S2 Home Economics - Course Outline / Description

S2 pupils attend Home Economics 1 period per week.

What will I be doing?

S2 pupils will generally alternate between 1 theory based lesson and the next week a practical lesson. Lessons are generally linked with the practical lesson covering the theme of the previous week’s theory lesson, although this is not always the case. Pupils are not required to bring in food containers from home as these are supplied by the department.

The course consists of the following units

Unit 1 – Nutrition

Unit 2 – Design and Make a Food Product

Unit 3 – Scottish Dietary Targets

In S2 pupils are becoming more involved in the areas of Nutrition, and a Healthy Diet and they are also gaining a better understanding of Scotland’s Dietary Targets. These areas are developed further in their practical lessons, with exciting recipes which not only expand their practical skills but also re-enforces the topics learned.

Recipe books can be purchased from the department.

S2 undertake an exciting investigation of Italy. This investigation takes them on a journey through Italy and its famous cuisine from its many types of pasta to their numerous cheeses. This information is then used by them to develop their own pasta dish where they will analyse, investigate, plan, manufacture and evaluate their unique dish.

Homework is given at regular intervals throughout the course of S2. Homework Books are supplied to all pupils at the beginning of the year and it is their responsibility to look after them.  A copy of the Homework Book is also available on the website and replacements can be purchased.