DISCOVERING LIFE SKILLS ( Kỹ năng sống )

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Discovering

LIFE SKILLS


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Educational Reviewers
LeeLinda Baggett
Family and Consumer
Sciences Teacher
Trickum Middle School
Lilburn, Georgia
Melinda Chambers
Family and Consumer
Sciences Teacher
Romney Middle School
Romney, West Virginia
Tammy Clow-Kennedy
Family and Consumer
Sciences Teacher
Hendrix Junior High School
Chandler, Arizona
Dawn Gary
Family and Consumer
Sciences Teacher
Lafayette Parish
School Board
Lafayette, Louisiana
Janet Hartline
Family and Consumer
Sciences Teacher
Fort Payne High School
Fort Payne, Alabama

Judy Henry
Family and Consumer
Sciences Teacher
ROCORI Middle School
Cold Spring, Minnesota

Georgia Lash
Student Council Advisor
Family and Consumer
Sciences Department
Hillcrest High School
Simpsonville, South Carolina

Mary Lu Pennington
Family and Consumer
Sciences Department
Chair
Guion Creek Middle School
Indianapolis, Indiana

Angie Lustrick
Nutritionist–Personal
Trainer
Angie’s World
Riverside, California

Jeanine M. Pope
Family and Consumer
Sciences Teacher
Fort Morgan High School

Fort Morgan, Colorado

Valerie Morgan
Family and Consumer
Sciences Teacher
Water Valley High School
Water Valley, Mississippi

Marcia Jean Ritter
Family and Consumer
Sciences Teacher, Retired
Pleasant Lea Middle School
Lee’s Summit, Missouri

Teddy MwonyonyiNantambi
Family and Consumer
Sciences Department
Chair
Cleveland Municipal
School District
Cleveland, Ohio

Patti Sanchez
Family and Consumer
Sciences Teacher
Preston Junior High School
Fort Collins, Colorado

Kimberly Myers
Family and Consumer

Sciences Teacher
Aynor High School
Aynor, South Carolina
Bettie J. O’Shields
Family and Consumer
Sciences Teacher
Durham Public Schools
Durham, North Carolina

Jill Tolleson
Family and Consumer
Sciences Teacher
Delight School System
Delight, Arkansas
Anne Weiss
Family and Consumer
Sciences Teacher, Retired
Kimball Middle School
Elgin, Illinois

Technical Reviewers
Bill Dueease
Life Coach
Fort Myers, Florida

Vikki Jackson
Family and Consumer
Sciences Teacher
Kathleen Middle School
Lakeland, Florida

Kathryn Oliver Russell
Family and Consumer
Sciences Department
Chair
Chickasha, Oklahoma
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Discovering Life Skills contains a
wealth of information! The trick is to
know where to look to find all of the
information. Use this Scavenger Hunt
to preview the text and help you get
the most out of this book.

1
How many chapters
are in the book? How
many units?

2
What part of the textbook
will tell you where you
can find information on
MyPyramid and the five
food groups?

3
Where can you find a

preview of a Unit Life
Skills Project?

4
Where can you find tips for
reading strategies that you can
use to better comprehend this
book before you begin reading?

5
Where can you learn
the definition of
mentor?

6
What does Figure 1.1
in Chapter 1 depict?

7
What chapter teaches you
about fitness?

8
Where can you find a
summary of each chapter?

9
10
Where can you find a description of
chapter features such as the Writing

Activity, the Reading Guide, Math
You Can Use, and Safety Check?

iv

How can you quickly find the
Financial Literacy feature for
Chapter 4?


To the Student.................................................xvi
National Academic Standards ........................ xxx
Reading Skills Handbook .............................xxxii
How To Use Technology ................................... xlii
Student Organizations and FCCLA ..................xliv

1 Focus on You .........................................................2
1 Discover Yourself .......................................................................... 4
Section 1.1 You Are Unique .....................................................................................6
Section 1.2 Grooming and Personal Care ..............................................................18
Chapter 1 Review and Activities ...............................................................................25

2 Your Family ................................................................................ 28
Section 2.1 Family Characteristics .........................................................................30
Section 2.2 Changes in the Family ........................................................................40
Chapter 2 Review and Activities ...............................................................................47

3 Your Friendships ......................................................................... 50
Section 3.1 Friends...............................................................................................52
Section 3.2 Peer Pressure .....................................................................................59

Chapter 3 Review and Applications ..........................................................................67

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Your Role Models ..............................................70

