FCS: Family & Consumer Sciences
A: Food Science
 
A1: Introduction to Food Science
 
A1-1: Exploring Careers in Food Science
 
A1-2: Describing the Major Food Nutrients
 
A1-3: Determining the Impact of Diet on Health
 
A2: Applying Chemistry and Physics to Foods
 
A2-1: Discussing the Laws Related to Food Additives and Safety
 
A3: Food Microbiology
 
A3-1: Describing the Prevention of Food Spoilage
 
A3-2: Identifying Food-Borne Illnesses and Their Prevention
 
A4: Handling and Processing Food
 
A4-1: Explaining the Importance of Sanitation
 
A4-2: Practicing Personal Hygiene in Food Processing
 
A4-3: Describing the Cleanliness of Processing Equipment
 
A4-4: Using Safe Methods in Storing Foods in the Home
 
A4-5: Following Safe Methods in Handling and Preparing Foods in the Home
 
A5: Food Packaging and Labeling
 
A5-1: Explaining the Importance of Food Packaging
 
A5-2: Describing the Various Aspects of a Package
 
A5-3: Explaining the Importance of a Food Label
 
A5-4: Analyzing the Contents of a Food Label
 
A6: Food Safety
 
A6-1: Determining Risks Associated with Food
 
A6-2: Explaining Potential Carcinogenic Hazards Associated with Food
 
A6-3: Identifying Government Agencies that Regulate Food
 
A7: Economics and Food
 
A7-1: Comparing Food Preferences by Income and Culture
 
A7-2: Determing the Market for Organically Produced Foods
 
A7-3: Explaining the Development Process of New Food Products
B: Employability in Family and Consumer Science
 
B1: Developing Personal Skills
 
B1-1: Self-Understanding and Assessment
 
B1-2: Developing Human Relations Skills in the Workplace
 
B2: Developing Communication Skills
 
B2-1: Introduction to Communication
 
B2-2: Understanding Effective Communication Techniques
 
B2-3: Identifying Effective Speaking Techniques
 
B2-4: Developing Listening Techniques
 
B2-5: Organizing and Presenting a Persuasive Message
 
B2-6: Using Communication Skills in Appropriate Situations
 
B3: Using Mathematics Skills
 
B3-1: Using English and Metric Measurements
 
B3-2: Determining Area and Volume
 
B3-3: Calculating Interest Rates
 
B4: Demonstrating Problem-Solving Skills
 
B4-1: Understanding Problem Solving
 
B4-2: Understanding the Problem-Solving Method of Learning
 
B5: Developing Transition Skills
 
B5-1: Developing Transition Skills in Family and Consumer Science Occupations
 
B6: Exploring Ethical Issues
 
B6-1: Describing Ethics in Business
 
B7: Gaining Employment
 
B7-1: Developing Goals
 
B7-2: Obtaining Education for a Job
 
B7-3: Identifying Occupational Competencies
 
B7-4: Finding a Job
 
B7-5: Applying for a Job
 
B7-6: Writing a Résumé and Letter of Application
 
B7-7: Succeeding in a Job Interview
 
B7-8: Understanding Conflicts and Their Resolution
 
B8: Developing Safety Skills
 
B8-1: Understanding Where Accidents Occur and Agencies Associated with Workplace Safety
 
B8-2: Understanding Why Accidents Occur and How to Prevent Them
C: Introduction to FCCLA
 
C1: The Basics of Membership
 
C1-1: Exploring Career and Technical Student Organizations in Family & Consumer Sciences
 
C1-2: Understanding FCCLA
 
C1-3: Conducting an FCCLA Meeting
 
C1-4: Understanding the FCCLA Planning Process
D: Employability and Workplace Skills
 
D1: Practice Employabilityand Workplace Skills for FCS Occupations
 
D1-1: Exhibit a Positve Work Attitude
 
D1-2: Manage Time
 
D1-3: Be Responsible on the Job
 
D1-4: Dress for the Job
 
D1-5: Use SOPs
 
D2: Practice Teamwork
 
D2-1: Work in a Team Setting
 
D2-2: Work with Diverse Populations
 
D2-3: The Power of Cooperation
 
D3: Demonstrate Customer Service
 
D3-1: Practice Customer Service Techniques
 
D3-2: Define Confidentiality Laws
 
D3-3: Keep Employee/Employer/Customer Information Confidential
 
D3-4: Identify Consumer/Customer Responsibilities
 
D3-5: Address Consumer/Customer Complaints
E: Communication Skills
 
E1: Communication Skills
 
E1-6: Practice Interview Procedures and Techniques: An Introduction
 
E1-7: Practice Interview Procedures and Techniques: Tell Me About Yourself
 
E1-8: Practice Interview Procedures and Techniques: Three Random Questions
 
E2: Demonstrate Nonverbal Communication Skills
 
E2-2: Interpret Pattern Envelope Charts
 
E2-4: Read Audience, Colleague, and Customer Body Language
 
E3: Demonstrate Written Communication Skills
 
E3-6: Write a Business Script
 
E3-7: Develop a Basic Menu
 
E3-8: Produce a Catering/Carry-out Brochure
 
E3-9: Write a Letter of Complaint
F: Career Exploration Skills
 
F1: Explore FCS Careers
 
F1-1: Determine Individual Career Interests
 
F1-2: Explore Careers in the Food Industry
 
F1-3: Explore Careers in the Hospitality Industry
 
F1-4: Explore Careers in the Clothing Industry
 
F1-5: Explore Careers in Personal Services
 
F1-6: Explore Careers in Human Growth and Development
 
F1-7: Explore Careers in Consumer Skills
G: Basic Skills for FCS
 
G1: Develop Reading and Vocabulary Skills
 
G1-1: Use Appropriate FCS Vocabulary
 
G1-2: Demonstrate Basic Recipe Terminology Skills
 
G2: Apply Mathematical Skills
 
G2-1: Identify Mathematics Skills Used in FCS Occupations
 
G2-2: Demonstrate Basic Arithmetic Skills
 
G2-3: Demonstrate Basic Mathematics Skills
 
G3: Apply Science Skills in Laboratory Work Settings
 
G3-1: Identify Science Skills Used in FCS Occupations
 
G3-2: Demonstrate Science Skills Used in the Food Industry
 
G3-5: Demonstrate Science Skills Used in the Human Growth and Development Field
 
G4: Follow Safety Practices in Laboratory Work Settings
 
G4-1: Identify OSHA Standards: Biological Hazards
 
G4-2: Identify OSHA Standards: Physical and Chemical Hazards
 
G4-3: Follow Safety Procedures and Accident Prevention Techniques
 
G5: Follow Sanitation Practices in Laboratory Work Settings
 
G5-1: Practice Standards of Personal Hygiene
 
G6: Develop Social Skills
 
G6-1: Cultivate Community Resources
 
G6-2: Complete Individual and Team Tasks
 
G6-3: Demonstrate Etiquette Skills
 
G6-4: Respect the Cultural Differences of Co-workers
 
G6-5: Research the Links Between Culture and Food
H: Develop Technology and Equipment Skills
 
H1: Basic Technology Skills for FCS
 
H1-1: Research Available Technology for FCS
 
H2: Demonstrate Use of FCS-Related Software Programs