Family and Consumer Science Department
The Family and Consumer Science Department offers strands of courses in the areas of foods and nutrition and child development, along with life skills. Sequences of courses are designed to prepare students for their future roles, both in their academic and personal lives. All courses have a strong emphasis on performance-based learning.
FACULTY
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FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE COURSE OFFERINGS
6001 Child Development+ 11-12
6021 Advanced Child Development+ 11-12
6040 Education Intern+ 12
6060 Foods & Nutrition I 9-12
6065 Foods & Nutrition II 9-12
6110 Advanced Foods Services+ (½ YR) 11-12
6111 Advanced Foods Services+ (YR) 11-12
+ Meets College Career Pathways requirement if application process is completed by November of your junior year.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
The Early Childhood Education sequence at EHHS allows students to explore the
fascinating world of children and teaching through a mixture of classroom
and hands-on experiences in EHHS’s own Busy Bee Learning Center. The
program consists of a three course sequence and successful completion may
lead to college credit through Gateway’s Career Pathways program.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Course No. 6001 Credit: .5 (1/2 YR) Grades 11-12 (May be open to grade 10 students
with permission of instructor)
Prerequisite: None
Exploring: Have you ever wondered why there is a playground at EHHS? Do you
enjoy kids? Have you considered a career in teaching, childcare, nursing, psychology,
or social work? do you want your own children to have the best parent you can
be? Are you looking for a class that allows you to put what you learn into
an exciting hands-on learning experience?
If you have answered yes to any of these questions, Child Development is the
course for you. Explore what makes children tick from birth to age 5 in each
of the 5 areas of development. Put your knowledge to good use by teaching 3
and 4 year olds in the Busy Bees preschool. Learn strategies for working with
children from our preschool children. Discover how important you can be in
the lives of your special child and classmates. Juniors and seniors must also
take Advanced Child Development and Education Intern to earn college credit
through the College Career Pathways Program.
21st Century Learning Expectations: 4, 5
ADVANCED CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Course No. 6021 Credit: .5 (1/2 YR) Grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Child Development/minimum grade of 80.
Empowering is key in Advanced Child Development. Expand your experiences working
with children from the individual child to developing and teaching lessons
for the Busy Bee Learning Center at EHHS. Use skills and knowledge obtained
in the introductory course and your creativity to design lessons for your “own” preschool
day. Feel the pride as you see your ideas and hard work come to life in the
preschool. Share your experience and expertise with your peers and the young
children. Project-based and cooperative experiences allow class members to
learn to learn with and from each other. Students increase their understanding
of human development to the school and teen years through the work of major
child development and education theorists. You will develop a sense of empowerment
as you merge your learning with teaching and the management of our preschool.
Juniors and seniors must also take Education Intern to earn college credit
through the College Career Pathways Program.
21st Century Learning Expectations: 4, 5
EDUCATION INTERN
Course No. 6040 Credit: 1 (FY) Grade 12
Prerequisites: Child Development/minimum grade of 85, may be taken concurrently
with Advanced Child Development
Are you considering a career in teaching? Do you want to see what education
is like from the other side of the desk? Are you empowered enough to use all
that you have achieved in your past to explore your future? Are you ready to
take the leap into an experience like not other, one that will develop your
ability to work independently, demonstrate commitment and earn the respect
of your mentor and a class of children?
Achieving is required for success in the Education Intern course. This course
combines classroom activities in learning and teaching strategies with the
opportunity to experience teaching first hand. You will now take your learning
on the road, serving as an intern in a grade level or curriculum area of your
choice, under the guidance of a mentor teacher. This is a unique opportunity
for seniors considering teaching to learn if the field of education, curriculum
area or grade level is truly “for you”. You will demonstrate desirable
habits for success in college and work including regular attendance, time management,
work place behavior and maintaining records. When you complete this course,
you will have a portfolio of your intern experience including a daily journal,
hours of service, and student designed work.
In the classroom Education Interns define the qualities of inspirational teachers
as we examine the college essay process. You will also explore classroom management,
learning theory, and teaching strategies that will enhance your intern experience
and give you a head start in college. Projects include designing and teaching
a lesson and creating a game appropriate for your mentor’s class. The
textbook is written at a college reading level. Transportation may be a consideration
in intern placement. Seniors must take this course to earn college credit through
the College Career Pathways Program.
21st Century Learning Expectations: 4, 5
FOODS & NUTRITION I
Course No. 6060 Credit: .5 (1/2 YR) Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: None
This course emphasizes basic nutrition and cooking in the home. Students will
learn basic measuring, kitchen safety and sanitation, reading recipes, and
terms and techniques for food preparation. Nutrition will be studied through
the Food Pyramid concept. Areas of study include preparation of Quick Breads,
Yeast Breads, cookies, pasta, vegetables, fruits, milk & cheese, and eggs.
21st Century Learning Expectations: 4,6
FOODS & NUTRITION II
Course No. 6065 Credit: .5 (1/2 YR) Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Foods & Nutrition I or Cooking for the 21st Century with
a 70 or above grade average
This course reinforces the skills and topics from Foods & Nutrition I and
introduces beginning techniques for the food service trade. Students will read,
adapt, and follow more advanced recipes and be introduced to menu design. Kitchen
equipment, measuring techniques, food storage, and sanitation will be explored
with an emphasis on skills for food service. Students will expand their knowledge
of food preparation terms and techniques. Hands-on activities include prep
work for Café Maestro, cooking in large quantities, and preparations
of desserts, meats, fish and poultry, and soups, stews and sauces.
21st Century Learning Expectations: 4, 6
ADVANCED FOOD SERVICE+
Course No. 6110 Credit: 1 ( ½ YR block) Grades 11-12
Course No. 6111 Credit: 1 (FY) Grades 11-12
Prerequisite: 2 Foods courses (Foods and Nutrition I, Cooking for the 21st
Century or Foods and Nutrition II)/minimum grade of 75 or permission of instructor
This emphasis of this course will be to develop job skills for the food service
industry. Students explore world cuisines as they design menus, prepare foods,
and serve customers in our own Café Maestro. Students learn to properly
use commercial kitchen equipment to produce recipes in large quantities. Students
will continue to add to their knowledge of food preparation technique. Juniors
and seniors may use this course to earn college credit through the College
Career Pathways Program.
21st Century Learning Expectations: 4, 6