Family and Consumer Science – Hutchinson Middle School 8
Life skills (offered 1st and 2nd trimesters)
Week 1: Students will learn about their own personality types and know the
basics of decision-making.
CCSS, Reading in Science and Technical Subjects, Key Ideas and
Details: Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; provide an accurate
summary of the text distinct form prior knowledge or opinions.
CCSS, Reading in Science and Technical Subjects, Integration of
Knowledge and Ideas: Compare and contrast the information gained from
experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia sources with that gained from
reading a text on the same topic.
CCSS, Writing Standards for History/Social Studies, Science, and
Technical Subjects; Production and Distribution of Writing: Produce clear and
coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Week 2: Students will learn about the characteristics of a healthy relationship and
learn about dangers teens face.
CCSS, Reading in Science and Technical Subjects, Integration of
Knowledge and Ideas: Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based on
research findings, and speculation in a text.
CCSS, Reading in Science and Technical Subjects, Integration of
Knowledge and Ideas: Compare and contrast the information gained from
experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia sources with that gained from
reading a text on the same topic.
CCSS, Writing in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical
Subjects; Texts Types and Purposes: Write arguments focused on disciplinespecific content (introduce and support claims; use words, phrases, and clauses to
create cohesion and clarify; establish and maintain a formal style; provide a
concluding statement).
Family and Consumer Science – Hutchinson Middle School 8
Week3: Students will learn about basic pregnancy health.
CCSS, Reading in Science and Technical Subjects, Craft and Structure:
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words
and phrases as they are used in a specific context.
CCSS, Reading in Science and Technical Subjects, Key Ideas and
Details: Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; provide an accurate
summary of the text distinct form prior knowledge or opinions.
CCSS, Reading in Science and Technical Subjects, Integration of
Knowledge and Ideas: Compare and contrast the information gained from
experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia sources with that gained from
reading a text on the same topic.
CCSS, Writing in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical
Subjects; Texts Types and Purposes: Write informative/explanatory texts,
including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments, or
technical processes (introduce a topic clearly previewing what is to follow, develop
the topic, use appropriate and varied transitions, use precise language and
domain-specific vocabulary, establish and maintain a formal style and objective
tone; provide a concluding statement).
Week 4: Students will learn about basic development of infants and toddlers.
CCSS, Reading in Science and Technical Subjects, Craft and Structure:
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words
and phrases as they are used in a specific context.
CCSS, Reading in Science and Technical Subjects, Key Ideas and
Details: Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; provide an accurate
summary of the text distinct form prior knowledge or opinions.
Family and Consumer Science – Hutchinson Middle School 8
CCSS, Reading in Science and Technical Subjects, Integration of
Knowledge and Ideas: Compare and contrast the information gained from
experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia sources with that gained from
reading a text on the same topic.
CCSS, Writing in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical
Subjects; Texts Types and Purposes: Write informative/explanatory texts,
including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments, or
technical processes (introduce a topic clearly previewing what is to follow, develop
the topic, use appropriate and varied transitions, use precise language and
domain-specific vocabulary, establish and maintain a formal style and objective
tone; provide a concluding statement).
Week 5: Students will learn about basic development of children ages 4-6.
CCSS, Reading in Science and Technical Subjects, Craft and Structure:
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words
and phrases as they are used in a specific context.
CCSS, Reading in Science and Technical Subjects, Key Ideas and
Details: Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; provide an accurate
summary of the text distinct form prior knowledge or opinions.
CCSS, Reading in Science and Technical Subjects, Integration of
Knowledge and Ideas: Compare and contrast the information gained from
experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia sources with that gained from
reading a text on the same topic.
CCSS, Writing in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical
Subjects; Texts Types and Purposes: Write informative/explanatory texts,
including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments, or
technical processes (introduce a topic clearly previewing what is to follow, develop
the topic, use appropriate and varied transitions, use precise language and
domain-specific vocabulary, establish and maintain a formal style and objective
tone; provide a concluding statement).
Family and Consumer Science – Hutchinson Middle School 8
Week 6:Students will learn about basic development of children ages 7-12.
CCSS, Reading in Science and Technical Subjects, Craft and Structure:
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words
and phrases as they are used in a specific context.
CCSS, Reading in Science and Technical Subjects, Key Ideas and
Details: Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; provide an accurate
summary of the text distinct form prior knowledge or opinions.
CCSS, Reading in Science and Technical Subjects, Integration of
Knowledge and Ideas: Compare and contrast the information gained from
experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia sources with that gained from
reading a text on the same topic.
CCSS, Writing in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical
Subjects; Texts Types and Purposes: Write informative/explanatory texts,
including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments, or
technical processes (introduce a topic clearly previewing what is to follow, develop
the topic, use appropriate and varied transitions, use precise language and
domain-specific vocabulary, establish and maintain a formal style and objective
tone; provide a concluding statement).
Week7: Students will explore support services for parents and career
opportunities in the child development field.
CCSS, Reading in Science and Technical Subjects, Key Ideas and
Details: Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; provide an accurate
summary of the text distinct form prior knowledge or opinions.
CCSS, Reading in Science and Technical Subjects, Integration of
Knowledge and Ideas: Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based on
research findings, and speculation in a text.
