"Textiles allows me to be creative. I enjoyed learning how to use the sewing machine"
What does the course entail?
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In Middle School, Home Economics is taught in the areas of Food Specialisation and Materials and Technologies Specialisation (Textiles). Students are introduced to valuable life skills through participation in these courses. The general aim in both disciplines is to establish a solid foundation of basic skills to build upon as the student progresses throughout Middle School and into Senior School. A variety of opportunities will be given to investigate, design, produce and evaluate their food or textile related projects. In Food Specialisation, students learn how different foods taste, smell, and feel—and how this affects the way meals are prepared and presented. They begin to understand how nutrition and food choices influence cooking methods. Through hands-on activities, students create simple dishes while learning safe and effective kitchen skills. In Materials and Technologies Specialisation, students explore how different fabrics and materials are used to create quality textile items. They learn how to safely use tools and equipment while developing practical skills like measuring, cutting, and sewing. Students begin to understand how the properties of materials and techniques influence the final design and quality of their projects. Skills covered include:
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STUDENTS IN THIS HOME ECONOMICS INTRODUCTORY COURSE WILL EXPERIENCE ONE TERM OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY AND ONE TERM OF TEXTILES TECHNOLOGY. |
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