Business

SUBJECT: Home Economics

What is this subject all about at Senior Cycle?

Home Economics at Senior Cycle is a progression from the work done at Junior Cycle. It still combines theory and practice, but there is much less emphasis on practical work at Senior Cycle and the course is more Scientific. Home Economics at Senior Cycle is concerned with the way individuals and families manage their resources to meet physical, emotional, intellectual, social and economic needs. The core syllabus consists of three areas: Food Studies (45%), Resource Management and Consumer Studies (25%) and Social Studies (10%). There are also three elective areas from which students will choose one to complete worth 20%; Home Design and Management, Textiles, Fashion and Design or Social Studies.

Do I have to have studied this subject at Junior Cycle in order to do it at Senior Cycle?

It is recommended that you have studied Junior Cycle Home Economics in order to continue studying it at Senior Cycle Level.

Will learning this subject at Senior Cycle be different to what I studied at Junior Cycle?

Much of the skills you will have learnt and developed at Junior Cycle will continue with the Senior Cycle course. As with Junior Cycle there will be both practical and theoretical elements in Senior Cycle.

I will enjoy this subject if…

» You have enjoyed Home Economics at

Junior Cycle and are interested in food science. » You have an interest in diet and nutrition. » You are interested in the areas of business and science as these subject compliment the study of Home

Economics.

I will succeed at this subject if…

» You are organised and can manage project work. » You are an analytical thinker and can evaluate products and situations in a clear manner. » You are good at planning and preparing meals. » You are interested in how the greater world and environment issues can impact on the world of Home

Economics.

This subject will be useful for a career in…

The Food Industry, Nutrition, Marketing, Product Development, Tourism, Clothing Design, Health Promotion, Social Services, Teaching, Interior Design…etc.

Assessment?

Leaving Certificate Home Economics will be assessed in the form of a terminal written examination and an assessment of practical work in 6th Year.