Family and Consumer Sciences » 8th Grade Curriculum Overview

8th Grade Curriculum Overview

Family and Consumer Sciences 
8th Grade
Standards:
Personal Health & Fitness
A Safe & Healthy Environment
Managing Personal & Community Resources
 
Career Exploration
  • Why is it important? 
  • Personality/Career Aptitude tests 
  • Research techniques
  • Sharing and Presenting Research
  • Interviewing Skills
  • Work Skills
 
Sewing Management
Project(s): Drawstring backpack, 9-Patch Pillow, Cartoon Pillow, Apron, etc. 
  • Fine Motor Skills
  • Safety 
  • Sewing skills and techniques
  • Time management
  • Cooperative work
  • Following written and verbal directions
  • Use of a sewing machine
  • Ironing/pressing
 
Foods & Nutrition
MyPlate, Food Groups, Nutrients, Kitchen Safety, Food Preparation
Recipes:
Recipes available in the Cookbooks section, not all recipes may be made in class  
  • Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Fried Rice
  • Baked Ziti 
  • Toad in a Hole
  • Brownies/Blondies
  • Breakfast Burritos
  • Crepes
  • White Chocolate Bread
  • Chocolate Pudding & Whipped Cream
  • Salsa and Homemade Chips