Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 28 - EDUCATION
Part LXXIII - Bulletin 109-Family and Consumer Sciences Content Standards Curriculum Framework
Chapter 5 - Framework
Section LXXIII-503 - Strand: Clothing and Textiles

Benchmarks

Academic Cross-References

Louisiana

1. Select appropriate terminology for identifying, comparing, and analyzing the most common generic textile fibers.

2. Examine performance characteristics of textile fibers.

3. Examine textile legislation, standards, and labeling in the global economy.

4. Assess effects of textile characteristics on design, construction, care, use, and maintenance of products.

5. Select appropriate procedures for care of textile products.

ELA

1-1,3,4,5

3-1,2,3

4-1,2

5-1,2,3,5,6

7-1,2,4

Math

P-1,3,5

Science

SI-A-2,5,7

PS-D-1,7

SE-A-11

SE-B-4,5

SE-C-2,4

SE-D-1,2,4,5,6

Social Studies

G-1B-1,2,4

G-1C-1,2,5,6

G-1D-3,4

C-1C-2,3

C-1D-3,4

E-1A-2,6

H-1A-5

H-1B-6,9

H-1C-11

1,2,3,4,5

Benchmarks

Academic Cross-References

Louisiana

1. Apply elements and principles of design to assist consumers and

businesses in making decisions.

2. Implement design that takes into consideration ecological, environmental,

sociological, psychological, technical, and economic trends and issues.

3. Demonstrate the ability to create or use a pattern from a sketch or photograph.

4. Demonstrate the ability to use technology for fashion design.

5. Demonstrate hand and/or technological designs and textile procedures.

6. Determine elements and principles of design for use in the textile industry.

7. Apply basic and complex color schemes and color theory to develop and enhance visual effects.

8. Examine the ways in which the elements and principles of design can

affect visual appearance.

