Middle School North Campus

Sixth grade home economics is divided into two units. In sewing students will focus on learning to use the sewing machine and construct a mini backpack as their project. In foods class, students will learn the tools of the kitchen, kitchen and food safety. Foods labs feature fun treats such as French bread pizza and saucepan fudge brownies.

At the beginning of seventh grade home economics students will review using the sewing machine. They will then construct their own boxer shorts or pants. In foods, students will review kitchen safety and learn new cooking techniques by preparing quickbreads such as biscuits and muffins.

Eighth grade home economics is a twelve week elective class. In foods, students will explore cultural diversity by studying various cultures and ethnic groups and their cuisines. They will prepare dishes representative of these cultures in foods lab. In sewing, students will continue their work with the sewing machine, and also learn various types of hand stitchery, including hand quilting, embroidery and appliqué. Each student will construct a nine patch pillow.