The Family & Consumer Sciences department prepares students for life outside of school caring for/raising children and the skills to live on their own such as cooking, clothing care, keeping relationships, budgeting, and making decisions.
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Outfits drawn in Contemporary Living
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Cooking Lettuce Wraps in Contemporary Living
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Chef from Robert Morris College in Contemporary Living |
Lesson Plan Project In Child Development
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Interior Design Project in Contemporary Living
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Dr. Hirose's web page
(Assignment Calendar)
Curriculum
These are all one semester elective courses worth 1/2 credit each.
Contemporary Living
Study guides:
| Relationships: 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 23 |
Foods: 33, 34, 35, 37, 38, 39, 40, mypyramid.gov food evaluation,
nutritiondata.com food evaluation
Toll House cookies |
Clothing/Fashion: 41, 42, 43, 44, 45,
Closet Evaluation, How to tie a tie
Button directions Laundry symbols Removing Stains
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Interior Design: 46, 47, 48
Room Project Questions only for Room Project
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| Budgeting/Management: 5, 6, 7 Budget Sheet |
Child Care: 24, 25 |
Online review games from textbook
| Prereq: None |
Year: 9-12 |
Credits:0.5 |
Fee: None |
| Learn the basic skills to live on your own. Topics include food preparations, buying groceries, nutrition, doing laundry, mending clothes, basic sewing skills, interior design, childcare, home maintenance, relationships, and budgeting. Class assignments are practical in nature and applicable to everyday living. This class is for anyone who wants to be prepared for the future. You will be introduced to all Family Consumer Science areas and get a glimpse of different career possibilities. |
Child Development
List of chapters
Study guides:
Ch: 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10 (with class), 11, 13, (14-15: on your own), 20, babysitting (see me), 21, 23
Online review games and useful links from textbook
| Prereq: None |
Year: 10-12 |
Credits: 0.5 |
Fee: None |
| For both males and females who plan on working with children as a caregiver, teacher, baby-sitter, doctor, psychologist, counselor, future parent or just like kids. Topics include the four types of development of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, the growth of a fetus, teen pregnancy, health and safety of children, discipline, caring for children, and occupations related to children. Students will create children’s art projects, sing kids’ songs, and create a preschool learning center. The baby simulators are used in this course. |
Parenting
Study guides:
Ch: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (on your own), 11, 14, 16, 23, 28
Online review games and useful links from textbook
| Prereq: None |
Year: 10-12 |
Credits: 0.5 |
Fee: None |
For both males and females who want to learn about the roles of parents and families. Topics include communication, roles, responsibilities, and rewards of children, training styles, discipline, family functions, teen pregnancy, labor and delivery, preparation before and after birth. Students will discuss issues and create informational pamphlets and posters, as well as exploring more deeply a topic of their choice. For those who may want to be a counselor, psychologist, future parent, or are just interested in understanding their families and parents. The baby simulators are used in this course.
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