Family and Consumer Science

Grade Level: 7
Prerequisite: None
Length: One quarter
Description: This course introduces students to basic survival skills for daily living. It includes home safety, consumer skills, foods and nutrition, textiles, and caregiver skills. Activity examples: preparing, serving, and evaluating foods; sewing small projects; and practicing child caregiver skills.

Grade Level: 8
Prerequisite: None
Length: One semester
Description: Provides students with an opportunity to experience the areas of decision-making, self-awareness, foods and nutrition, resource management, clothing and textiles, interior design, and child development. Activity examples: preparing, serving, and evaluating foods; analyzing food and activity habits; making a budget; sewing small projects; completing interior design projects; and planning activities for young children.