I. PHILOSOPHY
A. Individual Program
     Home economics teaches that the family is the basic unit by which the culture of a society exists, and that our democratic way of life depends upon the family for its progress. We believe in the individual's privilege, potential, and urgency to acquire knowledge, realize his self worth, and acquire the skills necessary to live in today's world. We believe in the worth and dignity of the individual's place in the family, the need to develop his concept of the family, and in his importance as a participating and contributing citizen to our society. We believe that home economics are an integral part of general education.

B. Course Purpose and Objectives
     1. Experience activities in all areas of home economics.
     2. Appreciate beauty and ability to create an attractive and pleasing environment.
     3. Develop ability to analyze and understand one's self.
     4. Develop potential abilities.
     5. Develop ability to manage human and non-human resources to achieve individual and family goals.
     6. Develop values in individual, family, and community living.
     7. Develop self-confidence and discriminating judgment in the selection and purchase of goods and services in the home.
     8. Advance skills in the use of equipment and materials related to the home.
     9. Appreciate the effect of housing on the individual and family members.
     10. Understand scientific principles and their application to home furnishings, equipment, textiles, foods, and other areas of home living.
     11. Understand the growth development of children and of parents' responsibilities in their care and guidance.
     12. Understand the factors that contribute to a happy and successful marriage and family living.
     13. Understand the opportunities provided through home economics training as a profession.
C. Course Content
     1. selection, purchase, care and use of food, clothing, equipment, and furnishings.
     2. Alteration and construction of clothing and household textiles.
     3. Planning, preparation, and serving of food for the family.
     4. Creation of useful and attractive items of home furnishings.
     5. Management of the human and material resources available to the home. Instruction shall take place in a laboratory equipped for activities in keepingwith the particular phase.

II. INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS
A. Course Title and/or Room Use
     1. HOME ECONOMICS I ­ The comprehensive nature of this course requires work in the broad range of homemaking activities; Food and Nutrition, Child Development, Housing and Home Furnishings, Home Care of the Sick, Clothing and Textiles, and Personal, Social, and Family Relations. Therefore, it must have a multi-purpose room with facilities for clothing construction. (Full year course).
     2. MODERN FAMILY LIVING ­ This course covers the study of the family, their goals, values, problems, and a study of what to provide for both large and small group discussions. (Full year course).
     3. FOODS AND NUTRITION - This course covers ways of planning, preparing, and serving meals, from simple party refreshments to a full-course dinner. Nutrition and its importance is also covered. A fully equipped foods laboratory is necessary (1600 square feet) located near an outside entrance. (One semesterz0.
     4. ADVANCED FOODS ­ In this course, the students shall assume responsibility for more advanced problems in food preparation and management, such as entertaining, foreign food cookery, and cake decorating. This course shall be taught in Food laboratory. (One semester).
     5. CLOTHING AND TEXTILES ­ A clothing laboratory is needed for the entire semester. This course includes clothing construction, alterations, and selection of ready-made clothes. (One semester).
     6. ADVANCED CLOTHING ­ More advanced clothing techniques shall be taught in this course. This course shall be taught in the same laboratory as the Textile and Clothing course. (One semester0.
     7. CHILD DEVELOPMENT ­ A multi-purpose room is needed for this course. This course includes the study of the mental and physical health of the expectant mother, caring for infants and children with competence and assurance, the significance of environment and heredity in developing personality, and responsibilities of parenthood. The multi-purpose room shall include a large amount of storage and counter space, plus a sink. (One semester).
     8. HOUSING AND HOME FURNISHINGS ­ This course includes selection of housing, selection of home furnishings, arrangement of furniture. A multi-purpose room is needed. Child development shall also be taught in this room. (One semester).
    9. COLLEGE PREP HOME ECONOMICS - This is a course to help acquaint college-bound students with college life. Emphasis on career will also be made. A multi-purpose room shall be needed, with provision for both large and small group discussions. (One semester).
     10. HOME MANAGEMENT AND FAMILY ECONOMICS ­ This course covers the study of management of time, energy, money, resources, and emphasis is placed on consumer education. A multi-purpose room is needed for this class. It shall be taught in the same room as the college prep home economics course. (One semester).
B. Activities
     1. Teacher
         a. Perform demonstrations
         b. Show films, filmstrips, other visual aids
         c. Hear and read reports of individual study
         d. Clarify, evaluate, and generalize as follow-up of laboratory and other experiences
         e. Sponsor Future Homemakers of America meetings
         f. Confer with students.