Reading Strategies
Look for these reading
strategies in each chapter:

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Before You Read
Graphic Organizer
As You Read
Reading Check
After You Read

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2 Take Charge of Your Life .................................... 72
4 Communicate with Others........................................................... 74
Section 4.1 Listening and Speaking Skills ..............................................................76

Section 4.2 Handle Conflict...................................................................................83
Chapter 4 Review and Applications ..........................................................................91

5 Citizenship and Leadership .......................................................... 94
Section 5.1 Good Citizenship ................................................................................96
Section 5.2 Leadership Skills ..............................................................................103
Chapter 5 Review and Applications ........................................................................111

6 Goals and Decision Making ..........................................................114
Section 6.1 Goals ...............................................................................................116
Section 6.2 Decisions .........................................................................................122
Chapter 6 Review and Applications ........................................................................129

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Your Point of View............................................132


3 Make Your Career Plan ...................................... 134
7 Explore Careers ..........................................................................136
Section 7.1 Plan Your Career ...............................................................................138
Section 7.2 Prepare for Work ...............................................................................145
Chapter 7 Review and Applications ........................................................................153

8 Enter the Workplace .................................................................. 156
Section 8.1 Your Job Search ...............................................................................158

Section 8.2 On the Job .......................................................................................169
Chapter 8 Review and Applications ........................................................................175

3

You in Ten Years ...............................................178

4 Children and Parenting ...................................... 180
9 Caring for Children......................................................................182
Section 9.1 Responsible Parenting ......................................................................184
Section 9.2 Child Development ...........................................................................193
Chapter 9 Review and Applications ........................................................................203

10 Child Care Basics ........................................................................206
Section 10.1 Child Safety......................................................................................208
Section 10.2 Babysitting .......................................................................................214
Chapter 10 Review and Applications ......................................................................225

4

Your Relationship with Children ........................228

Academic Success
To help you succeed in your
classes and on tests, look
for these academic skills:

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Reading Guides
Writing Tips
Math You Can Use
Science You Can Use

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5 Management Skills ............................................230
11 Manage Your Money.................................................................. 232
Section 11.1 Be A Smart Consumer .......................................................................234
Section 11.2 Spending and Saving Basics .............................................................241
Chapter 11 Review and Applications ......................................................................253

12 Manage Resources, Time, and Stress ........................................ 256
Section 12.1 Manage Resources ...........................................................................258
Section 12.2 Manage Time and Handle Stress........................................................264
Chapter 12 Review and Applications ......................................................................273

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Manage Your Grocery Budget ...........................276

6 Your World .......................................................278
13 Your Living Space ......................................................................280
Section 13.1 Home Organization and Safety ..........................................................282

Section 13.2 Home Design ..................................................................................292
Chapter 13 Review and Applications .....................................................................299

14 Your Environment .................................................................... 302
Section 14.1 Resources and Conservation ............................................................304
Section 14.2 Protect the Environment ....................................................................309
Chapter 14 Review and Applications ......................................................................317

6

Evaluate Your Living Space ...............................320
Project-Based
Learning
Projects throughout the
book can help you use
your skills in real-life
situations:

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Real-world scenarios
Step-by-step instructions
Independent and group
activities

7 Clothing Choices ................................................322
15 Your Fashion Statement............................................................ 324
Section 15.1 Selecting Your Clothes ......................................................................326
Section 15.2 Color, Line, and Texture......................................................................333
Chapter 15 Review and Applications ......................................................................341

16 Clothing Basics........................................................................... 344
Section 16.1 Quality Clothing ...............................................................................347
Section 16.2 Clothing Care Basics ........................................................................355
Chapter 16 Review and Applications ......................................................................363

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Your Personal Style ..........................................366

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8 Prepare to Sew ..................................................368
17 Plan Sewing Projects ................................................................. 370
Section 17.1 Sewing Machine Basics ....................................................................372
Section 17.2 Patterns, Fabrics, and Notions ............................................................377
Chapter 17 Review and Applications ......................................................................387

18 Learn How To Sew ..................................................................... 390
Section 18.1 Fabric and Pattern Preparation ..........................................................392

Section 18.2 Sewing and Serging Basics ...............................................................399
Chapter 18 Review and Applications ......................................................................411

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Design Your Own Clothing ................................414

9 Nutrition and Your Health................................. 416
19 Nutrition and Wellness...............................................................418
Section 19.1 Nutrients For Health ..........................................................................420
Section 19.2 Healthful Eating ................................................................................429
Chapter 19 Review and Applications ......................................................................439

