Family And Consumer Sciences Classes

Family & Consumer Sciences (FACS I)                                             1.00 Credit                                                                                      2 SEMESTERS

• Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11

• PRE-REQUISITES: none.

• MAJOR REQUIREMENTS OR PROJECTS: Two sewing projects, room design project, parenting project

• DESCRIPTION: FACS I is a survey course that studies every topic the field of Family and Consumer Sciences covers. Students study such topics as personal improvement and understanding of self, housing, money management, health and wellness, child care, foods and nutrition, clothing construction, and selection and maintenance of clothing.

Nutrition And Wellness                                                                           0.50 Credit                                                                                         1 SEMESTER

• Grade Level(s): 10, 11, 12

• PRE-REQUISITES: None

• MAJOR REQUIREMENTS OR PROJECTS: Menu planning project; preparation of individual meal

• DESCRIPTION: This is an introductory course to the nutrition and food preparation principles. Students will learn about the body's nutrient needs, balanced eating plans, functions and sources of nutrients, and demonstrate safe and sanitary cooking practices designed to preserve nutrition. Principles and procedures for preparing specific foods, reading and altering a recipe, and basic culinary skills in cutting, mixing, and measuring will be covered. The class builds a firm base and serves as pre-requisite for Foods, General and World Foods.

Child Development, Care, And Guidance                                     0.50 Credit                                                                                         1 SEMESTER

• Grade Level(s): 11, 12

• PRE-REQUISITES: None.

• MAJOR REQUIREMENTS OR PROJECTS: Involvement with Preschool classes through play activity projects, parenting project

• DESCRIPTION: Child Development is a comprehensive study of the inter-relationship of child and family. Topics discussed include family planning, prenatal care, genetics, growth and development of the embryo and fetus, and preparation/baby basics for the new parents. Consideration and discussion is given in the field of physical, emotional, social, language and personality development. The areas of children’s play, activities, discipline, learning and general childcare basics, such as nutrition, clothing, illnesses, and safety are discussed. The age-span discussed ranges from infancy to preschoolers. Childcare centers and careers are also discussed. Students plan and conduct activities with young children.

Foods, General                                                                                               0.50 Credit                                                                                         1 SEMESTER

• Grade Level(s): 10, 11, 12

• PRE-REQUISITES: Nutrition and Wellness

• MAJOR REQUIREMENTS OR PROJECTS: Menu planning projects; preparation of meals; nutrition analysis projects

• DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to develop skills in planning and preparing meals that are appetizing, attractive, palatable, nutritious, and suited to individual and family needs. The criteria needed for making effective choices in the foods market as a means of contributing to the health and well-being of the family is addressed. Also covered are the various methods of meal service, and consumer issues impacting food choices.

Housing Environments & Design                                                        0.50 Credit                                                                                         1 SEMESTER

• Grade Level(s): 11, 12

• PRE-REQUISITES: None

• MAJOR REQUIREMENTS OR PROJECTS: One major design project to include floor planning, interior finishing, furniture selection, and applying design principles and elements.

• DESCRIPTION: This course provides a learning experience in design and color principles and the practical application to interior design. Students develop and draw workable floor plans to use in home building. Specific areas of the home, such as kitchen and bath and their planning are studied in detail. Furniture styles, accessories, and arrangement will be covered in addition to the financing and the legal aspects of purchasing a home.

FACS Internship                                                                                            1.00 Credit                                                                                       2 SEMESTERS

• Grade Level(s): 11, 12

• PRE-REQUISITES: Life Skills (FACS I).

• MAJOR REQUIREMENTS OR PROJECTS: career portfolio, regular attendance.

• DESCRIPTION: Family and Consumer Sciences Internship is a course that allows students with previous FACS course completion to apply skills learned in the workplace. Students learn skills for securing a job, job interviewing skills, and successful employee skills. Those enrolled will be placed in a local FACS related business for employment and must meet criteria established by both the business and the school.

