YEAR 8 HOME ECONOMICS

Learn the Healthy Eating Pyramid and the importance of feeding our bodies the right fuel;

Understand recipes and how they are used to produce food products;

Follow and implement basic food preparation skills;

Develop an awareness of food hygiene and kitchen safety;

Create food solutions using the Technology process: investigate, define, design, produce, evaluate

Demonstrate a safe use of kitchen equipment, eg. ovens, stove top, knives;

Demonstrate basic food selection ordering procedures;

Work independently, and collaboratively with fellow students.

Set up and thread the sewing machine to function correctly;

Explain the function of the major working parts of the sewing machine;

Use the sewing machine efficiently;

Demonstrate the ability to use pressing equipment efficiently and safely;

Construct simple articles using a range of techniques and skills. This could include, inserting a zip, quilting, applique, embroidery and more.

Use appropriate equipment and techniques for measuring, marking and cutting when constructing an article;

Demonstrate all aspects of the Technology process: investigate, define, design, produce and evaluate.

Work independently, and collaboratively with fellow students.