This 29 day class is designed to give students a taste of what classes are available at the high school in Family and Consumer Science.

I. Weeks 1-2 Working with Textiles

A. Cutting Basics

1. Using a rotary cutter and mat

2. Cutting out a pattern

B. Sewing Machine Basics

1. Threading the Machine

2. Sewing straight and curved seams

C. 4-Patch Pillow Project

1. Sewing pattern pieces together

2. Reinforcing seams

3. Turning the project and placing the pillow form

4. Hand finishing the project.

II. Week 3 Child Development

A. Child Development ages birth-1

1. Physical Needs

2. Emotional and Needs

3. Intellectual Needs

B. Egg Baby Project

III. Week 4 Interior Design

A. Color Theory

B. Measurements and Materials

1. Measuring for purchasing flooring, paint or wallcovering, and window treatments.

2. Choosing materials for decorating

C. Dream Bedroom Project

IV. Week 5-6 Food and Nutrition

A. Kitchen and Food Safety

B. Nutrition Basics

C. Foods Labs

1. Breakfast Sandwiches

2. Easy Chicken Noodle Soup

3. Jackpot Hotdish

4. Softbatch Chocolate Chip Cookies

5. Lemon Cloud Pie