Food Science & Nutrition
Grades 9/10/11/12, #FCS021, ½ credit, 5 periods (S)
This one-semester course is designed to provide hands-on experience in the kitchen while introducing basic nutrition concepts. The course emphasizes food and kitchen safety, culinary preparation, personal nutrition and the macro nutrients: carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
Note: Successful completion of this course counts toward the STEM requirement.
Advanced Food Science & Nutrition
Grades 10/11/12, #FCS023, ½ credit, 5 periods (S)
Prerequisite: Completion of Food Science & Nutrition (formerly Basic Nutrition) with at least 70%
This course examines the micro nutrients: vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals, forms of matter, fermentation, food safety, and mixtures. Current research on diet-related illnesses are explored. Students will explore food science principles in a hands-on environment.
Note: Successful completion of this course counts toward the STEM requirement.
Child Development
Grades 10/11/12, #FCS030, ½ credit, 5 periods (S)
This course explores the family dynamics of having children. Prenatal development including birth defects is studied. The course focuses on the physical, intellectual, social and emotional development of the child from birth through age three. Parenting techniques are also explored. Students participate in a simulated parenting role. This course is recommended to students who are interested in pursuing a career in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Psychology or related fields dealing with children.
Textile Design
Grades 9/10/11/12, #FCS041, ½ credit, 5 periods (S)
The first half of this course focuses on the basics of the fashion industry. Students will focus on the journey from a fashion concept to an actual garment, looking at textile construction, elements and principles of design, and factory finishing of popular clothing brands. Students will also learn about the history of fashion throughout the 20th century. The second half of the course focuses on machine and traditional handwork construction techniques to create both wearable and non-wearable fabric arts. Student projects in the past have included nine patch pillows, pajama shorts or pants, stuffed animals, and various independently done projects. Projects may vary by year depending on class ability/time. This course is recommended for students who are interested in the fashion industry (design, retailing, merchandising) as well as students who are interested in learning to sew. Students are required to purchase fabric, thread, and other notions for projects from outside sources, outside of school time.