This course allows students to get hands on experience in the kitchen. Students learn the principles of nutrition, kitchen safety, and how to follow a recipe. They have the opportunity to prepare foods. Students also learn the basics of childcare as they care for a simulated baby for a week. Units on decision-making and money management are also explored.
Students study personal grooming and how to make the most of their personal appearance.
They also spend time learning about many housing alternatives, interior design and home decorating. The final unit of study is care and construction of clothing in which each student makes a garment of his own choosing. The semester culminates with a unit on clothing construction. Students learn the basics of sewing and have the opportunity to make sewing projects such as pillows and boxer shorts. Students learn to use hand tools and power tools in a safe, responsible manner.