PREREQUISITE: NONE
GRADE LEVEL: 7/8
LENGTH: ONE TRIMESTER
CATEGORY: Required
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This action-packed exploratory course is designed to help teens prepare for independence and to be a contributing family member. Students will gain confidence with new survival skills that will help students cope as a new teen in today’s world. Hands-on opportunities include: cooking for fun and using recipes, using kitchen appliances and equipment, applying the new “My Pyramid” for healthy eating, entertaining children, preparing to baby-sit, sewing and embroidering projects with computerized machines, ironing and repairing clothes, learning to do laundry, and managing money, checkbooks, and a debit card.
AREAS OF STUDY:
Relationships Money Management
Babysitting Cooking
Clothing care and Repair Basic Nutrition
Sewing Home Ecology
Safety
EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS:
Complete assigned work on time
Cooperate in group activities
Demonstrate competency in all areas of study
Complete minimum requirements
PREREQUISITE: FCS I
GRADE LEVEL: 8
LENGTH: One Trimester
CATEGORY: Practical Arts Elective
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This elective course builds on the Family & Consumer Science I course. Emphasis is placed on developing skills to help the students become more independent in the areas of foods/nutrition, sewing, consumer awareness/advertising, relationships. Each area uses hands-on activities to enhance the experience.
AREAS OF STUDY:
Simple meal preparation & nutrition
Sewing Skills
Foods from other cultures
Organizing, decorating, & caring for your room or space
Safety and Sanitation
Consumer Skills
Entertaining
Environmental concerns
Careers
EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS:
Complete assignments, projects and tests at a satisfactory level
Cooperate in group activities in a safe and responsible manner
Demonstrate competency in all areas of study
PREREQUISITE: FCS I
GRADE LEVEL: 8
LENGTH: One Trimester
CATEGORY: Practical Arts Elective
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course emphasizes eating for good health with many hands-on-learning experiences. Students will study trends in snacks and nutrition (fat, salt, caffeine, sugar, fiber) and will analyze food labels. Students cook an average of 2-3 times per week. A variety of nutritional snacks and meals will be prepared throughout the trimester. (Students will learn, food that is good for them, can also taste good!) These skills are enhanced by practicing altering recipes for good health. Nutrition for sports and weight control are covered, as well as effects of advertising, eating disorders and dieting.
AREAS OF STUDY:
Analyzing food labels Eating disorders
Healthy diets Food for athletes
Recipe modification Advertising
Weight control Preparation of nutritional foods
Effects of sugar, salt, fat, caffeine, fiber & additives
EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS:
Complete assignments and tests at a satisfactory level
Work cooperatively in group activities
Manage use of time in class activities
SEWING AND CLOTHING SELECTION PREREQUISITE: FCS I
GRADE LEVEL: 8
LENGTH: ONE TRIMESTER
CATEGORY: Practical Arts Elective
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This elective offers students the opportunity to develop skills in sewing, fabric knowledge, pattern use and selection, wardrobe planning and shopping skills. The emphasis of the hands-on program is to use sewing skills and patterns to complete a variety of fun projects.
AREAS OF STUDY:
Basic sewing skills
Pattern & fabric selection
Wardrobe planning
Clothing quality & shopping
Use of standard sewing machines, sergers, & computerized embroidery machines
Sewing-related careers
EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS:
Complete assignments, and tests at a satisfactory level
Complete required sewing projects
Manage use of time in class activities