Introduction to Family & Consumer Science

Family and Consumer Science is offered to students in both Junior and senior schools in the Bahama.

• True

• False

How many modules of Family and Consumer Science is taught to students in grades 7 - 9?

• 7

• 3

• 5

• 2

The Family and Consumer Science course is designed to teach children about:

• children finances

• design and leadership

• life skills

• al of the above

Family and Consumer Science was once called Home Economics.

• True

• False

Which of the modules listed below are the Grade 7 Family and Consumer Science students are expected to complete?

• Food & Nutrition, Clothing Construction and Parenting

• Food & Nutrition, Clothing Construction and Home Management

• Food & Nutrition, Clothing Construction and Housing & Design

• Parenting, Food & Nutrition and Consumer Education

Studying Family & Consumer Science can lead to career pathways in high school courses such as Hospitality and Tourism Studies, Cosmetology, Family & Consumer Science etc.

• True

• False

• None of the above

The modules of Family & Consumer Science in Junior High school include art & Design, Food & Nutrition, Clothing Construction

• True

• False

Studying Food & Nutrition helps one to learn how to make healthier food choices

• True

• False

Home Management exposes students to various culinary skills

• True

• False

Is Family and Consumer Science a relevant course for Junior High School students in this modern society?

• No

• Yes

• Maybe