Tell The World by Destiny Williams https://padlet.com/dw2021340/xrpp1h6r1iyn Topics covered in Family and Consumer Science Class since August 2018 en-us 2019-05-08 13:40:24 UTC 2026-01-30 14:32:52 UTC hello@padlet.com FCCLA dw2021340 https://padlet.com/dw2021340/xrpp1h6r1iyn/wish/358040592 The FCCLA stands for family, career and Community Leaders of America. It helps young men and women become leader and helps them promote personal growth. It benefits students by helping students identify important personal, family, work and issues in society via Family and Consumer Sciences Education which is determined by the states board of education. ]]> 2019-05-08 13:44:47 UTC https://padlet.com/dw2021340/xrpp1h6r1iyn/wish/358040592 Goal Setting dw2021340 https://padlet.com/dw2021340/xrpp1h6r1iyn/wish/358055929 When setting a goal it is good to make S.M.A.R.T goals. S stands for specific. M stands for measurable. A stands for action plan , and the R stands for realistic. When setting a goal you need to work at accomplishing the goal you set and not decide what you want to do. ]]> 2019-05-08 14:10:05 UTC https://padlet.com/dw2021340/xrpp1h6r1iyn/wish/358055929 Living Space dw2021340 https://padlet.com/dw2021340/xrpp1h6r1iyn/wish/358060326 A living space includes the rooms and area in your home where you spend your time. In a living space privacy is having space and time to yourself which is an important need. You also want to have a comfortable living space and have windows and floors and locks that work in order to provide security in the home. The basic Elements of Design Include:space, line, form, texture and color. ]]> 2019-05-08 14:17:56 UTC https://padlet.com/dw2021340/xrpp1h6r1iyn/wish/358060326 Healthy Relationships dw2021340 https://padlet.com/dw2021340/xrpp1h6r1iyn/wish/358063884 In life you have a relationship with anyone you associate with in life which includes at home, at school, with peers, at work and in your community. A Healthy relationship have the following important characteristics: Respect, honesty, open communication, trust and responsibility. 
Etiquette- The customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group]]> 2019-05-08 14:24:00 UTC https://padlet.com/dw2021340/xrpp1h6r1iyn/wish/358063884 Communication Skills dw2021340 https://padlet.com/dw2021340/xrpp1h6r1iyn/wish/358068640 Effective Communication- when the receiver interprets the message the way the sender intended
Ineffective Communication- When the receiver misinterprets the message
6-Steps to Help Communicate Effectively:
1.)Be clear
2.)Be personal
3.)Be positive
4.)Get to the point
5.)Actively listen to the response 6.)Think before you respond
Listening Vs. Hearing- Someone rightly said, "Hearing is through ears, but listening is through the mind." The two activities involve the use of ears, but they are different. The hearing is nothing but a sense that helps you receive sound waves and noise by ears. On the contrary, listening is when you receive the sound waves and understand it by paying full attention to the words and sentences of the speaker.
 Conflict Resolution
  • Much unnecessary conflict can be avoided simply with clear, accurate written and verbal communication. 
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Most people also lack emotional intelligence which is good for identifying and meeting the needs of others while taking responsibility for their own needs and feelings. 
  • Empathy 
  • The ability to see a situation from someone else's viewpoint, and to understand their needs, motivations, and possible misunderstandings, is critical to effective conflict management. 
]]> 2019-05-08 14:31:44 UTC https://padlet.com/dw2021340/xrpp1h6r1iyn/wish/358068640 Family dw2021340 https://padlet.com/dw2021340/xrpp1h6r1iyn/wish/358074416 Family Life Cycle- Independence, COupling, Parenting, Launching children into adulthood and then  Retirement.
Functions of the Family- Making people feel loved and accepted as part of a group, helping each other through difficult situations, passing on values and traditions, help children understand the expectation of society
Challenges with Families- Finances, Education, Nutrition, Discipline, Communication, Domestic violence/abuse
Emergency Safety Plan-  ]]> 2019-05-08 14:41:44 UTC https://padlet.com/dw2021340/xrpp1h6r1iyn/wish/358074416 Marriage dw2021340 https://padlet.com/dw2021340/xrpp1h6r1iyn/wish/358939440 Related Laws- 
  • requires couples to have a valid license to get married
  • Alabama Marriage Consent Laws 
  • males and females can legally get married at 16 with parental consent 
  • males and females can legally married at 18 without parental consent 
Now other ethnicities have certain marriage which all goes back to their cultural background and if you really want to marry your significant other then you need to know how those traditions work especially if you don't agree with one of them.
Choosing a Spouse- Love is important in a marriage but other factors should be considered when choosing a spouse for instance: Having children, raising children, religious beliefs, level of cleanliness, family involvement, pets, type of home, and spending money 
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  • Rights and Responsibilities-
    • The general consumer rights are
      • right to safety: protection from hazardous goods.
      • Right to be informed: availability of information required for weighing alternatives. 
      • Right to choose: availability of competing goods and services that offer alternatives in terms of price, quality, service.
      •  Right to be heard: assurance that government will take full cognizance of the concerns of consumers, and will act with sympathy and dispatch through statutes and simple and expeditious administrative procedures.
  • Credit- There are two types of credit which includes 
    • cash credit which lets you borrow money. You can get cash credit from a bank, an insurance company, some retailers, and from credit card companies.
    • Sales Credits lets you buy things. You can get sales credit from businesses, such as stores that want you to buy their merchandise 
  • Savings- the money one has saved, especially through a bank or official scheme.
  • Money Management- Having a budget of monthly expenses will help a person manage money
  • Insurance- a practice or arrangement by which a company or government agency provides a guarantee of compensation for specified loss, damage, illness, or death in return for payment of a premium.
  • Taxes- Money we pay the government. There are three basic categories of taxes: 
    • Income taxes which are based on wages and other earnings.
    • Consumption taxes are based on things we buy, such as computers or gasoline. 
    • Asset taxes are based on things we already own, such as houses or cars. 
    • ]]>     2019-05-10 16:18:12 UTC https://padlet.com/dw2021340/xrpp1h6r1iyn/wish/358942218     Apparel dw2021340 https://padlet.com/dw2021340/xrpp1h6r1iyn/wish/359933815 Basic Sewing- We learned the basics of switching thread and how to fix small mishaps on clothing and learned how to french seam. 

