S1 Home Economics at Perth Grammar
Our S1 Home Economics units are:
1. Textile Technology
2. Starting to Cook
3. Healthy Eating
4. Fit to Eat
1. Textile Technology
2. Starting to Cook
3. Healthy Eating
4. Fit to Eat
Textile Technology
The first S1 unit is Textile Technology. This unit introduces pupils to the correct terminology and safe use of a variety of textile equipment. We focus on building skills in design and creativity by providing pupils with a design and make challenge to make a personalised calico eco bag. By the end of the unit pupils should be able to demonstrate competence when pinning, tacking and using a sewing machine.
how_to_pin.doc | |
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how_to_tack.doc | |
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thread_a_needle.doc | |
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s1_textile_homework_sheet.docx | |
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Starting to Cook
The second S1 unit is Starting to Cook. This unit allows pupils to build confidence and dexterity in the use of ingredients and kitchen equipment with a strong focus on working safely and hygienically when preparing food. Pupils will take part in a practical lesson each week including recipes such as; fruit salad, pizza baguettes, French toast with bacon and creamy pasta.
starting_to_cook_recipe_book.docx | |
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he_in_the_news_-_literacy_homework.docx | |
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s1_he_starting_to_cook_numeracy_homework.docx | |
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Healthy Eating
The third S1 unit is Healthy Eating. This unit allows pupils to develop their knowledge of healthy eating including identifying nutrients, their sources and functions and The Scottish Government's current dietary advice. Pupils will take part in a practical lesson each week including recipes such as; minestrone soup, apple and sultana muffins, chilli pockets and fish goujons.
s1_-_healthy_eating_recipe_book.docx | |
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s1_healthy_eating_homework.docx | |
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s1_he_healthy_eating_numeracy_homework.docx | |
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Fit to Eat
The last S1 unit is an inter-disciplinary topic where we work with PE and Science to pull together all aspects of Health and Wellbeing. It culminates in a day off timetable where the whole of S1 take part in a variety of health and wellbeing workshops in the morning including making a healthy picnic in HE then head off to the North Inch to eat their picnic and play games in the afternoon.
pot_noodles_recipe.docx | |
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flapjacks_recipe.docx | |
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