7th Grade Career and Consumer Science Syllabus

Instructor:Mr. Colby Prerequisite:None

Career and Consumer Sciences (CACS) is a program designed to prepare students for everyday living. It provides them with the tools they need in order to apply academic knowledge to the real world. This course, Home & Careers, is designed for middle school students at REACH Academy and consists of several unit designed to accomplish this, including self awareness, clothing management, wellness, financial independence, consumer resources, character development, career development, and personal environment. The curriculum is designed to be student-centered and lessons are differentiated to accommodate all learners.

G O A L S

By the end of this course, students will:
Learn the importance of setting goals based on individual values.
Learn the steps necessary to repair, create, and purchase clothing.
Understand how to make healthy food choices.
Know the best methods for managing personal resources and finances.
Learn how to become a savvy consumer.
Learn what makes that make each individual unique.
Recognize the characteristic

O B J E C T I V E S

By the end of this course, students will:

Create a visual representation, such as a collage, of one’s values and goals.
Demonstrate the sewing skills needed to create or repair clothing.
Evaluate eating habits, exercise, and lifestyles related to body fitness.
Compare and contrast different financial planning methods.
Demonstrate methods for making smart consumer choices.
Evaluate the concept of self and develop positive self-improvement skills.
Choose a potential career path based on personal interests and strengths.