Power Standards - Foods

Foods II Power Standards

1.    Students will apply the skills of kitchen management, safety and sanitation.
2.    Students will apply the dietary guidelines and food guide pyramid.
3.    Students will list needs and health concerns related to nutrition throughout the life cycle.
4.    Students will apply skills for meal planning and management.
5.    Students will practice consumerism skills related to food.
6.    Students will identify and practice skills associated with meal service.
7.    Demonstrate food preparation techniques of salads, soups, casseroles, breads, meats,
       poultry and pastries.



Foods I Power Standards

1.    Students will apply the skills of kitchen equipment and management.
2.    Students will consistently demonstrate kitchen safety procedures and sanitation techniques.
3.    Students will explore the dietary guidelines and food guide pyramid.
4.    Students will identify the sources and function of carbohydrates and fiber and apply
       appropriate food preparation techniques.
5.    Students will identify the sources and functions of proteins and fats and apply appropriate
       food preparation techniques.
6.    Students will identify the sources, function of vitamins, minerals and water and apply
       appropriate food preparation techniques


Clothing I Power Standards

1.    Students will identify basic sewing equipment.
2.    Students will identify basic pressing equipment.
3.    Students will identify the characteristics and care of specific textiles.
4.    Students will follow the pattern envelope and guidesheet to compete the pre-construction
       skills at the introductory level.
5.    Students will complete construction techniques at the introductory level.
6.    Students will implement the various, basic construction techniques.


Adult Roles Power Standards

1.    Students will participate in activities that help increase their self-awareness, values, goals
       and decision-making strategies.
2.    Students will identify communication styles and the role they play in relationships.
3.    Students will identify ways to develop meaningful relationships in the family unit.
4.    Students will identify methods of crisis management.
5.    Students will list the functions and purposes of responsible dating.
6.    Students will identify the aspects and importance of marriage preparation.
7.    Students will identify behaviors that strengthen marital relationships.
8.    Students will identify and utilize basic consumer, money management, and financial
       strategies.
9.    Students will identify the various skills and responsibilities of parenting.


Child Development Power Standards
1.    Students will evaluate parenting roles and responsibilities.
2.    Students will identify growth, development and developmental theories.
3.    Students will identify characteristics of prenatal development and childbirth.
4.    Students will explain the growth and development of the neonate and infant.
5.    Students will explain the growth and development of toddlers and preschoolers.
6.    Students will practice age-appropriate positive guidance techniques and strategies for
       coping with challenging situations.
7.    Students will examine issues related to the health and wellness of children.


Interior Design Power Standards

1.    Students will explain how basic needs of life can be met by housing and factors affecting
       housing decisions.
2.    Students will practice various methods of interior design presentation.
3.    Students will identify and explain the basic elements, tools, and principles of design.
4.    Students will explain the design and function of interior space.