Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory I (8206)

Other Virginia CTE sets

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities

  • 1

    Demonstrate creativity and innovation.1

  • 2

    Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.2

  • 3

    Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.3

  • 4

    Demonstrate integrity.4

  • 5

    Demonstrate work ethic.5

Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills

  • 6

    Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.6

  • 7

    Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.7

  • 8

    Demonstrate respect for diversity.8

  • 9

    Demonstrate customer service skills.9

  • 10

    Collaborate with team members.10

Demonstrating Professional Competencies

  • 11

    Demonstrate big-picture thinking.11

  • 12

    Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.12

  • 13

    Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.13

  • 14

    Manage time and resources.14

  • 15

    Demonstrate information-literacy skills.15

  • 16

    Demonstrate an understanding of information security.16

  • 17

    Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.17

  • 18

    Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.18

  • 19

    Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.19

  • 20

    Demonstrate professionalism.20

  • 21

    Demonstrate reading and writing skills.21

  • 22

    Demonstrate workplace safety.22

Addressing Elements of Student Life

  • 23

    Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.23

  • 24

    Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.24

  • 25

    Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.25

  • 26

    Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.26

Exploring Work-Based Learning

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    Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.27

  • 28

    Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.28

  • 29

    Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.29

  • 30

    Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.30

Exploring Human Development

  • 31

    Identify influences on individual development.31

  • 32

    Explain the major traits of character development.32

  • 33

    Explain Maslow's hierarchy of needs.33

  • 34

    Set a personal goal.34

  • 35

    Describe responsibilities for personal safety.35

  • 36

    Manage transition in the school environment.36

  • 37

    Perform a task by completing the steps in a sequence.37

Understanding Positive Interpersonal Relationships

  • 38

    Demonstrate positive communication techniques to express individual feelings, needs, and ideas.38

  • 39

    Demonstrate ways of getting along with others.39

  • 40

    Demonstrate positive ways to resolve disagreements.40

  • 41

    Identify the contributions of different cultures to society.41

Examining the Individual's Role in the Family

  • 42

    Describe the student’s roles and responsibilities within the family.42

  • 43

    Identify strategies to strengthen families.43

  • 44

    Use a problem-solving/decision-making model to address individual issues within the family.44

Developing Responsibility for Living Environments (Personal Environments)

  • 45

    Demonstrate ways to maintain a clean environment.45

  • 46

    Identify ways to conserve natural resources.46

  • 47

    Apply sustainability practices to the individual’s personal living environment.47

Understanding Nutrition and Wellness

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    Identify nutrients, their functions, and food sources.48

  • 49

    Interpret information found on food labels.49

  • 50

    Describe common food allergies and dietary needs.50

  • 51

    Demonstrate food safety and sanitation practices.51

  • 52

    Demonstrate measuring techniques.52

  • 53

    Follow a standardized recipe to prepare a simple, nutritious snack.53

  • 54

    Demonstrate basic kitchen safety practices.54

  • 55

    Practice standard dining etiquette.55

  • 56

    Develop a plan for personal wellness.56

Examining Consumer and Family Resources

  • 57

    Identify personal resources.57

  • 58

    Identify strategies for earning and saving money.58

  • 59

    Explain the relationship between education/training and income.59

  • 60

    Demonstrate comparison shopping techniques useful in lifelong decision-making.60

  • 61

    Explain the importance of consumer safety.61

Exploring Textiles, Fashion, and Apparel Concepts

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    Describe how to care for your clothes.62

  • 63

    Identify basic textile tools and their functions.63

  • 64

    Demonstrate simple clothing repair.64

  • 65

    Construct a simple textile project.65

  • 66

    Identify parts of the sewing machine and their functions.66

Exploring Education and Early Childhood Concepts

  • 67

    Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.67

  • 68

    Prepare a snack appropriate for young children.68

Identifying Career Connections

  • 69

    Assess personal interests and skills as related to career choices.69

  • 70

    Identify career clusters.70

Developing Leadership Skills

  • 71

    Use the FCCLA planning process in course activities.71

  • 72

    Complete a national FCCLA program project and/or competitive event.72

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6
Where can I read the official document?
Virginia CTE Resource Center

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