20 Health and Fitness ..................................................................... 442
Section 20.1 Physical Activity ................................................................................444
Section 20.2 Body Weight and Health ....................................................................451
Chapter 20 Review and Applications ......................................................................459

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Play with Your Food!.........................................462
Assessment
Look for review questions
and activities to help you
remember important
topics:

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Table of Contents

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Reading Checks
Section Reviews
Chapter Reviews
Life Skills Projects


10 Learn to Cook ................................................... 464
21 Working in the Kitchen .............................................................466
Section 21.1 Food Safety ..................................................................................... 468
Section 21.2 Kitchen Essentials ........................................................................... 474
Chapter 21 Review and Applications .....................................................................483

22 Prepare to Cook ........................................................................486
Section 22.1 Meal Preparation .............................................................................488
Section 22.2 Recipe Basics ..................................................................................498
Chapter 22 Review and Applications .....................................................................505

23 Cooking Basics .......................................................................... 508
Section 23.1 Choose Your Ingredients ...................................................................510
Section 23.2 Cooking Techniques .........................................................................518
Chapter 23 Review and Applications ..................................................................... 525

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A Meal From Your Culture .................................528

Math Skills Appendix ........................................................................................... 530
Career Skills Appendix ........................................................................................ 552
Content and Academic Vocabulary Glossary ........................................................... 560
Index .................................................................................................................. 570
Credits ................................................................................................................ 580

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Academic Skills for Life!
How much money can you save by recycling? How can you avoid the dangers of second-hand
smoke? Do you know how to compare products to get the best value for your money? Use these
academic features to succeed in school, on tests, and with life!

Schedule Your Morning ........................................... 36
How to Split a Bill ..................................................... 54
Teamwork .................................................................. 98
Calculate Average Pay............................................ 148
Distribute Your Time .............................................. 188
Saving Money .......................................................... 236
Calculate Square Footage ...................................... 295
Ratios ........................................................................ 330
Converting Measurements .................................... 374
Calculate Measurement ......................................... 397
Count Calories......................................................... 423
Thaw a Turkey ......................................................... 470

Probability................................................................ 513

Calculate Pay ............................................................. 11
Cell Phone Costs ....................................................... 81
Working to Meet Goals .......................................... 120
Spending Your Salary ............................................. 172
Babysitting Income ................................................. 217
Pay Yourself First .................................................... 261

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Features Table of Contents

Second-Hand Smoke ................................................ 64
Is Body Language Affected by Gender?................. 80
Making Connections............................................... 142
Calculate Speed ...................................................... 161
Observe Child Behavior ......................................... 200
Disposable vs. Cloth Diapers ................................ 211
Entropy ..................................................................... 239
The Buddy System .................................................. 267
Alternative Energy .................................................. 305
Stains ........................................................................ 358
Scientific Method .................................................... 384
Hidden Sodium ....................................................... 435
Target Heart Rate .................................................... 455
Kitchen Fires ............................................................ 476
Trans Fat .................................................................. 490

Cutting Energy Costs .............................................. 314

Clothing Costs ......................................................... 360
Sewing Costs ........................................................... 407
Exercise Classes....................................................... 447
Find the Best Buy .................................................... 501


Tips for Success Throughout Your School Years
Where can you go for extra help in a difficult subject? How can you organize your study space
more effectively? What can you do to reduce your stress level? Look for the Succeed in School tips
in every chapter to help you in every class you take.

Positive Focus ................................................. 8, 13, 20
Get Feedback................................................ 33, 38, 44
Problem Solving ........................................... 55, 58, 63
Seek Encouragement .........................................79, 87
Success Is What You Make It! ...................... 100, 104
Reduce Stress .........................................118, 124, 126
School Resources ...................................140, 143, 146
Listening Skills ........................................160, 165, 172
Community Resources ..........................190, 192, 199
Study Skills ...................................................... 209, 215
Class Attendance....................................238, 240, 250
Time Management .......................265, 267, 268, 269

Have Fun .................................................284, 294, 296
Reading Skills .........................................306, 308, 310
Presentation Skills.........................328, 332, 334, 337
Note-Taking Skills .........................349, 353, 357, 361
Healthy Competition ..................................... 379, 382
Organization Skills .................................394, 396, 400

Physical Health .......................................421, 428, 434
Build Self-Esteem ........................................... 445, 452
Stay Alert ........................................469, 473, 475, 478
Balance Your Life ..........................490, 492, 500, 503
Handle Criticism.....................................515, 519, 520

What Do You Want to Do?
What career options are open to you? What do professionals in the Family and Consumer
Sciences fields really do? Discover a world of possibilities!

