2. “… stands for the ideal home life
for today unhampered by the
traditions of the past [ and] the
utilization of all the resources of
modern science to improve home
life."
Ellen Swallow Richards (1904)
Founder of the Home Economics Movement
5. “Home Economics fosters the
development of reflective, critical thinkers
secure in dealing with the perennial
practical problems of families in a global
society”
Gale Smith, Ph.D (2002)
Curriculum and Instruction in Home Economics Education, UBC
6. Home Economics allows students to
think critically and solve problems in
an ever changing society
7. Home Economics provide students with
the skills that will enhance their lives for
the present and future.
11. An increase in the aging population
Who will care for them?
Do they know how?
12. How does Home Economics provide
students with the skills that will enhance
their lives for the present and future?
13. Students who take Family Studies will
learn how to:
Assess components of a safe physical and
personal environment for children
Obtain the skills for effective communication
Describe the components of a healthy
relationship
Understand the roles and responsibilities of
adulthood and parenting
14. Understand a variety of economic, social, and
emotional issues and challenges that may affect
families
Identify the factors that affect the choice of living
and housing options
And so much more!
20. How do we produce good, nourishing
food for all, and protect the land at the
same time?
21. How does Home Economics provide
students with the skills that will enhance
their lives for the present and future?
22. Students who take Food Studies will:
Describe factors that influence personal food
choices
Evaluate commercial food products
Identify the influence of food marketing practices
Determine environmental and health issues
related to consumption and production of food
Modify recipes to improve their nutritional value
Critique the use of additives and enrichments,
pesticides and nutrition and health statements of
foods
And so much more.
23. How many Canadians are able to care
for their clothing or even make simple
repairs?
24. There are many new textile fibres like soy,
bamboo, and microfibres available.
So much choice, how does one decide?
25. What about child labour, sweatshops,
and environmental issues related to
our textile choices?
26. Can textiles arts promote positive self
esteem and lead to a lifelong hobby ?
27. How can Home Economics provide
students with the skills that will enhance
their lives for the present and future?
28. Students who take Textiles Studies will :
Identify the conditions under which clothing and
textiles are produced
Look at local opportunities to renew and recycle
clothing and textiles
Describe basic care of textile items including
stain removal
Use a variety of sewing techniques to construct
textile items
Evaluate textile products
And so much more
29. Since there is less time being spent at home
with families there is a need now more
than ever to build the confidence of our
students in taking care of themselves…
30. The Benefits of all Home Economic
Classes are that:
Students gain hands-on-skills that can change
their lives and the lives of others around them
Students will use what they learn every day of
their lives
Students have the opportunity to discover their
own abilities, and develop a curiosity to learn
more.
Students develop positive self esteem, creativity,
time management skills and global awareness
31. Home Economics classes can influence
career choices such as:
Family Studies
social worker, family counsellor, child care worker,
property manager, educator, nursing
Foods & Nutrition:
Food stylist, health inspector, chef, caterer, dietitian,
food writer or critic, food scientist, educator, nutritionist
Textiles Studies
Costume designer, interior decorator, fashion designer
or illustrator, personal shopper, upholsterer, fashion
merchandizer, educator
32. ‘It must be remembered that the purpose of
education is not to fill the minds of
students with facts... it is to teach them to
think, if that is possible, and always to
think for themselves.’ --- Robert Hutchins