| Clothing and Textiles | Food and Nutrition | |
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Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1 Term: 1 semester |
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1 Term: 1 semester |
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| Course Description: Clothing and Textiles 1 is an elective course. This course is planned to provide opportunities to develop knowledge and understanding of textiles, fabric trends, and fashions as related to personal and family needs and retail demands. Construction skills will be taught as a basis for introducing quality workmanship, alternation techniques, and clothing maintenance. Career and educational opportunities in the world of fashion and textile related fields will be explored. | Course Description: Food and Nutrition 1 is an elective course. It is available to all students in grades 10 through 12. This course includes basic classroom and laboratory experiences needed to develop knowledge and understanding of basic food principles and applied nutrition for people of all ages. The course content centers around the following duty areas: promoting food service and preparation management using the decision-making process; meeting basic needs in planning, preparing and serving food; maximizing resources when planning/preparing/serving food; promoting hospitality in food practices; and analyzing individual and family nutritional needs in relation to change. Information related to careers in foods and nutrition is incorporated throughout the course. |