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Course Title: Independent Living
Grade Level: 11-12
Required: No Elective: Yes
Pre-requisites: 11-12th grade
TextBook(s) Used For This Course:
Title: Author(s): Publisher: Edition: Date:
1. Living Now, Strategies for Success, Lavina Miller & Roger, Miller West
Publish., 1997
Description of Course:
Living alone and assuming financial and personal care of oneself and one’s
belongings are focused upon in this course. Limited budget is considered in
regard to clothing and its care, food purchases and preparation, decorating and
consumer knowledge regarding major purchases. Relationships with employers,
co-workers, landlords, and friends are also a part of this course. Lab fee to be
assessed for lab work.
Categorical Objectives:
1. Students will identify developmental tasks of adolescence and the importance
of a good self-concept in life stages.
2. Students will explain the importance of communication and relationship skills
throughout life cycle stages and at the workplace.
3. Students will identify functions of, types of and characteristics of strong
families.
4. Students will identify types of resources and their purpose in the management
process.
5. Students will explain interest and various factors of using credit and having
savings.
6. Students will identify various types and purposes of insurance.
7. Students will identify consumer rights, decision-making and responsibilities.
8. Students will select and care for clothing to meet individual and family
needs.
9. Students will read and follow directions for constructing a textile project.
10. Students will identify fabric qualities and sewing procedures for
construction of textile projects.
11. Students will identify the function of food, nutrients, and exercise as they
relate to wellness.
12. Students will comparison shop for food and select food for family members
that is nutritious and within the family budget and meets the daily food guide.
13. Students will demonstrate how to store, prepare and select food that is
flavorful and nutritious.
14. Students will make housing decisions after consideration of types and
factors of each environment.
15. Students will analyze various floor plans and describe ways to adapt a home
to meet individual needs.
16. Students will recognize the costs of renting, buying, and maintaining
housing.
17. Students will provide for individual safety in and around ones environment.
Writing Activities:
1. Students will write papers about various topics throughout the course.
2. Students will define terms and write out answers to questions and case
studies in the chapters.
Multicultural Education Activities:
1. Students will read about and discuss housing and furniture styles and their
origin that reflect various ethnic groups.
2. Students will listen and respond to people who speak about living in and
working in a world of various cultures.
