Study Guide for Final

Life Skills Study Guide for Final Exam
2007-2008
1st Semester

Chapter 1 #1-5,8,9
Basic Guidelines for fist aid
Purpose of Good Samaritan Law
First aid procedures for:
Choking, Shock, Poisoning, Bleeding, Burns Bone/Joint Injury
Procedure for performing CPR
Signs of cold and flu
Preventing spread of cold and flu
What are medications
Dangers?
What are drugs
Dangers?

Chapter 4 #1-3
What are nutrients?
Proteins, carbohydrates, fats?
What are Calories?
Define the food pyramid?
Explain what constitutes a healthy diet
What are food additives?

Chapter 6 #1-3,5,6,8,9
What is a budget?
Why is having a budget a good idea?
What is the difference between paying with cash and paying with credit?
When should you use credit?
What is a debit card?
What are savings and checking accounts?
Know how to manage a checking account: Write checks, maintain a check register, balance a checkbook.
What are the parts of a paycheck stub?
What is a W-4?
How do you pay taxes?
Calculate sales, payroll, and income tax.
Saving for retirement: IRA’s, CD accounts, 401K plans, Savings Bonds

Chapter 8 #1-3, 6
Identify assertive, aggressive, and passive communication
“I” statements
Time management

Chapter 10 #1-7
What are resumes?
Filling out a job application
Preparing for job interview
What is the difference between a job and a career?
Why is passion for a job a “good” thing?

November 19

GOOD JOB IN THE KITCHEN TODAY CLASS.

Happy Thanksgiving. No Homework

November 13

Hi class,
Today we had our food safety quiz.

After the quiz, I gave you instructions on your menu planning project. Each team of 5 (you all know your team members) will be responsible for planning a weeks worth of meals, 7 days worth of breakfast, lunch, dinners, and snack. KEEP IT SIMPLE.
on Monday 11/20 your team must submit to me:
Weekly Menu
Daily shopping list on which you have noted the total cost for the items. Look in the ADS, and do some "shopping' to complete this project. You will not get a grade if you do not help the team.

Homework: Get started on project. On Monday, you will all be assisting Mrs. Chung on preparing for Thanksgiving Lunch. You will be graded on participation.

November 6

Hi class,
Today we are beginning our unit on household smarts. We will start with manging your diet, as a prelude to learning to cook. Today's lesson is based on Chapter 4 Lesson 1 in your text book.

Here is the Power Point: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=df5pkggb_1383cdf2ps

You also calculated your individual Calorie requirements. Here is a link to the worksheets:
http://teachhealthk-12.uthscsa.edu/curriculum/nutrition-aging/pa08pdf/0802B-all.pdf

Your homework tonight is the Lesson review question for Chapter 4 Lesson 1 found on page 119, and workbook activity 21.

Extra Credit

Using the chocolate chip recipe given to you on Nov. 2, increase the recipe to make enough cookies so that each of your classmates can have 3 cookies. Worth 5 points

10 points if you can prepare cookies for your class using your own recipe (NOT LIMITED TO CHOCOLATE CHIP). You will be describing how you made them to your class to receive the full credit.

November 2

HI Class,
There was a test today.
After the test, you worked on a fraction activity in which you multiplied and divided a chocolate chip recipe.

October 31

TIME TO EAT.

I must receive you itmeized report showing cost, or you will not get full creidt for this project.

October 29

Hi class,
Today in class you all prepared your study guides for Friday's (November 2) test.

Homework: On Wednesday, we will be having a Halloween picnic. You all have a $10.00 budget to prepare a dish to feed 20 people. You must submit an itemized report showing how much you spent for ingredients.

Also study for test.

October 25

Today we began the 2nd of the 2 part lecture on Medicines vs. Drugs.

We talked about the dangers of drugs, as well as the different types, including Alcohol and tobacco.

We will have a test next week Friday, for which we will review on Monday. Also on Wednesday, we will have our picnic. Remember your budget is $10.00 (before taxes) to prepare a dish to feed 20 people. If you use items from home, they still cost something, so include their cost. In addition to the dish, you must have a budget sheet showing how much you spent.

No Homework this weekend, but progress reports come out on Nov. 9, so get caught up.

