Making Connections provides the curriculum links between Family and Consumer Sciences to Math, Science and Social Studies. Internet Activities encourage students to search for information on the Internet related to the content of each chapter. Closer Look provides students an in-depth view of need-to-know topics such as how to say 'NO', handling stress, organizing your closet, and practicing good citizenship skills. Discover pages offer students an opportunity to apply their learning to a practical life skill by developing and implementing a plan and evaluating the result. Career Choices pages provide information about four careers related to the chapter, along with activities that link career choices to school and the workplace. Differentiated teaching involves all students and allows teachers to better understand the needs of the classroom. Students are encouraged to discover exciting career paths, determine goals, and manage their lives. The content of Discovering Life Skills may be used along with popular modules often used in middle schools. Discovering Life Skills Text Link Laundry Essentials Sewing Lab Rules and How to Work in the Lab Sewing Foundations 7th grade history of sewing PPT. Discovering Life Skills excels at preparing students for the future and putting them on the path towards discovery and excellence.

See the Module Crosswalk in the Teacher Resource Guide. The 25 chapters correlate to the FACS modules sold by a variety of vendors. Discovering Life Skills can be used for a six-week, nine-week, or semester course.

Discovering Life Skills is an exploratory overview of Family and Consumer Sciences designed for middle school use.

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