This instructor's guide contains the materials required to teach a competency-based introductory course providing a basic core of instruction in vocational home economics. The following topics are covered in 29 instructional units organized into 8 sections: involvement in Future Homemakers of America/Home Economics Related Occupations, career options, child care skills, today's clothing and textiles, consumer awareness and decision making, food science and nutrition, living space, and relationships. Each unit contains some or all of the following: objective sheets, suggested activities, handouts, information sheets, supplements containing information for use in solving problems and reinforcing enrichment of learning, transparency masters, activity sheets, assignment sheets, assignment sheet answers, job sheets, practical tests, written tests, and test answers. All units focus on measurable and observable learning outcomes. (MN)