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Family and Consumer Science Lifepac 10-Unit Student Book Set
SKU
013277
ISBN
9780740342981
Grade 7-12
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
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Other Materials Optional
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Consumable
Consumable
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Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
Our Price
$108.00 
Description
Publisher's Description of Family and Consumer Science Lifepac 10-Unit Student Book Set
This practical homeschool course for grades 7-12 includes 10 easy-to-follow student books and a teacher's guide. With frequent reviews to ensure your child masters all concepts, the Family and Consumer Science Box Set provides a full school year of self-paced, flexible lessons. Students learn important life skills such as safe food handling and preparation, home care and maintenance, and personal finance strategies.
Additionally, LIFEPAC Family & Consumer Science explores topics such as nutrition, auto care and maintenance, interior decorating, healthy relationships, and strengthening the family. The teacher's guide includes extended learning activities and answer keys to all lesson questions, self-tests, and cumulative unit tests. Filled with colorful illustrations and images, each student workbook is packed with fun, practical lessons that build confidence and promote responsible decision making. Best of all, students can begin applying the skills they learn right away so they'll be well prepared for responsible, independent adulthood.
Additionally, LIFEPAC Family & Consumer Science explores topics such as nutrition, auto care and maintenance, interior decorating, healthy relationships, and strengthening the family. The teacher's guide includes extended learning activities and answer keys to all lesson questions, self-tests, and cumulative unit tests. Filled with colorful illustrations and images, each student workbook is packed with fun, practical lessons that build confidence and promote responsible decision making. Best of all, students can begin applying the skills they learn right away so they'll be well prepared for responsible, independent adulthood.
Category Description for Lifepac Home Economics
The curriculum not only covers cooking, sewing, and health, but Christian character and building good relationships as well.
The set includes 10 LIFEPACs that each deal with different topics. Christian Character and Appearance covers inner beauty, physical beauty, and proper behavior. This includes everything from character and living by Bible principles, to nutrition and hygiene, actions and communication. What's Cooking? is about getting acquainted with the kitchen, recipes, and meal management. Topics include kitchen equipment and appliances, food budgeting, and food storage. Let's Eat deals with nutrition, food preparation, meal planning, and food service. Healthy food choices and correct ways to prepare them is the main focus of this book.
The Clothes You Wear covers fashion, design and appearance, textures and fabrics, and care of clothes. The Clothes you Sew discusses sewing equipment, selecting pattern fabric and notions, layout, cutting, marking, pressing, and projects. Interior Decorating is the sixth LIFEPAC and includes a brief history of interior decoration, an introduction to design and decoration, specific treatments, visual enrichment, and sewing for the home. Your Home and You teaches hospitality, etiquette, and home management. The eighth LIFEPAC is about practical helps for working people and is entitled Financial Freedom. It covers getting a job, personal finance, legal matters, forms, and contracts. Child Development and Care teaches things like ages and stages, care of children, safety and first aid, and babysitting. Relationships instructs on how to forge good relationships at home, school, work, church, and social events. It also gives advice on choosing the right mate. Each LIFEPAC includes worksheets and offers related activities such as cooking and sewing for the student to participate in. Each section has review quizzes to promote and assess learning. The Boxed Set includes a complete Teacher's Guide with a synopsis of every LIFEPAC and additional activities for additional or advanced learning. A set of LIFEPACS only (no Teacher Guide) is also available for teaching additional students or to reuse the course later with a younger child. ~ Rachel S.
Details
| Product Format: | Softcover Boxed Book Set |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Alpha Omega Publications |
| Grades: | 7-12 |
| ISBN: | 9780740342981 |
| Length in Inches: | 11.5 |
| Width in Inches: | 9.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 3.375 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 4.7 |
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Why did you choose this?
My son was interested in home economics and this looked like a thorough curriculum.
My twelve year old daughter wanted an engaging activity for summer and beyond. This curriculum looks very interesting to me as well since I am a homemaker myself!
Wanted to teach children practical life skills
high school elective