Advanced Home Economics and DIY Projects
Covers practical life skills in advanced home management.
Description : Students engage in projects that teach sophisticated cooking techniques, sewing, budgeting, and basic home repairs, fostering self-sufficiency and practical problem-solving abilities.
Category : LifeSkills
Age : 12+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Introduction to Home Economics and DIY Projects Section 1: Orientation and Safety - Lesson 1: Course Overview and Expectations Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Course Overview and Expectations - Lesson 2: Home Safety Basics Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Home Safety Basics Section 2: Tools and Equipment - Lesson 1: Introduction to Tools and Equipment Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Introduction to Tools and Equipment - Lesson 2: Safe Handling and Maintenance Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Safe Handling and Maintenance Section 3: Time Management in Household Tasks - Lesson 1: Prioritizing Daily Tasks Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Prioritizing Daily Tasks - Lesson 2: Creating a Household Schedule Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Creating a Household Schedule Section 4: Basic Kitchen Hygiene and Organization - Lesson 1: Kitchen Hygiene Fundamentals Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Kitchen Hygiene Fundamentals - Lesson 2: Organizing a Functional Kitchen Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Organizing a Functional Kitchen Section 5: Introduction to a DIY Mindset - Lesson 1: Problem-Solving in the Home Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Problem-Solving in the Home - Lesson 2: Resourcefulness and Creativity in Home Projects Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Resourcefulness and Creativity in Home Projects Module 2: Cooking Essentials and Techniques Section 1: Kitchen Basics - Lesson 1: Fundamental Cooking Concepts Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Fundamental Cooking Concepts - Lesson 2: Understanding Ingredients Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Understanding Ingredients Section 2: Basic Knife Skills and Cutting Techniques - Lesson 1: Introduction to Knife Types and Uses Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Introduction to Knife Types and Uses - Lesson 2: Proper Cutting and Safety Techniques Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Proper Cutting and Safety Techniques Section 3: Cooking Methods 101 - Lesson 1: Boiling, Simmering, and Steaming Basics Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Boiling, Simmering, and Steaming Basics - Lesson 2: Sautéing and Stir-frying Essentials Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Sautéing and Stir-frying Essentials Section 4: Baking Fundamentals - Lesson 1: Understanding Measurements and Ingredients in Baking Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Understanding Measurements and Ingredients in Baking - Lesson 2: Basic Dough and Batter Preparation Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Basic Dough and Batter Preparation Section 5: Meal Planning and Preparation - Lesson 1: Planning Balanced Meals Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Planning Balanced Meals - Lesson 2: Efficient Kitchen Workflow Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Efficient Kitchen Workflow Module 3: Sewing and Textile Care Section 1: Sewing Tools and Materials - Lesson 1: Introduction to Sewing Tools Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduction to Sewing Tools - Lesson 2: Understanding Fabrics and Materials Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Understanding Fabrics and Materials Section 2: Basic Sewing Techniques - Lesson 1: Hand Sewing Essentials Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Hand Sewing Essentials - Lesson 2: Introduction to Machine Sewing Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Introduction to Machine Sewing Section 3: Pattern Reading and Cutting - Lesson 1: Reading Simple Patterns Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Reading Simple Patterns - Lesson 2: Cutting Fabric Accurately Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Cutting Fabric Accurately Section 4: Repairs and Alterations - Lesson 1: Basic Mending Techniques Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Basic Mending Techniques - Lesson 2: Simple Alterations Techniques Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Simple Alterations Techniques Section 5: Creative DIY Sewing Projects - Lesson 1: Crafting a Pillow or Cushion Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Crafting a Pillow or Cushion - Lesson 2: Creating a Tote Bag Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Creating a Tote Bag Module 4: Budgeting and Financial Planning for Home Management Section 1: Budgeting Fundamentals - Lesson 1: Understanding Income and Expenses Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Understanding Income and Expenses - Lesson 2: Creating a Simple Budget Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Creating a Simple Budget Section 2: Prioritizing Household Spending - Lesson 1: Identifying Necessities vs. Luxuries Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Identifying Necessities vs. Luxuries - Lesson 2: Effective Spending Strategies Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Effective Spending Strategies Section 3: Saving and Planning for Home Projects - Lesson 1: Setting Savings Goals Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Setting Savings Goals - Lesson 2: Allocating Funds for DIY Projects Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Allocating Funds for DIY Projects Section 4: Comparing Costs and Value - Lesson 1: Basic Cost Comparison Techniques Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Basic Cost Comparison Techniques - Lesson 2: Understanding Quality and Value in Purchases Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Understanding Quality and Value in Purchases Section 5: Monitoring and Adjusting the Budget - Lesson 1: Tracking Expenses Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Tracking Expenses - Lesson 2: Adjusting the Budget for Changes Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Adjusting the Budget for Changes Module 5: Basic Home Repairs and Maintenance Section 1: Understanding Home Systems - Lesson 1: Overview of Home Systems (Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC) Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Overview of Home Systems (Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC) - Lesson 2: Identifying Common Issues Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Identifying Common Issues Section 2: Essential Tools for Home Repairs - Lesson 1: Introduction to Repair Tools Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Introduction to Repair Tools - Lesson 2: Safety Procedures for Using Tools Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Safety Procedures for Using Tools Section 3: Basic Electrical Repairs - Lesson 1: Understanding Home Electrical Safety Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Understanding Home Electrical Safety - Lesson 2: Fixing Simple Electrical Issues Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Fixing Simple Electrical Issues Section 4: Basic Plumbing Repairs - Lesson 1: Understanding Plumbing Basics Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Understanding Plumbing Basics - Lesson 2: Fixing a Leaky Faucet Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Fixing a Leaky Faucet Section 5: Routine Home Maintenance - Lesson 1: Scheduling Regular Maintenance Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Scheduling Regular Maintenance - Lesson 2: Basic Cleaning and Upkeep Strategies Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Basic Cleaning and Upkeep Strategies