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Grade 12, Open
C3. Managing a Household
THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM, GRADES 9–12 | Social Sciences and Humanities
By the end of this course, students will:
C3.1 describe the basic components of a home environment that is safe and adequate for their needs
C3.2 describe the basic responsibilities involved in maintaining a safe and functional home environment (e.g., conserving water and energy, recycling, reducing waste, making informed deci­ sions about the use of toxic household products, making minor home repairs, storing flammable liquids safely, ensuring that smoke detectors and fire extinguishers are in working order, planning escape routes)
C3.3 demonstrate the skills required to acquire and maintain a functional personal wardrobe (e.g., budgeting for purchases, caring for clothing, altering and repairing clothing)
C3.4 demonstrate the skills required to plan and safely prepare healthy meals (e.g., budgeting for food, shopping for groceries, using Nutrition Facts tables and food labels to make healthy food choices, preparing nutritious meals, using small appliances appropriately, practising food and kitchen safety)
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