     2. Students
         a. View demonstrations, films, and other visual aids
         b. Participate in laboratory experiments with materials and processes
         c. Report orally and in writing of individual study
         d. Extend hospitality
         e. Clarify, evaluate, and generalize as follow-up of laboratory and other learning experiences
         f. Participate in Future Homemakers of America meetings
         g. Confer with instructor
         h. Analyze effects of management practices
         i. Experiment in selection, care and arrangement of furnishings
         j. Make comparative studies of purchased and prepared foods
         k. Solve problems in clothing selection, care, and construction
         l. Experiment with solutions to laundry problems
C. Grouping
     1. Size of Class
Facilities are planned for maximum of 24 students.
     2. Grouping
When cooking and serving, students work in groups of four. Because of table size this is the usual grouping for study and discussion
When sewing, two girls are assigned to each sewing machine. Four girls sit at the sewing tables.
When in discussion type classes, the tables should be arranged in forum-discussion formation.

III. SPACE NEEDS
A. Estimate of Space Needs
     1. Projected Enrollment of Subjects (per semester0
          a. Home Economics I 120
          b. Modern Family Living 120
          c. Child Development 100
          d. Clothing and Textiles                       60
          e. Advanced Clothing 30
          f. Foods and Nutrition 60
          g. Advanced Foods 15
          h. Housing and Home Furnishings 15
          i. College Prep Home Economics             30
          j. Family and Money Management 15
TOTAL 565

     2. Policy of Group Sizes
         Space for maximum of 24 students per classroom, but recommend if possible no more than 15-18 students per class.
     3. Number of Section of Each Size Group
       a. Home Economics I 5
         b. Modern Family Living              5
         c. Child Development 3
         d. Clothing and Textiles              3
         e. Advanced Clothing 2
         f. Foods and Nutrition 3
         g. Advanced Foods 1
         h. Housing and Home Furnishings 1
         i. College Prep Home Economics 2
         j. Family and Money Management 1
TOTAL 26
     4. Number of Periods in Schedule
         Each class shall meet five hours per week or55minuter per day. Five periods per week. Six periods in class day.
     5. Number of Teacher Stations Required
         Five teacher stations, with provisions for a sixth teacher.
     6. Estimated amount of square footage needed as a "Guide Only"
         a. Foods Laboratory ­ A minimum of 1600 square feet is needed for this room. It shall accommodate a maximum of 24 students per class. (State requirement of 60 square feet per pupil is recommended, Level2).
        b. Multi-purpose Room No.1 ­ (Home Economics I) shall accommodate 24 pupils with 60 square feet per pupil. Minimum space shall be 1600 square feet, Level 2
         c. Multi-purpose Room No.2 ­ (Child Development and Housing) 60 square feet per student, with a minimum of 1000 square feet, Level2.
         d. Multi-purpose Room No.3 ­ (Modern Family Living) 60 square feet per student, with a minimum of 1000 square feet, Level 2.
         e. Multi-purpose Room No.4 ­ (College Prep Home Economics) 60 square feet per student with a minimum of 1200 square feet. This room should be located next to the multi-purpose room No. 3, separated by folding partition (acoustically treated), Level 3.
         f. Clothing Laboratory ­ 60 square feet per student with a minimum of 1600 square feet, Level 2.
         g. Teacher-Office Workroom ­ 300 square feet. Space for five teachers, Level 2.
         h. Teacher-Pupil Conference Room ­ 200 square feet.
         i. Dining-Living Room ­ 800 square feet. Shall accommodate up to 70 people at teas and coffees, Level 3.
         j. Storage Room ­ this room shall be located near the Teacher-office-Workroom and be used for storage of display materials and teaching supplies.
B. Furniture and Equipment
      1. Furniture
         a. Foods Laboratory
            (1) 6 tables, general purpose, top 42" x 60' x 30' high
            (2) 24 chairs, multi-purpose
            (3) 1 desk, teacher
            (4) 1 chair, teacher, desk type
            (5) 1 cabinet, file, 4-drawer legal-size, metal with lock
         b. Multi-purpose Room No.1
            (1) 24 desks, student
            (2) 1 desk, teacher
            (3) 1 chair, teacher, desk type
            (4) 3 tables, general purpose, 42" x 60" top
            (5) 1 cabinet, file, 4-drawer legal-size, metal with lock
         c. Multi-purpose Room No. 2
            (1) 24 desks, student
            (2) 3 tables, general purpose 42" x 60" top.
