Human Ecology Grade 8

Course Outline
George Waters Middle School
190 Ferry Road
Teacher: Mrs. M Ngegba Email: mngegba@sjsd.net
Phone No. (204) 888 4898
Extra help will be provided during lunch.

Specific Outcomes
State and explain knowledge of concepts.
Demonstrate and show evidence of life skills such as teamwork, problem solving,
critical thinking, creativity, decision making and performance skills. Apply, reflect and improve learning through
practice
Develop a practical method that could be used at home or when needed.

Course Description
Safety and sanitation
Measurement and abbreviation
Equipment-name and use
Food groups
Fiber to fabric
Parts of a pattern
Practicum Planning
Preparation Lab work
FAS/FASD
Self-management

Learning Objectives (Essential Learning)
Demonstrates, applies and communicates Knowledge of concepts Demonstrates design processes
Demonstrates problem solving

Resources
Text books
Real objects (practice) Visual aids
iPad

Expectations
Behavior should be good
Respect the teacher and other students Come in quietly and be in your spot
Listen carefully to instructions and put much effort into class work Respect schools property and behave in a safe and
responsible manner

Homework
Almost all class-work and assignments are completed in class if students make good use of the class time.

Supplies Required
Duotang
Pencil and pen
Pencil crayons / markers
Loose leaf
Apron

Home Support
Help students to complete unfinished assignments at home .
Encourage students to practice what theyve learned.
Simple recipes of foods students like will be appreciated.






Assessment
Students will be assessed formatively, and/or summatively, by the teacher, self and peer, depending on the unit being
covered.
Students will be able to observe, apply understanding, perform task and monitor This will be done with respect to the
learning objectives/essential learning.
their progress to reach mastery learning.
This could be done by, exhibiting knowledge and understanding of the facts through assignments/class work, tests,
quizzes, projects, lab performances and practical work.



Criteria for Assessment
M- Meeting. This is when students have in depth knowledge and understanding of outcomes and applies learning
consistently.
A- Approaching. This is when student has basic knowledge and understanding
of outcomes and applies learning inconsistently.
B- Beginning. This is when student is developing knowledge and understanding of the outcomes.
Student will be given the opportunity to meet with teacher to learn or improve learning.

Numerical and Percentage Description

4or 80% to 100%
Very good to excellent understanding and
application of concepts and skills
QQ thoroughly understands all or nearly all concepts and/
or skills
QQ routinely makes connections to similar concepts and
skills
QQ applies creatively to own life and to support new
learning

3or 70% to 79%
Good understanding and application of concepts
and skills
QQ understands most concepts and skills
QQ often makes connections to similar concepts and skills
QQ sometimes applies to own life and to support new
learning

2or 60% to 69%
Basic understanding and application of concepts
and skills
QQ understands most concepts and skills
QQ occasionally makes connections to similar concepts
and skills

1or 50% to 59%
Limited understanding and application of concepts
and skills; see teacher comments
QQ understands some key concepts and skills
QQ rarely makes connections to similar concepts and skills

ND
Less than
50%
Does Not yet Demonstrate the required
understanding and application of concepts and skills;

ND applies when the student is not demonstrating a minimally acceptable
level of success to support ongoing learning. It corresponds to a failing grade,
which, at Grade 7 and higher, is an overall grade of less than 50%.

NA Not applicable

IN Incomplete; not enough evidence available to determine a grade at this time




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