HOME ECONOMICS 12 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
Child Development and Caregiving 12
Course Code: MCDAC12
Learn all about children from conception to birth, as infants, toddlers, preschoolers and primary students. This course is an in-depth look at the physical, emotional, social and intellectual development of each of these crucial stages. On-going visits to nearby elementary schools incorporate practical hands-on experience with in-class theory.
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.
Textiles 12
Course Code: MTXT-12 (INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED)
Strongly Recommended: Introductory Textile 9 or Textiles 11
Do you dream of creating clothing and accessories that are uniquely your own? Textile Studies 12 offers an exciting agenda as it teaches how to create clothing that is distinctly yours. Students will learn advanced sewing techniques as well as methods of redesigning and embellishing garments and accessories. 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 12
Course Code: MTRM-12
Strongly Recommended: Tourism 11
The journey only began in Tourism 11. Domestic travel, exotic destinations and international travel is on the itinerary for Tourism 12. Students will also explore the business of hospitality, adventure tourism, conference and event planning, and the travel trade.