Building Life Skills: Student Activity Guide

by Liddell, Louise A.; Gentzler, Yvonne S.

• ISBN13: 9781566374699
• ISBN10: 1566374693
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-06-01
• Publisher: Goodheart-Willcox Pub

Summary

Building Life Skills is an introductory text that gives students the tools they need to build strong self-concepts and skills for managing their lives. The content is easy to read and up-to-date with the influences and challenges confronting today's teens.
-- Updated with the newest information on technology, resource conservation, and time management.
-- Special features called Online Teen Connection simulate a chat room while providing topics for class discussion.
-- Numerous chapters address issues relating to careers and career planning, including balancing family and work.
-- Comprehensive content also includes family, money, children, health, food, and clothing issues.
-- Chapters include Objectives, Terms, Summary, Review Questions, and Activities.

Table of Contents

Part One Learning About Yourself
Growing and Changing	15	(10)
Changes
Handling Emotions
Roles
Responsibilities
Growth and Change
Your Personality	25	(10)
Personality Traits
Heredity and Environment
Your Self-Concept
Personality
Challenges You Face	35	(11)
Criticism
Handling Stress
Sources of Help
Communicating with Others	46	(12)
Communication Skills
Communication Terms
Your Family	58	(13)
Families
The Family Life Cycle
Families Coping with Crisis
Family Relationships
Your Friends	71	(13)
Friends
Handling Peer Pressure
Friendship and Dating
Part Two Managing Your Life
Getting Ready to Manage	84	(10)
Values
Setting and Reaching Goals
Managing Your Resources	94	(11)
Your Resources
It's Your Decision
Managing Time, Energy, and Money	105	(15)
Your Schedule
Budget Basics
Money Matters
Consumer Complaint
Part Three Understanding Children
Taking Care of Infants	120	(12)
Infant Development
Caring for Infants
Choosing a Toy for an Infant
Taking Care of Toddlers	132	(9)
Toddler Development
Caring for Toddlers
Choosing a Toy for a Toddler
Taking Care of Preschoolers	141	(9)
Preschooler Development
Caring for Preschoolers
Choosing a Toy for a Preschooler
Safety and Health Concerns	150	(11)
Keeping Children Safe and Healthy
Children with Special Needs
The Business of Babysitting	161	(12)
Babysitting Experience
Babysitting Do's and Don'ts
Babysitting Responsibilities
Babysitting Fun
Parenting	173	(14)
The Impact of Parenting
Reasons to Choose Parenting and Responsibilities of Parenting
Part Four Your Health and Nutrition
Promoting Good Health	187	(10)
Promoting Wellness
Saying No to Health Risks
First Aid
Looking Your Best	197	(11)
Grooming Products and Equipment
Skin Care
Grooming Skills
Nutrition and You	208	(9)
Nutrition Puzzle
Nutrients
Eating Nutritiously	217	(10)
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Using the Food Guide Pyramid
Planning Appealing Meals and Snacks
Managing Your Weight	227	(11)
Dieting Do's and Don'ts
Ask a Diet Expert
Part Five Working in the Kitchen
Getting Your Money's Worth	238	(10)
Comparing Food Stores
Getting the Best Buy
Reading Labels
The Grocery Cart
Kitchen Safety and Sanitation	248	(8)
How Many Hazards Can You Spot?
Preventing Kitchen Accidents
Handling Food Safely
Kitchen Utensils and Appliances	256	(8)
Kitchen Utensils
Using Appliances
Cook's Tools
Convenience in the Kitchen	264	(7)
Task Planning
Convenience Foods
Getting Ready to Cook	271	(7)
Understanding Recipes
Cooking Terms Crossword
Measuring Ingredients
Fruits and Vegetables	278	(10)
Buying Fruits and Vegetables
Storing Fruits and Vegetables
Preparing Fruits and Vegetables
A ``New'' Fruit and Vegetable
Cereal Products	288	(10)
Breakfast Cereals
Bread Comparisons
Cooking Cereal Products
Making Breads
Milk and Milk Products	298	(10)
From Cow to Carton
Cheese Tasting
Dairy Products Facts
Protein Foods	308	(11)
Choosing Cuts of Meat
Buying Protein Foods
Storing Protein Foods
Preparing Protein Foods
Desserts	319	(10)
Cakes and Cookies
Pie Facts
Foods of Different Cultures	329	(10)
A Culture and Its Food
Foods of Other Countries
At the Table	339	(12)
Eating Etiquette
Tipping
Part Six The Clothes You Wear
Clothing Design	351	(12)
The Elements of Design and You
Color
The Principles of Design and You
Design Crossword
Building a Wardrobe	363	(13)
A Wardrobe Inventory
Expanding Your Present Wardrobe
Fibers, Yarns, and Fabrics	376	(14)
Fiber Facts
From Fiber to Yarn to Fabric
Fabric Construction
Finishing, Dyeing, and Printing Match
Sewing Tools and Notions	390	(11)
Sewing Tools
Notes on Notions
The Sewing Machine
Getting Ready to Sew	401	(15)
Choosing a Pattern
Your Measurements
The Pattern Envelope Back
Pattern Symbols
Fabric Grain
Cutting Layouts
Sewing Skills	416	(12)
Directional Stitching
Seam Finishes
Hem Finishes
Securing Hems
Darts, Clipping and Notching, and Zippers
Sewing Skills Match
Caring for Clothes	428	(16)
Laundry Day
Dry Cleaning Basics
Part Seven The Place You Call Home
The Comforts of Home	444	(9)
Homes Fulfill Needs
Types of Homes Crossword
Choosing a Home
Buying vs Renting
Your Dream Home
Your Personal Space	453	(10)
Decorating Your Room
Your Bedroom
Keeping Your Home Clean Safe	463	(15)
Cleaning Agents and Equipment
Comparing Cleaning Products
Cleaning the House
Protecting Your Home from Fire
Part Eight Reaching New Heights
Working with a Group	478	(10)
Leaders and Group Members
Participating in Meetings
Job Skills	488	(10)
Qualities of a Good Employee
Finding a Job
Personal Fact Sheet
Job Interview
Career Decisions	498	(9)
Your Interests, Aptitudes, and Abilities
Your Future Career
Careers in Family and Consumer Sciences	507	(12)
Exploring Careers
Becoming an Entrepreneur
Balancing Family and Work	519
Family and Work Interview
The Balancing Act