Download FCS MINOR S COURSE SYLLABUS 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR

FCS MINOR S COURSE SYLLABUS
2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR
The following list includes major topics of study and major assignments and
activities for each area of study.
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT/GERONTOLOGY
Human Development involves the study of growth and development from infancy
through the changes that take place in the elderly. You will take on the role as a
preschool teacher for the Child Development portion of the unit.
Topics to be covered:
Activities/Assignments:
Developmental skills and stages of development
Nutrition and the young child
Snacks for young children
Importance of early learning
Develop empathy towards the elderly
Understanding the elderly
Preschool Unit Portfolio
healthy snack preparation
writing a children’s book
simulation lab
Interview of senior citizen
The preschool unit portfolio as well as the interview of a senior citizen will be the
primary assessments in this area.
FOODS AND NUTRITION
Foods and nutrition involves the study of nutrition and healthy eating habits and the
preparation of foods. Students will be actively involved in demonstrations, preparation
and clean up of each lab.
Topics to be covered:
Activities/Assignments____
Food safety and sanitation
Understanding recipes and measuring
Safe use of knives in food preparation
Time management principles
Pastry preparation
Protein preparation
Lab
Lab
Lab
Lab
A unit test will be used as the final assessment for this unit.
SEWING/TEXTILES
Sewing and textiles involves both the use of the sewing machine as well as hand sewing
techniques and the use of the embroidery machine. Students will select a project to
complete during the marking period.
Topics to be covered:
Activities/Assignments:
Safe use of the sewing machine
Pattern usage
Cutting/pinning
Machine sewing
Haan kit project
A unit test and completion of the Haan kit project will be the major assessments for
this unit. Students will be expected to pay for their selected project.
CONSUMER EDUCATION UNIT
The consumer unit involves an understanding of an individual’s rights and
responsibilities as a consumer.
Topics to be covered:
Activities/Assignments:
Budget development
create budget according to
assigned occupation
researching banks online
Checking/savings accounts
Credit cards
Renting an apartment
Purchasing an automobile
find appropriate housing to
meet your budget
webquest
A culminating portfolio consisting of documents completed during this unit will serve
as the assessment.