific nutritional needs of individuals across their life span.11.1.9-12.D

  • E

    Apply principles of measurement, portion control, conversions, food cost analysis and control, menu terminology, and menu pricing to menu planning. 11.1.9-12.E

  • F

    Apply the fundamentals of time, temperature, and cooking techniques to preparing, cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding a variety of foods.11.1.9-12.F

  • G

    Analyze the relevance of scientific principles to food processing, preparation, and packaging.11.1.9-12.G

  • H

    Evaluate nutrition principles, food plans, preparation techniques, and specialized dietary plans.11.1.9-12.H

  • I

    Analyze the breakdown of foods, the absorption of nutrients, and their conversion to energy by the body.11.1.9-12.I

  • J

    Analyze career paths within OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT, ENTREPRENEURIAL ENDEAVORS, AND EMERGING CAREERS IN food services, sciences, services, and nutrition industries.11.1.9-12.J

Resource Management

  • A

    Develop a global view to weigh consumer and design decisions with the parameters of sustainability, socioeconomic, and cultural contexts.11.2.9-12.A

  • B

    Examine strategies for managing individual and family resources such as food, clothing, shelter, health care, recreation, transportation, time, and human capital.11.2.9-12.B

  • C

    Evaluate housing and design concepts and theories, including sustainability and universal design, in relation to available resources and options.11.2.9-12.C

  • D

    Compare and contrast the selection of goods and services by applying safe and effective consumer strategies.11.2.9-12.D

  • E

    Demonstrate skills needed to produce, alter, and repair, AND CARE FOR textiles and fashion apparel.11.2.9-12.E

  • F

    Analyze procedures for the selection of textiles, chemicals, and equipment associated with laundry.11.2.9-12.F

  • G

    Analyze the career paths OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT, ENTREPRENEURIAL ENDEAVORS, AND EMERGING CAREERS within resource management, including human, environmental, and consumer products, in the field of Family and Consumer Sciences.11.2.9-12.G

Human Development, Family, and Relationships

  • A

    Evaluate the impact of family and its effects on the well-being of individuals and society.11.3.9-12.A

  • B

    Hypothesize the impact of present family life cycle trends on the global community.11.3.9-12.B

  • C

    Evaluate the effectiveness of using interpersonal communication skills to resolve conflict.11.3.9-12.C

  • D

    Analyze strategies that promote human growth, development, and well-being. 11.3.9-12.D

  • E

    Analyze career paths OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT, ENTREPRENEURIAL ENDEAVORS, AND EMERGING CAREERS within family and human services.11.3.9-12.E

Education and Early Childhood Development

  • A

    Demonstrate the integration of theories of child development and their impact on parenting and childcare.11.4.9-12.A

  • B

    Demonstrate integration of academic standards that address language, culture, learning styles, and early childhood experiences. 11.4.9-12.B

  • C

    Analyze developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive practices to evaluate early childhood education providers and services.11.4.9-12.C

  • D

    Analyze current issues in health and safety affecting children at each stage of child development.11.4.9-12.D

  • E

    Identify characteristics of quality literature for children that develop the child’s imagination, creativity, reading, and writing skills.11.4.9-12.E

  • F

    Demonstrate skills for building and maintaining positive collaborative relationships with children, youth, and adults in their family, school, and community environments.11.4.9-12.F

  • G

    Analyze career paths within OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT, ENTREPRENEURIAL ENDEAVORS, AND EMERGING CAREERS IN education and early childhood.11.4.9-12.G

Personal Finance and Consumer Skills

  • A

    Analyze factors including socioeconomic and cultural influences that affect consumer advocacy 11.5.9-12.A

  • B

    Demonstrate the ability to manage and maintain individual and family budgets.11.5.9-12.B

  • C

    Analyze components of a family financial planning process that reflect the distinction between wants, needs, values, goals, and economic resources. 11.5.9-12.C

  • D

    Demonstrate the ability to use knowledge and skills to manage one’s income, spending, and savings effectively for a lifetime of financial security.11.5.9-12.D

  • E

    Analyze career paths OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT, ENTREPRENEURIAL ENDEAVORS, AND EMERGING CAREERS within financial service industries.11.5.9-12.E

Career, Community, and Family Connections

  • A

    Evaluate the effectiveness of action plans that integrate personal, work, family, and community responsibilities. 11.6.9-12.A

  • B

    Analyze teamwork and leadership skills and their application in various family dynamics and employability skills. 11.6.9-12.B

  • C

    Analyze and evaluate emerging technologies that impact individuals, families, and communities.11.6.9-12.C

  • D

    Analyze how public, nonpublic, and for-profit service providers serve the family.11.6.9-12.D

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12