October 23

Hi class,
Today in class we started the 1st of 2 lectures on the difference between Medicines and drugs.
Today we covered what are medicines
Topics include:
Prescription vs. OTC
Ways to take medicines
Cautions with taking medications

PowerPoint:


Homework:
Activity 8 in workbook and
Watch or read 3 advertisements for medication on TV, Internet, or in magazines and answer these questions about each: (can be OTC or Prescription)
Name of Medicine
What it is used to treat:
Describe the ad (pay attention to symbols, objects, and content of the Ad)
How does the maker of the medicine try to convince you to use their product?

Then answer: Are all medication necessary, Why or Why not?

October 19

Hi All,

Today we had a guest speaker, Mr.George Karvis.
He spoke to all of you on wht it is like to be a Pharmacist.

Homework for tonight Chapter 1 Lesson 8 review Questions.

October 11

Hi Guys and Gals

Today in class we talked about what asthma is and all of you felt what it would be like to have asthma (breathing through straws).
We then learned a little about the cold and flu. Please review the PowerPoint for more info.
http://docs.google.com/Present?docid=df5pkggb_287zrsf3k&fs=true

Homework: Create a poster or brochure on cold and flu diagnosis and symptoms. Use info from the Internet (include sources on your brochure/poster)
Poster: at least 9X 14
Brochure: 8.5 X 11- Bi fold or tri fold.

October 8

Hi Class,
Today we reviewed basic first aid, for choking, burns, sprains and fractures, shock, hypothermia, and heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Homework:
Workbook #1-3
Lesson 1, 2 and 3 review questions.

September 25

Hi Class,
Today in class we went over the homework for last class, including the 1040EZ. Those who completed the 1040EZ on their own received 5 extra credit points.

We also discussed Retirement accounts.

PowerPoint:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/328193/Life-skills-Sept-251


Homework tonight
Review questions Chapter 6, Lesson 9
Worksheet http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=df5pkggb_205gmttr2
Study for test on Thursday
Topics for test:
FICA- What does it pay for, how much of your income is deducted, employer portion, self employed, is there a income cap
Medicare- What does in pay for, how much is deducted, employer portion, self employed
Income Tax : What does it pay for
Form W-2: How to find the information, use to complete a tax form
Form W-4: Complete the form
Read an Earnings Statement
Complete Form 1040EZ
What are the differences between CD'S, IRAS, Tax-deferred savings plans, and savings bonds.

September 20

Hi class
Today we reviewed how to read an earnings statement.
I gave you all a brief lecture on payroll taxes (Income tax, FICA, and Medicare)
We learned about forms W-2 and W-4.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/320365/taxes1


Homework: Packet containing: Earnings statement, w-2, w-4, 1040EZ. Remember to go to website to et instructions on completeing 1040EZ
http://www.unclefed.com/IRS-Forms/2002/i1040ez.pdf

September 18

Hi Class,
Today we worked on the 2 pages of the exam that were accidentally omitted on Friday.

We then learned about sales tax and a bit about payroll taxes

We did activity 37 from your workbooks in class today.

Homework: Read Chapter 6 Lesson 8 pages 200-202. Answer review questions on page 202.

September 14

Hi Class;
Today you have a substitute because I am on O'ahu with the 7th grade class.

You have an exam today. Good Luck

Enjoy the weekend.

September 12

Today in class we review check writing, deposit slip writing and bank reconciliation.
We concluded class with a lesson on calculating interest.

Simple Interest: 5 % on $500.00

500.00 x .05 = 25.00

Balance with interest $525.000

Compound Interest: 5% compounded quarterly.
Each quarter (every 3 months) account credited 1.25%

500.00 Starting Balance

6.25 1st Quarter Interest

506.25 New Balance

6.38 2nd Quarter Interest

512.63 New Balance

6.40 3rd Quarter Interest

519.03 New Balance

6.49 4th Quarter Interest

525.52 New Balance with interest

THESE 2 TOPICS WILL BE ON THE TEST
Also on the test:
Parts of a check


STUDY.

September 7

Today in class we discussed paying with cash or credit. We also discussed credit vs. debit cards.

We then had a little fun with check writing. Be sure to get all of your checks from your classmates, and hand out all of your checks.

Your homework is to balance your checkbooks.

Have a great weekend.

