Lincoln Interactive: Everyday Life Skills, Custom Edition (Softcover Textbook and Workbook)

Condition

VERY GOOD: Both the softcover textbook and workbook are in very good condition, showing only the slightest signs of use. There is no writing in either, so they are fresh for your student.

Product Details

This is a custom course, taken fromEveryday Life Skills by American Guidance Service, Inc.

"As you read the chapters and lessons in this book, you will learn skills that will help you live and function on your own. You will learn the importance of living independently and that you can take care of yourself and a home."

Each chapter has from three to thirteen lessons on the given topic, and there are corresponding activities in the workbook, as well as chapter-level reviews and journal activities.

BRIEF CONTENTS

• How to Use This Book
• Introduction
• Chapter 1: A Healthy Lifestyle - Performing First Aid Procedures; Reacting to Life-Threatening Emergencies; First Aid for Other Injuries; Recognizing Symptoms of Illness; Preventing the Spread of Illness; Scheduling Medical Appointments; Scheduling Dental Appointments; Medicines; Mood-Modifying Substances.
• Chapter 2: Household Smarts - Finding an Apartment; Organizing a Household; Managing Household Maintenance; Insurance; Communicating by Telephone; Caring for Clothing.
• Chapter 3: A Safe Lifestyle - Safety at Home; Safety at Work and Play; Vehicle Safety; Pedestrian Safety; Safety During Natural Disasters.
• Chapter 4: Nutrition and Fitness - Planning Nutritious Meals; Identifying Essential Nutrients; Comparison Shopping; Personalizing a Fitness Program; Living with Stress.
• Chapter 5: Emotional Health and Self-Advocacy - Assessing Individual Well-Being; handling Social-Emotional Health; Handling Mental Health Issues; Advocating Personal Needs.
• Chapter 6: Financial Responsibilities - Paying with Cash; Managing a Budget; Opening Bank Accounts; Using ATMs; Handling a Paycheck; Managing Credit; Be a Wise Consumer; Paying Taxes; Planning for Retirement.
• Chapter 7: Accessing Computer Technology - Performing Basic Computer Operations; Managing Computer Files and Folders; Using a Browser; Downloading Files from the Internet; Communicating Through E-mail; Accessing Online Resources.
• Chapter 8: Social Awareness - Having Healthy Relationships; Practicing Group Relationships; Valuing Others; Preventing AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Solving Problems and Making Decisions; Managing Time.
• Chapter 9: Express Yourself - Participating in Physical Activities; Making Travel Arrangements; Voting; Community Awareness and Involvement.
• Chapter 10: Career Planning - Discover Your Abilities and Interests; Examine Career Requirements and Rewards; Identify Occupations; Consider Education and Training Requirements; Create Job-Search Materials; Being Your Job Search; The Job Application and Interview; Negotiate Employment Needs; Travel to and from Work.
• Chapter 11: The Employment Setting - Beginning a New Job; Employing Time-Management Techniques; Coping with Barriers; Handling Workplace Conflict; Building Work Relationships; Dealing with Discrimination and Harassment; Setting Career Goals; Requesting Performance Assessment; Requesting Additional Education and Training; Obtaining a Raise or Promotion; Coping with a Layoff.
• Chapter 12: The Educational Setting - Selecting a Postsecondary Setting; Completing the Enrollment Process; Finding Out About Special Services; Applying Study Strategies; Obtaining Financial Aid.
• Chapter 13: Other Areas of Transition - Marriage; Parenting; Learning Styles and Strategies.
• Current Day
• Technology in Our Lives
• Online Resources
• Appendices - Cancer Information; Nutrition Issues; Physical Fitness; The Declaration of Independence; The Constitution of the United States; Amendments to the Constitution; Glossary; Index.