9. Utilize elements and principles of design in designing, constructing and/or altering textile products.

ELA

1-1,3,4

3-1,2,3

4-1,2

5-4,6

7-2,4

Math

M-1,2,3,4

G-1,2,3,6

P-1

Science

SE-A-1,3,11

SE-C-1,2,3,4

SE-D-1,2,3,4,5,6

Social Studies

G-1B-1

G-1C-2,3,5,6

G-1D-3,4

E-1A-6,8

E-1B-2

H-1B-6

1,2,3,4,5

Benchmarks

Academic Cross-References

Louisiana

1. Use a variety of equipment, tools, and supplies for apparel and textile construction.

2. Demonstrate the ability to use sewing equipment.

3. Demonstrate basic skills for producing and altering textile products.

4. Use appropriate industry materials for cleaning, pressing, and finishing textile products.

ELA

1-5

3-2

4-1,2,3,4

Math

N-1,2,3,4,5

M-1,2,3,4

G-1

D-3

Social Studies

G-1B-1,2,4

G-1C-2,3,4,6

G-1D-1,2,3,4,5

C-1C-3

H-1A-1,2

H-1B-6,9

H-1C-11

1,2,3,4,5

Benchmarks

Academic Cross-References

Louisiana

1. Examine the manufacturing processes that produce fibers and knit, woven, and non-woven textiles.

2. Explore current technology to facilitate textile design and manufacturing.

ELA

1-1,4

4-2,4,5

5-1,2,3,6

Math

G-1

P-1

Science

SE-A-11

SE-C-2

Social Studies

G-1A-1

G-1B-2

G-1C-1,2,6

G-1D-1,2,3,4,5

C-1C-3

E-1A-1,2

E-1B-1,2

E-1C-2

H-1A-1,2

H-1B-6,9

H-1C-11,15

1,2,3,4,5

Benchmarks

Academic Cross-References

Louisiana

1. Review marketing strategies for apparel and textile products.

2. Assess the cost of constructing, manufacturing, altering, or repairing textile products.

3. Examine ethical consideration for merchandising apparel and textile products.

4. Examine external factors that influence merchandising.

5. Critique varied methods for promoting apparel and textile products.

ELA

1-1,3,4,5

4-4,5

5-1,2,3,6

7-1,2,4

Math

D-1,7,8,9

P-1,2

Science

SE-C-2

Social Studies

G-1B-1,2,4

G-1C-1

G-1D-1,2,3

C-1C-2,3

C-1D-1,3

E-1A-1,2

E-1B-1,2,4

E-1C-4

H-1A-1,2,6

H-1B-6,9

H-1C-11,15

1,2,3,4,5

Benchmarks

Academic Cross-References

Louisiana

1. Assess factors that contribute to quality customer relations.

2. Assess the impact of cultural diversity as a factor in customer relations.

3. Determine the skills necessary for quality customer service.

4. Determine solutions to address customer concerns.

ELA

1-3,4

2-2

4-1,2,4,5,6

5-1,2,3,6

7-1,2,4

Math

N-1,2,5,7

M-1,2,3,4

Social Studies

G-1A-2

G-1B-1,4

G-1C-4

C-1B-1.2

C-1C-2

H-1A-6

H-1B-6

H-1C-15

1,2,3,4,5

Benchmarks

Academic Cross-References

Louisiana

1. Demonstrate clear and logical written, verbal, and non-verbal communication.

2. Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills to resolve conflict, negotiate, work as a team, and provide leadership.

3. Use accepted textile and apparel industry terminology and technical information.

4. Practice client and interpersonal relation skills.

5. Demonstrate respect for individual differences with sensitivity to anti-bias,

gender equity, age, and cultural diversity.

6. Demonstrate commitment, enthusiasm, and initiative to business goals and improvements.

7. Exercise professional ethics in all matters related to the workplace.

ELA

1-1,3,4

2-1,2,6

3-1,2,3

4-1,2,3,4,5,6

5-1,2,3,6

7-1,2,4

Math

N-1,3,4,5

A-1,3,4

M-1,2,3,4

G-1,2,3

D-1,5,7,8,9

P-1,2

Science

SI-A-3,6

PS-A-1

Social Studies

G-1B-1,2,3,4

G-1C-6

C-1D-1,2,3,4

E-1B-2

H-1A-6

1,2,3,4,5

Benchmarks

Academic Cross-References

Louisiana

1. Demonstrate effective verbal, non-verbal, and technological communication skills.

2. Demonstrate interpersonal skills related to conflict resolution, negotiation, and leadership skills.

3. Demonstrate effective methods to locate, obtain, maintain, and terminate employment.

4. Examine legislation, government regulations, and public policy affecting the apparel and textile design, manufacturing, and merchandising industry.

5. Examine personal and employer responsibilities and liabilities regarding industry-related safety, security, and environmental factors.

6. Examine security and inventory control strategies, laws, and worksite policies, and analyze how they affect loss prevention and store profit.

7. Demonstrate procedures for reporting and handling accidents, safety, and security incidents.

8. Apply procedures for maintaining inventory control and loss prevention, including cash and credit transactions.

9. Examine operational costs such as mark up, mark down, cash flow, and other factors affecting profit.

10. Demonstrate knowledge of the arts, the use of various resources, and cultural impact upon design industries.

ELA

1-1,3,4,5

2-2,4,6

3-1,2,3

4-1,2,3,4,6

5-1,2,3,5,6

7-1,2,4

Math

N-1,2,3,4,5,6

A-1,2,3,4

D-3,8

Science

SI-1-3

Social Studies

G-1B-1,2,3,4

G-1C-2,3,4

G-1D-1,2,3,4,5

C-1A-4,5,6

C-1B-4

C-1D-1

E-1A-3,7

E-1B-1,2,3

E-1C-2,4

H-1A-1,6

H-1B-6,7,9,11,15

1,2,3,4,5

Benchmarks

Academic Cross-References

Louisiana

1. Research the roles and functions of individuals engaged in careers in the textiles and apparel industry.

2. Assess employment opportunities and preparation requirements.

3. Review education and training requirements for different levels of employment.

4. Research entrepreneurial opportunities related to these careers.

5. Assess how interests, education, personal priorities, and family responsibilities affect career choices in these areas.

ELA

1-1,3,4,5

2-2,6

3-1,2,3

4-1,4,6

5-2,3,6

7-1,2,4

Math

N-1,3,5,7

A-1,2,3,4

D-1,6,7,8,9

Social Studies

G-1B-1,4

G-1C-2,3,4,6

G-1D-5

C-1D-1

E-1A-3

E-1C-3,15

1,2,3,4,5