Family and Consumer Sciences meet the Modern World
| State | WV |    |
| Status | Ready for Users | |
| Stage | Public | |
| Subject | English/Language Arts Science Vocational/Technical | |
| Author | Brandi McDonough | |
| Description | The purpose of this unit is for students to:
1. explore career opportunities in the child development field 2. develop a child care center that incorporates technology and biometrics. 4. investigate the legal and ethical impact of sciences and technology 5. demonstrate appropriate written and oral communications. | |
| The 21st Century Tools | Computer
PowerPoint Internet SmartBoard (optional) Internet CAD Design Software (optional) Drawing Application in Word | |
| Grade Level | 9 10 11 12 | |
| National Standards | Benchmark 5: Knows examples of advanced and emerging technologies (e.g., virtual environment, personal digital assistance, voice recognition software, etc.,) and
how they could impact society. | |
| Career Clusters | Health and Human Services | |
| Keywords | Family and Consumer Sciences
Child Development Career Exploration Design Technology | |
| Lesson Plan URLs (new Window) | Overview: Family and Consumer Sciences Meets the Modern World
Lesson1: Who Can I Be? Lesson2: My Child Development Center Standards | |
| References | Warlick, David. Citation Machine. 29 Oct. 2000. Landmarks. 19 Jul. 2005 "National Association for the Education of Young Children." National Association for the Education of Young Children. National Association for the Education of Young Children. 28 Jul 2006 | |
| Vo Tech IGO or CSO | Parenting and Child Development
Standard 4: Support Systems for Families (0902.S.4) The students will explore and develop criteria for a family support system. 0902.4.2 Review current laws related to parenting. Standard 5: Career Management and Technology (0902.S.5) The students will demonstrate an understanding of careers in the area of parenting/child development and how electronic technologies are used within these career fields. 0902.5.1 Explore career opportunities related to parenting/child development. 0902.5.2 Use electronic technologies to complete a variety of assignments. 0902.5.3 Demonstrate appropriate written and oral communications. Parenting and Child Development Standard 4: Support Systems for Families (0902.S.4) The students will explore and develop criteria for a family support system. 0902.4.2 Review current laws related to parenting. Standard 5: Career Management and Technology (0902.S.5) The students will demonstrate an understanding of careers in the area of parenting/child development and how electronic technologies are used within these career fields. 0902.5.1 Explore career opportunities related to parenting/child development. 0902.5.2 Use electronic technologies to complete a variety of assignments. 0902.5.3 Demonstrate appropriate written and oral communications. | |
| The 21st Century Skills | Information and communication technology literacy - Thinking and problem-solving skills Information and communication technology literacy - Critical thinking and systems thinking Information and communication technology literacy - Problem identification, formulation, and solution Information and communication technology literacy - Creativity and intellectual curiosity Information and communication skills - Information and media literacy skills Information and communication skills - Communication skills Interpersonal and self-direction skills - Interpersonal and collaborative skills Interpersonal and self-direction skills - Self-direction Interpersonal and self-direction skills - Accountability and adaptability Interpersonal and self-direction skills - Social responsibility | |