Personal Health and Hygiene ................................. 24
Family Health ............................................................ 46
Public Safety .............................................................. 66
Communication ........................................................ 90
Community Service ................................................ 110
Emergency Response ............................................. 128
Employment Services ............................................. 152
Research and Development .................................. 174
Child Protection and Development ...................... 202
Child Care ................................................................ 224
Finance ..................................................................... 252
Management ........................................................... 272

Home Design ........................................................... 298
Environmental Studies ........................................... 316
Fashion ..................................................................... 340
Clothing and Fabric ................................................ 362
Sewing ...................................................................... 386
Clothing .................................................................... 410
Nutrition ................................................................... 438

Health and Fitness .................................................. 458
Food Service ............................................................ 482
Food Science ........................................................... 504
Food.......................................................................... 524

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Life Skills for Every Day
Do you know what it is like to set up a business? How can you keep a young child entertained
while you baby sit? What can you do to help the environment? How can safety practices help you
in the kitchen or while you are online? These activities and ideas show you how to apply your new
skills to everyday life.

Take Care of Your Nails ........................................... 21
Make a Photo Journal .............................................. 42
Practice Peer Mediation ........................................... 86
Be a Volunteer........................................................... 99
FCCLA ....................................................................... 106
Goal Setting ............................................................. 119
Be an Entrepreneur ................................................ 149
Teamwork ................................................................ 171
Quiet-Play Activities ................................................ 189
Age-Appropriate Toys ............................................ 198
Babysitting Resource Binder ................................. 216
Create a Budget ...................................................... 249
Plan an Escape Route ............................................. 289
Composting ............................................................. 311

Natural Dyes ............................................................ 351
Basic Sewing Machine Stitches ............................. 375
Make Drawstring or Pull-On Pants ....................... 405
Walking as Exercise ................................................ 446
Plan a Shopping Trip .............................................. 496
Measuring Correctly ............................................... 514

Say “NO” .................................................................... 62
Make Decisions and Solve Problems ................... 125
Make the Best of Your Interview .......................... 166
Diaper a Baby.......................................................... 220
Make a Management Plan..................................... 260
Manage Stress ......................................................... 270
Reduce Waste .......................................................... 313

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Features Table of Contents

Sunscreen .................................................................. 19
Driving ........................................................................ 63
Online Communication............................................ 78
Safety in the Workplace ......................................... 170
Child Abuse and Neglect ....................................... 191
Phone Safety............................................................ 210
House Fires .............................................................. 212
Credit Card Safety................................................... 243
The Stress Factor..................................................... 266
Kitchen Fires ............................................................ 288
Social Networking ................................................... 291

Cell Phones ............................................................. 307
Ironing Your Clothes .............................................. 359
Sewing Equipment .................................................. 385
Serging without Pins............................................... 407
Dietary Supplements .............................................. 425
Stay Hydrated .......................................................... 448
Defrosting ................................................................ 470
Fire Extinguishers .................................................... 477
Steam Burns ........................................................... 523

Combine Separates ................................................ 329
Build a Sewing Kit ................................................... 381
Sew By Hand ........................................................... 401
Measure Food Portions.......................................... 433
Choose an Exercise Routine .................................. 449
Prevent Food Contamination ............................... 471


Connect to Your Community – All Over the World!
Your world goes beyond your home and school. As you prepare to enter adulthood, you are
learning that others can be affected by your actions. Community Connections gives you ideas
for helping your community. Discover International shows how people all over the world are
connected through common bonds.

Community Theater ................................................. 12
Family Team .............................................................. 32
Positive Action ........................................................... 61
Mediation ................................................................... 88
Fundraiser ................................................................ 107
Help Others ............................................................. 120

Learn through Volunteering .................................. 147
Child Care ................................................................ 197
Help for Parents ...................................................... 222
Temporary Housing................................................ 284
Thrift Shops ............................................................. 314
Dress for Success .................................................... 338
Donate Clothes........................................................ 348
Sew for a Cause ...................................................... 402
Be a Role Model ...................................................... 453
Food Drive ............................................................... 472
Soup Kitchens.......................................................... 513

Adoption—Building Your Family ............................. 38
Etiquette—Japanese Table Etiquette ..................... 101
Jobs—Summer Abroad ........................................... 150
Languages—Words for “Mom” ............................. 186
Currency—Guatemalan Quetzal............................ 245
Design—Feng Shui .................................................. 296
Styles—Kente Cloth ................................................. 337
Fabric—Indian Textiles ............................................ 382
Fitness—Yoga ........................................................... 453
Dining—Italy ............................................................. 500

Take on New Responsibilities
What would you do if your coworker would rather chat on the phone than do his job? What if
you and your sister could not agree on how to organize your shared bathroom? Use these features
to develop your sense of responsibility for yourself and others.