            (3) 12 chairs, multi-purpose
            (4) 1 desk, teacher
            (5) 1 chair, teacher, desk type
            (6) 1 cabinet, file, 4-drawer legal-size, metal with lock.
         d. Multi-Purpose Room No. 3
            (1) 6 tables, dual-purpose sewing
            (2) 24 chairs, student, suitable for sewing
            (3) 1 desk, teacher
            (4) 1 chair, teacher, desk type
            (5) 1 cabinet, file, 4-drawer legal-size, metal with lock.
         e. Multi-purpose Room No.4
            (1) 1 desk, teacher
            (2) 1 chair, teacher, desk type
            (3) 1 cabinet, file, 4-drawer legal-size, metal with lock
         f. Clothing Laboratory
            (1) 3 tables, portable and hinged for pressing, 54" x 35" x3'
            (2) 6 tables, multi-purpose, 42" x 60' x 28' high ( adjustable legs), Formica top, metal legs, brackets to hold tote trays
            (3) 24 chairs, student
            (4) 1 desk, teacher
            (5) 1 chair, teacher desk type
            (6) 1 cabinet, file, 4-drawer legal-size, metal with lock
            (7) 15 chairs, student, suitable for sewing
         g. Living Area
            Combination of contemporary and traditional furniture shall be used.
            (1) 1 table, dining, seating minimum if 8 persons
            (2) 8 chairs, dining
            (3) 1 chandelier, dining area
            (4) 6 couches
            (5) 3 tables, coffee
            (6) 15 chairs, lounge
            (7) 1 set tables which stack
            (8) 2 tables, end
            (9) Correct accessories, i.e. pictures, lamps, etc.
            (10) 1 table suitable for entrance hall
            (11) 1 mirror
         h. Teacher Office-Workroom
            (1) 6 cabinets, file, 4-drawer legal-size, metal with locks
            (2) 3 tables, multi-purpose
            (3) 12 chairs, multi-purpose
     i. Teacher-pupil Conference Room
            (1) 1 cabinet, file, 4-drawer legal-size, metal with lock
            (2) 3 tables, multi-purpose
            (3) 18 chairs, multi-purpose
     2. Equipment
         a. Foods Laboratory
            (1) 1 water heater, 80-gallon
            (2) 1 demonstration unit, portable, with mirror
            (3) 1 projector, overhead
            (4) 1 projector, filmstrip
            (5) 1 projection screen, wall mounted
            (6) 2 carts for A-V equipment
            (7) 6 ranges, 3 electric and 3 gas
            (8) 3 refrigerators, electric, with ice makers
            (9) 6 dispensers, paper towel
            (10) 6 sinks,stainless steel
            (11) 1 washer, clothes, automatic
            (12) 1 dryer, clothes, automatic
         b. Multi-purpose Room No.1
            (1) 1 projection screen, wall mounted
            (2) 1 projector, filmstrip
            (3) 3 carts for A-V equipment
            (4) 1 projector, overhead
            (5) 1 projector, opaque
            (6) Brackets to represent mock windows
            (7) 1 sink, stainless steel
         c. Multi-purpose Room No. 2
            (1) Mirror, wall mounted assembly with mirrors that fold flat to wall when not in use. Triple mirror, 18" x 60"
            (2) 144 tote trays, plastic, 14"x 17' x 4'
            (3) 3 tables, portable and hinged for pressing, 54" x35" x 3"
            (4) 1 projection screen, wall mounted
            (5) 1 projector, overhead
            (6) 1 projector, filmstrip
            (7) 12 sewing machines, built into base cabinets
         d. Multi-purpose Room No. 3
            (1) 1 range, electric, with charcoal filter
            (2) 1 refrigerator
            (3) 1 sink, double, stainless steel
            (4) 1 garbage disposal
            (5) 1 dishwasher, automatic
            (6) 1 dispenser, paper towel
            (7) 1 water heater
            (8) 1 washer, clothes, automatic
            (9) 1 dryer, clothes, automatic
            (10) 1 projection screen, wall mounted
            (11) 1 projector, 16mm
            (12) 1 cart for A-V equipment
         e. Teacher Office-Workroom
            (1) 1 typewriter, electric
            (2) 1 duplicator machine, electric
         f. Clothing Laboratory
            (1) 1 projector, overhead
            (2) 1 cart for A-V equipment
            (3) 1 projector, filmstrip
            (4) 1 projection screen, wall mounted
            (5) 15 sewing machines
            (6) 1 mirror, full length, hinged triple
            (7) 144 plastic tote trays, 14" x 17" x4"

IV. STORAGE
A. Number,Types, and Sizes of Items to be Stored
     1. General consideration for all areas
         a. Adjustable shelves in corridor display case
         b. Shelves for books, texts, references, cookbooks, etc,
         c. Wardrobe or racks for hanging student coats
         d. Walk-in closet with lock for storing textbooks, leaflets, charts, mimeographed material, and audio-visual aids
         e. Shelves for student personal effects, books, etc., during class period
         f. Storage behind tack-chalkboards
     2. Foods laboratory
         a. Pull out shelves in base cabinet for mixer and small equipment
         b. Vertical storage for cookie sheets and trays
         c. 5 shallow drawers in each kitchen unit for storage of small utensils
         d. Cabinet storage for aprons
         e. Magazine file storage with sloping rectangular magazine shelves and 6 file drawers
         f. Cabinets with locks for less frequently used items such as small appliances, punch bowls, silver service, etc.
