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Family
and Consumer Science Course Descriptions
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Foods I (Foods and Nutrition)
Semester - 1/2 credit
Do you enjoy cooking,
eating, and trying new recipes? Are you interested
in learning about nutrition and how the foods that
you eat affect your energy level, health and
wellness? This is an exciting introductory level
course that focuses on a wide range of food lab
experiences including quick breads, yeast breads,
cookies, breakfast foods, fruits and vegetables,
pasta, and pizza. Through a variety of food lab
experiences and special projects you will explore
learning basic food preparation skills, kitchen
safety, creative new recipes, and career
opportunities in the food industry.
Successful completion of Foods I serves as a
prerequisite for Gourmet Foods and International &
Regional Foods
Gourmet Foods
Semester - 1/2 credit
This course provides
the student with advanced culinary skills and
techniques needed to prepare and serve food in a
professional manner. It is designed to build upon
those skills acquired in the prerequisite course
Foods I. The students are introduced to the
diversity of the world of foods. New ingredients and
tools are used to broaden their scope of learning by
aiding in research, investigation, and analysis.
Students are actively involved in planning,
preparation and service of gourmet foods and meals.
Prerequisite: Foods I (Foods and Nutrition)
International and
Regional Foods
Semester - 1/2 credit
As an area of study,
food is a fascinating subject, for it affords
opportunities for creativity and scientific
understanding of the very substances needed for
pleasure, as well as survival. The United States is
often called the “melting pot of the world” and our
cooking today is as diverse as our population. By
expanding on prior food preparation skills you will
explore the more intricate procedures of fine
regional cuisine. We will also continue our learning
of basic food preparation skills including the safe
use and care of equipment, reading and following
recipes, and kitchen sanitation.
Prerequisite: Foods I (Foods and Nutrition)
Fashion I
Semester - 1/2 credit
Welcome to the
exciting world of fashion and design! Great things
are going to take place in our fashion lab at Goshen
High School, as you create clothing and accessories
that will be part of the annual Festival of the Arts
Show! By using clothing and textiles as a medium for
artistic expression, you will experiment with
fabrics and patterns to design unique clothing to
increase your wardrobe, and become a better consumer
by learning how to evaluate the quality of
ready-made garments. You will learn how to use a
sewing machine, basic clothing construction skills,
and will discover what styles and colors look best
on you. We will explore possible career paths in the
Fashion and Design Industry through a variety of
special projects and field trips.
Successful completion of Fashion I serves as a
prerequisite for Fashion II
Fashion II
Semester - 1/2 credit
This course will
provide students with the opportunity to use
clothing and textiles as a medium for artistic
expression. It is designed to build upon those
skills acquired in the prerequisite course Fashion
I. The main focus will be on clothing construction,
including the selection of patterns and fabrics,
pattern alterations, organization of work time and
details of construction. Students will have the
opportunity to showcase their completed projects in
the annual Festival of the Arts Show! Career paths
in the Fashion and Design Industry will be explored
through a variety of projects, guest speakers, and
field trips.
Successful completion of this course serves as a
prerequisite for Fashion III.
Fashion III
Semester - 1/2 credit
This advanced level
course is designed to build upon the basic garment
construction skills acquired in the prerequisite
courses Fashion I and Fashion II. This is a class
offering students the opportunity to continue
developing clothing construction skills through a
variety of advanced projects. Students will be able
to create original garments (including Prom Gowns!)
and unique accessories. In addition, students will
continue to explore the world of fashion –from
fashion history to today’s fashion industry through
a variety of activities, field trips, guest
speakers, and participation in the annual Festival
of the Arts Show!
Prerequisites: Fashion I, Fashion II
Family Living (Parenting
Education)
Semester - 1/2 credit
To prepare students
for the potential future role as a parent, this
class will address many topics necessary to make an
informed decision about this lifelong commitment and
to become a caring, responsible citizen. Topics will
include: the need to care for one’s personal health,
informed decision making about personal life styles,
positive ways to meet the needs of a child at
various stages of development, the characteristics
of different parenting styles, and the cultural
aspects of parenting. Through a variety of special
projects (including the Empathy Pregnancy Belly and
our new Real Care Baby Infant Simulators), guest
speakers and field trips, students will have the
opportunity to apply the principles learned. (Recommended for
Sophomores, Juniors and
Seniors.)
Work Study
2 Semesters - 1
credit
The Work Study
Program is designed for high school seniors who are
employed in a paying position with a local business.
The class meets one day per week for related
classroom instruction. The teacher conducts visits
to the student work sites periodically. The student
must have valid working papers and work a minimum of
8 – 10 hours per week. Students must complete time
sheets, written projects/assignments and participate
in classroom activities/discussions. This is a full
year (1 credit) course.
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