HPE-612Required
Health and Wellness 6
A friendly introduction to healthy habits that helps sixth graders care for their growing bodies and minds.
Grade 6 · Semester
FCS-710
Life Skills and Food Foundations
A hands-on elective where students learn to cook simple foods and build practical everyday life skills.
Grade 7SemesterElective
Description
Life Skills and Food Foundations introduces students to kitchen safety, basic cooking techniques, and the fundamentals of good nutrition. Students also practice everyday skills such as planning, budgeting, and working as a team. Through guided projects, they gain confidence preparing simple, healthy snacks and meals.
What students learn
- Follow kitchen-safety and food-safety practices
- Read and follow a simple recipe accurately
- Prepare a balanced snack using basic techniques
- Plan a simple meal within a sample budget
- Collaborate respectfully while sharing kitchen tasks
Signature project
Teams plan, prepare, and present a healthy snack, then reflect on cost, nutrition, and teamwork.