Grade 8 CTE Arkansas Standards

Develop a Self-Awareness Evaluation.

Develop Self-Awareness.

Identify interests (likes, dislikes, strengths, weaknesses, wants, and needs) and examine how that will affect choosing a career.

Evaluate how self-concept, self-esteem, and attitude could affect educational achievement.

Identify values and the effect they have in choosing a career.

Identify lifestyle preference and write steps to achieve that lifestyle.

Recognize different personality types and the effect of different types working in the same environment.

Identify how an individual's school experience connects to an individual's future success.

Develop the essential/soft skills and abilities needed to be successful in a career. (i.e. being on time; listening; knowing when to ask questions; understanding role on team; following directions; work ethic; good attitude; the ability to be coached; taking responsibility for one’s own actions and choices; interacting with management.

Define emotional intelligence. Distinguish ways to handle positive and negative emotions.

Identify Personal Ability.

Catalogue successes and failures and then evaluate how to improve.

Identify how choices effect future education and career plans.

Explain the value of doing work well and creating opportunities for development and success in school and career.

Demonstrate how pride in your work produces personal satisfaction and success.

Evaluate Appropriate Work Behavior.

Evaluate the rewards/consequences of behavior towards others.

Discover and interpret ways to earn respect.

Explain how respect plays a positive role in interacting with diverse groups essential to achieving success.

Understand Career Information and Employment Trends.

Explore Career Fields, Clusters, and Pathways.

Differentiate between the Arkansas Career fields and the career clusters associated with each field.

Research and discuss the sixteen (16) Career Clusters using various sources of information.

Analyze pertinent facts that pertain to job growth and career opportunities in the pathways.

Explain Transferrable Skills.

Describe the transferable skills needed when transitioning between careers and/or jobs.

Compare and contrast skills necessary for specific careers.

Research Employment Trends.

Demonstrate understanding of the changing workplace due to the global economy and improvements in technology.

Identify types of work schedules--self-employed (entrepreneur), part-time, full-time, temporary, seasonal, volunteer, flextime, and rotational.

Identify the advantages and disadvantages of being employed in a non-traditional occupation.

Identify job benefits and forms of income.

Understand Career Decision-Making Skills.

Demonstrate the Decision-Making Process.

Identify steps in a decision-making process.

Demonstrate the use of a decision-making model in a personal career plan.

Recognize that decision-making often involves conflicts and compromise.

Demonstrate Setting Goals.

Describe the structure of setting short, medium, and long-term goals.

Define goals.

Identify resources needed to meet personal goals.

Describe how personal values affect decisions due to conflicting demands.

Explore Career Decision-Making Process.

Compare and contrast postsecondary options leading to a career goal.

Identify the advantages and disadvantages of decisions when determining a tentative career goal.

Understand High School and Career Planning Skills.

Explore Career Planning.

Explain how career planning is a lifelong process beginning early in life.

Explain how career planning can save time, energy and money.

Explore the education and training requirements to meet certain job qualifications.

Develop an Education and Training Plan.

Identify education requirements for graduation.

Identify training requirements or extended learning opportunities for entrance into the workforce for a chosen career focus.

Identify viable pathways of study with postsecondary education and training opportunities for a chosen career focus.

Demonstrate understanding of employment requirements concerning degrees, certifications, licenses, diplomas, experience, and job skills.

Develop a Career Development Portfolio.

Describe the components of a career portfolio.

Create a career portfolio.

Identify Employment Factors.

Determine opportunity cost over a lifespan for achieving a personal career goal.

Explain how distracters and barriers can hinder an individual from completing plans.

Assess the relative income and benefits of a future career goal with respect to personal goals and lifestyles.

Identify economic conditions that may affect career plans.

Identify the advantages and challenges of self-employment.

Understand Career Readiness Skills.

Identify Employability Skills.

Identify employment preparation activities (job application, resume, cover letter, follow-up letter.)

Identify human resources requirements for employment such as drug testing and credit checks.

Recognize appropriate professional technology etiquette, i.e. social media.

Avoid projecting a negative social media image.

Describe and/or participate in job shadowing, mentoring, co-op, or internship.

Identify job search strategies and resources for finding job openings.

Demonstrate Personal Skills.

Describe the importance of earning an income and managing personal finances.

Explain the value of volunteering to gain experience, develop work relationships, including seeking mentorship, and obtain recommendations for jobs.

Identify leadership qualities and managerial skills, i.e. being a team player, showing eagerness for lifelong learning.

Develop a Self-Awareness Evaluation

Develop Self-Awareness

Identify interests (likes, dislikes, strengths, weaknesses, wants, and needs) and examine how that will affect choosing a career.

Evaluate how self-concept, self-esteem, and attitude could affect educational achievement.

Identify values and the effect they have in choosing a career.

Identify lifestyle preference and write steps to achieve that lifestyle.

Recognize different personality types and the effect of different types working in the same environment.

Identify how an individual's school experience connects to an individual's future success.

