Home Economics
Staff
S Davidson (Head of Department)
A Braden (Head of Department)
G Dickson
J Chittick
J Colwell
KS3
In Omagh Academy, KS3 Home Economics is designed to develop in our pupils the knowledge, understanding skills and competences which will improve their quality of life. Home Economics combines aspects of science, nutrition, cooking, parenting skills and finance. Students learn about the inter-relationships between diet, health, family, home and the management of resources. Home Economics delivers vital skills that enable students to lead effective lives as individuals and family members as well as members of the wider community.
All pupils receive two periods of HE per week in Years 8-10 and the Programme of Study cover the following:
Year 8
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Hygiene
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Kitchen safety
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Equipment
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Food safety
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Food storage
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Nutrition
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Health eating
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Family life
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Recycling.
Year 9
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The baby
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Nutrition
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Meal Planning
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Convenience foods
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Breakfast
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Consumer Issues
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Labelling
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Money Management
Year 10
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Housing
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Methods of Payment
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Consumer organisations & legislation
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Shopping online
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Nutrition
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Vegetarianism
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Food safety
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Food product design
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Ethical consumerism
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Diet related disorders
GCSE
CCEA Home Economics: Food and Nutrition
Weightings
Completed
Content
Assessment
Component 1: Food and Nutrition
External written examination 2 hours
50%
Year 12
Component 2: Practical Food and Nutrition
Controlled assessment
50%
Year 12
A Level
CCEA Nutrition and Food Science
Weightings
Content
Assessment
AS 1: Principles of Nutrition
External written examination
1 hour 30 minutes
50% AS
20% of A Level
AS 2: Diet, Lifestyle and Health
External written examination
1 hour 30 minutes
50% AS
20% of A Level
A2 1: Food safety and Quality
External written examination
2 hours 30 minutes
30% of A Level
A2 2: Research Project
Internal assessment
Students complete a 4000 word research-based project
30% of A Level
Resources
The Home Economics department has two fully furbished practical Home Economic rooms. The department is a bright and attractive environment for staff and pupils. In addition, there is a purpose built ICT suite which allows ICT to be incorporated into schemes of work for all Year groups to engage pupils actively and enhance their learning.
