Home Ec. Course: Week 1

Introduction to Home Economics

Lesson 

Watch these videos about Home Economics and why it is important to study it then proceed to this lesson’s project!

Why Study Home Economics (1995) 

Home Economics 101 Summary 

Worksheet 

Home Economics 101

More Resources

Why Home Economics With Our Kids Is Important 

Project Description

Interview your mother or father and ask them questions about how they run their household, write down your notes so you can summarize them later.

Supplies Needed

  • Notepad
  • Pencil
  • Paper

Learning Objectives

This is going to give you a headstart on your Home Economics course in the next weeks, to understand more about your home, your home rules, and your home system.

Instructional Video

How to conduct an interview:

Example Questions

  • What is our usual grocery shopping list?
  • What is our budget for groceries every week?
  • What do we usually have in our pantry at home?
  • What are the general rules of the kitchen and home? What is our overall house routine?
  • Do we have a usual schedule for chores and cleaning?