Develop the essential/soft skills and abilities needed to be successful in a career. (i.e. being on time; listening; knowing when to ask questions; understanding roles on team; following directions; work ethic; good attitude; the ability to be coached; taking responsibility for one’s own actions and choices; interacting with management.

Define emotional intelligence. Distinguish ways to handle positive and negative emotions.

Identify Personal Ability

Catalogue successes and failures and then evaluate how to improve.

Identify how choices affect future education and career plans.

Explain the value of doing work well and creating opportunities for development and success in school and career.

Demonstrate how pride in your work produces personal satisfaction and success.

Evaluate Appropriate Work Behavior

Evaluate the rewards/consequences of behavior towards others.

Discover and interpret ways to earn respect.

Explain how respect plays a positive role in interacting with diverse groups, which is essential to achieving success.

Understand Career Information and Employment Trends

Explore Career Fields, Clusters, and Pathways

Differentiate between the Arkansas Career fields, and the career clusters associated with each field.

Research and discuss the fourteen (14) Career Clusters using various sources of information.

Analyze pertinent facts that pertain to job growth and career opportunities in the pathways.

Explain Transferrable Skills

Describe the transferable skills needed when transitioning between careers and/or jobs.

Compare and contrast skills necessary for specific careers.

Research Employment Trends

Demonstrate understanding of the changing workplace due to the global economy and improvements in technology.

Identify types of work schedules--self-employed (entrepreneur), part-time, full-time, temporary, seasonal, volunteer, flextime, and rotational.

Identify the advantages and disadvantages of being employed in a non-traditional occupation.

Identify job benefits and forms of income.

Understand Career Decision-Making Skills

Demonstrate the Decision-Making Process

Identify steps in a decision-making process.

Demonstrate the use of a decision-making model in a personal career plan.

Recognize that decision-making often involves conflicts and compromise.

Demonstrate Setting Goals

Describe the structure of setting short, medium, and long-term goals.

Define goals.

Identify resources needed to meet personal goals.

Describe how personal values affect decisions due to conflicting demands.

Explore the Career Decision-Making Process

Compare and contrast postsecondary options leading to a career goal.

Identify the advantages and disadvantages of decisions when determining a tentative career goal.

Understand High School and Career Planning Skills

Explore Career Planning

Explain how career planning is a lifelong process beginning early in life.

Explain how career planning can save time, energy, and money.

Explore the education and training requirements to meet certain job qualifications.

Develop an Education and Training Plan

Identify education requirements for graduation.

Identify training requirements or extended learning opportunities for entrance into the workforce for a chosen career focus.

Identify viable pathways of study with postsecondary education and training opportunities for a chosen career focus.

Demonstrate understanding of employment requirements concerning degrees, certifications, licenses, diplomas, experience, and job skills.

Develop a Career Development Portfolio

Describe the components of a career portfolio.

Create a career portfolio.

Identify Employment Factors

Determine opportunity costs over a lifespan for achieving a personal career goal.

Explain how distracters and barriers can hinder an individual from completing plans.

Assess the relative income and benefits of a future career goal with respect to personal goals and lifestyles.

Identify economic conditions that may affect career plans.

Identify the advantages and challenges of self-employment.

Understand Career Readiness Skills

Identify Employability Skills

Identify employment preparation activities (job application, resume, cover letter, follow-up letter).

Identify human resources requirements for employment such as drug testing and credit checks.

Recognize appropriate professional technology etiquette, i.e. social media.

Avoid projecting a negative social media image.

Describe and/or participate in job shadowing, mentoring, co-op, or internship.

Identify job search strategies and resources for finding job openings.

Demonstrate Personal Skills

Describe the importance of earning an income and managing personal finances.

Explain the value of volunteering to gain experience, develop work relationships, including seeking mentorship, and obtain recommendations for jobs.

Identify leadership qualities and managerial skills, i.e. being a team player, showing eagerness for lifelong learning.

Identify, describe, evaluate, select, and use appropriate technology.

Identify hardware device functions, including peripherals, portable hardware appropriate for specific tasks, and emerging hardware as it impacts information technology.

Discuss types of computing devices and how they process information.

Identify input, output, storage options, and other parts of the computer

Describe and explore current and emerging software, including operating systems and application software.

Identify fundamental concepts and common uses for application software (e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and multimedia and presentation).

Identify the types and purposes of different utility programs.

Explain what an operating system is and how it works, and solve common problems related to operating systems (e.g. startup/shut down procedures, file management, and elements of the desktop).

Identify how hardware and software interact.

Describe major components and functions of computer systems and networks.

Describe how to maintain computer equipment and troubleshoot common problems.

Discuss the factors that go into an individual or organizational decision on how to purchase computer equipment.

Understand basic computer science terms and foundational skills.

Describe the role of computer science in the workforce.

Exhibit proficiency in computer science practices (e.g. perseverance, collaboration, patterns, tools, communication, ethics and impact, problem-solving).

Predict the role of computer science in future careers.

Describe trends in emerging and evolving computer technologies and their influence on IT practices.

