Communication
List an example of a “sign-off” for an email.
(sincerely, thank you, best, etc.)
What is the definition of “consumers”?
People who buy and use goods & services.
Which macronutrient is the main source of energy for our body? (Fats, Carbohydrates, Protein)
Carbohydrates
Which area of development does the skill saying (or knowing) the ABC’s belong to?
Cognitive
What is Ms. Hale’s favorite caffeinated drink?
White monster
Name a strategy to overcome a communication barrier.
(practice active listening, change your mindset, use “I” statements, consider the other person’s perspective)
What’s the difference between debit and credit?
Credit: borrowing money to make a purchase now with an agreement to pay it back later (usually with interest)
Debit: using your own money (directly from your bank account or cash) to make a purchase
Keeping raw meats separated from ready-to-eat foods helps avoid what?
Which stage of the lifespan (not a specific age) is when a person should be able to jump rope?
Middle Childhood
What is Ms. Hale’s favorite sport to watch?
Hockey
Concise and Coherent are a part of the 7 C’s; what are the definitions of each?
Concise - keep it to the point to avoid confusion. Coherent - the message should make sense and flow
One of the 5 Consumer Rights states that: Consumers have the legal right to redress. What does this mean? Provide a deeper definition.
Consumers have the right to have a problem or complaint solved about the product or service
What does the “yield” represent in a recipe? Give an example of a yield for a recipe.
Yield - How much the recipe will make, examples – 12 cookies, 8oz of beef, 8 servings, etc.
What is an activity that could help a preschooler advance their social & emotional development?
Letting them play with other children, playing simple games, etc.
What is Ms. Hale’s favorite color?
Lilac/lavender/purple
Make the sentence more concise and clear:
“Hey guys we need to do the project thing soon because it’s due and we should probably meet maybe sometime after school idk when though but let me know.”
Answers will vary
List two “fixed expenses” and two “flexible/varied expenses”
Fixed (any expenses that stays the same each month)
Flexible/Varied (any expense that changes from month to month)
Identity which type of fat is more preferred or healthier compared to a different type of fat. Then, list two food items the healthier fat can be found in.
Unsaturated fat, food examples – avocadoes, nuts, olives, almonds, vegetable oils (mainly plant-based foods)
For the life stage “Infancy”, identify one milestone accomplished for each area of development during this life stage.
Cognitive – watching people, looking at things, putting things in their mouth to explore, etc. Physical – moves arms and legs, holds their head up, sits without support from others, begins to crawl (some walk), etc. Social & Emotional – looks and smiles at people, makes sounds for attention, shows facial expressions, begins to understand “no”, calms down when picked up, etc.
What month is Ms. Hale’s birthday in? Bonus points if you pick the correct day (date)!
February 20th
Include all parts of an email; write an email to a teacher based on the scenario: You’re confused about the directions for your math homework. You want to politely email your teacher to ask for an example or clarification.
Parts of the email should include “to” “from” “subject line” “email body with a sign-off” bonus – signature. Answers will vary.
Provide a definition for “budget.” Then, use the 50/30/20 method to determine how much to budget for needs, savings, and other expenses based on an income of $2,000.
Budget - a financial plan that organizes and keeps track of income & expenses. 50/30/20 – 50% $1,000 ((living) needs, 30% $600 other expenses, 20% $400 savings
Which knife cut involves cutting a food into fine, irregular pieces (not uniform)? Give an example of a common food item that you would use this knife cut for.
Mince, food examples - garlic & herbs
Define what “generativity” means. Then, identify which life stage the term begins to emerge and stay present in.
Generativity - focused on giving back to younger generations, Middle adulthood (life stage)
What’s the name of Ms. Hale’s significant other? (spelling matters!)
Tabor