BJHS Family and Consumer Science

Sixth Grade

This course provides an initial introduction to the area of family and consumer science at the middle school level.  The nine-week curriculum is divided equally between three basic areas: skills for adolescence, foods and nutrition, and clothing/textiles.  The intent of the curriculum is exposure and exploration of the three areas.

Seventh Grade

This course provides an opportunity for the seventh grade student to develop skills and attitudes about personal, family and community necessary for daily living.  Areas covered include: health life styles; resource management; careers; life situations; relationships; self esteem; food preparation; and clothing construction.

Eighth Grade

This course provides an opportunity for the eighth grade student to continue his/her development in the area of resource management and careers.  Students increase their competencies in foods and clothing primarily through hands-on laboratory experience.  It is also the intent of the curriculum to make students more aware of the multiple roles they will encounter.

Areas/Topics Covered

·   Making sense of adolescence

·   Peer pressure: Learning to say “No”

·   Social and coping skills

·   Self confidence communication - Verbal/nonverbal

·   Effective listening skills

·   Feelings/emotions

·   Peer relationships

·   Respect/kindness

·   Handling conflict

·   Family relationships

·   Decision making

·   Setting & achieving goals

·   Critical thinking skills

·   Dealing with failure

Foods and Nutrition 

Areas/Topics Covered

Nutrition:

·  6 basic nutrients

·  Caloric needs

·  Digestive system

·  Healthy snacks

·  Exercise

·  Healthy lifestyles

Foods:

·  Safety

·  Sanitation

·  Cooperation/teamwork

·  Time management

·  Small equipment

·  Measuring

·  Table setting

Lab preparation in the following areas:

·  Simple nutritious snacks

·  Simple lunches

· Simple breakfast

Clothing and Textiles

Areas/Topics Covered

·   Sewing equipment

·   How to thread and operate machine

·   Safety

·   Pattern layout/cutting

·    Pressing techniques

·    Basic hand sewing

·   Clean finishing techniques

·   Straight seam construction

·   Simple project construction (locker pocket)