Home Economics 8
Teacher(s)
Dave Evans
Prerequisite
It is recommended that students complete Grade 7.
Description
The material normally taught in the Home Economics 8 classes has been specially adapted for distance education students. The Foods half of the course teaches food preparation techniques by preparing foods representative of the four food groups. Basic sewing techniques are used in constructing two simple sewing projects.
The course consists of two modules.
Students are expected to supply their own food, sewing materials and equipment.
Students must have access to a full range of kitchen appliances and supplies, and to a sewing machine and accessories.
Type
Delivery
Student-paced
Students can correspond in writing with the course marker through the submission sheets with each assignment.
Students will communicate with the teacher/advisor to get any needed support.
Summary
2 print modules (18 send-in assignments)
2 module tests, 2 hours each
Assessment
40% Coursework
60% Tests
Support
Limited tutorial support by appointment at SIDES
Materials
No text required
Video (optional)
More Info
Block 1
Paper 1
How this course is arranged; Utensils and equipment used in food preparation; Measurement, how to measure, a note about temperature; Good habits in the kitchen, safety habitsPaper 2
To eat is to live; The daily four; What food does for you; How much food do you need?, “Caution” foods; ReviewPaper 3
Classification of fruits, selection and storage of fruits; Preparation of raw fruits; Making a fruit cup; Value of fruits in the diet; Reading a recipe; Preparation of fresh cooked fruit; Making and evaluating a fruit saucePaper 4
Classification of vegetables, value of vegetables in the diet, selection and storage of vegetables; Preparation of vegetables; Preparation of sandwiches; Making and evaluating coleslaw and a sandwich, review and exercisePaper 5
What are breads and cereals?; Nutritive value; Flour mixtures, what makes breads rise?, preparing to bake; Methods of preparing flour mixtures; Making and evaluating muffinsPaper 6
The milk family tree, storage of milk and milk products, milk is SO good!; Making a cream sauce, first aid for your sauce, say cheese!; Pasta, “Enriched” pasta, storing cereals, cooking pasta; Making and evaluating a casserolePaper 7
Meat and alternates; Eggs, care and storage, nutritive value, cooking eggs, cracking eggs; Planning a breakfast, steps to take when planning a meal, hints for making cocoa; Making breakfastPaper 8
Let’s get organized!, desserts, points on pudding-making; The cake method; Making a pudding; Making cupcakesPaper 9
Pizza makes a good snack, the crust, the sauce; Vegetables; Meat, Cheese; Making and evaluating a pizza; Prepare for your test
Block 1 Test covers the work of Block 1
Block 2
Paper 10
Measure up!; Choosing a pattern, the pattern envelope; Choosing fabrics, fabric and you, fabric, it’s almost time to shop!; Points to remember when sewingPaper 11
Sewing machines, YOUR sewing machine; How does it run!, stitch a straight line; Now add thread; Stitching with thread, tension troubles!, the beginning and ending of a perfect seamPaper 12
All about fabric, preparing your fabric; All about patterns, pattern markings, pattern layout, cutting out your pattern; Marking your project; Sewing machine tipsPaper 13
Stitching straight seams; Pressing, pressing equipment, pressing pointers, pressing straight seams; Basting, samples, the snake’s tongue, curved seams require special care!; Button up!, the snake’s eyes, decorative stitchery, putting it all together!; Hand stitchesPaper 14
Fibres, yarns, and fabrics, fibres, yarns, woven fabrics; Straightening your fabric, fabric printed off grain; Inside the pattern envelope; Pin fitting, pattern alterationsPaper 15
Pattern layout, cutting out your vest: marking your vest, staystitching; Interfacing, darts: tucks, gathersPaper 16
Directional stitching, seam finishes; Shaped facings; Slashed openings; Time out to sewPaper 17
Bias tape; Pockets; Elastic casings; HemsPaper 18
Fasteners, snaps, hooks and eyes; Taking care of your clothing; Taking care of you! Prepare for your test!
Block 2 Test covers the work of Block 2
