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Life Skills Grades 10th-12th
COMMUNITY LIVING
"A loving heart is the beginning to all knowledge." - Thomas Carlyle
Ms. Grunza's Community Living class is designed to help special education students improve independent living skills.
Upcoming Trips
Corning Museum of Glass
Hickory Run Park
Waverly Glen
Course Topics
personal information
01
Students will learn:
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name, address, city, state, zip code, telephone number, date of birth, social security number
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parent‟s name, parent‟s address, city, state and zip code, parent's telephone number
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personal allergies, medications, medical history/disability, weight, height, clothing size
self-care and hygiene
02
Students will learn:
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How to perform essential activities necessary for good hygiene: shampoo hair, bathe or take showers, use a comb or brush, trim and clean nails, picking clean clothing, washing hands before meals and after bathroom use, washing face, using deodarant and body wash,cleaning ears
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Use of toiletry and simple bathroom equipement to assist in good hygiene
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Health problems caused by neglected hygiene
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Negative consequences of poor hygiene.
03
meal prep and kitchen equipment
Students will learn:
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the names of kitchen equipment
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how to use the kitchen equipement
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the safety and sanitary rules for meal prep
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how to prepare a simple breakfast, lunch, and dinner
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how to set a table
04
career awareness
Students will learn:
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Their own strengths and weaknesses
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Their personal likes and dislikes when it comes to the workplace
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Behaviors that are expected in the workplace
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behaviors needed to maintain employment
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why people work
CAREER SURVEY
05
nutrition
Students will learn:
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The names of the food pyramid components
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what the suggested food portion size and numbe rof portions of each group to be consumed per day
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what food types belong in each food category
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the difference between healthy and unhealthy foods
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the meaning of good nutrition
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how to plan a nutritious meal
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create a healthful eating plan for a week using the "My Plate" as a guide
MYPLATE.GOV
housekeeping
06
Students will learn:
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how to clean and maintain a living space
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how to do common household chores
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how to explain the use of common household equipment
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how to store equipment in its proper place
social interactions and leisure time
07
Students will learn:
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the proper way to interact at home with family, at school with classmates and teachers, at work with colleagues and customers, and friends in social situations
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what behaviors are unacceptable vs. acceptable
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how to organize their leisure time
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how to access recreational activities in the community
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how to use a calendar by naming the months of the year, days of the week and how to use the calendar
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how to prioritize needs vs. wants
08
money management
Students will learn:
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The names of different coins and bills
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That each bill and coin has a specific value
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The effects of earning money
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The value of saving money
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Goods and services are purchased with money
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how to use a credit card, debit card and an ATM
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how to count money and make change
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how to use bank and checking services
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how to write checks correctly
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how to make responsible financial choices
09
values
Students will learn:
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that life is filled with choices
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that people have different values and each choice will affect themselves and society
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their own positive character traits
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how to create and evaluate realistic goals