USD 263-MULVANE SCHOOL DISTRICT

CURRICULUM MAP

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE-8th Grade

Careers/Life Skills


OUTCOME/ ESSENTIAL QUESTION

 

CONTENT

 

OBJECTIVE/SKILL

 

ASSESSMENT

 

Why do I need to understand people’s different values and goals and be able to work with others?
 
-decision making
-values and goals
-goal setting
-self concept
-various cultures/beliefs
-needs vs. wants
 
-Understanding the decision making process
-Identify positive and negative values
-Becoming aware of individual goals/family goals
 
Test, quizzes, daily work, worksheets,
group work, oral presentations, class participation
 
Why do I need to know various conflict resolution styles in order to get along better with people in my life?
 
-decision making
-communication skills
-conflict resolution
 
-Understand how to resolve conflicts in a positive style
-Gain practice in using the decision making process
 
Test, quizzes, daily work, worksheets,  group work, class participation
 
Why do I need to know about social problems that affect my family and friends and jobs?
 
-time management
-job markets
-community resources
-work ethics
-technology
-interpersonal relationships
 
-Recognize social problems
-Understand how to use technology to improve family life
-Be able to complete job applications/resumes
-Be able to search internet for job and job requirements
 
Test, quizzes, daily work, worksheets, group work, class participation, resume