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Northern High School \ Academics \ Life Management Education

Life Management Education Department

Current Course Offerings for the 2011-2012 School Year:

 

VPAA – Meets the Visual, Performing & Applied Arts Requirement based on the Michigan Merit Curriculum.

 

INTRODUCTION TO CULINARY ARTS (VPAA) – K100 EHS, NHS 9, 10, 11, 12 .5 Credit

Culinary principles will be introduced enabling students to explore and expand their culinary creations. Students will learn the basic principles of food and nutrition and how to prepare and cook food through lab experiences . The class will also help students understand the effect of certain foods on the body. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate and to enjoy foods from other countries around the world.

Basic materials are supplied. Individual projects may incur additional costs.

 

ADVANCED CULINARY ARTS (VPAA) – K105 EHS, NHS 9, 10, 11, 12 .5 Credit

Prerequisite: Introduction to Culinary Arts

This course is designed for students desiring a deeper knowledge of how food affects all aspects of different environments: personal interest, culinary careers, entertainment, and cultural influences. Study areas will include entertainment, garnishing, multi-cultural foods, and careers, providing an excellent base to secure jobs, or pursue further training and degrees in the food industry.

Basic materials are supplied. Individual projects may incur additional costs.

 

FAMILY LIVING AND RELATIONSHIPS – K110 EHS 9, 10, 11, 12 .5 Credit

Students will study the changing dynamics of the life cycles from teen years through the elderly stages including family living and relationships. Through small and large group discussions and activities, speakers, video presentations, and research projects, students will learn to work toward developing and strengthening relationships.

 

ADVANCED FAMILY LIVING AND RELATIONSHIPS – K115 EHS 10, 11, 12 .5 Credit

Prerequisite: Family Living and Relationships.

Students will study family relationships at a more advanced level, research related careers, and interview practitioners in preparation for their final class project.

 

INTERIOR DESIGN (VPAA) – K120 EHS, NHS 9, 10, 11, 12 .5 Credit

Students interested in art or interior design careers will learn principles of color, line, and design as well as ergonomics. Students engage in hands on learning by textbook application and design projects. Guest speakers and video presentations are also included. Students also will learn about careers in the design field.

Basic materials are supplied. Individual projects may incur additional costs.

 

ADVANCED INTERIOR DESIGN (VPAA) – K125 EHS, NHS 9, 10, 11, 12 .5 Credit

Prerequisite: Interior Design

Students will study Interior Design at a more advanced level using principles learned in Interior Design (K-120). Students will experience hands on learning creating design projects. This class is recommended for students interested in art and/or a career in Interior Design –  Industrial projects may incur additional costs.

 

CHILD DEVELOPMENT & PARENTING (VPAA) – K210 EHS, NHS 10, 11, 12 .5 Credit

This course studies children from birth to age five. Students will learn physical and mental development patterns of children, as well as positive parenting skills. They also will have the option of experiencing the responsibility of parenthood by assuming care of a life-like simulation “Baby.” This class is articulated with GRCC. Successful completion of Child Development & Parenting will result in college credit at GRCC.

 

ADVANCED CHILD DEVELOPMENT & PARENTING – K215 EHS, NHS 11, 12 .5 Credit

Prerequisite: Child Development and Parenting

Students will experience a more advanced level of Child Development. The class will focus on physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of children through age twelve. Special needs and challenges will also be covered. There will be opportunities for hands-on learning in related projects.  Individual projects may incur additional costs.