No attempt has been made to place limits on the class time spent on any one curriculum organizer. The possibilities for organizing the Home Economics 8 to 10 content are unlimited, which allows teachers to address the needs and interests of their students. School districts, schools, and teachers are encouraged to work in partnership with students, parents, and community members to present relevant programs. Addressing Needs and Wants Human needs and wants change throughout the life cycle. The manner in which families provide necessities and luxuries for their members is influenced by such factors as structure of the family and its stage in the family life cycle.
Students examine the role that they as individuals can play in providing for family needs and wants.
Students in Home Economic 8 to 10 learn to distinguish and evaluate the merits of particular approaches to food processing and preparation. Home Economics 8 to 10 looks at various aspects of fabrics and the production of finished textile products. Throughout the human life cycle, people need to be cared for and to care for themselves and others. Students use nurturing and care-giving skills along with knowledge of human growth and development to anticipate their changing personal and family needs. All Rights Reserved.