Home Economics
Home Economics
Lower School
The Home Economics Department is part of the Technology and Enterprise
Learning Area. It comprises a range of different subjects offering students
the option of specialising in an area of interest as they progress through
school. All year 8 students study Home Economics for a semester and it
becomes optional in years 9 and 10 depending on the interest of the student.
Subjects available in lower school Home Economics are:
LOWER SCHOOL
Year 8
Food TechnologyYear 9
Fabulous Food
Personal Life Skills
About Babies and Children
Yr 10
World Wide Food
Personal Life Skills
About Babies and Children
Year 8
Food Technology
Students spend time learning about food and nutrition. This is a practical
course where students will develop a number of practical skills that are
relevant to their everyday lives. Opportunities will be given for students
to look at what they eat, what influences their food choices and assist
them in taking responsibility for their food choices. At the end of the
course they receive recognition for studying the subject Home Economics.
Year 9
Fabulous foods
This course provides students with the opportunity to explore factors
that influence their food choices along with nutrition and the health
and safety aspects of food preparation. Students will also learn about
food labelling, storage and packaging, they will be experimenting with
foods and equipment that will increase students’ awareness of why
foods behave the way they do and therefore make them more creative in
the kitchen.
Personal Life Skills
Leisure is the focus of this course and students will develop practical
skills resulting in the production of a variety of practical projects.
Some of these include fabric painting, sewing, mosaics and a variety of
projects with a Christmas theme.
About Babies and Children
Through an emphasis on practical activities, students will briefly investigate
the stages of development from birth onwards. They will be required to
explore the duties and responsibilities of babysitters and parents and
the part they play in helping to satisfy a child’s basic needs.
Students will make children toys, books and musical instruments from recycled
materials. Bathing and feeding demonstrations will be presented by invited
guest speakers.
Year 10
World Wide Foods
Students will develop culinary skills through the preparation, cooking
and serving of a variety of foods from other countries. Students commence
their world journey by exploring a variety if festivals and celebrations
from a various countries. They will investigate meal patterns from other
countries, looking at typical foods eaten and traditional equipment used.
Culminating in a class Christmas celebration, where students will prepare
and taste finger foods from around the world.
About Babies and Children
Students will study conception, contraception, foetal development, birth
and birthing techniques. To provide students with a simulated parenting
experience they must care for the Virtual Baby for 3 days and 3 nights.
This experience will be incorporated with an excursion to Princess Margaret
Hospital Kidsafe House to gain a better understanding of child safety.
This course is a practical course where students will make recycled toys,
prepare meals for children and make finger puppets.
The Home Economics Department is a well equipped facility with a good
range of food preparation and cooking equipment. Students have the opportunity
to learn sewing skills on good quality Bernina sewing machines and overlockers.
Students have the opportunity to work on computers in the classroom as
well as regularly visiting the specialised computing rooms. Subject available
in upper school Home Economics for 2008 are;
Year 11
D665 Independent Living
Course of Study: Career and Enterprise Units 1ACAE/1BCAE
Year 12
E 665 - Independent Living
E686 - Work Studies
Courses Descriptions: UPPER SCHOOL
Year 11
D665 - Independent Living
Students studying this subject will discover and develop a range of life
skills to help them move from dependence to independence and make wise
decisions that will enable them to lead satisfying and productive lives.
A major strength of this subject lies in its potential for involving all students in learning through a high degree of practical activities in a range of contexts.
This varied and interesting range of tasks can be developed and adapted to suit a range of skill levels and interests.
The focus of this unit is exploring my world and its connections. Students
recognise themselves as part of a network of people and organisations
and identify who can help with school-to-work transitions. Students realise
that employment is connected with responsibility for self and others.
Aspects of work such as part-time, full-time, flexi hours, volunteer work
and unemployment are explored. Students understand that transitions can
be facilitated by resources made available through the family, school,
workplace and community and that these groups assist young people to learn
what is expected of them as workers
Career and Enterprise Unit 1BCAE
The focus of this unit is entry-level work readiness. Basic skills and
entry-level jobs are put under the microscope and links are drawn between
the two as they broaden their understanding of work roles within specific
industry areas. Career development options are examined through case studies.
Students understand the organisation of workplaces within a chosen industry
area and learn about the rights and responsibilities of employees and
employers in entry-level positions. Students realise that environmental
influences and trends exist within a limited context and that these could
affect their career development opportunities.
Year 12
E665 - Independent Living
In Independent Living students will develop a range of important life
skills that will enable them to take their place in the world as a capable
and confident adult.
These skills will be developed through a vast range of practical activities
including:
• food preparation for a variety of occasions.
• craft activities depending on your particular skill or interest
level.
• working in a group to develop your creative talents in a group
enterprise activity.
• using problem solving skills to find solutions
• taking part in active discussions
E686 – Work Studies
This unit will have a detailed look at the management of paid and unpaid
work organisations. It will consider the changes in the nature of work
and the future of work.
Topical issues such as discrimination, affirmative action, multi-skilling
will be examined.
Work experience job shadowing are essential ingredients of the course
for students’ to develop transferable skills is also considered
essential.
This unit is a fully accredited course and as such will be assessed as
vigorously as any other subject contributing to secondary graduation.
Career Possibilities
This unit is a direct preparatory unit for work. It also serves as a basis
for co-ordinating a student's other chosen subjects. Completion of the
Work Studies Course will gain entry points for the majority of TAFE courses.