Responsibility ................................ 10
Adaptability.................................... 35

Honesty .......................................... 57
Integrity .......................................... 82
Tolerance .....................................105
Courtesy .......................................127
Work Ethic....................................141

Teamwork ....................................170
Resourcefulness ..........................187
Reliability......................................219
Truthfulness .................................247
Commitment ...............................262
Compromise ................................290
Initiative........................................312

Confidence...................................331
Self-Discipline ..............................356
Honesty ........................................398
Independence .............................448
Confrontation ..............................471
Respect .........................................494

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Begin the Unit

Discover the World of
Life Skills

Successful readers first set a purpose for reading. Discovering Life
Skills teaches skills you need to take care of yourself and to make plans
for your future. Think about why you are reading this book. Consider
how you might be able to use what you learn in your own life.
Preview the Thematic Project at the end
of the unit. A preview lets you know what is
to come. Use the preview to think about how
what you are learning applies to the project.

Read the Chapter
Titles to find out what
the topics will be.

2

Take Charge of
Your Life

Your Point of View

When you are done studying
this unit, you will complete a
project in which you will:

Chapter 4
Communicate With
Others

Chapter 5

Citizenship and
Leadership

Discover an issue in your
community that you care
about.

✓

Interview someone who
holds an elected office.

✓

Share your opinion on the
issue with your class.

The prewriting activity below
will help you get started.

Chapter 6
Goals and Decision
Making

Prewriting Activity
Research Newspaper Stories

Unit Preview

This unit is about being

in control of your own
life. In this unit, you will
learn about:

Find and read stories in your
local newspaper about local
issues that you care about.
Cut out these stories for your
journal, and write a summary
of the article beside each one.
● What are the facts and
issues discussed in each
article?

● Using verbal and
nonverbal skills
to communicate
efficiently.
● Recognizing the causes of
conflict.
● The duties of being a
responsible citizen.
● The importance of leadership
skills.
● Why setting goals is essential.

● Making smart decisions.

✓

● What are the different

opinions about each issue?
There are often two sides to
an issue. If this is the case,
summarize the opinion of
each side.

Explore the Photo

Achieving a goal can be a very
fulfilling experience. What are
some of the things you should
think about when
setting goals?
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Unit 2

Take Charge of Your Life
73

Use the Photo to Predict
what the unit will be about.
Answer the question to help
focus on unit topics.

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To The Student

Practice Your Writing
in a personal journal.
Your writing will help
you prepare for the project at the end of the unit.


What Did You Learn About
Life Skills?

Close the Unit

Every unit ends with a Life Skills Project that lets you explore an important issue from the unit. To complete each project, you will make decisions, do
research, connect to your community, create a report, and present your project.

Follow the Project Checklist
to make sure that you have done
everything you need to complete
your thematic project.

Read the Project Assignment
and numbered steps. The assignment
explains what you will need to do.

2

Life Skills Project Checklist

Your Point of View

Research Your Topic

Forming your own opinion shows
a sense of responsible citizenship.
Local newspapers may highlight issues
that are important to your
community. Your parents and teacher
s may have opinions on topics that
you can consider. This project will
help you explore your own point of
view.
Complete the journal entry from
page XX, and refer to it
to write your current events summa
ry.

Project Assignment
In this project you will:
Clip a news story about an issue
in
your community.
■ Describe the opposite points
of view
about the issue.
■ Write about your own opinion
.
■ Interview someone who
holds
elected office.
■ Present a campaign poster

and
speech about your topic to the
class.
■ Include this project in the
second
section of your personal Life Skills
binder.
■

Clip News Stories of Current
Events
Forming your own opinion is easier
when
you know a lot of information about
the
issue. Read the local newspaper
and clip
a story that discusses local topics.
Write a
summary of the facts underneath
the story
that reviews the opposing viewpo
ints.

