Family & Consumer Sciences
Family & Consumer Science Careers
Family & Consumer Sciences courses focuses on the science and art of living and working well in our complex world. The primary focus is sustainable practices, consumerism, and leadership principles woven throughout the content areas. FCS courses prepare students for careers in culinary arts, hospitality, tourism, education and training, food science and nutrition, health management and wellness, housing and interior design, human/child development and family relations, personal and family finance, and textiles, apparel, and retailing.
Family & Consumer Science Courses
Clothing & Textiles I
WHS0906P5 - ISCS Code: 19201A001Grade: 9-12
Length: 1 semester
Level: General
Credit: 0.5
This basic course in textiles and clothing includes classroom and laboratory experiences to provide students with knowledge and understanding of machine and hand sewing techniques. Included are experiences related to garment construction, machine embroidery, hand sewing techniques, and a study of textiles and their properties. Information related to careers in clothing is incorporated within the course.
Clothing & Textiles II
WHS0907P5 - ISCS Code: 19203A001Grade: 9-12
Length: 1 semester
Level: General
Credit: 0.5
This is a project-based course focused on the implementation of design principles learned in Clothing 1 in selecting, constructing, and altering products. Project management skills including efficient use of time, materials, technique, and tools are incorporated into the course. Topics include: Types of fabrics, construction techniques, use of tools, equipment and terminology, and impacts of technology.
Foods and Nutrition I - $20 Lab Fee
WHS0909P5 - ISCS Code: 1605A001Grade: 9-12
Length: 1 semester
Level: General
Credit: 0.5
This course includes classroom and laboratory experiences to develop knowledge, skills, and understanding of food and nutrition. Sanitation, food borne disease, and basic skills of kitchen management are taught. Information related to careers in food and nutrition is incorporated within the course.
Foods and Nutrition II - $20 Lab Fee
WHS0909P5 - ISCS Code: 1605A001Grade: 9-12
Length: 1 semester
Level: General
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisite: Foods and Nutrition I
This course opens up to the student the world of regional foods of the U.S. and Canada. Following these experiences, international cuisine is emphasized, including geography and culture of selected countries. Each participant has a major project related to their country of choice.
Introduction to Teacher Education
WHS0913P5 - ISCS Code: 19151A001Grade: 11-12
Length: 1 semester
Level: Honors
Credit: 0.5
This course provides prospective teachers with a historical and philosophical overview of American public education. Topics included are organization and administration, financing, legal aspects, curriculum, school personnel, student diversity and current trends and issues. The course includes 30 hours of field experience that will be provided by Winchester Schools. Students must also enroll in the Instructional Technology course that follows this course. This course is EDU 201, an online dual credit course through LLCC, worth 4 credit hours.
Instructional Technology
WHS0914P5 - ISCS Code: 19155A001Grade: 11-12
Length: 1 semester
Level: Honors
Credit: 0.5
This course is designed to introduce current and future educators and trainers to the use of instructional technologies. Students are exposed to a wide variety of teaching tools and techniques that can be incorporated into the classroom. Emphasis is given to provide students with actual experiences in the use of these tools and techniques. Students must also enroll in the Introduction to Teacher Education course that precedes this course. This course is EDU 210, an online dual credit course through LLCC, worth 3 credit hours.