Discovering Foods encourages the student to make healthful choices, not only at school but also out in the world of fast food. Classroom study, laboratory experiences and special projects provide the basis for evaluation. Clothes are an important part of any teens' spending. Students will learn how to make the most of their money by developing better consumer skills when purchasing ready-made clothes, as well as learning the skills necessary to create clothes from commercial patterns. During this course the students will develop the technical skills to make clothes and creative accessories that match current trends and individual preferences.
Students are responsible for the purchase of materials for individual projects.
Students enrolling in Foods for Today will improve their survival skills while striving for better health and becoming an educated consumer in the market place. This necessary course offers the opportunity to learn basic principles of food preparation and meal planning by following good nutrition guidelines. Classroom study, accompanied by laboratory experience, includes information on a wide variety of food categories, eating for good health, lifelong fitness, and evaluating media information. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of practicing safety and good sanitation in the kitchen and the use of various equipment in the laboratory. Students are evaluated by their class participation, written work, and laboratory experience.