September 4

Hi Class,
Today in class:
Bell Ringer: List 10 words related to the word BUDGET

We went over the parts of a budget:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/271923/Sept-4

Homework:
Chapter 6, Lesson 2 review questions
Workbook activity page 31
Budget worksheet

August 29

Hi class
Today you got your interview results back. I am proud of all of you who participated in the project. WELL DONE.

We then went over the parts of a paycheck:
Definitions to know:
Gross Pay: Pay before deductions
Net Pay: Pay after deductions
Pay Frequency: weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, monthly
Direct Deposit
Salary:
Hourly

Be able to calculate gross pay from hours worked (including overtime)
Calculate net pay

Homework:
Chapter 6 lesson 5 review questions on page 189
Workbook page 34

August 27

Today in class you all went on your job interviews.
When you returned to class, you were asked to reflect on the whole process, and answer 4 questions.

1) How well do you think it went?
2) How could you improve?
3) Thinking about the questions you were asked:
- What questions do you think you answered well?
- What questions could you answer differently?
4) How well do you think you answered non-verbally?

Next class, we find out who has been hired, and we will discuss the parts of a paycheck, and calculate monthly pay, and annual pay.

August 23

Today in class we went over interview techniques in preparation for Monday's mock interview exam.
Remember all I have taught you (you do have handouts)

On Friday (tomorrow) begin making your contacts with the interviewers listed on job ad posted in my classroom. You must make the interview. If you fail to do so, you will automatically fail you test. Also be on time, 5 minutes late, and you have failed the test.

Bring your resume and cover letter addressed to the interviewer
Example:

Ms. Susan Wehrsig
1000 Ululani St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-4936

Dear Ms. Wehrsig,

Use the school information as contact info for all interviewers
Go to interview dressed as instructed:

Ladies: Blouse and skirt or dress, closed shoes (not sneakers)
Gentlemen: Dress shirt (NO TIE), slacks, belts and dress shoes.
You will dress in interview clothing during lunch.

Remember to great interviewer with firm handshake, and wait to be directed to a seat.

Again this is a TEST, so be prepared.

Your homework:
Get ready for interview, study potential questions.

August 21

Hi Class,
Today we critiqued resumes. I was disappointed that most of you do not take my class seriously, as less that half of you completed your work

Your homework tonight:

Write, or edit your resumes and cover letters;
Your cover letters should be addressed to me:

Ms. Michelle Correia
Human Resource Manager
1000 Ululani St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808)935-4936

You must also fill out application for KTA
And you must read Chapter 10: lesson 6 on finding a job
DO workbook page 60

August 16

Hi class
Today we discusse resume writing. You all received handouts on effective cover letters and resumes.

Homework: Write your resume.

August 10

Hi Class,

Here is the PowerPoint for today's class. Homework is shown on last page.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/241394/August-10

August 8

Bell Ringer: What is "passion"?

In Class:
We identified skills, qualities, and values each person has. We also shared our ideal jobs.

Homework:
Read Chapter 10 lesson 3 and answered the end of chapter questions.
Research "ideal" occupation.

August 6, 2007

Hi Class,

Today's Bell Ringer: What is the difference between a job and a career.

After the bell ringer, a few of you shared your 20 year plan with the class.

The topic of today's class was "How do you turn a passion into a career?"

We read an article and answer some thought provoking questions that serve to help guide you to a career that incorporates some of your passions into it.

For Homework: Read pages 300-305 in your textbook, and do Activities 55 and 56 in your workbooks.

See you Wednesday.

Welcome Back

Welcome to school students. Hope you had a great summer.
Welcome to your homework blog site. Obviously you all found it OK as you are reading this message.
Today in class you received your syllabus, and we discussed my vision for the class.
I asked you to prepare a 20 year plan over the weekend (your first homework assignemnt).
To prepare your 20 year plan, I asked you to invision where you will be:
1 year after graduation from High School
5 years after High School
10 years after high school
20 years after high school.

Next week, you will take this plans and prepare a scrapbook page for eache year. So what you will do his convey your plans in pictures ONLY!!!! So be looking for pictures of your college, your homes, you in your future occupation, etc. I will provide more info on TUesday.

Also you must have your parental letter signed and returned to me on Tuesday.

Have a great weekend.