Create a Campaign Poster
that Shows Your Opinion

Decide on an issue that interests
you.
Pick a viewpoint that you agree

with.
Create a campaign poster with a
slogan
that supports your opinion. Then
write a
speech that answers these questio
ns:
✔What are the facts about your issue?
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✔What do the opponents of your posi-

tion believe?
✔What facts can you bring up to support your opinion?
✔How would you convince others to
agree with you?

Interview Someone Who Was
Elected
Interview someone in your commu
nity
who was elected to their positio
n. Ask
these questions:

✔What methods did you use to get
people to vote for you?

✔What is your opinion about the issue

I am studying?
✔How do you prepare to give a
speech?

Use these interviewing skills when
conducting your interview and these
writing
skills when writing the summary
of notes
from your interview.
Interviewing Skills
• Record interview responses and
take notes.
• Listen attentively.
Writing Skills
• Use complete sentences.
• Use correct spelling and gramm
ar.

Unit 2 Take Charge of Your Life

Read the newspaper and then clip a chosen
article.
Write down facts and opinions from the article.
Create a campaign poster about your topic.
Interview an elected member of your
community.

Create and Present Your
Campaign Poster and Speech

Use the Life Skills Project Checkl
ist on the
right to plan and complete your
campaign
poster and write and deliver a two-mi
nute
speech about your opinion on this
issue.
Use these speaking skills when
presenting
your final report.
Speaking Skills
• Speak clearly and concisely.
• Be sensitive to the needs of your
audience.
• Use standard English to commu
nicate.

Evaluate Your Presentation

Your project will be evaluated based

on:

✔Completeness and organization in

the description of your opinion
of the
issue you chose.

✔Campaign poster that reflects your
opinion on an issue.
✔Speech about your point of view on
an issue.
✔Summary written from interview
notes.
✔Grammar and sentence structure.
✔Presentation to the class.
✔Creativity and neatness.
Evaluation Rubric Go to this book’s
Online Learning Center through
glencoe.com for a rubric you can
use
to evaluate your final project.

Writing Skills
Describe the viewpoints and facts in your
news story.
Write a speech that communicates your
point of view.
Write a summary from your interview with
an elected community member.

Present Your Findings
Prepare a short presentation to share your
campaign poster and deliver a speech
that
reflects your point of view.
Add this project to your Life Skills binder.
Invite the students of the class to ask any

questions they may have. Answer these
questions with responses that respect
their
perspectives.

Academic Skills
Conduct research to gather information.
Communicate effectively.
Organize your presentation so the
audience can follow along easily.
Thoroughly express your ideas.
NCSS X D Civic Ideals and Practices Practice
forms of civic discussion
and participation consistent with the ideals of
citizens in a democratic
republic.
NCSS VI J Power, Authority, and Governanc
e Prepare a public
policy paper and present and defend it before
an appropriate forum in
school or community.
Chapter 4 Communicate with
Others

Evaluate Your Work A rubric is
a scoring tool that lists the project
criteria. You can find the Evaluation
Rubric at the book’s Online Learning
Center at glencoe.com.

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Apply Academic Skills
that are behind the project.

To The Student

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Begin the Chapter

What Is the Chapter
All About?

Use the activities in the opener to help you connect what
you already know to chapter topics. Think about the people,
places, and events in your own life. Are there any similarities
with those in your textbook?
Read the Main Ideas to preview the key ideas you will learn.
Keep these in mind as you read
the chapter.

Explore the Photo to jumpstart your thinking about the
chapter’s main topics..

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To The Student

Make Sure You Know and
Understand the Concepts

Review the Chapter

Review what you learned in the
chapter and see how this learning
applies to your other subjects and
other real-world situations.

6
Chapter Summary
Section 6.1 Goals

Section 6.2 Decisions
Decision making is an
important part of
daily life. Sometimes you
make decisions
by responding to somet
hing that has happened. Other times you
make decisions
based on what you have
already planned
or considered. The decisi
ons you make
now can affect the choic
es you have in

the future. Learning to
make responsible
decisions can give you
a sense of control
over your life.

A goal is something you
want to achieve.
When you set goals, you
need to make
sure that they are realist
ic. Goal setting
requires planning and
a positive attitude.
Some goals will be more
important to you
than others. As you exper
ience success
in reaching your goals,
you can feel good
about yourself. If you do
not achieve a
goal, you can learn from
the experience
and improve your skills
for the next goal.

Review Vocabulary and
Key Concepts to check your
recall of important ideas.

