Family and Consumer Science Grade 8

EAST LONGMEADOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS
2006 - 2007 DISTRICT CURRICULUM GUIDES

Family and Consumer Science - Grade 8

Family and Consumer Science

Family and consumer science focuses on strengthening the family and teaching individuals how to help themselves and their families to manage resources. Through family and consumer science, individuals learn to be competent confident, and responsible in their personal, family and career lives.
Family and consumer science applies knowledge gained from research in many disciplines to the practical concerns of individuals and families. The components of this discipline range from nutrition, food preparation, and wellness, to consumer issues and financial management, and early education. Our program specifically targets early childhood education and nutrition and food preparation.
Early Childhood Education- Knowledge of the principles of child development and supervised learning experiences with young children give students an understanding of the demands of child care and some skills for meeting those demands. This knowledge and these skills prepare all students to take care of the children in their present and future families and give some students a basis to explore careers in child care and education.
Nutrition and Food Preparation- Understanding good nutrition and proper food preparation is important for all students, male and female. Being able to select a healthy diet and to prepare food so as to preserve nutrition and avoid contamination is a basic requirement for healthy living.

Nutrition
The learner will be able to · Identify the major nutrient groups and foods that contain these nutrients. · Identify the components of a healthy diet, recognizing the importance of good nutrition during adolescence and throughout the lifespan. · Demonstrate understanding of the Food Guide Pyramid recommendations. · Explain the concept of calorie balance and how the caloric values of foods relate to the energy needs of individuals. · Identify guidelines needed to maintain a healthy weight, avoid nutrient deficiencies, and prevent chronic diseases and disorders related to diet. · Identify eating disorders and the long-term complications of unhealthy eating patterns. · Evaluate alternative diets, fad diets, dieting aides, and the influence that the media has on body image in our culture. · Evaluate the impact of science and technology on food composition, processing, sanitation, and availability. · Analyze career opportunities within food science, food preparation, food service, dietetics, and nutrition industries. .

Strand	Scope	Source
Growing With Children	Master	EAST LONGMEADOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Safety and Injury Prevention
The learner will be able to · Demonstrate appropriate sanitation practices during food preparation. · Demonstrate appropriate handling and storage of food items. · Demonstrate proper use and care of equipment and appliances to prevent injury. · Identify personal responsibilities for reducing hazardous situations and avoiding accidents in the kitchen. .

Strand	Scope	Source
Safety and Prevention	Master	EAST LONGMEADOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Kitchen Procedures and Techniques
The learner will be able to · Demonstrate understanding of abbreviations, equivalents, and terminology associated with recipes and food preparation procedures. · Demonstrate correct measuring techniques and proper use of food preparation equipment. · Demonstrate understanding of the principles of time management and working cooperatively in the laboratory environment. · Demonstrate appropriate social skills and problem solving strategies during group laboratory activities. · Analyze and evaluate group activities to improve positive interaction and productivity. .

Strand	Scope	Source
Kitchen Management	Master	EAST LONGMEADOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS