FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE

 

 

The following courses cover the Pennsylvania academic standards of  Family and
Consumer Science. 

 

 Food and Nutrition                                                                10,11,12th  grades

Child Development                                                                 10, 11, 12th grades

Food & Fiber Arts                                                                 10, 11, 12^th grades

Intro Family & Consumer Science (required)                            9^th  grade

 

FOODS AND NUTRITION:     In  Nutrition; safeguarding the family health, the efficient kitchen, choosing-using-and-care of appliances are the units covered.  In the Food Preparation area, the units covered will be dairy products, breads and cereals, cakes, pies, fruit, vegetables, salads, soups, meat and poultry, selection, serving and storage is explored. 

 

CHILD DEVELOPMENT:  First and Second Semesters- This course explores the background and reasons for early childhood education programs; provides an opportunity for students to be introduced to child development and types of programs that exist; growth and development of child from pregnancy to age five; family planning, birth processes, parenting and care giving is discussed; discipline vs. punishment, development and purpose of play, development of curricula areas are also studied; guidance techniques are taught; hands on field experience in observation and participation at elementary school are a major part of the program.  Experience with simulation; Baby…Think It Over; also mini craft units will be incorporated into the curriculum.  The student will be required to pay for the project.

 

 FOOD AND FIBER ARTS:    Student's interested in improving their cooking skills and abilities in a more involved way will explore  food preservation, add finishing touches to food, entertaining, cooking customs from many countries and regions in the United States as well as preparing foods characteristic of these regions are emphasized.  Students will also construct a “quillow” to utilize quilting and sewing skills.

 

9^th GRADE INTRO FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES: This course is designed to introduce all 9th grade students to Family and Consumer Sciences.  The focus of Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences education is the individual, family, and community.  The family is responsible for nurturing its members.  Family experiences, to a great extent, determine who a person is and what a person becomes.  Family and Consumer Sciences supports the development of the knowledge and skills that students need as family members both now and in the future.   S . Financial and Resource Management, Balancing Family, Work, and Community Responsibility, Food Science and Nutrition, Child Development.