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Food Science Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of food science
• Technology associated with providing safe and nutritious foods
• Analyze basic scientific principles that explain how and why we process , prepare , and store foods for human consumption Projects , Activities , etc .: Hands-on activities Instructional Focus : Examining food products using scientific methods that lead to product development and safety in our food supply
EDUCATION , TRAINING AND HUMAN SERVICES
Child and Human Development [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Study of human development ( birth – death ) Projects , Activities , etc .:
• Explore careers related to child and human development throughout the lifespan : early childhood , elementary education , secondary education , postsecondary education , geriatric education etc .
• Observation of children
• Exploration and application of child and human development related research
• Knowledge of physical , intellectual , emotional and social development Instructional Focus : Discussion , small / large group activities , project based activities , guest presenters , observation and research .
Early Childhood Careers [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Child and Human Development Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Research child related careers and occupations such as education , child psychology , child life specialists , child-related medical fields , child-related businesses [ books , games , toys , software , entertainment , clothing …] and human / social services , etc .
• Plan and develop lessons and activities for children
• Exploration and application of child related research
• Non-paid class time internship in the onsite school readiness preschool
• Leadership development , occupational development skills and service learning
Co-Curricular Connection : FCCLA
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Coll Foundation of Education [ Concurrent enrollment with Anoka Ramsey Community College ] Intended Audience : Only Grade 10 [ Passed MCA Reading Test with Meets or Exceeds ], only Grade 11 [ GPA in top 33 percent of class or GPA of 3.5 or above ], only Grade 12 [ GPA in top 50 percent of class or GPA of 3.0 or above ], or instructor approval . Credit : Two trimesters / One Period = 1.0 credit Successful completion will earn 4 college credits . Major Outcomes :
• Explore the education , teaching and training career pathway : the teaching profession , philosophy of education , the learner and the learning process , planning instruction , learning environment , assessment and instruction strategies
Projects , Activities , etc .: Lesson plan development and presentation , Field Observation , Career Plan Instructional Focus : Research and observation , Project based activities , Guest speakers / presenters
DESIGN AND VISUAL ARTS
Fabric , Apparel , and Design Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Application of the principles and elements of design
• Explore all of the careers available in the fabric , apparel and design pathway
• Exposure to a variety of equipment , tools , and supplies for fashion , textiles and apparel construction , alteration and repair
• Clothing construction and design Projects , Activities , etc .: Design sketches related to the principles and elements of design Instructional Focus : Business and industry standards , students will be exposed to the latest technology and research taking place in the apparel and design pathway
Interior Design and Housing Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Elements , principles of art and design related to housing
• Scale drawings and wall elevations
• Selection and arrangement of furniture
• Accessories Projects , Activities , etc .: Create a design board for various rooms Instructional Focus : Designing functional and attractive living spaces for individual and / or professional use
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FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Consumer Strategies Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Investing and Savings
• Careers and College
• Income and Taxes
• Banking and Credit
• Protecting your Identity
• Budgeting and Spending
• Housing Projects , Activities , etc .: Develop a personal life plan Instructional Focus : Guest presenters and interactive activities
Interpersonal Relationships Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Understanding self and Personal development
• Effective communication skills
• Understanding and developing healthy relationships
• Conflict resolution strategies
• Recognizing harassment , abuse and prejudice in relationships
Projects , Activities , etc .: Self surveys and reflection , In depth discussions , Practice of strategies to use Instructional Focus : Scenarios , Self discovery , research and discussion
Honors Family and Consumer Sciences Internship Prerequisite / Selection Process : Application and interview required Intended Audience : Grade 12 college and career-bound students pursuing service occupation careers including ; child care , consumer , cosmetology , design , education , food and social services Credit : 0.5 credit per trimester for work ; Major Outcomes :
• Paid career experience
• Leadership development
• Effective work skills
• Community service Projects , Activities , etc .: Reflective employment portfolio , career research , leadership conferences , community and school service Co-curricular Connection : FCCLA , HOSA
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FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES [ FCS ] |