St. Mary's College, Arklow

Home Economics
Contents
Junior Certificate

A. FOOD STUDIES

Nutrition
Balanced Eating and Special Diets
Meal Planning
Kitchen Hygiene and Safety
Food Preparation
Cooking Food
Breakfasts and Packed Meals
Starters / Soups/ Sauces
Meat / Poultry / Fish
Milk / Cheese / Eggs
Vegetables / Fruit
Cereals and Home Baking
Convenience Foods / Left-Overs
Preservation
-Recipes
- Food Tables
Digestion




B. SOCIAL AND HEALTH STUDIES

The Family
New Life
Healthy Living
Personal Hygiene
The Teeth
The Circulatory System
The Respiratory System
Health Hazards

C. CONSUMER STUDIES

Consumers
Consumer Protection
Quality Control
Money Management
Shopping

D. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & HOME STUDIES

Resource Management
Designing a Home
Safety in the Home
Technology in the Home
Hygiene in the Home
Services in the Home

E. TEXTILES

Use of Textiles
Fashion and Design
Fabric Construction
Sewing Skills
Fabric Care

MARKING SCHEME:

Project/Craft/Garment 15%

Practical Cookery 35%

Theory 50%