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K–12 Standards

Leadership and Service Learning: Grades 7, 8

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Use technology to create a professional portfolio documenting career skills, leadership skills and service learning activities

  • 1.1

    Investigate the use of technology in relation to leadership and service learning

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the use of a digital camera1.1.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate the use of a scanner1.1.2

    3. 3.

      Demonstrate the use of personal mobile devices1.1.3

    4. 4.

      Demonstrate the use of presentation software1.1.4

    5. 5.

      Demonstrate the use of electronic mass storage1.1.5

    6. 6.

      Demonstrate the set-up and use of multi-media equipment1.1.6

  • 1.2

    Compile a professional portfolio

    1. 1.

      Maintain and edit a personal professional portfolio1.2.1

    2. 2.

      Critique or compose a cover letter and resume1.2.2

    3. 3.

      Compose a thank you note1.2.3

    4. 4.

      Maintain a reflection journal1.2.4

  • 1.3

    Research careers within the Human Services Cluster

    1. 1.

      Explore career options in the Human Services cluster1.3.1

    2. 2.

      Set a goal and collect information related to a career in the Human Services Cluster1.3.2

Actively participate in leadership and service organizations (FCCLA – Family, Career and Community Leaders of America)

  • 2.1

    Investigate FCCLA as a leadership & service organization

    1. 1.

      Examine reasons for belonging to FCCLA2.1.1

    2. 2.

      State requirements for active membership in Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (acronym-FCCLA)2.1.2

    3. 3.

      Develop a plan for membership recruitment, retention, and recognition2.1.3

    4. 4.

      Investigate the Power of One Modules2.1.4

  • 2.2

    Describe the important fundamentals that FCCLA encompasses

    1. 1.

      Describe significant events of FCCLA history2.2.1

    2. 2.

      Describe significant symbols in FCCLA (colors, emblem, flower)2.2.2

    3. 3.

      Explain the meaning of the mission, creed, and the motto of FCCLA2.2.3

    4. 4.

      Explain the 8 purposes of FCCLA2.2.4

    5. 5.

      Relate FCCLA National Programs to relevant service learning projects2.2.5

Plan and conduct community-based service learning projects

  • 3.1

    Research various types of service opportunities and organizations

    1. 1.

      Brainstorm opportunities for service learning at the local level3.1.1

    2. 2.

      Compare and contrast foundation and corporation3.1.2

    3. 3.

      Explain the difference between a donation and a grant3.1.3

    4. 4.

      Research a non-profit organization, charity, or civic organization3.1.4

    5. 5.

      Research a humanitarian, philanthropist, or volunteer who endorses or supports a cause, charity, or issue3.1.5

  • 3.2

    Explain how shared group leadership can positively impact changes/opportunities in a community

    1. 1.

      Develop a network of community contacts with partners who benefit the community3.2.1

    2. 2.

      Analyze the traits of leaders who make an impact in communities (commitment, compassion, dedication, empathy, determination, respect, work ethic)3.2.2

  • 3.3

    Use the FCCLA planning process to develop a service learning project

    1. 1.

      Apply the concepts, in order, of the FCCLA planning process3.3.1

    2. 2.

      Explain the eight components of a quality service learning project (Meaningful Service, Link to Curriculum, Reflection, Diversity, Youth Voice, Partnerships, Progress Monitoring, and Duration, and Intensity)3.3.2

    3. 3.

      Motivate an audience to participate in a service learning project3.3.3

    4. 4.

      Communicate with media the goals, activities, and outcomes of a service learning project3.3.4

    5. 5.

      Apply for awards, scholarships, or other applicable recognitions as a component of a quality project3.3.5

Apply qualities of leadership to complete long-term, cooperative projects

  • 4.1

    Discuss attributes of what makes a person a leader

    1. 1.

      Provide examples of effective leadership qualities (charisma, character, courage, enthusiasm, generosity, initiative, integrity, willingness)4.1.1

    2. 2.

      Describe the different kinds of leadership styles and how those styles affect working relationships (Autocratic, Democratic, Laissez-faire)4.1.2

    3. 3.

      Analyze leadership theories4.1.3

  • 4.2

    Explain how character development and ethical values affect Personal leadership abilities

    1. 1.

      Analyze the Six Pillars of Character (Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, Citizenship)4.2.1

    2. 2.

      Explain how families influence a person's character4.2.2

    3. 3.

      Examine ethical behavior in various settings4.2.3

    4. 4.

      Examine the impact of personal standards and codes of conduct on interpersonal relationships4.2.4

  • 4.3

    Explain how effective time management impacts a person's leadership abilities

    1. 1.

      Defend view about an individual's role & responsibility to family, school, community, and nation4.3.1

    2. 2.

      Create a time management plan4.3.2

Use effective communication skills in personal, public, and group settings to accomplish goals

  • 5.1

    Assess the benefits of having positive public relationships

    1. 1.

      Determine characteristics that create a positive impression5.1.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate skills that build effective public relations5.1.2

  • 5.2

    Demonstrate effective speaking skills

    1. 1.

      Examine barriers to effective speaking skills, verbal and non-verbal5.2.1

    2. 2.

      Analyze speaking skills to develop goals for improvement5.2.2

  • 5.3

    Compare effective communication techniques in written communication

    1. 1.

      Write effective business correspondence, in the form of a business letter, follow-up letter, and thank you letter using appropriate format5.3.1

    2. 2.

      Use electronic means of written communication to convey a message (memo, email, text, post, blog, wiki, tweet, etc.)5.3.2

    3. 3.

      Create a printed document to inform a specific audience about project goals5.3.3

  • 5.4

    Describe the benefits of using parliamentary procedure

    1. 1.

      Develop an agenda to conduct a meeting5.4.1

    2. 2.

      Participate in a meeting using parliamentary procedure, observing Robert's Rules of Order5.4.2

Apply leadership skills to resolve conflict and to improve team dynamic

  • 6.1

    Describe conflict resolution skills

    1. 1.

      Identify reasons leading to conflict or adversity6.1.1

    2. 2.

      Use conflict resolution techniques to resolve routine and non-routine disputes6.1.2

    3. 3.

      Propose techniques for dealing with difficult people or situations6.1.3

  • 6.2

    Participate in team building activities

    1. 1.

      Examine advantages of teamwork versus working individually6.2.1

    2. 2.

      Plan and conduct team building activities with specific goals in mind6.2.2

    3. 3.

      Identify characteristics of effective teams<ul><li>Strong sense of purpose of well-defined goal</li><li>Good leadership</li><li>Listening skills</li><li>Clear roles</li><li>Mutual appreciation & tolerance</li><li>Trust</li><li>Lack of selfishness</li></ul>6.2.3

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 7 and Grade 8
When were these standards adopted?
2013
Where can I read the official document?
Leadership and Service Learning (Grades 7-8)

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