Home Economics Curriculum
Nutrition and Food Preparation
Grades 9-12
- Applying elements of good nutrition to planning and preparation of appropriate diets
- Using appropriate tools and technologies
- Studying kitchen and food preparation safety
- Understanding dietary restrictions
Family and Human Development
Grades 9-12
- Understanding stages of development
- Understanding nutrition for mothers and children
- Exploring father's and mother's role in new baby care
- Understanding physical, social, mental and emotional development stages
Housing and Environment Repair
Grades 9-12
- Exploring choices of homes to meet personal and family needs
- Designing homes for handicapped access
- Describing criteria for home selection
- Planning child-proof homes
Clothing and Design
Grades 9-12
- Studying principles and elements of clothing design
- Exploring principles of clothing contruction
- Exploring principles of clothing consumerism
- Understanding personal clothing requirements
Issues in Food Peparation
Grades 9-12
- Exploring food from field to refrigerator
- Understanding consumer issues concerning food safety
- Studying the use of natural foods and raw unprocessed food
- Understanding issues in the sanitary preparation of foods
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