Students will demonstrate basic comprehension of the information provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Education Academic Standards for Family and Consumer Science and Child Development.

After successfully completing the course, students should understand the following basic concepts:

• Observing, studying, and interacting with children
• Parenting and building strong families
• Pregnancy and Childbirth
• Physical, Emotional, Social, and Intellectual development of infants, toddlers, and young children
              

Materials:

The Developing Child

www.teenhealth.com

Other Online Resources

Home Facilitator Involvement Level: 2 (click here for levels) Assistance is required for 10-30% of schoolwork.

Difficulty: On-Level

Grades Offered: 9-12

In this course, students will:

• Explore the study of processing, preparing, evaluating, packaging, and preserving food.

• Complete labs to illustrate and identify properties of ingredients

Attendance and participation at weekly chats are strongly recommended for comprehension.
            

Materials:

Food Science: The Biochemistry of Food and Nutrition
UnitedStreaming.com
DiscoveryEducation.com

Home Facilitator Involvement Level: 2 (click here for levels) Assistance is required for 10-30% of schoolwork.

Difficulty: On-Level

Grades Offered: 9-12

In this course, students will:

• Study the historical factors that have influenced food in the United States
• Be taken on an exploration of different cultures and learn how food is prepared, served and presented
• Explore the customs and traditions within these cultures

Upon completion of this course, students will understand the importance of the social and cultural influences on America’s food choices and preparation methods.
            

Materials:

Online Resources

Home Facilitator Involvement Level: 2 (click here for levels) Assistance is required for 10-30% of schoolwork.

Difficulty: On-Level

Grades Offered: 9-12