Foods & Nutrition 1

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Family & Consumer Sciences Department

Foods and Nutrition Syllabus

Mr. Tim Coyle-Smith

Grade levels: 9 – 12

Google Voice #: Call or Text: 864-663-3494

E-mail: tcoyle@greenville.k12.sc.us

Course Description

Students in Foods and Nutrition 1 will study the principles of nutrition and the relationship of nutrition to individual health, fitness and wellness. Teacher demonstrations and guided laboratory experiences will enable students to gain skills in food safety and sanitation, food storage, use of food preparation techniques, healthy menu selection and preparation.

Instructional Philosophy

The Family and Consumer Science curriculum is meant to be experienced. In my classes this is done through cooking labs, fitness days and various other independent & collaborative efforts. I act as a facilitator as a means of presenting students with the foundation of learning and it is up to them to start the connection process and reach deeper meaning. I am there through every step of the process to guide, lead, and provide clarity. Please assist me by asking your child what they have learned in class and having them show you examples when you are out in the world.

Course Contents, Standards & Objectives

Click here to view the SC Foods and Nutrition State Standards

Textbook

90% of the class will be taught with teacher created materials. The topic of Foods & Nutrition can get technical very fast. It is a class that connects the science of food and nutrition. I always remind my students that they are welcome to "Google" class questions but the content will not relate as it is taught in this class. It is my goal to make these technical topics digestible for all levels of learning.

Other support materials:

Food for Today: State recommended textbook

Assessment/Grade Calculation:

• Student’s work is graded using a standard percentage system.

  • 60% of the overall grade will be based on major grades and,

  • 40% of the overall grade will be made up of minor grades.

Grading Scale:

A 90-100 B 80-89 C 70-79 D 60-69 F 59 & below

*Students are expected to save all materials from the class to help prepare for the mid-term and final exam review. This includes all notes, graded assignments and test*

Homework Policy:

• All work can be completed during the scheduled class time. Students will have home cooking assignments they will need to prepare for. Students will be expected to have access to kitchen staple ingredients to complete these assignments. There will be adequate class time for students to work on those assignments. All will be completed online using Google Docs or various other digital platforms. Note this is subject to change

Make-up Work:

• It is the student’s responsibility to make up for missed work. Absent work is easy to locate and complete from the Google Classroom platform. If a student is absent before a scheduled test, and no new material has been covered, the student will be expected to take the test on the scheduled date.

Late Work:

• Late work will be accepted, but will be penalized 10% of the grade each day it is not turned in without excused absence. If material is not turned in by the fifth day the student will receive a zero, and will not be allowed to make up work. I typically offer one make up assignment per quarter to provide your child the opportunity to make up for a missing minor assignment.

Student Behavior/Attendance & Tardy Policy:

• Students are to follow all GCSD guidelines. For more information click here

• Policies will evolve and update as the school year continues.

Communication with Parents:

• Parent communication is primarily through email. If you have an email address you prefer please let me know. Parents are notified each grading period of their students' progress in the class.