Family & Social Studies

TEACHERS

Mrs. P. Andres (Head)
Mrs. J. Schonewille
Mrs. F. Lackenbauer

Overview of Family Studies in Grade 9 and 10

Family Studies is an interdisciplinary subject area integrating social and physical sciences in the study of topics arising from daily life. It includes the study of individual and family development, relationships, parenting, decision making, resource management, food and nutrition, clothing and textiles, and health sciences. The Grade 9 and 10 Family Studies courses emphasize acquiring knowledge and skills through practice and experiential learning. In these courses, concepts are learned and consolidated through practical, hands-on applications. At the same time, students are given the opportunity to develop critical and creative thinking skills.

Grade 9 : Food and Nutrition Open Course Code: HFN1O
This course explores the factors that affect attitudes and decisions about food, examines current issues of body image and food marketing, and is grounded in the scientific study of nutrition. Students will learn how to make informed food choices and how to prepare foods, and will investigate our Canadian food heritage and food industries, as well as global food issues. The course also introduces students to research skills related to food and nutrition.

Grade 10: Individual and Family Living (Open) Course Code: HIF2O

This course explores the challenges faced by all people: how to meet basic needs, how to relate to others, how to manage resources, and how to become responsible members of society. Students will acquire knowledge and skills that are needed to make the transition to adulthood. Teachers will instruct students in developing interpersonal, decision-making, and practical skills related to daily life. Students will explore the functioning of families and the diversities found among families and within society.

Grade 11 and 12 SOCIAL SCIENCE AND THE HUMANITIES COURSES

Overview
The discipline of social sciences and humanities in the Ontario secondary school curriculum encompasses four subject areas: family studies, general social science, philosophy, and world religions. Although these subjects differ widely in topic and approach, they all explore some aspect of human society, thought, and culture.

At Eden, the social sciences, represented by courses in Family Studies explore individual and collective human behaviour and needs, and patterns and trends in society. Studies in these subjects shed light on a variety of social structures, institutions, and relationships.

At Eden,,Family Studies courses teach students a variety of fundamental skills, such as formulating appropriate questions, collecting and analysing data, differentiating between evidence and opinion, recognizing bias, and organizing and communicating results effectively. Students gain experience in researching information from a variety of sources, thinking critically about the ideas and facts they gather, and using that information to solve problems through both independent effort and collaborative work.

Post-Secondary Connections
Social science and humanities courses give students essential knowledge and transferable skills that are applicable in various areas of their lives – in their personal and family lives as well as in their post-secondary studies and in the workplace.
Individual courses provide students with a foundation for a variety of possible post-secondary destinations: positions in the retail and service industries; community college programs in community services (including early childhood education, child and youth work, and developmental services work), creative arts (including fashion, fashion design, garment construction, and chef training), or business (including human resources); and university programs in such fields as anthropology, business studies, education, environmental studies, family studies, food and nutrition sciences, health sciences, human resources, psychology, , social work and sociology.

Grade 11 : Fashion and Creative Expression (Open) Course Code: HNC3O

This course explores what clothing communicates about the wearer and how it becomes a creative and entrepreneurial outlet through the design and production processes. Students will learn, through practical experiences, about the nature of fashion design; the characteristics of fibres and fabrics; the construction, production, and marketing of clothing; and how to plan and care for a wardrobe that is appropriate for an individual’s appearance, activities, employment, and lifestyle. Students will develop research skills as they explore the evolution of fashion and its relationship to society, culture, and individual psychology.

Units of Study:
* Functions of Clothing
* The Apparel Industry
* Textiles
* Design, Technology, and Creative Expression
* Research and Inquiry Skills

Grade 11: Parenting (Open) Course Code : HPC3O
( An Eden Alternative Program Option Course)
This course focuses on the skills and knowledge needed to promote the positive and healthy nurturing of children, with particular emphasis on the critical importance of the early years to human development. Students will learn how to meet the developmental needs of young children, communicate and discipline effectively, and guide early behaviour. They will have practical experiences with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, and will learn skills in researching and investigating questions relating to parenting.

Units of Study:
* Self and Others
* Personal and Social Responsibilities
* Diversity and Universal Concerns
* Social and Legal Challenges of Parenthood
* Research and Inquiry Skills

Grade 12: Food and Nutrition Science (University/College) Course Code: HFA 4M

This course examines various nutritional, psychological, social, cultural, and global factors that influence people’s food choices and customs. Students will learn about current Canadian and worldwide issues related to food, frameworks for making appropriate dietary choices, and food-preparation techniques. This course also refines students’ skills used in researching and investigating issues related to food and nutrition.

Prerequisite: Any university, university/college, or college preparation course in social sciences and humanities, English, or Canadian and world studies

Units of Study:
* Self and Others
* Personal and Social Responsibilities
* Diversity, Interdependence, and Global Connections
* Social Challenges
* Research and Inquiry Skills

Grade 12 Individuals and Families in a Diverse Society (University/College )
Course Code:HHS4M

This course applies current theories and research from the disciplines of anthropology, psychology, and sociology to the study of individual development, family behaviour, intimate and parent–child relationships, and the ways in which families interact within the diverse Canadian society. Students will learn the interpersonal skills required to contribute to the well-being of families, and the investigative skills required to conduct and evaluate research about individuals and families.

Prerequisite: Any university, university/college, or college preparation course in social sciences and humanities, English, or Canadian and world studies

Units of Study:
* Self and Others
* Personal and Social Responsibilities
* Diversity, Interdependence, and Global Connections
* Social Challenges and Social Structures
* Research and Inquiry Skills

Grade 12 The Fashion Industry (Open) Course Code: HNB4O

This course provides a historical perspective on fashion and design, exploring the origins, influence, and importance of fashion as an expression of national, cultural, religious, and personal identity. Students will learn about the many facets of the Canadian fashion industry, including both large-scale and small entrepreneurial enterprises, and its worldwide links, as well as gaining practical experience in garment design, production, and care. This course also refines students’ skills used in researching and investigating various aspects of the fashion industry.

Prerequisite: None

* Fashion and Society
* The Canadian Fashion Industry
* Fibres and Textiles
* Design and Construction
* Research and Inquiry Skills