World Foods                                                                                                    0.50 Credit                                                                                         1 SEMESTER

• Grade Level(s): 10, 11, 12

• PRE-REQUISITES: Nutrition & Wellness; Foods, General

• MAJOR REQUIREMENTS OR PROJECTS: None.

• DESCRIPTION: Students will explore traditions, nutritional practices, and food preparation techniques specific to a variety of cultures around the world.

Guiding Alternatives For Young Children                                     0.50 Credit                                                                                         1 SEMESTER

• Grade Level(s): 11 or 12

• PRE-REQUISITES: Child Development is recommended but not required. Successful completion of Health, Safety, and Nutrition is required.

• MAJOR REQUIREMENTS OR PROJECTS: Mineral Area College Background Check Policy, completion of Dual Credit Enrollment Application with MAC. Students will be required to complete five, pre-scheduled observations at an approved early care and education program during the semester, and will begin a collection of their work (artifacts) completed throughout the child development studies leading up to the CDA (Child Development Associate credential) and/or the Associate of Applied Science in Child Development through Mineral Area College.

• DESCRIPTION: The main focus of this course is to identify positive developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) discipline and redirection of children birth through eight years. Guidance skills; observation tools; and techniques of redirecting behavior will be explored. Children's traumas, fears, and negative environmental issues will be identified and assessed. The pro-social environment will be identified through the utilization of observation in a DAP environment. Eight hours of required observations are assigned throughout the semester. Note: Assigned artifacts reflecting the core competencies will be collected for the capstone course. Successfully completing this sequence of courses (Child Development; Health, Safety and Nutrition; Guiding Alternatives for Young Children; and Early Childhood Field Experiences) may result in students earning the CDA credential and up to 12 hours of college credit through Mineral Area College by their high school graduation date.

  • Students successfully completing this course are encouraged to also enroll in Health, Safety, and Nutrition during the junior year, and in Early Childhood Field Experiences through Mineral Area College during the senior year. Successfully completing this sequence of courses (Child Development; Health, Safety and Nutrition; Guiding Alternatives for Young Children; and Early Childhood Field Experiences) may result in students earning the CDA credential. This class may be eligible for college credit - Click here to learn more. Health, Safety and Nutrition and Guiding Alternatives are required to enroll in the senior courses ECE 1000 and ECE 1060.

• The two senior year courses, ECE 1000 and ECE 1060 are described below:

  • ECE1000 _________________ (3-0) 3 cr. hrs. Introduction to Early Childhood Education focuses on research-based theories that have affected the evolution of current developmentally appropriate curriculums used in early care and education programs. The student will explore the history and application of those curriculums based on current theory and practice. Considerations of planning the environment for age’s birth to five (5) will be explored. Developmental effects of the dynamics of the physical, temporal, and human characteristics within the learning environment will be included in the planning process. An introduction to planning of the environment through assessing the individual needs of the child will be explored. The assessment and record keeping skills will be identified through the utilization of observation in a Developmentally Appropriate (DAP) environment. Four hours of required observations is assigned throughout the semester. NOTE: Assigned artifacts reflecting the core competencies will be collected for the capstone project

  • ECE1060 _________________ (3-0) 3 cr. hrs. Child Development Associate Credential Prep Focuses on final preparation for the nationally accredited Child Development Associate credential. Students that have completed three courses: ECE1040 Health Safety and Nutrition, ECE1020 Guiding Alternatives for Young Children, and ECE1000 Introduction to Early Childhood Education, and met all CDA competency standards including a resource collection of required artifacts in all three courses, will begin to build the professional resource collection that exemplifies CDA standards. Coursework also includes writing competency standards required in the CDA 2.0. The student will complete the CDA 2.0 application to the Council for Professional Development. The Professional Development specialist will conduct final observations and evaluations of the student in the student’s child care setting. In addition, the student will provide feedback opportunities for parents in the program. The last step to credentialing is the written test. It will be taken on campus through online testing PearsonVue.