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Course Description: Introduction to Home economics You will be studying the following topics this year: Food Preparation : Unit 1: Review of previously learned skills Reading a recipe (changing amounts) Measuring equivalents Measuring liquid and solid ingredients Cooking terms Kitchen safety and first aid Food handling and sanitation (food poisoning) Basic nutrients Unit 2: Quick breads Pancakes (griddles) Waffles (waffle irons) Fritters / Funnel cakes (deep fat frying) Muffins (baking) Tea breads Cobblers/ Shortcakes Dumplings Coffee Cakes Unit 3: Eggs Nutrition Selection and storage Hard-cooked/ Soft-cooked Poaching/ frying/ scrambling/ shirring Microwaving Uses (coating, emulsifying, binding/ leavening/   Foams) Ex. stuffed French toast, Monte Cristo sandwiches, Breakfast burritos, puffy omelets, cream Pies, etc.)  Unit 4: Dairy products   Nutrition   Types of milk   Dairy-based beverages (Smoothies, milkshakes, etc.)   Types of dairy and non- products   Types of cheeses (tasting)   Cooking with cheeses (all types)   Ex. casseroles, dips, quiches, cookies, soups,   ice cream, candies) Unit 5 : Microwaving cooking Cooking Techniques: Shielding Covering/ venting Rotating/ turning Cooking at varied power levels Arranging/rearranging Piercing/scoring Standing time Combination cooking Bacon rack/ browning plate Advantages and disadvantages Variables ( moisture, size, density, temperature,   shape, fat and sugar content) Food examples: Meatballs and pasta, bar cookies, tuna and rice, fresh vegetables, candy, fruit crisp, sausages, Mexican dishes, baked potato skins, etc.)  Unit 6: Party foods and entertaining   Table etiquette/ table setting/ centerpieces   Menu planning/menu writing   Party planning basics   Invitations   Decorations and party themes   Styles of meal service   Appetizers   Brunches   Dinners/ Picnics   Desserts (cut-up cakes, cheesecake, etc.)   Italian foods (stromboli, lasagna,stuffed shells, etc.)   Sewing Units:    Unit 1: Basic sewing skills reviewed   Sewing knitted fabrics   Computerized sewing machine   Ex. Blankets, hats, scarves, etc.   Unit 2: Buttonhole and button project   Sewing woven fabrics   Sewing on a serger   Pattern symbols   Pattern layout and marking   Use of a guidesheet   Buttonhole construction   Button attachment (three styles)   Other construction (pockets, casing, etc.)   Ex. boxer shorts, purse or bag, etc.   Unit 3: Applique project   Applique design   Satin stitching   Personalizing a project Ex. pillows, wall hanging, chef’s hat, etc.