Create programs to solve problems.

Create an algorithm.

Use various debugging and testing methods to ensure program correctness.

Compare and contrast human intelligence and artificial intelligence (e.g. emotional decision making vs. logical decisions, common sense, literal vs. abstract).

Understand the fundamental concepts involved in the use of common software applications.

Use word processing software to create and format academic and business documents.

Identify on-screen elements common to word processing software (e.g. menus, toolbars, ribbon, groups, tabs, document window).

Create and save a document.

Utilize common editing, formatting, and printing functions on various documents.

Explain inserting, editing, and formatting tables in a document.

Use spreadsheet software to create and format academic and business documents.

Identify on-screen elements common to spreadsheet software (e.g. cell, cell address, formula bar, sheet tabs, ribbon, column, row, name box,).

Create and save a spreadsheet.

Retrieve, edit, and format a spreadsheet.

Create a chart from worksheet data.

Use formulas and common functions in a spreadsheet.

Design, create, and deliver an electronic slideshow for an audience.

Identify on-screen elements common to presentation software (e.g. navigation pane, slide, slide views, ribbon, slide layout, placeholders).

Learn and apply proper presentation design techniques (e.g., 7x7 rule, keep it simple, no complete paragraphs/long sentences, limit transitions and animations, proper color choice, limit fonts).

Create and format a simple presentation using proper design techniques.

Apply transitions and animations to slides.

Present an electronic presentation to peers.

Use productivity software for organizational purposes.

Use an email application to create and format email messages in a variety of text formats (e.g. RTF, HTML, Plain Text).

Use productivity software, such as Microsoft Outlook, to create appointments and schedule tasks.

Use productivity software to manage contacts, create distribution lists, and schedule email messages.

Understand, communicate, and adapt to a digital world.

Apply strategies for determining the reliability of information found on the Internet.

Demonstrate principal usages of the Internet.

Demonstrate how to conduct an effective search.

Evaluate the credibility of resources.

Provide proper documentation of resources.

Employ responsible online etiquette and communication.

Compare and contrast positive and negative social media presence.

Discuss the appropriate use of email and email “netiquette.”

Critique one’s own digital presence.

Identify situations involving cyberbullying and learn different techniques to handle the situations.

Discuss how to use computers and the Internet safely, legally, and responsibly.

Describe the risks of using computer hardware and software online.

Cite ways to prevent data loss.

Identify types of computer crimes (e.g. hacking, phishing, computer fraud, identity theft, cyberstalking, cyberbullying, copyright infringement, software piracy).

Identify computer viruses and types of protection.

Determine and discuss the value of professionalism and involvement in professional, academic, and leadership activities.

Recognize and discuss the academic and professional benefits of participating in a CTSO.

Discuss Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) such as FBLA and DECA.

Understand the importance of professional dress and evaluate appropriate dress for CTSO conferences.

Develop personal traits for success.

Identify, practice, and develop effective communication skills.

Identify and cultivate traits important to success (e.g. initiative, positive attitude, enthusiasm, self-confidence).

Discuss integrity and ethical leadership.

Determine and discuss the value of professionalism and involvement in professional, academic, and leadership activities, and identify the career clusters related to business and marketing.

Recognize and discuss the academic and professional benefits of participating in a CTSO.

Research the Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) and draw connections between participation and success. Identify and discuss successful professionals and their involvement in either FBLA or DECA.

Discuss and evaluate CTSO activities which reinforce and connect real-world application to the curriculum taught in the classroom. Research CTSO competitive events and identify sources to help prepare for success in competitive events.

Apply key concepts, tools, and strategies related to digital technology (i.e. Microsoft Office, iWorks, Google Workspace) to gain an encompassing overview of its applications in the business world.

Create and manage folders for saving and organizing documents.

Create folders for storage of documents.

Understand how to open folders, edit folder names, save items to a folder, move items form one folder to another.

Demonstrate proficiency in word processing software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Pages, Docs) to create, edit, and publish professional business documents.

Apply basic editing and formatting tools to text within a document.

Apply document themes and style sets in word processing applications.

Format and edit paragraphs using options in word processing applications.

Create and modify a table within a document and apply table styles.

Create and modify lists using formatting to enhance document style.

Create a research paper and report including title or cover page, table of content, in-text citations, footnotes, endnotes, work cited, headers, footers, page numbers, and printing the documents.

Insert graphic objects (WordArt, Shapes, SmartArt, and Pictures) within a document and apply formatting to those graphics. Resize, crop, and wrap text around graphic objects.

Produce and edit business letters using word processing technology and proper formatting. Such as font, font size, line spacing, paragraph spacing, alignment, block format, enclosure notifications, carbon copy, etc.

Generate a variety of business publications, with and without templates, using desktop publishing software. Examples: newsletters, flyers, invitations, business cards, brochures, catalogs, letterheads, informational forms, greeting cards, and calendars.

Create, manage, and navigate through industry-appropriate worksheets in spreadsheet software (i.e., Excel, Numbers, Sheets).

