Summary
Family and Consumer Science Course Descriptions
Clothing and Textile Core
Grades 9 – 12
½ credit, ½ Art credit
Prerequisite:
- The successful completion of Home and Career Skills at the middle school level or prior permission from the teacher.
Students will explore clothing history, culture, design principles, equipment, construction and current issues of concern to the industry and society in general. This course will help students explore career opportunities in this field and help them develop skills needed for employment. Students will be taught using a hands-on, experiential approach in a laboratory setting.
Housing and Environment Core
Grades 9 – 12
½ credit, ½ Art credit
Prerequisite:
- The successful completion of the Clothing & Textiles Core or prior permission from the teacher.
This course is designed to make students aware of the influence of history, culture, and environment, in their housing decisions. This course will help students explore career opportunities in this field and help them develop skills needed for employment. Students will be taught using a hands-on, experiential approach in a laboratory setting. Housing and Environment Core combined with Clothing and Textiles Core is an approved substitution for the Fine Arts graduation requirement for any student.
Food and Nutrition Core
Grades 9 – 12
½ credit
Prerequisite:
The successful completion of Home and Career Skills at the middle school level or prior permission from the teacher.
Students will develop skills needed to select, prepare, and serve food which meets nutritional needs of individuals and families. This course will help students explore career opportunities in this field and help them develop skills needed for employment. Students will be taught using a hands-on, experiential approach in a laboratory setting.
Global and Gourmet Foods
Grades 9 – 12
½ credit
Prerequisite:
- The successful completion Food & Nutrition Core course or prior permission from the teacher
Students will learn how to prepare and present a variety of gourmet foods as well as learn how to use specialized equipment. This course will help students explore career opportunities in this field and help them develop skills needed for employment. Students will be taught using a hands-on, experiential approach in a laboratory setting.
Food Science
Grades 9 – 12
1 credit
Food Science is designed to reinforce and enhance the student’s knowledge of scientific principles and processes through the study of foods and nutrition. An in-depth understanding of science as it applies to foods will assist students with interest in career and technical education, to understand the food industry as well as food preparation in their daily lives. Students will be involved in hands-on laboratory activities which verify the scientific concepts presented.