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Exploring Family and Consumer Science Course Description Grades 6, 7, 8
Instructor: Mrs. Christina Orris corris@gusd.net
Text: Preparing For Life and Career
Course Description: Exploring Family and Consumer Science (FCS) is a one semester exploratory course that equips students with essential skills for living; including managing personal, family, and work responsibilities.
Areas of study will include:
*Kitchen Safety, Sanitation, and Hygiene
*Basic Food Preparation
*Nutrition and Wellness
*Goal Setting and Decision Making
*Coping with Conflicts
*Fashion and Interior Design
*Consumer Education and Budgeting
*Career Exploration
The course will be mainly project based, and will include opportunities for hands-on experiences in the kitchen lab, teamwork and collaboration, and both individual and small group work.
A recommended supply for this class is a pocket folder or binder for organizing notes, recipes, and other handouts. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. Thank you for your support.