Summary: Specifically designed for the new Northern Ireland Curriculum, Learning for Life Work: Home Economics for Key Stage 3 is designed to build up pupils' skills and understanding of the key concepts in a fun, engaging and varied way. The book:·Is structured around the three key concepts of the Home Economics curriculum: Healthy Eating; Home and Family Life; Independent Living. ·Engages pupils through an active learning approach to the key themes.· Includes opportunities to develop pupils' practical skills.·Features opportunities for personal reflection and assessment for learning.·Includes a wide variety of activities, designed to develop the whole curriculum skills and capabilities.
Developed with CCEA-recommended authors and support ensures it will meet teachers' needs for the new curriculum.Accessible to all students through a range of learning styles and differentiated activities.Features opportunities for personal reflection and assessment for learning.
Table of Contents: Section 1: Healthy Eating1 What's on your plate?2 What should we be eating?3 You are what you eat4 Food on the go!5 Taking care of your food6 Seriously safe food7 Faith and food8 What's on the label?Section 2: Home and Family Life9 A day in the life of ...10 How life changes11 Baby matters12 Food fit for busy bodies13 A–Z of adolescence14 From bump to baby15 Parent power16 Getting older17 Life is a rollercoasterSection 3: Independent Living18 Living by yourself19 Ethical shopping20 Shopping online21 How are you paying?22 Your rights23 How can I help you?
About the Author(s): Both Nicola Anderson and Sharon McKee are experienced Home Economics teachers in Northern Ireland and have been involved with the development of the new Curriculum.
Readership: Key stage 3 pupils in Northern Ireland
