Figure 1.--This girl is hard at work on a class sewing project. By year 10 many girls are able to make impressive garments.
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Figure 1.--This girl is hard at work on a class sewing project. By year 10 many girls are able to make impressive garments. |
This is the home economic courses available to second year students at most secondary school. Second year students have a little more time for elective courses, so only three courses might be offered, depending on the size of the school.
Entry Requirements: NilI
Cost: $2.00
Purpose: In this module students will make a garment br the bottom half. eg. trousers, skirts, haggies, etc.
Learning Outcomes: : By the end of this module students should be able to:
Content: Pattern know-how. Techniques and processes for completing shorts/skirts using sewing equipment safely. Textile terms. Textile testing.
Entry Requirements: Nil
Cost: $2.00 plus provide own fabrics and notions.
Purpose: This module will give students the opportunity to decorate fabric using different methods.
Learning Outcomes: By the end of this module students should be able to:
Content: Mixing paints and dyes. Experimenting with different methods including stencilling, batik and applique. Finished article - wall hanging, cushions, sweatshirt. Finishes applied to fabric. Fabric trends in decoration.
Entry Requirements: Nil
Cost: S2.00 plus provide own fabric and notions
Purpose: In this module students will make a garment (for the top half, e.g. shirt.
Learning Outcomes: By the end of this module students should be able to:
Content: Pattern know-how. Techniques and processes for completing a shirt. Creative additions, eg. pockets, top stitching. Consumer awareness.
Clothes care.
Entry Requirements: NilI
Cost: $6.00 plus main ingredients
Purpose: This module will give students the opportunity to preserve food when it is abundant by following safe food handling guides.
Learning Outcomes: : By the end of this module students should be able to:
Content: Classify fruits and vegetables. Preserving foods - bottling, jam making, pickles/relishes, jellies, dehydration. Hygiene and food poisoning.
Entry Requirements: NilI
Cost: $6.00 plus main ingredients
Purpose: Where we live is one of the main focal points of our life. In this module students will look at interacting with others, especially pre-schoolers, and how the home can be a safe environment.
Learning Outcomes: : By the end of this module students should be able to:
Content: Functional areas of the home. House plans. Surfaces. Bedrooms, bathrooms. Healing and lighting. Physical development 0-5 years. Visit Kindergarten/playgroup.
Entry Requirements: NilI
Cost: $6.00 plus main ingredients
Purpose: Students will plan, prepare and present a variety of dishes that are nutritionally balanced.
Learning Outcomes: : By the end of this module students should be able to:
Content: Meal planning. Healthy food pyramid. Time plans. Invitations. International cookery. Traditional foods.
