8th Grade FACS Class

Topics covered:

Class Introduction

CTEF 1.1 Analyze characteristics, leadership styles, and habits of effective leaders.

CTEF 1.2 Develop strategies for effective management of self, teams, and organizations

CTFE 1.4 Assess programs, activities, and leadership opportunities of career and technical student organizations in preparing future leaders

CTEF 1.5 Apply standards of ethical behavior in leadership situations.

Assignment #1: "A Leader is Like" Select any object from your pocket, purse, bag, the room, etc. Think of a way to describe a good leader using the item selected as a comparison. After everyone has selected an item and filled in the form, share responses among the members. Develop a list of characteristics of effective and ineffective leaders
Assignment #2: Identify effective leadership styles for given situations
Assignment #3: Write and tape a commercial that sells one of the “Six Pillars of Character” as important to effective leaders
Assignment #4: Select a leader that you admire and write a biological sketch that describes the leadership characteristics, style, and habits of that person
Assignment #5: Analyze personal leadership characteristics, style, and habits
Assignment #1: View the Communication PowerPoint and complete the Communication Unit Notes.
Assignment #2: Complete the Communication Exercise for Teenagers.
Assignment #3: Wagon Wheel Activity

CE2.1 Summarize the importance of volunteerism.

CE2.2 Explain the purpose of goals for volunteering.

CE3.1 Exemplify community and civic responsibilities that support individual interests.

CE3.2 Implement volunteer projects based on community needs.

"A Pep Talk from Kid President" Video
Locate volunteer opportunities related to personal skills.
Use an online forum to discuss how volunteering is important to the local community and the individual.
Reflect on the importance of volunteerism and write a letter or request for a volunteer opportunity.
Define short and long term goals and give an example of each.
List three short term goals for a personal volunteer opportunity.
List long term goals for school and community organizations working with individuals.
Compare community and state leader's responsibilities.
Investigate the process of voting.
Create a new community; identify all systems needed to run the community successfully.

Review FCCLA planning Process and Community Service Project.

Research and Identify needs of local community.

Use planning process to create a volunteer project using the identified needs to meet a global need.

HD3.1 Compare developmentally appropriate learning activities for infants, toddlers, or preschoolers

HD3.2 Implement developmentally appropriate learning activities for infants, toddlers, or preschoolers.

HD4.1 Recognize expectations of parenting.

HD4.2 Compare nurturing practices that support growth and development.

Select children's books to match child's interest
Research toys for developmental appropriateness.
Compare children's websites, TV or video games.
Develop learning activities using supplies on hand.
Write and read a developmentally appropriate book based on a learning activitiy.
Match stages of growth to developmental milestones.
Classify developmental tasks to types of development.
Identify safe environment and child care practices.
Interview a parent about his/her experience as a child and parent.
Ask questions of parents using a panel format.
Identify Erikson's 8 Stage of Development and write a reaction to a parent-child relationship.
Use mind map exercise to explore parent-child expectations.
Apply the decision-making Process

ID2.1 Understand the elements and principles of design used in an interior space.

ID2.3 Use space planning guidelines.

NW2.1 Infer food choice decisions which affect wellness.

NW2.2 Recognize activity level and habits that affect individual and family wellness.

NW2.3 Apply dietary guidelines in menu planning.

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Explain nutritional guidelines.
Survey classmates on the impact of vending, fast/convenience foods on their food choices.
Determine the amount and types of activities needed to expend calories consumed.
Describe how a lifestyle affects eating and wellness habits.
Plan, execute, and record a fitness plan based on a healthy weight and daily physical activity appropriate for age group.

NW3.1 Explain common practices that promote sanitary food conditions.

NW3.2 Execute safe procedures in the food laboratory.

List practices for maintaining a safe and sanitary environment where food is prepared and stored.
Create a public service announcement promoting safety and sanitation.
Develop an education learning aid for safe and proper use of food laboratory equipment.
Demonstrate correct procedures to upkeep of food laboratory equipment.
Implement safe practices when preparing food items.

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