Design and arrange a worksheet by utilizing formatting features such as:

cut/copy/paste

hide/unhide rows and columns

headers and footers

rename tabs

change worksheet tab color

add/delete a worksheet

copy/move worksheets

hide/unhide worksheets

views, split and freeze panes

apply/modify document styles to cells and tables

apply text and number formatting search cell data

wrap text

drag and drop

find and replace

autofill series

spelling and grammar check

insert/delete rows and columns

adjust height and width of rows and columns

merge cells

Utilize formulas, functions, and fill to perform mathematical processes in spreadsheet applications (i.e., Excel), including percentages and decimals, order of operations, estimation, prediction of patterns of data, sum, average, max, min, count, round, etc. Use Absolute and relative cell reference.

Examine spreadsheet data through sorting and filters.

Demonstrate save, save as, saving alternative file types; file properties. (.csv, .pdf worksheet only, .pdf workbook, etc).

Use print features such as print all or part of a workbook (print area, print selection, etc.), print titles, print scaling, and page setup.

Design a worksheet that contains pictures and other graphics; format pictures and graphics in the worksheet.

Create, insert, edit, and format charts such as adding/modifying chart elements, adding additional data series, moving charts, applying chart layouts and styles.

Create and manage industry-appropriate slideshows using presentation software (i.e., PowerPoint, Keynote, Slides).

Apply suitable design elements for professional business presentations.

Insert hyperlinks and action buttons in presentations.

Apply custom animation effects and transitions in presentations.

Edit and customize master slide options in presentation software (i.e., PowerPoint).

Create and deliver well-organized, audience-appropriate presentations for a variety of business situations in presentation software (i.e., PowerPoint) for informative, instructional, or entertainment purposes.

Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry.

Communicate effectively and ethically through writing, speaking, listening, reading, and interpersonal abilities.

Communicating non-verbally (body language, confidence, and assertiveness).

Communicating verbally (one-on-one conversations, small group communication, large group/presentation, and speeches).

Communicating ethically through writing using current software (i.e., Microsoft Application, iWork, Google) (documents, emails, visual & media aids, etc.).

Exhibit critical thinking and problem-solving skills to locate, analyze, and apply information in career planning and employment situations.

Develop skills to effectively complete and follow up on the job application process (resume, cover letters, and applications).

Demonstrate the ability to use problem-solving, decision making, and critical thinking strategies when dealing with customer service, co-workers, and vendors. (i.e., resolving complaints or disputes, negotiations.)

Discuss how a person can demonstrate durable skills needed for career success.

Model work readiness traits required for success in the workplace including integrity, honesty, accountability, punctuality, time management, and respect for diversity.

Assess personal strengths and weaknesses that would impact successful employment.

Examine the business opportunities available in a local school and community.

Locating potential job opportunities by completing online job searches.

Describe tools that can be used to assist in the job search.

Understand the importance of networking in the job search.

Apply appropriate skill sets to be productive in changing and technological workplace to be able to work independently and apply teamwork skills.

Identify ways to improve interpersonal relationships and manage conflicts.

Describe trends in workplace technology and how to adapt in a changing environment (i.e., artificial intelligence).

Explain the stages of team development, indicating the procedures involved in each stage. Examples, forming, storming, norming, performing.

Present a professional image through appearance, behavior, and language.

Exhibit understanding and knowledge of proper workplace environment etiquette (dress, communication, social media interactions, etc.)

Demonstrate proper digital citizenship skills.

Explore careers in Business Management & Administration, Marketing Sales & Service, Finance, Hospitality & Tourism and Entrepreneurship.

Explore career pathways in Business Management & Administration.

Describe business management and administration and explain what someone in this field might do, the skills required for the profession, and connect your current skill set.

Define and explain:

management planning

management functions

directing and controlling

importance of vision and mission statement

importance of goal setting within a business

organizational skills while planning and executing business projects

Identify and describe the essential functions of human resources and explain the importance of recruiting, selecting, training, and retaining high-quality employees.

Investigate and describe effective leadership skills within a successful business environment.

Conduct a mock interview as someone in a business management and administration leadership position.

Explore career pathways in Marketing Sales & Service.

Describe the role of marketing and explain what someone in this field might do, the skills required for the profession, and connect your current skill set.

Discuss:

factors that motivate customers and clients

fundamental marketing concepts used by small business

target markets, demographics, and niche markets in marketing strategies

different types of promotional tools

innovation to gain a competitive advantage

Prepare a short marketing plan for a local business to increase its customer base and expand its product line.

Explore career pathways in Finance.

Describe the role of accounting and finance and explain what someone in this field might do, the skills required for the profession, and connect your current skill set.

Discuss:

financial documents (budgets, income statements, etc.)

insurances needed by businesses and how it reduces financial risk

financial planning within a business

financial goals

sources of income for business venture

fixed and variable expenses (utilities, payroll, repairs, advertising, savings, profits, and loan payments.)

assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity in regard to the balance sheet

revenue and expenses in regard to the income statement

Examine an income statement to determine whether the business has incurred a net income or a net loss.

