Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Fabric Construction
Program Type:	Non Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Arts, A/V Technology and Communication
 
Secondary – Non Career Preparatory	
Program Number	8500380	
CIP Number	09200111PA	
Grade Level	9-12	
Standard Length	.5 credit	
Teacher Certification	Refer to the Program Structure section.	
CTSO	FCCLA	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose 

The purpose of this program is to give students an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills related to the area of Arts, A/V Technology and Communication.

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Arts, A/V Technology and Communication career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Arts, A/V Technology and Communication career cluster. 

This course is designed to prepare students to identify the characteristics of fibers, fabrics and textiles; to interpret consumer protection laws related to clothing, textiles, and home décor items; and to construct garments and/or home décor items. 

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is planned instruction consisting of one half-credit (.5) course.

To teach the courses listed below, instructors must hold at least one of the teacher certifications indicated for that course.

The following table illustrates the secondary program structure:

Course Number	Course Title	Teacher Certification	Length	Level	Graduation Requirement	
8500380	Fabric Construction	FAM CON SC 1	0.5 credit	2	PA	
(Graduation Requirement Abbreviations- EQ= Equally Rigorous Science, PA= Practical Arts, EC= Economics)

Common Career Technical Core – Career Ready Practices

Career Ready Practices describe the career-ready skills that educators should seek to develop in their students.  These practices are not exclusive to a Career Pathway, program of study, discipline or level of education.  Career Ready Practices should be taught and reinforced in all career exploration and preparation programs with increasingly higher levels of complexity and expectation as a student advances through a program of study. 

1. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee. 

2. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills. 

3. Attend to personal health and financial well-being. 

4. Communicate clearly, effectively and with reason. 

5. Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions. 

6. Demonstrate creativity and innovation. 

7. Employ valid and reliable research strategies. 

8. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 

9. Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management. 

10. Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals. 

11. Use technology to enhance productivity. 

12. Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence. 

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Analyze characteristics, cost and care of fabric and fibers.
02.0	Demonstrate use of pattern envelope information and guide sheet instructions at the beginner level.
03.0	Demonstrate use of basic sewing equipment.
04.0	Demonstrate construction techniques at the beginner level.
05.0	Demonstrate use of reading and writing skills.
06.0	

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Fabric Construction
Course Number: 	8500380
Course Credit:	.5 credit

Course Description:

This course is designed to prepare students to identify the characteristics of fibers, fabrics and textiles; to interpret consumer protection laws related to clothing, textiles, and home décor items; and to construct garments and/or home décor items.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
01.0	Analyze characteristics, cost and care of fabric and fibers. The student will be able to:	
01.01	Identify the characteristics, use, and care of basic fibers and fabrics.	
01.02	Identify methods of constructing fabrics.	
01.03	Explain the use and purpose of fabric finishes.	
01.04	Explain the differences between hangtags and required labeling.	
01.05	Identify consumer laws as related to clothing and textiles.	
01.06	Interpret the purposes of labeling to protect the consumer. 	
02.0	Demonstrate use of pattern envelope information and guide sheet instructions at the beginner level. The student will be able to:	
02.01	Identify factors to consider when selecting patterns and garments.	
02.02	Demonstrate use of a tape measure to take accurate measurements.  	
02.03	Determine pattern size based on measurements.  	
02.04	Determine yardage and notions needed to complete a garment.	
02.05	Complete pattern preparation.	
02.06	Correctly pin, mark, and cut pieces of the pattern. 	
02.07	Identify and interpret symbols found on pattern pieces.  	
02.08	Determine the order in which pieces are to be assembled. 	
02.09	Read and comprehend guide sheet instructions.  	
03.0	Demonstrate use of basic sewing equipment. The student will be able to:	
03.01	Identify and use small sewing equipment.	
03.02	Identify parts of sewing machine, their function, safety and maintenance.	
03.03	Read and understand instructions in a sewing machine manual.  	
03.04	Demonstrate how to correctly thread the machine and bobbin.	
03.05	Demonstrate proper stitching techniques.	
03.06	Identify and use correct pressing materials.	
03.07	Determine the uses of various presser feet and machine attachments.	
04.0	Demonstrate construction techniques at the beginner level. The student will be able to:	
04.01	Construct a machine stitched hem.	
04.02	Complete appropriate seam and edge finishes including serging.	
04.03	Attach a button by hand using a needle and thread.	
04.04	Make a casing using elastic.	
04.05	Create a pillow using straight and curved seams.	
04.06	Construct a dart.	
04.07	Apply a facing to a garment.	
04.08	Complete a hem using a machine stitch and a hand stitch.	
04.09	Demonstrate the ability to interpret instructions from the guide sheet to create a simple garment.  	
04.10	Complete a project to be donated to a local charity.	
04.11	Demonstrate mending techniques for existing garments.	
04.12	Recycle an old garment and create something new using basic sewing techniques.	
05.0	Demonstrate use of reading and writing skills. The student will be able to:	
05.01	Create a written description of the skills used in creating their garment.  	
05.02	Create a label for care of the garment using writing skills.	
05.03	Design a fictional product line to include the following: company logo, description of fabrics used, types of garments sold and a persuasive essay on what makes these garments superior to others on the market.   	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Florida Standards for English Language Development (ELD)
English language learners communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting. ELD.K12.ELL.SI.1

English Language Development (ELD) Standards Special Notes:
Teachers are required to provide listening, speaking, reading and writing instruction that allows English language learners (ELL) to communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting.   For the given level of English language proficiency and with visual, graphic, or interactive support, students will interact with grade level words, expressions, sentences and discourse to process or produce language necessary for academic success. The ELD standard should specify a relevant content area concept or topic of study chosen by curriculum developers and teachers which maximizes an ELL’s need for communication and social skills. To access an ELL supporting document which delineates performance definitions and descriptors, please click on the following link: http://www.cpalms.org/uploads/docs/standards/eld/SI.pdf.
For additional information on the development and implementation of the ELD standards, please contact the Bureau of Student Achievement through Language Acquisition at sala@fldoe.org .

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

Florida Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is the intercurricular career and technical student organization(s) providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  

Cooperative Training – OJT

On-the-job training is appropriate but not required for this program.  Whenever offered, the rules, guidelines, and requirements specified in the OJT framework apply. 

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations’ plan to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

In addition to accommodations, some secondary students with disabilities (students with an IEP served in Exceptional Student Education (ESE) will need modifications to meet their needs.  Modifications change the outcomes or what the student is expected to learn, e.g., modifying the curriculum of a secondary career and technical education course.  Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.

Some secondary students with disabilities (ESE) may need additional time (i.e., longer than the regular school year), to master the student performance standards associated with a regular course or a modified course.  If needed, a student may enroll in the same career and technical course more than once.  Documentation should be included in the IEP that clearly indicates that it is anticipated that the student may need an additional year to complete a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course.  The student should work on different competencies and new applications of competencies each year toward completion of the CTE course.  After achieving the competencies identified for the year, the student earns credit for the course.  It is important to ensure that credits earned by students are reported accurately.  The district’s information system must be designed to accept multiple credits for the same course number for eligible students with disabilities.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml