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1-1, 1-2 (10-12) (beginning)[TOP] |
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FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES |
| Child Development and
Parenting (9-12) (one term)[TOP] Do you plan to have a family one day? Are you in a family now? Child Development and Parenting helps explore the family structures and the effects of the family on children. Most of the class is spent learning about the child’s emotional, physical, and intellectual development from conception through the first year of life. The latest developments in fertilization as well as new ideas about child-rearing and parenting techniques are discussed. The ever-changing world of child development is an interesting one and new topics for discussion are presented daily in the media. An extensive list of outside speakers as well as a great collection of videos help to make this class fun. Advanced Child Development (11-12) (one term) [TOP] (Prerequisite: Child Development and Parenting) This is a sequential couse that addressses more complex issues of child development & early childhood education. Topics covered include parenting and nuturing across ages and stages, practices that promote long-term well-being, developmentally appropriate guidance and intervention strategies for individual and groups of children, including those with a variety of disadvantaging conditions. Students will explore career opportunities: a documented student portfolio outlining classroom observation/interaction and community service learning experience will be required. Textiles and Fashion Technologies 1-2 (9-12)[TOP] This is NOT your grandmother’s sewing class! Today the world of clothing construction relies on advanced machines that past generations only dreamed of. The class begins with a simple project and then allows students to progress at their own pace. Individual instruction aids the students with their chosen projects. Basic machine instruction begins the class but overlock sewing machines and computerized machines allow students to create a professional looking project. By practicing construction techniques, students learn what to look for in well-made ready to wear garments. Students will incur additional expense depending on individual projects. Textiles and Fashion Technologies 3-4 (10-12) (Repeatable)[TOP] (Prerequisite is Textile & Fashion 1-2.) Students continue the education they began in Textiles and Fashion 1-2. Techniques on the overlock machine are perfected and more complicated construction methods are expected of these students. Students should expect to complete projects that include zippers, set-in sleeves, facings, and buttonholes by the end of the course. As with Textiles and Fashion 1-2, this course allows for individual instruction from the teacher which encourages students to work at their own pace. Students will incur additional expense depending on individual projects. Consumer Economics (9-12) (one term)[TOP] This one semester/term course helps young men and women learn to manage their resources more effectively through a better understanding of consumer skills and economics. Areas of study include decision making, understanding values and goals, managing personal income, principles of purchasing goods, consumer rights and responsibilities, and consumer swindles and misinformation. The student develops a clearer perspective of wants, of the decisions one must take to achieve goals, and of the effect of his/her individual consumer actions upon himself/herself. Human Development and Family Wellness (9-12) (one term)[TOP] This course is designed for young men and women interested in learning more about health issues that affect the family. Human sexuality, sexually transmitted diseases, infectious diseases, common childhood illnesses, and first aid care are covered in this course. Outside speakers bring their knowledge to complement the text. Good nutrition and health practices are discussed and encouraged to promote a healthy lifestyle. Nutrition and Wellness 1-2 (9-12)[TOP] Learn about healthy eating and how to avoid the bad habits of the typical American diet. This course covers the nutrients found in foods that you eat and helps you examine which areas of your diet need improvement. But don’t worry, this course isn’t all book work. Simple food preparation as well as safety and sanitation techniques are also covered and practiced in lab situation. Some of the foods made in labs include: homemade pasta, tacos, quick breads, cookies, vegetables, fruits, and pizza. Students will incur additional expense depending on individual projects. Advanced Nutrition and Foods (10-12)[TOP] This course continues the education begun in Nutrition and Wellness 1-2. Since “practice makes perfect” much of the time in class is spent trying different recipes and food preparation techniques. Areas of food covered by this course include cake decoration, foreign foods, regional foods, yeast breads, and special occasion meals. Students are encouraged to try their hand at new and unusual foods. They are expected to practice their skills at preparing recipes on their own. Careers in dietetics and food preparation are explored. Nutrition and Wellness 1-2 must be passed with a C average before enrolling in this course. Reliability, responsibility, and maturity are “must haves” for students wishing to take Advanced Nutrition and Foods. (Repeatable with permission of the teacher.) Students will incur additional expense depending on individual projects. Adult Roles and Responsibilities (10-12) (one term)[TOP] You can’t wait to be on your own? It looks easy, right? Just get a job, find an apartment, and