Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Teen Discoveries

Other Alabama CTE sets

Describe physical and emotional changes that occur during adolescence. 

  • 1

    Describe physical and emotional changes that occur during adolescence. 

Describe the process of decision-making, problem-solving, and goal-setting. 

  • 2

    Describe the process of decision-making, problem-solving, and goal-setting. 

Explain the importance of character education for teenagers. • Describing manners used in various settings • Identifying grooming habits that lead to a healthy appearance • Describing ways to show respect for self, others, and property 

  • 3

    Explain the importance of character education for teenagers. • Describing manners used in various settings • Identifying grooming habits that lead to a healthy appearance • Describing ways to show respect for self, others, and property 

Compare verbal and nonverbal communication skills used to improve interpersonal relationships. • Determining barriers to teen communication

  • 4

    Compare verbal and nonverbal communication skills used to improve interpersonal relationships. • Determining barriers to teen communication

Describe characteristics of healthy relationships with family and friends. • Explaining the role of family members and friends • Describing the significance of family traditions • Determining qualities of a true friend

  • 5

    Describe characteristics of healthy relationships with family and friends. • Explaining the role of family members and friends • Describing the significance of family traditions • Determining qualities of a true friend

Compare positive and negative peer pressure. Examples: positive—involving friends in community service, tutoring peers - negative—bullying, teasing, gossiping • Determining causes of teen conflict

  • 6

    Compare positive and negative peer pressure. Examples: positive—involving friends in community service, tutoring peers - negative—bullying, teasing, gossiping • Determining causes of teen conflict

Explain the importance of diet, exercise, and rest for teen health. 

  • 7

    Explain the importance of diet, exercise, and rest for teen health. 

Prepare nutritious snacks. • Practicing safety and sanitation techniques in the laboratory • Using kitchen equipment in a correct manner • Comparing the nutritive value and cost of various foods

  • 8

    Prepare nutritious snacks. • Practicing safety and sanitation techniques in the laboratory • Using kitchen equipment in a correct manner • Comparing the nutritive value and cost of various foods

Demonstrate basic table setting skills. 

  • 9

    Demonstrate basic table setting skills. 

Describe ways teenagers can become wise consumers. Examples: savings, needs and wants, conserving resources and energy • Identifying the role of the media in the dissemination of consumer information

  • 10

    Describe ways teenagers can become wise consumers. Examples: savings, needs and wants, conserving resources and energy • Identifying the role of the media in the dissemination of consumer information

Describe time management tools and techniques. 

  • 11

    Describe time management tools and techniques. 

Determine factors that influence teen clothing selection. Examples: individualism, trends, cost, maintenance 

  • 12

    Determine factors that influence teen clothing selection. Examples: individualism, trends, cost, maintenance 

Practice basic sewing skills. • Utilizing sewing equipment in a safe and correct manner

  • 13

    Practice basic sewing skills. • Utilizing sewing equipment in a safe and correct manner

Describe appropriate care of clothing. • Identifying laundering techniques • Explaining how to store clothes properly

  • 14

    Describe appropriate care of clothing. • Identifying laundering techniques • Explaining how to store clothes properly

Explain responsibilities involved in babysitting related to age, safety, and health of the child. 

  • 15

    Explain responsibilities involved in babysitting related to age, safety, and health of the child. 

Describe the importance of play to a child's development.

  • 16

    Describe the importance of play to a child's development.

Explain how housing meets the needs of individuals and families. • Describing ways to arrange or organize teen living space

  • 17

    Explain how housing meets the needs of individuals and families. • Describing ways to arrange or organize teen living space

Determine procedures for basic household maintenance and safety.

  • 18

    Determine procedures for basic household maintenance and safety.

Determine ways technology improves and impacts the lives of teens.

  • 19

    Determine ways technology improves and impacts the lives of teens.

Describe factors that impact choosing a career.

  • 20

    Describe factors that impact choosing a career.

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Grade 7
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