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Course Title: Child Development & Credit Value: 0.5
Parenting I

Course Number: 109210 Term(s) Offered: Semester
Prerequisite(s): None Open to Grades: 10, 11, 12
Career Cluster(s): Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Government and Public Administration
Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications Health Science
Business Management and Administration Human Services
Education and Training Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Description: Research indicates that the first few years of life are the most influential in the overall development of a
human being. In this course, the student will study life before birth and learn what is necessary in creating a healthy
baby. Prenatal care and the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of the early years are stressed.
Current issues related to childcare such as parental readiness, influences of the media, technology, and effective discipline
are stressed. Any student interested in parenting, education, childcare, health care or related fields would benefit from
this course. Opportunity to apply learning through observations and interactions with children will be provided through
the operation of and participation in a preschool program run at the high school. A 9-week preschool experience for local
children is provided in which students plan and carry out activities for the children. Guiding, teaching, and helping
children develop through play experiences are the focus of this course.

Course Title: Child Development & Parenting II Credit Value: 0.5
Course Number: 109220 Term(s) Offered: Semester
Prerequisite(s): Completion of Child Development & Open to Grades: 10, 11, 12
Parenting I
Career Cluster(s): Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Health Science
Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications Human Services
Business Management and Administration Information Technology
Education and Training Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Government and Public Administration
Description: This course is designed to explore advanced child development concepts and theories through an
interactive preschool experience. This course allows the student with special interests and ability to pursue and advanced
student of children. Classroom planning will include activities in the areas of arts, science, literacy, math, physical
education, music, and social studies. Career opportunities, physical handicaps of children, learning disabilities, as well
as related areas will be explored. Students pursuing careers in medicine, childcare, education or other related fields will
find this course beneficial.

Course Title: Science of Baking Credit Value: 0.5
Course Number: 109422 Term(s) Offered: Semester
Prerequisite(s): None Open to Grades: 10, 11, 12
Career Cluster(s): Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Human Services
Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications Information Technology
Business Management and Administration Manufacturing
Government and Public Administration Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Hospitality and Tourism
Description: Students learn the fundamentals and science involved in the making of quick breads, yeast breads, pastries,
cakes, and seasonal items. Students learn the lost art of baking from scratch which is great on the budget and limits
preservatives and additives. Emphasis on equipment, functions of ingredients, the importance of accurate measurements
and baking terminology gives students the skills to ensure their success in the kitchen. Teamwork, communication,
organization, and conservation skills are integrated into the class as students read and follow directions, and make
healthy substitutions whenever available.

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