Practical Arts & Library Skills

Unit 1

• Conduct short research tasks on a topic through investigation
• Trips to the Library (as needed/permitted
• Understanding and using the dewey decimal system
• Identifying reliable sources during research

Unit 2

• Learn and discuss resources available through libraries
• House Cleaning such as dusting, vacuuming, moping, bathroom cleaning, window washing
• Managing money - budgeting and saving
• Washing dishes - loading, unloading, running a dishwasher or hand washing (as appropriate)

Unit 3

• Pet care/Humane treatment of animals
• Table setting and clearing
• Meal Planning
• Basic cooking skills

Unit 4

• Laundry - washer, dryer, sorting, hand washing, ironing, and folding as appropriate
• Resume writing
• Keyboarding/Word processing
• Organizing personal belongings
• Household repairs and tool skills such as hammer and nails, screwdriver, and saw