Life Skills 8

Month

Content

Performance Standards Addressed

Skills for Student Achievement

Assessment

 

Weeks 1-3

     Character Development

13.2.1 Examine the impact of personal

characteristics on relationships.

13.2.5 Explain the impact of personal

standards and codes of conduct on inter-

personal relationships.

13.3.1 Examine communication styles

and their effects on relationships.

13.3.2 Demonstrate verbal and

nonverbal behaviors and attitudes that

contribute to effective communication

13.3.3 Demonstrate effective listening

and feedback techniques.

13.3.4 Examine barriers to

communication in family, work, and

community settings.

13.4.2 Determine how similarities and

differences among people affect conflict

prevention and management.

13.4.3 Determine the roles of decision

making and problem solving in reducing

and managing conflict.

13.4.4. Appraise nonviolent strategies

that address conflict.

13.4.5 Choose effective responses to

harassment.
  • Identify how ”Pillars of Character” affect student behaviors and attitudes
  • Explain how stress management and anger management can reduce conflict
  • Identify constructive and destructive communication styles
  • Practice positive social communication
  • Practice I-messages and active listening
  • Explain steps in conflict resolution
  • Practice refusal skills

 
  • Life Skills Training Workbook
  • Role plays
  • Essays
  • Video reviews
  • Test

Week 4

Resource Management

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sewing Machine/Sewing Tools

 

 

2.1.1 Apply management and planning skills and processes to organize tasks

and responsibilities.

2.5.1 Examine the use of resources in

making choices that satisfy needs and wants of individuals and families.

16.4.1 Use a variety of equipment, tools and supplies for apparel and textiles construction, alteration and repair.

 

 
  • Describe how the management process is used in daily living
  • Identify types of resources used to meet goals
  • Discuss time management tools and techniques
  • Demonstrate appropriate use

of small sewing tools

  • Demonstrate correct use of the sewing machine
  • Worksheets
  • Price Tag Project
  • Test

 

 

 

 

  • Stitching charts
  • Sewing samples
  • Pillow construction

 

Week 5

Influences on Buying Decisions

 

 

 

2.1.2 Examine how individuals and

families make choices to satisfy needs

and wants.

2.4.2 Examine how media and techno-

logical advances impact family and

consumer decisions.

 
  • Understand what it means to be a consumer
  • Identify factors that influence

buying decisions

  • Explain ways that advertising

influences consumer decisions
  • Worksheets
  • Evaluate ads
  • Test

Week 6

Comparison Shopping

2.5.2 Examine individual and family roles

in the economic system.
  • Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various kinds of stores
  • Explain how label information and warranties influence consumer decisions
  • Worksheet
  • Test
  • Consumer Report Project

Weeks 5-6

    Sewing Skills

16.4.1 Use a variety of equipment, tools and supplies for apparel and textiles construction, alteration and repair.

 
  • Demonstrate sewing techniques that could be used to repair or alter clothing
  • Seam samples
  • Hem samples
  • Button samples
  • Pillow

Week 7

    Consumer Rights and

    Responsibilities    

2.3.1 Examine state and federal policies

laws providing consumer protection.

2.3.3 Examine skills used in seeking

information related to consumer rights.
  • Describe examples of consumer rights and responsibilities
  • Explain how to make exchanges and refunds
  • Identify the components of a complaint letter
  • Consumer Report Project
  • Complaint letter

Weeks 7-8

   Pillow Construction

16.4.1 Use a variety of equipment, tools and supplies for apparel and textiles construction, alteration and repair.

 
  • Follow basic written and verbal sewing instructions
  • Complete the pillow with a grade of 68 or higher
  • Pillow

Week 9

   Price Tag Project

   Consumer Report Project

 

 
  • Completed projects