Food and Nutrition through the Lifespan Syllabus
Instructor: Ms. A. Cofer
Phone:
770~819~2521 (leave a message)
Email: althea.cofer@cobbk12.org
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Blog:
msacoferfamilyconsumersciences.blogspot.com
Course Description: It is an advanced course in food and
nutrition that addresses the variation in nutritional needs at specific stages
of the human life cycle: lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, and
adulthood including old age.
-This course provides
knowledge for real life and offers students a pathway into dietetics, consumer
foods, and nutrition science careers with additional education at the post-secondary
level.
Course Length: 1 semester,
daily 90-minute block
Textbook: West, D.F. (n.d.).
Nutrition & Wellness for Life.
*Students will not check out
individual textbooks/workbooks. Class sets only*
Mandatory Classroom Supplies: 3-prong pocket folder/binder, notebook paper,
pen or pencil.
·
Notebook
is checked for a class work grade
Instructional Philosophy:
o Students will demonstrate an
understanding of conscientious behavior and acceptable work ethics.
o Students will collaborate,
communicate and work with other students.
o Students will recognize
careers and job skills associated with the food and nutrition industry.
Attendance requirements/Absences: Students are
required to attend class every day.
Students
who are absent will be permitted to make up work according to the make-up
POLICY in the STUDENT HANDBOOK [PG. 15]. Work completed in OSS or ISS is due
upon returning to class (no excuses).
Tardy policy: Students should be seated at the
sound of the bell. Students entering class after the bell without an excused
pass ARE considered tardy. The tardy policy is listed in the student handbook
pg. 15-16.
Grading Scale:
Class work 25%
Unit Tests 20%
Project(s)/Cooking Labs 30%
Final
20% (10% performance exam)
(10% project)
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Total 100%
Ø This teacher does not GIVE grades; the student EARNS
his/her grade. Students and parents can view academic progress through
pinnacle. Pinnacle information is in the student handbook pg. 9.