Create a personal budget using spreadsheet software (i.e. Excel).

Explore career pathways in Hospitality and Tourism.

Describe the role of hospitality and tourism and explain what someone in this field might do, the skills required for the profession, and connect your current skill set.

Discuss the impact that the Hospitality and Tourism industry has on Arkansas economy.

Explore career pathways in Entrepreneurship.

Describe the role of entrepreneurship and explain what someone in this field might do, the skills required for the profession, and connect your current skill set.

Compare and contrast the unique characteristics, traits, and concepts of the successful entrepreneur.

Discuss:

impact of small businesses on local, state, and national economies risks and rewards for entrepreneur

Identify and discuss the components and format of a business plan using current technology:

Executive Summary

Business description and analysis

Organization and marketing plan

Financial plan

Supporting documents

Compare advantages and disadvantages of different business ownership including sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, franchises, and cooperatives.

Educational requirements for careers in Business Management & Administration, Marketing Sales & Service, Finance, Hospitality & Tourism, and Entrepreneurship.

Select one career of interest in Business Management & Administration, Marketing Sales & Service, Finance, Hospitality & Tourism, and entrepreneurship research/create a visual presentation to be given to an audience, outlining the educational requirements and salaries for an entry-level, midlevel, and upper-level position within this field.

Survey of Business

Career Exploration and Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs)

Recognize and discuss the academic and professional benefits of participating in a CTSO.

Research CTSOs (i.e. Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA )and/or SkillsUSA) and draw connections between participation and success.

Explore how CTSOs are like school versions of professional organizations and how involvement builds leadership and career skills.

Discuss and evaluate CTSO activities which reinforce and connect real-world application to the curriculum taught in the classroom.

Explore CTSO competitive events and identify strategies and resources for successful preparation.

Explore career opportunities, required qualifications, and industry trends in culinary arts, restaurant management, and related hospitality professions.

Investigate careers in culinary arts and restaurant management and the industries in which foodservice and hospitality professionals work.

Summarize the aptitudes and training needed for at least three careers of interest.

Research salary ranges and benefits for various positions in different geographic regions.

Health, Hygiene & Foodborne Illnesses

Identify the components of a good personal hygiene program.

Demonstrate proper handwashing techniques per ServSafe and FDA Food Code standards.

Identify guidelines for bare hand contact with ready to eat foods.

Describe the proper first-aid procedures for various emergencies in relation to food safety.

Evaluate guidelines for proper wound care of food servers such as Stop the Bleed.

Investigate ways to minimize the impact of employee illness in a food establishment.

Identify transmissible diseases related to employee illness in foodservice settings and explain how they can cause food contamination if proper prevention practices are not followed.

Examine ways food handlers may contaminate food.

Conclude when to restrict employees from food handler roles, including policies for reporting health issues.

Examine Arkansas Department of Health guidelines for illnesses of food handlers in the workplace.

Investigate procedures for reporting and managing illness in a food establishment.

Distinguish between physical, chemical, and biological contaminants.

Identify common sources of contaminants.

Explain how to prevent contamination.

Identify symptoms and prevention strategies for common foodborne illnesses.

Investigate food allergens and ways to prevent allergic reactions.

Identify the Big 9 food allergens and describe common foods that contain them.

Compile a list of common symptoms caused by food allergies and distinguish them from food intolerances or sensitivities

Explain how cross-contact occurs and demonstrate methods to prevent it.

Demonstrate safe food handling and labeling practices to prevent allergen exposure.

Investigate temperature control practices to ensure food safety.

Define temperature abuse and explain its impact on food safety.

Identify the temperature danger zone and how it promotes bacterial growth.

Investigate different types of food thermometers and their proper uses.

Demonstrate proper thermometer care, calibration, and use in food safety procedures.

Measuring, Abbreviations, Recipes

Describe selection, use, and care of large and small kitchen appliances.

Investigate small and large kitchen appliances, their uses, and maintaining the equipment.

Identify food preparation tools and equipment.

Demonstrate decision-making in choosing the correct appliances for different uses.

Demonstrate proper selection and use of tools, equipment, and appliances to prepare fruit and vegetable-based recipes.

Prepare fruit and vegetable-based recipes using a variety of kitchen appliances.

Chart functions of preparation tools and equipment.

Interpret recipes and their components; analyze abbreviations, equivalents, and demonstrate proper measuring techniques.

Identify the parts of a standard recipe and various recipe formats.

Recognize and define abbreviations and measurement equivalents.

Demonstrate accurate measuring techniques for dry, liquid, and solid ingredients.

Use standard kitchen math to modify recipes for increased or decreased yield.

Apply recipes and culinary terminology in lab settings using mise en place and correct procedures.

Demonstrate proper mise en place for a variety of recipes.

Follow recipes accurately using correct abbreviations, equivalents, and terminology.

Demonstrate the use of correct cooking techniques and terminology during lab preparation.

Implement safe and sanitary lab procedures throughout the cooking process.

