1. 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!

2. Working With
Children

3. 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

4. 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

5. Working with Senior Citizens

6. 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

7. FOODS

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

9. 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

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

11. 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

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

13. 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