6th Grade
Course Outline for Grade 6 Students
Part I: CHILD CARE UNIT 10 school days
Topics include: Child Development ~ Infant, toddler, and preschool children, babysitting skills and strategies to handle emergency situations when caring for children
ASSESSMENT: Multiple Ed Puzzles - 3 points each and Babysitter Ad - 15 points
The test is based on information/notes/class discussions provide in the child care packet
Part II: FOOD LAB 17 school days
Topics include: Kitchen safety, basic measuring techniques. my plate, common kitchen equipment and basic table setting
Food Labs - Students work in groups to create recipes
ASSESSMENTS: Foods Labs ~ 25 points and Recipe Assignment ~ 15 points
PART III: TEXTILE UNIT 17 school days
Topics Include: Parts of the sewing machine and basic sewing equipment
ASSESSMENT: Stuff Bag ~ 72 point project
This project is a great for beginning sewers. All materials necessary for these projects will be supplied. There is no paperwork or test in this unit, therefore the textiles unit is based on completing the sewing project and class participation. Projects MUST be completed in class under the guidance of the teacher.