Family and Consumer Sciences III

Students focus on their individual roles in the community as well as how the community influences individual development. Students develop change-management and conflict-resolution skills and examine how global concerns affect communities. In addition, students enhance their knowledge of nutrition and wellness practices and learn how to solve household problems by maximizing consumer and family resources. Students also increase their leadership abilities and explore how volunteerism aids communities. Mathematics, Science, Language, Social Science and Technology are integrated throughout the course.

Overview

Subject

School Level

Middle School

Grade

8

Length

one semester