FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE
Grade 10-12
Child Development (.5 Credit)
Teaching Pre-K (.5 Credit) Pre-req Child Development
Food Preparation and Nutrition (.5 Credit)
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE COURSES
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
(1/2 CREDIT)
This course is the study of the principles of child growth and development from conception to adolescence. The course content will focus on the physical, cognitive, social and emotional domains of development.
FOOD PREPARATION AND NUTRITION
(1/2 CREDIT)
The study of foods and nutrition has seen dramatic change as research evolves linking the preparation and consumption of foods to overall health and wellness. Find out what proper nutrition is and what it can do to help you keep your body running at optimum efficiency. Develop skills in meal and menu planning and food preparation. You will be required to participate in food preparation labs.
TEACHING PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN
(1/2 CREDIT)
This one semester class is planned for the student who enjoys working with children and wishes to increase skills learned in Child Development. Class time is spent planning and carrying out a structured Pre-k program for children ages 3 and 4, which is held at the high school. Preparing lesson plans, teaching and observing the preschooler gives students an opportunity to discuss and resolve problems that occur when working with children.