HOME ECONOMICS 11 COURSES
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Home Economics offers courses to meet the needs of everyone. Whether it be in Foods & Nutrition, Tourism, Textile Studies, Textile Arts & Crafts, Family Studies, Culinary Arts, or Child Development, students learn lifelong skills and explore a variety of career options.
Home Economics is THE PLACE YOU WANT TO BE!
*NOTE: Grade 11 courses are available to grade 10 students
Food Studies 11
Course Code: MFOOD11
This course is for everyone! From those who have never set foot in the kitchen to the accomplished chefs out there. With a quick review of the basics, it’s time for some real taste treats. Sticky cinnamon buns, and fresh pies and pastry will test your will power. Meal planning and nutrition will provide the background to creating full course meals to tempt your palate. Bon appetit! Many food industries and post-secondary institutions require FOODSAFE Level 1 certification – also to be taught and completed in class.
There is a $40 fee applicable to this course.
$40 Optional fee for Food Safe certificate.
Food Studies 12
Course Code: MFOOD12
Strongly Recommended: Food Studies 11
The focus here is on safety, dining etiquette, preparation and presentation of foods. Advanced techniques combined with the use of a variety of different kitchen aids will be taught. Hence, it is expected that students understand the basic principles of food preparation and the value of nutrition. New and unusual foods from different cultures and catering are important aspects of this course. There is a $40 fee applicable to this course.
Interpersonal and Family Relationships 11
Course Code: MIAFR11
In an effort to better understand one’s self, students will explore such topics as self-concept and, personality development. Issues such as relationships, stress management, conflict resolution and lifestyle choices will be investigated through projects, discussions, and journal writing.
Textiles 11
Course Code: MTXT-11
Strongly Recommended: Textile Studies 9 or 10
Textile Studies 11 offers an exciting agenda as it teaches you how to create clothing that is distinctly yours – no, you do not have to be an artist! Easy methods of redesigning and embellishing patterns will be explained, and several garments and accessories will be produced using these techniques. Students will learn advanced sewing techniques and work with specialty fabrics. There is a $40 fee applicable to this course.
Textile Arts and Crafts 10/11/12
Course Code (10): YHEC-0A
Course Code (11): YHEC-1A
Course Code (12): YHEC-2A
Students will be given the tools to learn how to plan, design, construct, share and reflect on crafts that allow for their personal identity, individuality and creativity to be expressed.
Gift cards, vision boards, masks, picture frames, jewelry, seasonal crafts and the cutest scarecrows are just a few of the exciting projects created in TAC. The projects incorporate such techniques as decorative painting, creative lettering, stencilling and sewing. Also taught will be the popular craft items seen in the market place. You will LOVE the projects you will get to take home. There is a $40 fee applicable to this course.
Tourism 11
Course Code: MTRM-11
Take off with tourism! Get a ticket to the fastest growing industry in B.C. Come aboard and travel throughout the province on an exciting and adventure-packed trip to your final destination – a higher level of tourism-related job skills.