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Life Skills: Course Goals and Objectives 6th& 7th Grade As students progress from sixth grade to seventh grade, they will have the opportunity to explore and develop a wide range of “TECH life” skills. The curriculum content is basically three fold: career related information, fundamentals, and hands-on activities. The hands-on activities are presented at thirteen different work stations. The curricula to be used are provided by Questech, Inc. and Advanced Technologies Inc. Listed below are module summaries. Residential Plumbing At this workstation, students will learn about residential plumbing components and complete plumbing hookups. They will be exposed to different types and sizes of plumbing pipe and several different plumbing fixtures. Residential Wiring At this workstation, students will learn how electricity is generated and transferred to homes, and how it travels around the home. They will have a hands-on work experience as a residential electrician. Safety and proper work habits are stressed. Power Mechanic/Small Engine Repair This instruction workstation introduces the user to the fundamentals of power mechanics and provides hand-on experience with small engines. Workstation activities expose students to a variety of job tasks such as disassembling, inspecting, and servicing a small gasoline engine. Computer Construction and Service This module provides an orientation to basic computer hardware. The student constructs a working computer, testing each part as construction progresses. The finished product is a fully operational computer capable of running Windows and including a CD-ROM drive and sound system. Weather Station/ Meteorologist This instructional program covers the basic components of weather. It guides the user through a series on hands-on experiments, using the weather information station as a data collection tool. Fixer Upper: Basic Home Maintenance On a classroom scale, this TECHlife module gives students a taste of house repair projects along with a builder’s perspective of the structure, systems, and materials that comprise a house. Wash Away: Laundering In this TECHlife module, students learn effective ways to care for, launder, and repair clothing – with and without the aid of an automatic washer and dryer. Residential Modeling: Design floor plans In this TECHlife module, students learn how to design floor plan and build a 3-D model by measuring their classroom. Manners Matter: Etiquette In this TECHlife module, students have the opportunity to practice the customs of etiquette in dining – a skill they may long remember in future social or business situations, where manners really do matter. Sew E–Z: Sewing In this module, students learn the basics of machine sewing and apply their creativity to produce a drawstring bag. Dollars and Sense: Personal Money Management In this module, students learn how to handle credit wisely, discuss merits of different savings plans, investigate clubs and organizations involved with money management, and consider various career options in money-related fields. Snack Attack: Making Snacks This module gets students started on the road to enjoyable yet healthful snacking. They will develop an awareness of the detrimental effects of sweet and fatty snacks on the body and teeth. They will use a microwave oven and prepare a simple snack using correct measuring techniques. Wake-Up Call: Cooking Breakfast This TECHlife module will instruct the students on the why, how, and wherefore of preparing and eating a healthful breakfast. They will analyze a breakfast diet and plan a breakfast menu. How Sweet It Is: Making Desserts Baking is an art. “Gelling” gelatin, dissolving sugar to make fudge, decorating cupcakes, baking pies are just some of the pleasure-filled activities students will experience in this module. Assessment: Students will be evaluated as they progress through the lessons presented in a given module. Students will be expected to demonstrate their understanding of the fundamentals associated with the respective skill. Students may be required to accomplish written exercises, quizzes, and/or tests. In modules requiring a “finished product”, that final product may also serve as an assessment tool. A strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and ability to work cooperatively augment a student’s success in this course.