Read the Chapter
Summary to review the
most important ideas that
you should have learned
in this chapter.

Words You Learned

1. Use each of these conten
t vocabulary words and academ
ic vocabulary words in
a sentence.

Content Vocabulary

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Critical Thinking takes your knowledge
of the chapter further. If you have difficulty
answering these questions, go back and
reread the related parts of the chapter.

goal (p. 117)
long-term goal (p. 117)
short-term goal (p. 117)

attitude (p. 120)
priority (p. 120)

Academic Vocabulary

● trade-off (p. 120)
● decision (p. 123)
● alternative (p. 124)
● proactive (p. 124)
● consequence (p.

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essential (p. 117)
worth (p. 120)
outcome (p. 124)
integrity (p. 127)

Practice Academic
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you learned to your
knowledge of language
arts, math, science, and
social studies.

Review Key Concepts

2. Differentiate betwee
n long-term and short-term
goals.
3. Explain how attitude
helps achieve goals.
4. Name the different ways
that decisions are made.
5. Recognize how decisio
ns you make now can affect
your future.

Critical Thinking

6. Assess Is putting off
making a decision always
negative? When might it
better to put off making
be
a decision?
7. Evaluate Why is it possib
le for someone who grew
up with limited resources
still be successful?
8. List Write a list of the
steps in the decision-mak
ing process. Next to each
write a tip that can help
step,

you make your next import
ant decision.
9. Predict Why should
you be flexible when setting
goals for your future career
?

Apply Real-World Skills to
situations that you might find
in your day-to-day life.

Chapter 6 Goals and
Decision Making

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Succeed on Tests
with test-taking tips
and practice questions.

To The Student

xix

Begin the Section

Prepare with Reading
Guides and Study Tools

Use the reading guide at the beginning of each section to
preview what you will learn in the section. See if you can predict events or outcomes by using clues and information that
you already know.
Take Notes and Study with
graphic organizers. These help
you find and identify relationships in the information you read.

Before You Read
Predict what the
section will be about.

7.1

Plan Your Career

Before You Read
Check for Understanding If you have questions as you are reading, that means
you are checking your understanding of the material. To get the most out of the text, try to
answer those questions.

Read to Learn
Key Concepts

Check Vocabulary lists for words

you do not know. You can look
them up in the glossary before you
read the section.

Graphic Organizer

✓ Describe how to create a career plan.
✓ Recognize the importance of researching careers.

As you read, identify six factors to review
when researching a career. Use a graphic
organizer like the one shown to help you
organize your information.
Job Research

Main Idea
It is important to research and plan your
career path.

1.

Content Vocabulary

3.

●
●
●
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4.

aptitude
portfolio
job shadowing
apprentice

● networking
● mentor

5.
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Academic Vocabulary

Graphic Organizer Go to this book’s
Online Learning Center at glencoe.com
to print this graphic organizer.

■ modify
■ reveal

Look for Academic Standards
throughout the text. You can apply
what you learn to other subjects.

2.

Academic Standards
English Language Arts

NCTE 5 Use different writing process elements
to communicate effectively.

Science
NSES G Students should develop understanding
of science as a human endeavor.
NCTE National Council of Teachers of English
NCTM National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Social Studies
NCSS V G Individuals, Groups, and
Instructions Analyze the extent to which
groups and institutions meet individual
needs and promote the common good in
contemporary and historical settings.
NSES National Science Education Standards
NCSS National Council for the Social Studies

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” You have

probably heard that question before. Have you really thought
about your answer? Perhaps you are interested in becoming a
gourmet chef or an astronaut. You have many choices. Whether
you choose to be an attorney or a musician, it is not too soon to
start thinking about the career you might want to have one day.

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Unit 3 Make Your Career Plan


Review the Section

Check Your Comprehension
with Self-Assessments

After you read, use the section closer to check your understanding. Make sure that you can answer the questions in
your own words before moving on in the text.

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As You Read

Use Reading Strategies and
Visuals to Study Effectively

In addition to the reading guide at the beginning
of each section, there are lots of reading strategies
to help you comprehend the text.

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to help identify the
main idea and

supporting details.

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Answer the questions so you can better
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Process

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help you get more

As You Read

Connect Name a goal
you achieved recently.
What did you do to meet
that goal?

You can find
definitions in the
glossary at the back
of this book.

Explain How can
management skill

accomplished?
s

Reading Checks let you
pause to respond to what
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Write It Down
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259

Skills You Can Really Use
at School and in Life!

