BARTLESVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Grades 9-10:
Grades 11-12:
Family &
Consumer Science Dept.
2006-2007
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General
Information for courses offered at the Mid-High.
All Family and Consumer Science (FACS) classes are for 9th
and 10th graders, boys and girls.
Each course is a semester class filled with practical curriculum that
students will need for everyday living in the Real World. Each unit coordinates with core subjects,
reinforces learning of math, science, English, culture, history, health, and
visual art. Students use the latest
technology (computers, video camera, scanner, interactive touch board, ELMO
visual presenter, digital video editor) for class projects. Each unit has field trips, guest speakers, or
numerous lab experiences.
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE I A
(One Semester) 5012
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Prerequisite: None |
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Grade Levels: |
9, 10 |
This
course includes units on career exploration, housing, consumer education, and
sewing construction. This course begins with
exploring career possibilities and employment practices. Students will complete a floor plan including
color, home furnishings and personal living space. Students will study consumer awareness and
decision making with their purchasing power.
Clothing analysis and construction, including pattern and fabric
selection, and using sewing equipment will complete the semester.
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE I B
(One Semester) 5013
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Prerequisite: None |
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Grade Levels: |
9, 10 |
This
course includes units on childcare, foods, and health. This course includes units in early child development
and related careers (7 weeks; lab projects:
write a child’s story, conduct an interactive preschool lesson with the
class and conduct a one-day childcare lab).
Using self directed teamwork lab sheets, students will study food habits
and health issues (9 weeks; lab projects:
quick breads, cakes, homemade pasta, homemade ice cream, egg dishes,
outdoor cooking and taste testing, health analysis). Personal growth and human relations completes
the course. Extra credit
opportunities: Electronic Baby and
community experience
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE II A
(One Semester) 5014
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Prerequisite: None |
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Grade Levels: |
9, 10 |
This
course includes units in leadership, consumer education (banking and credit), clothing
and textiles (labels, textiles, purchasing and garment construction, and
housing and home furnishings (interior design and architectural design; home
tours, when available; model room construction) and career exploration
(obtaining a job, progress and success on the job). Each unit has field trips, guest speakers, or
numerous lab experiences. Fabric and
sewing supplies will be needed. Optional use of computerized sewing machine.
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE II B
(One Semester) 5015
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Prerequisite: None |
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Grade Levels: |
9, 10 |
This
course emphasizes parenting, foods, and relationships. This course includes units in child
development and parenting (7 weeks; lab projects: PowerPoint presentation on interactive presentation
screen, analysis of childhood behavior, and conduct a one-day child care lab);
food habits and health issues (7 weeks:
lab projects: yeast breads, meat
dishes, pies, dehydrating, bread machine, vegetable dishes, comparison of
latest technology, ex: halogen vs.
convection vs. conventional ranges); building stronger family relations and
understanding the disabled. Extra
credit opportunities: Electronic Baby
and community experience.
TEEN LIFE SKILLS
(One Semester) 8611
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Prerequisite: None |
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Grade Levels: |
9, 10 |
This
is a sampler course, which covers all areas of Family and Consumer
Science. This course is designed to help
develop skills needed in everyday living.
Areas of emphasis are career enhancement skills, study skills, communication,
responsible dating, choosing a marriage partner, healthy relationships with
family and friends, consequences of teen pregnancy and childbirth, budgeting
time and money, principles of design, care, and repair of clothing, nutrition
and simple cooking techniques. Lab
projects include Empathy Belly, health analysis, and electronic baby
project. Teen Life Skills fulfills the complete set of Priority Academic Student
Skills (PASS) competencies in Health and Safety Education, 9-12.
CAREER EXPLORATION (One
Semester) 8609
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Prerequisite: None |
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Grade Levels: |
9, 10 |
This
course emphasizes career choice and skills for entering the world of work. This course begins with interest assessments and
personal value inventories and use of a software package called Oklahoma Career
Search. This course is designed to help
students develop study skills, attitudes, perceptions and motivation toward
good work habits to be used during school and to continue in the
workplace. Conceptual skills such as
planning and time management, computer skills and PowerPoint presentations,
communication and problem-solving techniques are taught in this course. Guest speakers, field trips, and career
shadowing introduce students to career opportunities.
Family and
Consumer Science Department
The school year 2006-2007 will offer Parenting & Child Development
and Housing & Home Furnishings. Each
course is a semester course and open to 11th-grade and 12th-grade
students.
The school year 2007-2008 will offer Adult and Family Living I and
II. Each course is a semester course and
open to 11th-grade and 12th-grade students.
Nutrition and Food Science will be offered each year.
PARENTING AND CHILD
DEVELOPMENT (First
Semester 2006-07) 3243
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Prerequisite: None |
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Grade Levels: |
11, 12 |
This
in-depth study is designed to provide basic knowledge of child development as
well as develop skills necessary to care for children and foster children’s development,
child health, first aid, and nutrition; plus information and activities in
guiding children’s behavior and meeting the needs of special age groups. Careers in childcare are explored.
HOUSING AND HOME FURNISHINGS (Second Semester 2006-07) 8606
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Prerequisite: None |
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Grade Levels: |
11, 12 |
The
purpose of the Housing and Home Furnishings class is to increase knowledge and
develop skills in living space and its design, home selection and home finance,
housing exteriors and interiors, selection and purchase of furnishings, and
employment opportunities in the area of housing and home furnishings. Housing
and Home Furnishings fulfills the complete set of Priority Academic Student
Skills (PASS) competencies in Visual Art, 9-12.
NUTRITION & FOOD SCIENCE
(One
Semester) 8605
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Prerequisite: None |
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Grade Levels: |
11, 12 |
Nutrition and Food Science is an
in-depth course designed to increase knowledge and skills in nutrition, consumer
food planning, purchasing, preparation, and preservation. Eating disorders and special diets are
supplemental areas. Science concepts and
theories in the area of personal nutrition are presented as well as
food-related occupations and developing social and entertainment skills.
ADULT AND FAMILY LIVING - GENERAL INFORMATION
This unique and fast-paced course is designed for 11th- and 12th-grade
students. This course will help prepare
you for your future. Through guest
speakers, and classroom experiences, students are prepared for adult
responsibilities.
The school year 2007-2008 will offer Adult & Family Living I &
II. Each course is a semester course and
open to 11th-grade and 12th-grade students.
ADULT AND FAMILY LIVING I (First Semester 2007-08) 8602
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Prerequisite: None |
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Grade Levels: |
11, 12 |
Areas of study include
communication skills, career preparation, financial planning, understanding taxes,
insurance, understanding self and developing socially, emotionally, and
physically.
ADULT AND FAMILY LIVING II (Second Semester 2007-08) 8604
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Prerequisite: None |
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Grade Levels: |
11, 12 |
Areas
of study include selecting and caring for clothing, living on your own,
defining married and single lifestyles, understanding family life, pregnancy
and childbirth, parenting skills with infants and young children, choosing food
for fitness and preparing food.
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