CCSS, Writing Standards for History/Social Studies, Science, and
Technical Subjects; Research to Build and Present Knowledge: Conduct short
research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated questions),
Family and Consumer Science – Hutchinson Middle School 8
drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions
that allow for multiple avenues of exploration
Week 8: Students will explore bread and dairy.
CCSS, Reading in Science and Technical Subjects, Craft and Structure:
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words
and phrases as they are used in a specific context.
Week 9: Students will explore meats.
CCSS, Reading in Science and Technical Subjects, Craft and Structure:
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words
and phrases as they are used in a specific context.
Week 10: Students will explore fruits and vegetables.
CCSS, Reading in Science and Technical Subjects, Craft and Structure:
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words
and phrases as they are used in a specific context.
Week 11: Students will explore desserts.
CCSS, Reading in Science and Technical Subjects, Craft and Structure:
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words
and phrases as they are used in a specific context.
Week 12: Students will use new-found culinary skills in a competition.
CCSS, Reading in Science and Technical Subjects, Key Ideas and
Details: Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments,
taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.
CCSS, Reading in Science and Technical Subjects, Craft and Structure:
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words
and phrases as they are used in a specific context.
CCSS, Reading in Science and Technical Subjects, Integration of
Knowledge and Ideas: Compare and contrast the information gained from
Family and Consumer Science – Hutchinson Middle School 8
experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia sources with that gained from
reading a text on the same topic.
Family and Consumer Science – Hutchinson Middle School 8
Interior and Fashion (offered 2nd and 3rd trimesters)
Week 1: Students will be able to identify and use elements of design: Color
theory.
CCSS, Reading in Science and Technical Subjects, Key Ideas and
Details: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical
texts.
Week 2: Students will be able to identify and use elements of design:
Psychological effects of Color.
CCSS, Reading in Science and Technical Subjects, Key Ideas and
Details: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical
texts.
CCSS, Reading in Science and Technical Subjects, Integration of
Knowledge and Ideas: Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based on
research findings, and speculation in a text.
CCSS, Writing in History/ Social Studies, Science and Technical
Subjects; Research to Build and Present Knowledge: Draw evidence from
informational texts to support analysis reflection, and research.
Week 3: Students will be able to identify and use elements of design: Texture.
CCSS, Reading in Science and Technical Subjects, Key Ideas and
Details: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical
texts.
CCSS, Reading in Science and Technical Subjects, Key Ideas and
Details: Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments,
taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.
Family and Consumer Science – Hutchinson Middle School 8
Week 4: Students will be able to identify and use elements of design: Visual
Elements.
CCSS, Reading in Science and Technical Subjects, Craft and Structure:
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words
and phrases as they are used in a specific context.
Week 5: Students will be aware of appropriate client interaction and
professionalism.
CCSS, Reading in Science and Technical Subjects, Integration of
Knowledge and Ideas: Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based on
research findings, and speculation in a text.
CCSS, Writing Standards for History/Social Studies, Science, and
Technical Subjects; Research to Build and Present Knowledge: Gather relevant
information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively;
assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the
data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following standard
format for citation.
Week 6 and 7: Students will create a portfolio incorporating specific design eras,
color schemes, design elements, etc.
CCSS, Reading in Science and Technical Subjects, Key Ideas and
Details: Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments,
taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.
CCSS, Reading in Science and Technical Subjects, Integration of
Knowledge and Ideas: Integrate quantitative or technical information expressed in
words in a text with a version of that information expressed visually (e.g., in a
flowchart, diagram, model, graph, or table).
CCSS, Writing in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical
Subjects; Production and distribution of writing: Produce clear and coherent
Family and Consumer Science – Hutchinson Middle School 8
writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to the
task, purpose and audience.
Week 8: Students will know the basic elements of fashion design: color, texture,
etc..
CCSS, Reading in Science and Technical Subjects, Integration of
Knowledge and Ideas: Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based on
research findings, and speculation in a text.
CCSS, Writing in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical
Subjects; Production and distribution of writing: Use technology, including the
internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between the
information and ideas clearly and efficiently.
Week 9: Students will know the basic elements of fashion design: appropriate
clothing choices.
CCSS, Reading in Science and Technical Subjects, Integration of
Knowledge and Ideas: Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based on
research findings, and speculation in a text.
CCSS, Writing in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical
Subjects; Texts Types and Purposes: Write arguments focused on disciplinespecific content (introduce and support claims; use words, phrases, and clauses to
create cohesion and clarify; establish and maintain a formal style; provide a
concluding statement).
Week 10: Students will know the basic elements of fashion design: clothing
history.
CCSS, Reading in Science and Technical Subjects, Key Ideas and
Details: Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; provide an accurate
summary of the text distinct form prior knowledge or opinions.
CCSS, Writing Standards for History/Social Studies, Science, and
Technical Subjects; Research to Build and Present Knowledge: Conduct short
Family and Consumer Science – Hutchinson Middle School 8
research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated questions),
drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions
that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.
Week 11 and 12: Students will use basic sewing skills to upcycle a clothing item.
CCSS, Reading in Science and Technical Subjects, Craft and Structure:
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words
and phrases as they are used in a specific context.