Family and Consumer Science Lifepac 10-Unit Student Book Set

SKU
013277
ISBN
9780740342981
Grade 7-12
Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
Our Price
$108.00
Description
Publisher's Description of Family and Consumer Science Lifepac 10-Unit Student Book Set
This practical homeschool course for grades 7-12 includes 10 easy-to-follow student books and a teacher's guide. With frequent reviews to ensure your child masters all concepts, the Family and Consumer Science Box Set provides a full school year of self-paced, flexible lessons. Students learn important life skills such as safe food handling and preparation, home care and maintenance, and personal finance strategies.
Additionally, LIFEPAC Family & Consumer Science explores topics such as nutrition, auto care and maintenance, interior decorating, healthy relationships, and strengthening the family. The teacher's guide includes extended learning activities and answer keys to all lesson questions, self-tests, and cumulative unit tests. Filled with colorful illustrations and images, each student workbook is packed with fun, practical lessons that build confidence and promote responsible decision making. Best of all, students can begin applying the skills they learn right away so they'll be well prepared for responsible, independent adulthood.
Category Description for Alpha Omega (Aop) Curriculum

Alpha Omega Publications offers several lines of Bible-based curriculum in all major subject areas. Each one fits different family needs.

LIFEPACs are sets of worktexts and teacher materials. Available for grades K through 12 in all major subject areas and some electives. All instruction and practice is provided in the consumable worktexts. LIFEPAC are a mastery-based curriculum, and is student-paced.

Another option from AOP is Horizons. Horizons is available for grades PK through 12, depending on the subject matter. Horizons curriculum is only available for early learning, math, phonics/reading, spelling/vocabulary, penmanship, health, and physical education. Horizons is more of a teacher-led option.

Monarch is AOP's online curriculum option. 50 courses are offered in the areas of Bible, math, history, science, and language arts and are completely online for those who want the convenience of online lessons. Individual and multi-student plans are available for grades 3-12. Monarch is compatible with Mac and PC. While we do not offer it directly, you may want to check it out on the AOP Homeschool site!

Switched-On Schoolhouse (SOS) was offered previously, but has been discontinued. The USB Flash drives previously sold are compatible with Windows 10 but AOP no longer offers technical support for Switched-On Schoolhouse. 



Category Description for Lifepac Curriculum

Alpha Omega LIFEPAC sets consist of worktexts and teacher materials; they are available for grades K-12 in all subject areas. Lifepac Boxed Sets include all the student Lifepacs and the teaching materials for each subject. We also sell the sets of Lifepacs (student worktexts only), in case you already have the teaching materials for a subject and just need the consumable worktexts. Lifepacs are a mastery-based curriculum, and all instruction is offered in the consumable worktexts along with the workbook pages. There are 10 worktexts for one year courses (5 worktexts for one semester courses and Lifepac Selects) in grades 1 through 12 and two workbooks for each subject at the kindergarten level. Math and Language Arts are the only two subjects available for kindergarten. Answers are found in the Teacher edition for each subject. This is a student-paced curriculum. We will now be offering complete LIFEPAC Sets for grades K through 12. These sets include complete Lifepac sets, both student and teacher, for each subject. The kindergarten level includes language arts and math only. Grades 1 through 12 sets include five subjects Bible, Math, Language Arts, Science, History/Geography. Math progression for grades 9 through 12 is algebra 1, geometry, algebra 2, and pre-calculus. Science for grades 9-12 is general science, biology, chemistry, and physics. Grades 9-12 history/geography is civics & world history, world history, American history, and government & economics. English I through English IV are grades 9 through 12 and includes, writing, literature, grammar, and more.


Category Description for Lifepac Home Economics

The curriculum not only covers cooking, sewing, and health, but Christian character and building good relationships as well.

The set includes 10 LIFEPACs that each deal with different topics. Christian Character and Appearance covers inner beauty, physical beauty, and proper behavior. This includes everything from character and living by Bible principles, to nutrition and hygiene, actions and communication. What's Cooking? is about getting acquainted with the kitchen, recipes, and meal management. Topics include kitchen equipment and appliances, food budgeting, and food storage. Let's Eat deals with nutrition, food preparation, meal planning, and food service. Healthy food choices and correct ways to prepare them is the main focus of this book.

The Clothes You Wear covers fashion, design and appearance, textures and fabrics, and care of clothes. The Clothes you Sew discusses sewing equipment, selecting pattern fabric and notions, layout, cutting, marking, pressing, and projects. Interior Decorating is the sixth LIFEPAC and includes a brief history of interior decoration, an introduction to design and decoration, specific treatments, visual enrichment, and sewing for the home. Your Home and You teaches hospitality, etiquette, and home management. The eighth LIFEPAC is about practical helps for working people and is entitled Financial Freedom. It covers getting a job, personal finance, legal matters, forms, and contracts. Child Development and Care teaches things like ages and stages, care of children, safety and first aid, and babysitting. Relationships instructs on how to forge good relationships at home, school, work, church, and social events. It also gives advice on choosing the right mate. Each LIFEPAC includes worksheets and offers related activities such as cooking and sewing for the student to participate in. Each section has review quizzes to promote and assess learning. The Boxed Set includes a complete Teacher's Guide with a synopsis of every LIFEPAC and additional activities for additional or advanced learning. A set of LIFEPACS only (no Teacher Guide) is also available for teaching additional students or to reuse the course later with a younger child. ~ Rachel S.

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Product Format:Softcover Boxed Book Set
Brand:Alpha Omega Publications
Grades:7-12
ISBN:9780740342981
Length in Inches:11.5
Width in Inches:9.5
Height in Inches:3.375
Weight in Pounds:4.7
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