Family & Consumer Sciences

Foods I
Grades: 9 12
Prereq: None Credit: .5

Through lab experiences planning, preparing, serving and evaluating a wide variety of foods, students will explore nutritional requirements for people of various ages and needs. They will learn about the dietary guidelines which promote long term health. Careers related to food and nutrition will also be explored. This core course is required for all students seeking a Family and Consumer Science Sequence.

Foods II
Grades: 9 12
Prereq: Foods I Credit: .5

This course provides more in depth study of concepts presented in Foods I including food preparation, menu development, nutrition awareness and application, meal management and meal service. A unit on food for special events and entertaining completes the course.

Food Science
Grades: 11-12
Prereq.: 2 years of science
Credit: 1

This course is designed as a Family and Consumer Science electives, as well as non-Regents course for students needing to obtain one credit of a third science in order to meet the graduation requirement of three science courses. This course focuses on the application of chemistry and biology to food preparation, food processing and nutrition. Some major themes include food additives, food preservation, metabolism, keeping food safe, fermentation of food, and enzymes. The course is lab and activity based, with some of the lab results being edible! Labs are incorporated into class time; there is no separate lab period.

International Foods
Grades: 9 12
Prereq: Foods I Credit: .5

Through food planning and preparation this course leads to greater understanding of meal patterns of various countries and regions. It’s a great opportunity to try new and different foods and explore the world through food.

Human Development
Grades: 9 12
Prereq: None Credit: .5

Students will learn about themselves, ways of coping with the problems and stresses they face, and how to deal effectively with those around them peers, family, younger children and other adults. Students will also investigate fields of study and career opportunities in human development. This core course is required for all FCS sequences.

Child Development
Grades: 10 12
Prereq: None Credit: .5

This course provides study of the physical, emotional, intellectual and social development of children from conception to early childhood. Social concerns and identifying and meeting developmental needs at home and in child care work situations will be stressed.

Interior Design
Grades:9-12
Prereq: None Credit: .5

This course will enable students to assume the role of an interior decorator/designer. After studying the various influences on interior design and the given architectural features of the home, the student will plan the complete interior design including financing the project.

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