FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE COURSES

For electives that have limited enrollment, priority will be given to upper classmen who need the course to meet graduation, academy or pathway requirements.

ADULT LIVING
5 Periods ½ Year 0.5 Unit Grade 10, 11, 12

Adult Living presents a program in human development geared to help students cope with the problems of everyday living and prepare for a fulfilling adult life. Topics include changing lifestyles, marriage and family life, money management and consumer decisions and responsibilities. They are presented with an emphasis on self-understanding, decision-making and problem solving.

PARENTING
5 Periods ½ Year 0.5 Unit Grade 10, 11, 12

Parenting educates students about the importance and complexity of positive parenting. Students examine the responsibilities of parenthood, the costs of child rearing, pregnancy and birth, newborn care, health and safety issues and child development. Social issues such as missing and exploited children, child abuse and discipline are studied also. At Allen nursery observation and participation will be required.

PERSONAL SEWING I
5 Periods ½ Year 0.5 Unit Grade 9, 10, 11, 12

Topics in Personal Sewing I include the study of clothing and textiles, wardrobe planning and the purchase and care of garments. The student receives basic instruction in the use of the sewing machine, the commercial pattern and the various construction techniques. Students should be prepared to furnish certain supplies for individual projects initiated in class.

CREATIVE COSTUMING
5 Periods ½ Year 0.5 Unit Grade 10

Creative Costuming is a study of basic costume design and construction. Students will focus on successful completion of units on fabric selection, commercial pattern use, basic design techniques, fitting, sewing machine use, and costume construction. The culminating project will be completion of a costume.

NUTRITION
5 Periods ½ Year 0.5 Unit Grade 10, 11, 12

This course provides students with a foundation in basic Nutrition. The course will cover relevant and timely topics dealing with food and the body. Topics will include: nutrients and their effects on the body; fast food and snacking; eating disorders; diet and disease; nutrition and exercise; weight loss/maintenance and the athlete's diet. Meal planning and consumer issues. Related food laboratory activities will be included in the coursework.

CREATIVE COOKING
5 Periods ½ Year 0.5 Unit Grade 9, 10, 11, 12

Creative Cooking is a course in food preparation and nutrition. An emphasis on correct procedures, preparation methods and techniques helps the student prepare interesting and appetizing recipes successfully. Students are expected to work cooperatively in groups.

FOREIGN AND REGIONAL COOKING
5 Periods ½ Year 0.5 Unit Grade 9, 10, 11, 12

Foreign and Regional Cooking is a study of the history of food customs and preparation. Students study and prepare recipes and menus from various foreign countries and cultures. Student responsibilities include reading, reports and food preparation. They are expected to work cooperatively in groups.

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION COURSES

For electives that have limited enrollment, priority will be given to upper classmen who need the course to meet graduation, academy or pathway requirements.

ELECTRICITY/ELECTRONICS I
5 Periods ½ Year 0.5 Unit Grade 9, 10, 11, 12

Electricity/Electronics I is designed to introduce students to the practical concepts of electricity and electronics. Primary areas of study include the use of electrical/electronic equipment in industry and the home. Each student will have the opportunity to test, repair, and construct electrical apparatus. A segment of the course will be devoted to the construction of a motorized vehicle and the study and experimentation of electrical motors.

MECHANICAL DRAWING I
5 Periods ½ Year 0.5 Unit Grade 9, 10, 11, 12

Mechanical Drawing I is an introductory course, which provides the student with a basic understanding of mechanical drawing. Information covered will include the use of drawing instruments, lettering, the alphabet of lines, the theory of shape description, and pictorial representation.

MECHANICAL DRAWING II
Prerequisite: Mechanical Drawing I 5 Periods ½ Year 0.5 Unit Grade 10

Mechanical Drawing II is designed to meet the needs of those students who have successfully completed Mechanical Drawing I. Students will continue to use the methods, materials, and techniques of mechanical drawing as applied to industry. Assignments include work in the areas of section views, auxiliary views, and pictorial drawing. Recommended for students considering careers in architecture, engineering, drafting, or interior design.

MECHANICAL DRAWING III
Prerequisite: Mechanical Drawing II 5 Periods 1 Year 1.0 Unit Grade 10

Mechanical Drawing III provides the student with an opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in the specialized areas of drawing for machine production. Students will become involved in more technical and advanced procedures in the areas of orthographic projection, section views, auxiliary views, developments and intersections, threads, and detail and assembly drawings. Recommended for students considering careers in engineering or drafting.

INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN
Prerequisite: Algebra IA 5 Periods 1 Year 1.0 Unit Grade 10

Introduction to Engineering Design is an introductory course, which develops student problem solving skills, with emphasis placed upon the concept of developing a 3-D model or solid rendering of an object. Students focus on the application of visualization processes and tools provided by modern, state-of-the-art computer hardware and software. The course will emphasize the design development process of a product and how a model of that product is produced, analyzed and evaluated, using a Computer Aided Design System. Various design applications will be explored with discussion of possible career opportunities. Students interested in the Pre-Engineering/ Applied Science Academy are encouraged to take this course.

DIGITAL ELECTRONICS
5 Periods 1 Year 1.0 Unit Grade 10

Digital Electronics is patterned after the first semester course in Digital Electronics taught in two and four year colleges. Students will study the application of electronic logic circuits and devices and apply Boolean logic to the solution of problems. Using Circuit Maker, the industry standard, students will test and analyze simple and complex digital circuitry. Students will design circuits using Circuit Maker, export their designs to a printed circuit auto routing program that generates printed circuit boards, and construct the design using chips and other components.