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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
AC Child and Human Development 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.
AC Early Childhood Careers Prerequisite / Selection Process: Child Development / Parenting or 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 Education, Teaching and Training Careers [ 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: One trimester = 0.5 credit, successful completion will earn 3 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
AC Fashion Merchandising Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes:
• Explore the fashion industries as they relate to design and promotion
• Become aware of the many career opportunities that exist in fashion merchandising
• Rights and laws regarding the fashion and cosmetic imports and exports along with ethical issues
Projects, Activities, etc.: Research, Visual Merchandising presentation and display, Hands-on design, Field experience Instructional Focus: Project based activities, computer applications and guest speakers
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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
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
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 [ FACS ] |