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ECONOMICS I
COURSE OF STUDY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
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Economics I is a one semester course offered primarily to freshmen and
sophomores. The course is designed to give
the students an overview of the Home Economics curriculum. The course offers students the opportunity to
explore and develop abilities in food preparation, personal relationships,
child development and basic sewing skills.
The course material will be studied in an activity-oriented laboratory
environment.
OBJECTIVES
Food
and Nutrition
The
student will …..
·
Recognize
proper kitchen safety procedures
·
Learn
proper sanitation procedures
·
Learn
cooking terms, equivalents and units of measure
·
Acquire
knowledge in kitchen safety
·
Learn
the basic nutrients, about healthy diets and understand the food pyramid
guidelines
·
Identify
kitchen equipment
·
Prepare
recipes following directions
·
Demonstrate
proper table setting
·
Learn
the principles of table manners and social etiquette
Personal
Relationships
The
student will…
·
Learn
how to set and achieve goals and to maintain values
·
Practice
time management and decision making skills
·
Learn
factors that affect personality
·
Learn
how self concept develops, how to improve self-image and how to maintain a
positive attitude
·
Child
Development
The
student will…
·
Learn
the basic principles of development
·
Learn
about the physical, intellectual, social and emotional development of children
·
Learn
about the proper care of infants
·
Learn
about the aspects of parenting through the egg baby project
Clothing
The
student will…
·
Learn
to recognize and use sewing equipment
·
Learn
basic sewing techniques including hand stitching and sewing on a button
·
Learn
the parts and basic operation of the sewing machine
·
Construct
2 sewing projects in class
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
·
Students
will be expected to participate in class discussions
·
A
variety of assignments will be completed during class time
·
Homework
assignments will be turned in on time for full credit
·
Quizzes
will be given on a regular basis
·
Final
exam will be worth 20% of the final semester grade
EVALUATION
·
Make-up
work must be turned in by date indicated
·
All
points are totaled at the end of the marking period to determine final grade
·
Grading
scale is listed below NO ROUNDING UP
90 – 100 = A 70 – 79 = C
80 - 89 =
B 60 - 69