7th Grade Family and Consumer Science
I. Level and length: Required one quarter of 7th grade year
II. Major learner outcomes:
The student will:
A. Understand laundry basics
B. Hand stitching buttons
C. Understand the messages behind clothes
D. Understand principles of design in clothing
E. Understand how fabric is made
F. Operate a sewing machine
G. Follow technical directions accurately
H. Construct and evaluate a project
I. Follow safety rules in use of sewing articles and sewing machine
J. Develop an awareness of children ages zero through six, their social,
emotional, intellectual, and physical differences and needs
K. Understand how to be an encourage and a helper of children through praise and healthy discipline
L. Develop a plan of activities to engage children in while babysitting
III. Major topics covered:
A. Considerations to make when choosing clothing
B. Aesthetics in clothing
C. Hand sewing procedures
D. Use of sewing machine
E. Repair of clothing items
F. Construction of project
G. Child care basics
IV. Materials and learning activities:
A. Demonstration of procedures
B. Worksheets: A Laundry sort, ANN’S ROUTINE, Checklist for clothing care
C. Handouts: color, fiber, laundry basics
D. Visual displays: line, color, texture, messages being clothing
E. Operating a sewing machine
F. Constructing an article of clothing
V. Procedures:
A. Lecture and discussion-15%
B. Demonstration by teacher-15%
C. Reading and writing-15%
D. Lab work by students-40%
E. Daily work-15%
VI. Graduation standard covered-Read, view and listen: Technical reading
VII. Assessment
A. Daily assignments
B. Contract
C. Student evaluation of project
D. Teacher evaluation of project
E. Participation and cooperation in class and lab
F. Task management skills
VIII. Grading
Grading is based off of total points: 94-100=A; 90-93=A-; 87-89=B+; 84-86=B;
80-83=B-; 77-79=C+; 74-76=C; 70-73=C-; etc.
Project (sewing) must be completed in class. Incompletes must be made up according to school policy.
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CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Main motto:
If what I am doing distracts from what we are here for, it is unacceptable.
Guidelines for classroom expectations:
1. BE PROMPT
I will be in my assigned seat when the tone sounds or I will be considered tardy.
2 unexcused tardies/quarter-verbal reminder that upon three the following occurs
3 unexcused tardies/quarter-detention assigned, detention will be given for each
tardy there after
2. BE RESPONSIBLE
-I will be in my desk with materials: paper, folder, pencil/pen, Dragon planner and
free read book, ready to work when the tone sounds.
-I will stay in my assigned seat until dismissed.
-I will clear my table of paper etc. at the end of the hour and push my chair in.
3. BE ATTENTIVE
-I will listen while others are speaking.
-I will follow instructions once given.
-I will always do my best.
4. BE CONSIDERATE
-I will respect others, their property, and their space.
-I will raise my hand and wait to be called on before speaking.
If I choose to break a rule, I accept the consequences stated below.
1st consequence -warning or reminder
2nd consequence -REFOCUS
3rd consequence -detention, parent contact, principal contact,
student/teacher interview
If I am repeatedly exhibiting disruptive behavior, further consequences will result at the discretion of the teacher.
I. Level and length: Required one quarter of 7th grade year
II. Major learner outcomes:
The student will:
A. Understand laundry basics
B. Hand stitching buttons
C. Understand the messages behind clothes
D. Understand principles of design in clothing
E. Understand how fabric is made
F. Operate a sewing machine
G. Follow technical directions accurately
H. Construct and evaluate a project
I. Follow safety rules in use of sewing articles and sewing machine
J. Develop an awareness of children ages zero through six, their social,
emotional, intellectual, and physical differences and needs
K. Understand how to be an encourage and a helper of children through praise and healthy discipline
L. Develop a plan of activities to engage children in while babysitting
III. Major topics covered:
A. Considerations to make when choosing clothing
B. Aesthetics in clothing
C. Hand sewing procedures
D. Use of sewing machine
E. Repair of clothing items
F. Construction of project
G. Child care basics
IV. Materials and learning activities:
A. Demonstration of procedures
B. Worksheets: A Laundry sort, ANN’S ROUTINE, Checklist for clothing care
C. Handouts: color, fiber, laundry basics
D. Visual displays: line, color, texture, messages being clothing
E. Operating a sewing machine
F. Constructing an article of clothing
V. Procedures:
A. Lecture and discussion-15%
B. Demonstration by teacher-15%
C. Reading and writing-15%
D. Lab work by students-40%
E. Daily work-15%
VI. Graduation standard covered-Read, view and listen: Technical reading
VII. Assessment
A. Daily assignments
B. Contract
C. Student evaluation of project
D. Teacher evaluation of project
E. Participation and cooperation in class and lab
F. Task management skills
VIII. Grading
Grading is based off of total points: 94-100=A; 90-93=A-; 87-89=B+; 84-86=B;
80-83=B-; 77-79=C+; 74-76=C; 70-73=C-; etc.
Project (sewing) must be completed in class. Incompletes must be made up according to school policy.
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CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Main motto:
If what I am doing distracts from what we are here for, it is unacceptable.
Guidelines for classroom expectations:
1. BE PROMPT
I will be in my assigned seat when the tone sounds or I will be considered tardy.
2 unexcused tardies/quarter-verbal reminder that upon three the following occurs
3 unexcused tardies/quarter-detention assigned, detention will be given for each
tardy there after
2. BE RESPONSIBLE
-I will be in my desk with materials: paper, folder, pencil/pen, Dragon planner and
free read book, ready to work when the tone sounds.
-I will stay in my assigned seat until dismissed.
-I will clear my table of paper etc. at the end of the hour and push my chair in.
3. BE ATTENTIVE
-I will listen while others are speaking.
-I will follow instructions once given.
-I will always do my best.
4. BE CONSIDERATE
-I will respect others, their property, and their space.
-I will raise my hand and wait to be called on before speaking.
If I choose to break a rule, I accept the consequences stated below.
1st consequence -warning or reminder
2nd consequence -REFOCUS
3rd consequence -detention, parent contact, principal contact,
student/teacher interview
If I am repeatedly exhibiting disruptive behavior, further consequences will result at the discretion of the teacher.