Learning for Life and Work
Home Economics
Published on 25. May 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-0-340-92711-3 (ISBN)
Description
Specifically designed for the new Northern Ireland Curriculum, Learning for Life Work: Home Economics for Key Stage 3 is designed to build up pupils' skills and understanding of the key concepts in a fun, engaging and varied way. The book: *Is structured around the three key concepts of the Home Economics curriculum: Healthy Eating; Home and Family Life; Independent Living. *Engages pupils through an active learning approach to the key themes. * Includes opportunities to develop pupils' practical skills. *Features opportunities for personal reflection and assessment for learning. *Includes a wide variety of activities, designed to develop the whole curriculum skills and capabilities.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Learning
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Illustrations
colour photos and diagrams
Dimensions
Height: 277 mm
Width: 213 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
310 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-340-92711-3 (9780340927113)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Both Nicola Anderson and Sharon McKee are experienced Home Economics teachers in Northern Ireland and have been involved with the development of the new Curriculum.
Content
Section 1: Healthy Eating 1 What's on your plate? 2 What should we be eating? 3 You are what you eat 4 Food on the go! 5 Taking care of your food 6 Seriously safe food 7 Faith and food 8 What's on the label? Section 2: Home and Family Life 9 A day in the life of ... 10 How life changes 11 Baby matters 12 Food fit for busy bodies 13 A-Z of adolescence 14 From bump to baby 15 Parent power 16 Getting older 17 Life is a rollercoaster Section 3: Independent Living 18 Living by yourself 19 Ethical shopping 20 Shopping online 21 How are you paying? 22 Your rights 23 How can I help you?