Knife Skills, Cuts, Presentation

Identify and apply knife skills and food presentation techniques.

Demonstrate proper knife safety and care, including cleaning, sharpening, and storage.

Analyze types of knives and their uses in food preparation.

Demonstrate a variety of knife cuts (e.g. chiffonade, mince, julienne, dice, cube, chop).

Prepare garnishes and decorative food presentations.

Prepare vegetables for recipes and garnishes.

Use knife skills to prepare vegetables.

Create vegetable garnishes.

Evaluate sensory and visual presentation of food.

Conduct food tastings to evaluate sensory characteristics.

Describe the principles of plating.

Practice plating techniques to enhance sensory experience.

Nutrition (Dietary Guidelines for Americans, Modified Diets, Health)

Describe psychological, physiological, and environmental reasons for eating.

Describe and reflect on personal, psychological, cultural, and environmental reasons for eating.

Evaluate lifestyle choices on wellness.

Explain the Dietary Guidelines for Americans guidelines including divisions, physical activity, and recommended allowances.

Explore Dietary Guidelines for Americans resources and interpret dietary recommendations.

Develop and evaluate a personalized nutrition and activity plan.

Identify basic nutrient groups, their sources, and functions.

Identify nutrients and their sources.

Classify nutrients and their functions.

Formulate nutritional analysis of a variety of recipes.

Modify recipes to assist individuals in making healthier food choices.

Describe and investigate food-related health problems (e.g. food allergies, diabetes.).

Compile menus to meet various nutritional needs.

Identify appropriate ingredient substitutions for recipes.

Describe consideration necessary to make informed food choices using nutrition labels.

Analyze information required by law, on food labels and nutritional facts panels.

Create a nutrition label using a digital format.

Food Labels, Meal Planning, and Etiquette

Examine effects of technology in the application of practical purposes for safety, availability, choices, and nutrient content of food.

Explore the effects of technology in the application of practical purposes for safety, availability, choices, and nutrient content of food.

Provide examples of food created with technological advances.

Debate pros and cons the four reasons additives are used in food products (e.g. adds nutrients, preserves quality, aids in processing or preparation, and enhances flavors or colors).

Identify items that are not Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS).

Investigate current issues, trends, and environmental concerns related to food technology.

Explore current trends in food technology (e.g., easy prep, engineered foods, lab grown proteins, food preservation).

Evaluate how current trends in food impact nutrition, cost, and accessibility.

Analyze environmental issues related to food resources.

Compare advantages and disadvantages of convenience foods.

Compare cost, quality, and time in the preparation of convenience food and the same food prepared conventionally.

Analyze reasons teens choose convenience foods over conventional foods.

Analyze current trends in meal delivery services including but not limited to nutritional needs, budget, ease of use, and continued interest.

Compare ways to do food price comparison using your computer, applications, and store websites.

Identify resources to consider in planning appealing, nutritious meals.

Analyze how time, money, skill level, technology, and food availability influence meal planning.

Discuss food cost in relation to nutritional value.

Plan and evaluate family meal menus that are nutritious and visually appealing (e.g., color, texture, shape, aroma).

Describe considerations necessary to make informed food purchases.

Investigate various methods of shopping for food.

Compare and contrast generic, store brand, and name brand.

Describe proper manners for serving, eating, and clearing meals.

Set and clear a place setting based on styles of service.

Demonstrate proper table manners in public and private settings.

Assess guidelines for restaurant etiquette, including gratuity.

Application Through Labs and Projects

Students will apply nutrition knowledge in lab settings and project-based assessments.

Design and execute experiments related to food preparation, digestion, and nutrient absorption.

Analyze and interpret lab results using scientific reasoning.

Create evidence-based presentations, reports, or projects related to nutrition and health.

Explain the state of health care with the anticipated changes to the field.

Examine the historical evolution of healthcare systems in the United States.

Discuss changes in healthcare and how these changes influence today’s healthcare.

Outline the major advances in the 21st century regarding healthcare.

Assess cultural roles and changes in the 21st century.

Explore developments with modern healthcare innovations and practices.

Examine concepts that influence the changing landscape in the future of healthcare.

Analyze the Healthcare Administration

Analyze healthcare economics.

Assess the historical changes in insurance and how the system has evolved.

Explain the types of insurance plans and government programs, including Medicare and Medicaid.

Compare and contrast common concepts of insurance, including copay, premium, and deductible.

Investigate what is involved in developing or maintaining a healthcare facility.

Differentiate between different types of healthcare facilities (e.g., Inpatient vs. Outpatient, Acute vs. Long-Term, Urgent Care vs. ER, non-profit vs. profit facilities etc.).

Identify the necessary components for a fully functioning facility.

Explore budgetary strategies and analysis for budgets.

Identify appropriate policies and procedures that should be enforced in the healthcare facility.

Research and analyze career opportunities in healthcare.

Compare and contrast careers in the health science career areas.

