Today's Teen course description
by S Walbridge
August 19, 2008
COURSE TITLE: Teen's Today
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1 Semester 135.7 Clock Hours
GRADE LEVEL: 9th Grade
PREREQUISITES: None
TEACHING RESOURCES:
Today's Teen, Glencoe
Living Now, Goodheart Willcox,
Sewing Practice Packets
History of Fashion 1176-1976.Glencoe
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This comprehensive FACS class is designed to provide a basic level of family and consumer science. Nutrition and the study of wellness and fitness will be covered. Students will understand and prepare foods in all areas of the food pyramid (grains, vegetables, fruit, dairy and protein). Meal management, table manners and restaurant etiquette will be discussed and practiced.
Students in the Spring semester will study the history of fashion and prepare a presentation on a favorite fashion era in history. Students will sew a sportswear garment, and develop an understanding of sewing terms, techniques and how to make wise garment purchases. Grooming and hygiene will be studied including exercise and the students will develop a wellness program to meet their lifestyles.
2.1.4 Implement decisions about Clothing
14.1.2 Compare the impact of psychological, cultural, and social influences on food choices and other nutrition practices.
14.1.6 Examine the impact life choices have on long and short term wellness.
14.3.1 Apply various dietary guidelines in planning to meet nutrition and wellness needs.