start living! NOT EXACTLY! This course will help prepare you for life without the “family unit”. Topics include: Career interest research, relationships,money management, insurance, budgeting, investing, buying a car, apartment hunting, and other relevant topics. Topics are more relevant to juniors and seniors. Interpersonal Relationships (9-12) (one term)[TOP] This course explores the complicated world of communication and relationships. There are guidelines to help make relationships with friends, family, employers, or significant others easier. These skills are not easily practiced, but discussions can help make students aware of techniques that can aid their own relationships with others and increase understanding of behavior. Students are encouraged to look at themselves objectively and examine their own habits in communication. Emphasis is placed on nonverbal communication, relationships between friends, expression of anger, and being aware of how one appears to others. Students in grades 9-12 are eligible for this course, but as a discussion format is used, maturity of the student should be considered before enrolling in the class. Housing and Interiors 1-2 (9-12)[TOP] Students will learn basics of planning and applying color harmonies, elements and principles of design for decorating. Students will create and construct accent pillows and a portfolio of floor plans and interior furnishings for individual rooms and an apartment. The second trimester will include drawing a floor plan and decorating an entire house. Computer technology may be included to enhance technical aspects of this course. Students will incur additional expense depending on individual projects. |
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TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION |
| Introduction to Communication Systems Technology
(9-12) (one term) [TOP] A broad course that explores the application of tools, materials and energy in developing, producing, using, and assessing communication systems. Students will produce graphic and electronic media as they explore techniques used to apply technology in communicating information. Communications Processes Technology (9-12) (Mechanical Drawing) (one term) [TOP] (Prerequisite: Introduction to Communication Systems Technology.) A specialized course that explores the technological processes used to produce and deliver graphic and electronic communications media. Emphasis placed on technical drawing including in depth study of orthographic projection, pictorial drawings including isometric, oblique and perspective drawing, and elementary descriptive geometry. Introduction to Construction Systems Technology (9-12) (one term) [TOP] A broad course that explores the application of tools, materials and energy in developing, producing, using, and assessing construction projects. Emphasis is placed on the nature of housing, site selection, financing, house design, site development, and plans including floor plans, foundation plans, electrical plans, plumbing plans and elevation drawings. Students will incur additional expense depending on individual projects. Construction Processes Technology (one term) [TOP] (Prerequisite: Introduction to Construction Systems Technology.) A specialized course that explores the technological processes used to produce residential, commercial, and industrial buildings and a variety of civil structures. Emphasis on structures including framing parts, estimating of materials and actual building of scale models. Students will incuradditional expense depending on individual projects. Introduction to Manufacturing Systems Technology (9-12) (one term) [TOP] A broad course that explores the application of tools, materials and energy in developing, producing, using and assessing manufactured products. Emphasis placed on the design and planning of student selected products including the production of working drawings, materials selection, estimation, tool and machine usage, machine safety, assembly and finishing. Students will incur additional expense depending on individual projects. Manufacturing Processes Technology (9-12) (one term) [TOP] (Prerequisite: Introduction to Manufacturing Systems Technology.) A specialized course that explores the technological processes used to obtain resources and change them into industrial materials and finished industrial and consumer products. Continuation of the Introduction to Manufacturing Systems Technology course with emphasis placed on greater depth and understanding of the design and planning stage of products including the production of working drawings, materials selection, estimation, tool and machine usage, machine safety, assembly and finishing. Students will incur additional expense depending on individual projects. Computers in Design and Production (Computer Aided Drafting) (11-12) (one term) [TOP] Computer aided drafting techniques, standards and tolerancing methods used to prepare design layouts and assembly, detail and installation drawings, including architectural and engineering. Emphasis placed on in depth understanding and application of AutoCad program. Introduction to Engineering Design (11-12) (one term) [TOP] (Prerequisites: Physics 1-2, Algebra 1-2.) A study of engineering technology careers. Includes problem solving related to graphics, design, manipulation of devices, and the application of mathematics, and scientific principles. Activities involve research and development, descriptive geometry, quantitative decision making, systems of technology, materials science and computer control.
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Last Updated : 17 April 2006 :: By William Hilycord