7th/8th Grade Life Skills7th/8th Grade Life Skills

7th and 8th grade Life Skills provides students with the skills they need to be responsible, productive family and community members.  The course covers many topics that are vital to successful day-to-day living.

Topics Covered:

Consumer Education:  Students will explore topics on decision-making, money management, advertising, and career exploration.

Nutrition and Food Preparation:  Students will learn about nutrition and exercise, expanding on their knowledge from 6th-grade health lessons.  My Plate, as well as the Essential Nutrients, will be covered.

Child Development:  We will study the stages of development from prenatal through age 5.  Students will participate in hands-on activities that allow them to explore the ages and stages of development, and participate in interactive field trips to the District 59 Early Learning Center.

7th and 8th grade Life Skills provides students with the skills they need to be responsible, productive family and community members.  The course covers many topics that are vital to successful day-to-day living.

Topics Covered:

Consumer Education:  Students will explore topics on decision-making, money management, advertising, and career exploration.

Nutrition and Food Preparation:  Students will learn about nutrition and exercise, expanding on their knowledge from 6th-grade health lessons.  My Plate, as well as the Essential Nutrients, will be covered.

Child Development:  We will study the stages of development from prenatal through age 5.  Students will participate in hands-on activities that allow them to explore the ages and stages of development, and participate in interactive field trips to the District 59 Early Learning Center.

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