Compare career opportunities within the healthcare career areas (i.e. Therapeutic Service, Diagnostic Service, Health Informatics, Support Service, and Biotechnology Research and Development).

Differentiate educational requirements among various career fields under each area.

Differentiate jobs requiring certification, registration, and licensure requirements, and how those differ among career areas.

Analyze Arkansas’s state licensing or educational requirements for various jobs in a given area.

Determine and discuss the value of professional organizations within the healthcare community, including Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSO’s).

Describe and connect various professional organizations with the appropriate healthcare field.

Identify the characteristics and responsibilities of organizational leaders.

Review employability skills leading to employment.

Examine the knowledge, skills, and abilities expected or preferred by employers.

Identify components of a successful resume for a specific job, with the qualifications necessary for employment.

Demonstrate interview skills for a desired position.

Recognize and implement professionalism.

Discuss different aspects of positive character.

Demonstrate professional dress and appearance in the workplace.

Describe the basic traits that make up professionalism specific to healthcare.

Demonstrate appropriate written and oral communication skills in the workplace.

Explore Ethical and Legal Responsibilities of Health Care

Describe legal responsibilities, limitations, and implications on healthcare worker actions.

Comprehend legal terminology (i.e., tort, negligence, assumption of risk, liability).

Address the legal, employment, and professional consequences of unethical or illegal conduct.

Investigate ways to avoid litigation and case studies that have impacted today’s healthcare.

Understand accepted ethical practices with respect to cultural, social, and ethnic differences within the healthcare environment.

Distinguish between legal and ethical issues in healthcare (i.e topics such as informed consent and health literacy).

Explain how cultural values, beliefs, and practices influence healthcare decisions, communication, and outcomes.

Identify and differentiate between personal and professional ethics, and evaluate how personal bias can impact ethical decision-making in healthcare.

Analyze and apply effective communication techniques for interacting with patients and clients in a healthcare setting.

Describe and explain the purpose and procedures for documenting care.

Describe the purpose of documenting patient care and explain the procedures for accurate and timely documentation.

Demonstrate the procedures for correcting medical documentation.

Identify the difference between paper health records and electronic health records (EHR).

Discuss Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)/Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance issues regarding patient information.

Differentiate legal and ethical concerns regarding patient information.

Appropriate safety measures in health care environment

Examine state and federal medical safety regulations.

Discuss the term “Universal Precautions”.

Determine OSHA’s role in the workplace and how it can affect both employees and employers.

Identify OSHA’s blood borne pathogen standards.

Infer the potential consequences of non-compliance with safety standards in healthcare.

Examine policies and procedures for Infection Prevention and Control (IPC).

Identify classifications of microorganisms. (e.g., bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasites)

Demonstrate methods of infection prevention and control.

Examine elements in the chain of infection and ways to break the chain.

Recognize Common Injuries

Recognize the difference between chronic versus acute injury.

Compare and contrast acute versus chronic injuries .

Use signs and symptoms to determine injury type and severity.

Identify anatomical structures and common injuries.

Identify different types of bones.

Classify different types of fractures.

Recognize anatomical layers of skin.

Differentiate between the types of skin lesions and their treatments.

Identify types of injuries common to muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

Compare the different types of soft tissue injuries.

Emergency Management

Describe the components of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA), and initial response.

Compare and contrast EAPs, HVAs, and initial response for different venues and settings.

Analyze the purposes of both the primary and secondary assessment procedures.

Explain the purpose and process of triage in prioritizing patient care based on severity of condition.

Evaluate a mass casualty incident and describe the entities that participate in the management of a mass casualty.

Explain the purpose of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid.

Explain and demonstrate the steps of CPR and first aid to include Stop the Bleed training.

Recognize situations in which first aid is necessary.

Demonstrate the knowledge of ambulatory aids through proper fitting, based on patient condition and care environments.

Identify standards of practice and normal levels for determining a patient’s health.

Identify the normal ranges for pulse, respiration, temperature, blood pressure, and pain.

Explain the physiological and environmental factors that can cause deviations from these norms.

Differentiate procedures and techniques for taking body temperature.

Perform appropriate vital sign measurement indicators including blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature and pain.

Understand the importance of recording correct and accurate measurements.

Recognize environmental factors that contribute to environmental injury.

Recognize the difference between thermal related injuries/illnesses.

Determine the effects of altitude, air quality, and sun overexposure.

Determine the proper prevention of environmental illness.

Role of Overall Wellness in Health Care

Identify the principles of fitness.

Explore concepts of fitness and how they contribute to overall fitness.

Express the importance of warmup and cool down periods.

Assess the consequences and detrimental effects overtraining can have on fitness.

Discuss the factors that contribute to proper and adequate sleep habits and their impact on overall health, wellness and performance.

Assess nutrition for overall health.

Distinguish the six classes of nutrients.

Assess the pros and cons of supplementation.

Discuss the idea of caloric balance and how to assess it.

Differentiate between body weight and body composition along with the factors that influence both.

Compare and contrast the various weight manipulation methods for therapeutic purposes and the benefit to overall health.