Study with Features

As you read, look for feature boxes throughout each chapter. These features build skills that
relate to other academic subjects and prepare you for life on your own.
Make Math Simple You
use math every day, even if
it is just counting money to
buy a drink at your campus
store. See how to use starting hints break down math
problems and solve them
step by step.

Calculate Mea

Learn the Secrets of Science
The secret is that it can be easy.
You can use scientific principles
and concepts in your everyday
activities. Investigate and analyze
the world around you with these
basic skills.

surement

of your

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w
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skills to resea
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xxiii


Features (continued)
Put Your Skills to Work Hands-On Labs
give you an opportunity to put your new
skills to practical use. Some Labs can be
done in class, while others can be completed in and around your home.

Plan an Escape Route
In this activity you will
plan an escape route
for your family. In case
of an emergency, it
is important for your
family to know what
to do. Before you begi
n, read through the
entire Hands-On Lab
assignment. Write
down any questions

that you have about
the assignment. Rere
ad the text or ask
your teacher for help
if you need it.

Supplies

✓ Paper and pencil or pen

Step-by-Step Instructions Each Lab
provides detailed steps to guide you
through the activity.

Develop Your Plan

■ Sit down with all your
family
members.
■ Make sure ever yone
in the family
knows ways to get out
of ever y
room in your home.
■ Teach younger child
ren to crawl
on their hands and knee
s and stay
low under smoke.
■ Teach younger child

ren to shout
their names out if they
are trapped
in a smoke-filled room
.
■ Plan your escape rout
es. Choose
a place where ever yone
will meet
outside in the event of
a fire.
■ Make sure ever yone
knows that
they should never go
back into the
building after leaving.
■ Use a buddy system
to assure
ever yone gets out safe
ly.
■ Assign someone to
call 9-1-1 or
the fire department.

How Did You Do? After you finish the
lab, check your results to analyze your
success and what you learned from the
project.

Advice and Instructions

Each unit includes a full-page
How To feature to expand on the
information in the unit.

■ Assign an adult the
responsibility
for getting any pets out
of the
building.

Implement Your Plan

■ Make a drawing of
the layout of
each floor of your hom
e. Indicate
where the windows and
doors are.
Mark the escape rout
es from
each room.
■ Hold a fire drill once
a month.

Evaluate Your Results

How did your family reac
t to creating the escape plan? Afte
r your family
held a fire drill, did you

find anything
in the procedure that
you wanted
to change? If so, what?
How will you
change it? Write one or
more paragraphs to explain your
answer.

Projects and Activities
Go to this
book’s Online Learning
Center
through glencoe.com
for more
projects and activities.

Make the Best of
Your Interview
Chapter 13

Your Living Space

289

To be considered for a position, a potential employer will want to interview you.
This

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468.indd 289

is your opportunity to make the best
impression possible and to convin
ce the
employer to hire you for the positio
n.

Researc

h the Employer Find out as much as you
can about the employer. Ask people who
work at
the business why they like to work there.
Check
the company Web site for background informa
tion
and details about the company. Know direction
s to
the company ahead of time so you do not
get lost,
or make arrangements for transportation.

Steps and Tips Learn a variety of
useful skills, from changing a baby’s
diaper to choosing an exercise routine.

Make a Good Impression Choose appropriate
clothing for the interview. Make sure it is
clean
and pressed. Keep jewelry to a minimum.

Make
sure you are clean, your hair is clean, your
breath
is fresh, and you have clean fingernails.
If you
do not appear professional, the employer
will not
take you seriously.
Prepare

for the Interview Arrive at least 10
minutes early for the interview. Have some
questions prepared to ask the interviewer
about
the job. For example, you may want to know
what days and hours you would be expected
to
work, and what kind of training is offered.
Bring
your résumé and any other materials that
were
requested, such as your portfolio, or a list
of
references if you have not already provided
them.
Be Professi

onal During the Interview Turn off
your cell phone or other electronic devices.
Think

before you answer each question. Smile,
speak
clearly, and be friendly and enthusiastic.
Make eye
contact. Practice good posture and good manners
.
Do not chew gum.
Follow Up after the Interview Send a thank-you
letter after the interview. Tell the employe
r that
you appreciate his or her consideration.
Ask for
feedback on how you did during the interview
for future growth and development. If you
decide
that you do not want the job, it is still importan
t to
send a thank-you letter to thank the employe
r for
his or her time.
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Unit 3 Make Your Career Plan