F.C.S. 
Family and
Consumer Sciences (FCS) is a half semester course for sixth, seventh and eighth
graders.
Sixth graders spend about a week with a unit
called “Personal Best”, in which they are encouraged to take charge of their
habits, including eating, sleeping, studing, keeping organized, and
exercising. This is followed with a
basic sewing course, where they learn some hand sewing, and the use of the
sewing machine. Each student makes a
simple project, using donated fabrics.
If time allows, we
go to the kitchen area for a day or two of cooking.
Seventh graders
learn to follow complex written directions.
We use Haan Crafts sewing kits, which cost approximately $6.00-$20.00,
depending upon the student’s choice. If
time allows, we do some cooking.
Eighth graders
learn to prepare healthful meals.
In lieu of a final
test, each student plans, executes and reports on a meal he or she has cooked
for his family.
This assignment
follows:
HOME EXPERIENCE
DIRECTIONS:
This will count as a final exam. You are to prepare a meal for your family.
Your grade will depend on how ambitious your recipe or meal is, and how your
family and guests comment on your preparation and cleanup. Please gather comments and signatures from as
many people as you can. Ideally, I would
be there to watch, so please give me as much information as you can!
NOTE: BEFORE YOU BEGIN, READ THE RUBRIC AT THE
END!!!
PROJECT
OUTLINE
I.
Menu
a.
Description of preparation or recipes.
b.
Attention to variation in color, flavor, texture, and temperature
II.
Shopping list (market order)
III.
Work schedule or narrative of your work
IV.
Comments and signatures of guests and yourself including
cleanup!!
V.
List of food groups included, WITH YOUR FOODS LISTED UNDER
EACH GROUP.
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To earn an A |
v
Neatly typed and in a folder or other
binding SUITABLE FOR INCLUSION IN YOUR E-FOLIO! v
Detailed menu describing prep of each dish, or the recipe. v
Menu is balanced, and contains a variety of color, flavor,
texture and temperature. v
3-4 preparations. (This recognizes that some recipes involve
many steps, such as preparing sauce and meatballs for spaghetti.) v
Shopping list v
Work schedule, or narrative of your work v
Comments of guests and yourself, INCLUDING cleanup! v
A list of food groups used. WITH FOODS LISTED UNDER EACH GROUP. v
Pictures are appreciated,
but not required. |
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For a B |
v
Legibly done v
Detailed menu as in A v
Comments as in A v
2-3 preparations v
At least two of the other requirements for an A (work schedule,
food groups, shopping list, pictures) |
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For a C |
v
Menu v
Comments v
1-2 preparations v
One of the other requirement for an A (Work schedule, food
groups, shopping list, pictures) |
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For a D |
v
Menu v
Comments v
1 preparation |
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