Ms. Jackson's Home Economics | Applied Skills 8

HOME ECONOMICS 8

Home Economics 8 along with Technology Education 8 are the two modules that make up the Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies 8 course.

Home Economics encourages the acquisition of skills for life-long learning. Students are encouraged to develop social competencies and practical skills related to individual, family, community and global needs. They will learn to complete complex tasks that will require multiple skills, tools, and technologies. A compulsory Grade 8 course allows students many opportunities to develop these skills and competencies through the basic components of Textiles and Foods Studies. This introduction will also allow students to make wiser choices in future course selection.

The course is made up of the following sections:

Food Studies: An introduction to the basic principles of food preparation and food handling skills. Nutrition, social factors that affect food choices, local food systems, and First People food use will also be explored.

Textiles: An introduction in the use of sewing machines, equipment and supplies. Students will learn complex tasks that may require hand and/or machine tools and technologies. They will use their new skills in constructing one or two projects.

Click here to learn more about each section of the course:

Foods Studies 8

Textiles 8