2012-2013 Moon Area Middle School Program of Studies
2012-2013 Moon Area Middle School Program of Studies
2012-2013 Moon Area Middle School Program of Studies
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<strong>Moon</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>School</strong> District<br />
<strong>Moon</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>School</strong> District<br />
904 Beaver Grade Road<br />
<strong>Moon</strong> Township, PA 15108<br />
Phone: 412 264-9440<br />
www.moonarea.net<br />
The Goal Setting and Decision Making Unit include a number <strong>of</strong> mini<br />
lessons addressed within this three-week unit. Students will have the<br />
opportunity to comprehend the various stages <strong>of</strong> development in addition<br />
to responsibilities that are necessary to be a successful child care<br />
provider. Students will also be introduced to a variety <strong>of</strong> different, yet<br />
common textiles, as well as how to fulfill basic laundry care duties <strong>of</strong><br />
these fabrics.<br />
XX<br />
Family and Consumer Sciences<br />
(8th Grade: 9-Week Daily Course)<br />
Students will rotate between three focuses: Independent Living, Nutrition<br />
and Food Preparation. This course will provide a variety <strong>of</strong> life skill<br />
knowledge as well as prepare the students for the high school level Family<br />
and Consumer Science classes.<br />
Independent Living is a three-week unit that introduces students to<br />
consumer skills needed for real life experiences. Students explore their<br />
rights and responsibilities as consumers. Advertising techniques and<br />
shopping skills are introduced and practiced in cooperative learning<br />
situations.<br />
The three-week Nutrition unit will focus on an in-depth exploration <strong>of</strong><br />
the nutrient groups. Students will identify nutrients, read food labels,<br />
and compare products to identify which foods are healthy. Students use<br />
My Plate food guidelines and Dietary Guidelines for Americans to develop<br />
a wellness plan.<br />
The Food Preparation unit includes five cooking labs over a span <strong>of</strong> three<br />
weeks. Students will expand their knowledge on the use <strong>of</strong> kitchen<br />
equipment such as the microwave, oven, cook top, blender, and mixer.<br />
In the cooking labs, the students will: plan, prepare, serve, and eat the<br />
dishes they prepare. Students will work in cooperative groups to complete<br />
lab activities.<br />
Computer Science<br />
XX<br />
Keyboarding<br />
(5th and/or 6th Grade: One Semester A/B Days)<br />
This computer course introduces proper keyboarding methods such as<br />
posture and technique in order for students to develop touch-typing<br />
skills. The students will demonstrate correct finger utilization for the alpha,<br />
punctuation, and numeric keys. All keys are taught with emphasis<br />
MAMS<br />
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