Intro.+to+FCS

=//Introduction to Family and Consumer Sciences //= __ //Overview:// __ Family and Consumer Sciences I (FCS I) is a one semester introduction course to foods and nutrition, consumerism, and the fundamentals of sewing. The foods unit will cover safety and sanitation, basic foods and preparation techniques, recipes, nutrition and food choices, MyPyramid, food labels, and consumerism. Students will learn about the previously mentioned subjects and then apply their knowledge while planning and preparing various foods. The sewing unit will cover a basic introduction to hand and machine sewing. Safety and the use and care of equipment will be emphasized. Each student will be responsible for purchasing and completing at least one sewing project for this course.

__//Resources Used: // __ A variety of resources will be used including handouts, worksheets, cookbooks, periodicals, newspaper and magazine articles, videos, internet, etc.

__ //Grading Structure/ Procedure/ Framework: // __ The student will be graded on classwork, homework, tests and quizzes, individual and group projects, food labs, and teamwork. The student’s grade is based on the school district’s grading policy .