Psychology in Health Care

Recognize the need for differentiated roles in psychology.

Detail the differences between a counselor, psychologist, and a psychiatrist.

Recognize behaviors or situations that might require a referral to a mental health practitioner.

Distinguish the difference between counseling, support groups, and other mental health resources.

Recognize different types of disorders and their contributing factors.

Compare types of stress disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and eating disorders.

Explore how some patients may try to cope with injury or illness.

Explore potential disorders that plague the healthcare provider communities.

Analyze the impact of social media and electronic use on mental health and emotional well-being.

Determine and discuss the value of professionalism and involvement in professional, academic, and leadership activities.

Recognize and discuss the academic and professional benefits of participating in a CTSO.

Discuss Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) such as FBLA and DECA.

Investigate CTSO competitive events and identify sources to help prepare for success in competitive events. (If you have an active middle level chapter).

Understand the importance of professional dress and evaluate appropriate dress for CTSO conferences.

Develop personal traits for success.

Identify effective communication skills by comparing personal vs. business communication. (e.g., text messages, emails).

Comprehend and explain the importance of punctuality and attendance.

Identify traits important to success. (e.g., initiative, positive attitude, enthusiasm, self-confidence).

Discuss integrity and ethical leadership.

Identify and practice fundamental etiquette skills. (e.g., introductions, handshakes, and eye contact)

Participate in soft skill evaluations.

Understand and demonstrate the concept and importance of one’s digital presence.

Compare and contrast positive and negative social media presence.

Critique one’s own digital presence.

Demonstrate the operation and management of equipment in the classroom.

Understand and identify computer hardware and software.

Practice proper care of computer equipment. (e.g., headphones, mouse, keyboard, etc.).

Demonstrate and maintain proper use of computer equipment.

Identify computer hardware and software. (e.g., peripherals, computer and audio settings, etc.).

Utilize proper computer management practices.

Establish effective file and password management. (e.g., Cloud Storage, Networks, etc.).

Access a gradebook program to develop accountability.

Demonstrate and operate the alphanumeric keyboard using the touch typing method.

Demonstrate and apply the proper touch typing techniques.

Demonstrate the proper techniques necessary for operation of the keyboard (e.g., seating, body posture, finger placement, etc.).

Demonstrate correct touch typing techniques and spacing rules (e.g., punctuation marks, one space after a period, etc.).

Key documents while applying proper keyboarding techniques.

Understand and identify proper data entry techniques.

Understand proper 10-key techniques using numeric keypad on a keyboard.

Identify careers utilizing the 10-key techniques.

Create simple documents using proper formatting features.

Utilize text and document formatting features.

Determine and utilize the proper text formatting features. (e.g., font type, font style, color and case).

Utilize paragraph formatting functions. (e.g., line spacing, tabs, paragraph spacing, and columns).

Apply page formatting features. (e.g., borders, numbering, bullets, etc.).

Construct properly formatted documents.

Key business documents using appropriate formatting guidelines. (e.g., memo, email, letters, reports).

Edit documents using appropriate proofreaders’ marks.

Key documents from handwritten samples.

Demonstrate proficiency in the Arkansas Computer Science Coding Block standards. (Minimum 5 Weeks)

Computational Thinking and Problem Solving – Students will analyze and utilize problem-solving strategies.

Examine traditional programming algorithms, including searches and sorts.

Describe the steps needed to efficiently solve a problem.

Manually test algorithms with simple data to observe accuracy of anticipated output.

Demonstrate appropriate collaborative behaviors (e.g., integrating feedback, providing useful feedback, understanding and accepting multiple perspectives) when solving problems

Data, Information, and Security – Students will analyze and utilize concepts of cybersecurity.

Apply strategies to protect personal digital footprints (e.g., game profiles, shares on social media, other online accounts) and the responsibilities and opportunities of living, learning, and working in a digitally connected world

Research and describe real-world cybersecurity problems (e.g., identity theft) as they relate to personal cybersecurity, and how to apply digital and physical methods for protecting and securing personal information

Algorithms and Programs – Students will create, evaluate, and modify algorithms.

Explain the logic involved in how a computer program executes (e.g., flow charts, program flow)

Discuss and apply best practices of backend program design (e.g., comments, documentation, whitespace)

Test a computer program with data and evaluate output for accuracy

Find and debug errors in a computer program

Algorithms and Programs – Students will create programs to solve problems.

Implement the following programming concepts:

data types

variables creation

variable assignment

conditional branching (e.g., if, if-else, multi-branch)

iteration (e.g., for, while)

functions

Create a program using a text-based programming language.

Computers and Communication – Students will analyze communication methods and systems used to transmit information among computing devices.

Identify major components and functions of computer systems (e.g., hardware, software) and networks (e.g., network components, wired, wireless) and recommend methods to secure computer systems and networks.

Professionalism and Impacts of Computing – Students will analyze the impacts of technology and professionalism within the computing community.

Research diverse careers and career opportunities that are influence by computer science and the technical and soft skills needed for each.