    Care of Clothing- A list is attached on certain techniques that can can be used when trying to get out of tough stains in clothing.

    ]]>     2019-05-14 14:47:03 UTC https://padlet.com/dw2021340/xrpp1h6r1iyn/wish/359933815     Food and Nutrition dw2021340 https://padlet.com/dw2021340/xrpp1h6r1iyn/wish/359934440 Food and Nutrition- The effective management of food intake and nutrition are both key to good health. Smart nutrition and food choices  can help prevent disease. Eating the right foods can help your body cope more successfully with an ongoing illness. 

    A healthy diet includes a lot of natural foods. A sizeable portion of a healthy diet should consist of fruits and veggies, whole grains, and dairy that is non-fat or low-fat. Protein can consist of lean meat and poultry like seafood eggs, legumes and soy products. 

    Kitchen Cleanliness 
    1. Choose foods processed for safety
    2. Cook food thoroughly 
    3. Eat cooked foods immediately
    4. Store cooked foods carefully
    5. Reheat cooked foods thoroughly 
    6. Avoid contact between raw foods and cooked foods
    7. Wash hands repeatedly 
    8. Keep all kitchen surfaces meticulously clean
    9. Protect foods from insects, rodents, and other animal
    10. Use safe water ]]>     2019-05-14 14:47:57 UTC https://padlet.com/dw2021340/xrpp1h6r1iyn/wish/359934440