Family & Consumer Sciences All Courses are: 9 weeks in length and .5 credits Official course descriptions can be found in the Program of Studies Guide These classes fit nicely with 27 Week AP Courses!

Working With Children

The Young Child: Course 6159 The study of children from infancy through 5 years of age This course explores the following: Families Pregnancy, labor, and delivery Growth and development of young children Caring for young children Partnership with local child care center Tour of Doylestown Hospital’s labor/delivery unit Computerized baby experience

The School-Age Child: Course 6161 NO Prerequisites The study of children from 5 through 18 years of age This course explores the following: Social issues that effect the 21st century families Knowledge of self: personality, temperament, esteem issues Growth and development of the elementary school-aged child Adolescence: Development, inside the teenage brain, & social issues Partnership with local elementary school: observations, teaching techniques, & service learning project

Working with Senior Citizens

Living Independently: Course 6162 NO Prerequisites Are you thinking about life after high school? If you want to learn about how to be successful in the real world, this is the course for you… We study all of these topics: Communication Relationships (healthy and unhealthy) Interior Design Money Management /Budgeting Preparing Healthy Foods and Wellness Consumerism Partnership with a local senior care facility Automotive care Stress Management

FOODS

Culinary Classes Focus On: Safety and Sanitation Cooking techniques Geographical information Nutrition Cooking Competitions Service Learning Projects

American Cuisine: Course 6264 NO Prerequisites Here is a sample of regions and recipes that may be discussed and prepared: Regions: Recipes: Northeastern Bacon Potato Chowder Philly Soft Pretzels Southern Sausage Gravy & Biscuits Shrimp Pilau Midwest Apple Pie Spicy Rice & Beans Southwest Black Bean Soup Spicy Pacific Coast Chicken Stir Fry Burgers & Fries (seasoned your way) And don’t forget about the DESSERT & IRON CHEF COMPETITIONS

American Cuisine: Course 6264 Look how fun American Cuisine is:

Global Gourmet: Course 6265 NO Prerequisites Here is a sample of countries and recipes that may be discussed and prepared: Countries: Recipes: Mexico Bean Burritos Chicken Enchiladas China Sesame Chicken Stir Fry Italy Ravioli Biscotti Greece Pita Bread Spanakopita France Crepes Quiche Great Britain Scones Bubble and Squeak

Global Gourmet: Course 6265 Look how fun GLOBAL GOURMET is:

Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Take Family & Consumer Sciences Classes! 5. You will be able to prepare healthy meals for yourself 4. You will learn positive child care practices 3. You will learn to work with others 2. You will learn about managing money and time 1. You will enhance your life by helping the community through service learning while having fun