Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) are offered in Tolland Public Schools in grades six through twelve. FCS helps students understand basic nutrition and food preparation, the sequence and skills necessary in the development of well-adjusted children, the decision-making process necessary in making intelligent choices as a consumer, life skills necessary to be a responsible family member and citizen in the community, basic clothing maintenance and construction, and careers and career choices.
Units of Instruction Food Basics 1-Tools and Measuring Food Basics 2-Safety and Sanitation Food Pyramid Organics Power Foods Study and Preparation of Breads Study and Preparation of Cakes Study and Preparation of Cheese and Milk Study and Preparation of Cookies Study and Preparation of Eggs Study and Preparation of Foreign, Regional and Ethnic Foods Study and Preparation of Fruits Study and Preparation of Grains Study and Preparation of Meats Study and Preparation of Pastry Study and Preparation of Poultry Study and Preparation of Seafood Study and Preparation of Soups
Study and Preparation of Vegetables