This package consists of a teacher's guide and 12 learning modules that have been designed for middle school home economics exploration and orientation courses. Presented in the teacher's guide are suggested instructional strategies for using the learning modules in interdisciplinary settings. The following topics are covered in the learning modules: careers in home economics, personal development, personal grooming and hygiene, employability skills, food and nutrition/culinary arts, clothing and textiles, child care and human services, housing and home furnishing, home and institutional management, home and family life, computer literacy, and leadership skills and Future Homemakers of America/Home Economics Related Occupations. The learning modules, which have been developed in a competency-based instruction format, contain the following: objective and introduction sheet (including student learning objectives and performance standards); teacher activity sheet (including suggested preparation activities, teaching activities, and suggestions for incorporating home economics competencies into academic courses); reference information for teachers; transparency masters; student handouts/activity sheets; activity sheet answers; and student progress chart. A counselor's/adviser's guide summarizing career opportunities in the hospitality industry is also included. (MN)