         g. Utility cabinet for storing cleaning supplies and equipment
         h. Central storage cabinet for linens, dishtowels, etc., used in laboratory sessions
         i. Counter space beside each refrigerator
     3. Clothing Laboratory
         a. Wardrobes with locks for hanging garments under construction:
              Closet for each of the six classes and rod to extend from back of closet with telescoping action to lengthen when door is open.
         b. Closet for housing pressing boards and equipment
            (1) Shelves for storing iron
            (2) Shelves for pressing
         c. Closet to store dress forms and half-size mannequins
         d. Base cabinet with locks to house lavatory
         e. Movable storage cabinets, 5-inch casters, backs of cabinets used for backboard space
     4. Laundry
         a. Base cabinet for cleaning supplies.
     5. Living
         a. Closet for consumable goods
         b. Closet in entrance hall for coats.
B. Size of Cabinets or Shelving
     1. Foods Laboratory
         a. Book shelves for textbooks, reference books, and cookbooks when not in use shall be 12" deep and 6 linear feet.
         b. Lazy Susan shelves in corner cabinets, each shelf having a 5" rim
         c. Minimum of 6' in dining room with shelves for china, large and small trays, stemware, flatware, etc.
         d. Shelves for students' books during laboratory sessions 18" deep, 36" high. Three shelves, 5 linear feet.
         e. Base cabinets 12" wide with clearance above counter 14" to 15", width of doors, 12" to 14"
         f. Wall cabinets 12" wide with clearance above counter 14" to 15", width of doors, 12" to 14"
         g. Horizontal sliding tack-chalk board with storage behind, 8 linear feet.
     2. Multi-purpose Rooms 1, 2, 3 and 4
         a. Storage behind horizontal sliding tack-chalkboard, minimum of 8 linear feet.
         b. Bookshelves for textbooks, reference books, 12" deep, 6 linear feet
         c. 5 cabinets, movable, each housing 24 tote trays measuring 14" x17" x4". Locks on each door.
         d. Wall cabinets 12" deep, with door 12" to 14" wide.
         e. Demonstration kitchen base cabinets 12" deep, 36" high, clearance above counter minimum of 15", width of door, 12" to 14", linear footage of 8' to 10' for work surface, exclusive of sink and range.
     3. Storage Room
         a. 3 sliding door storage units, 34.25" high x 24" deep x 36" wide
         b. 3 wall storage units, 24" high x 24" deep x 36" wide
         c. 1 general storage cabinet 83"high x 24" deep x 48" wide with 1 fixed and 4 adjustable shelves
         d. 1 general flat good storage 83" high x 24" deep x 42" wide with 2 adjustable shelves and 3 slide out trays 21.25""x 34.75" maximum storage.
     4. Laundry
         a. 36" base cabinet for storage of cleaning supplies
     5. Clothing Laboratory
         a. Cabinet with shelves to house laboratory. 10 to 12 linear feet of deep shelves, part open and part with locked doors.
         b. Movable storage (demonstration unit 36" high x 40" deep x 60" wide, shallow, locked drawers and general storage space with adjustable shelves
         c. 5 movable cabinets, each housing 24 tote trays measuring 14" x 17" x 4" with locks each door
         d. Shelves near door 18" deep x 36" high, 5 linear feet(3 shelves)
         e. Tack-chalkboard, 8 linear feet with sliding boards having storage in back, placed for maximum visibility.
     6. Teacher Office-Workroom
         a. Counter space 36" high, 6 linear feet, cabinet space for below, laminated plastic top.
         b. Book shelves 36" high, 8 linear feet for pamphlets, etc.
         c. Book shelves, 12" deep x 36" high, 4 linear feet for reference books.

V. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
A. Environmental
     1. Visual
         a. Some natural daylight
         b. Artificial lighting minimum illumination 50 foot candles for classrooms. More in food and clothing laboratories.
         c. Equipment arranged so students do not face light during activities.
         d. Blackout provision for A-V viewing.
     2. Hearing
         a. Should be free from distracting noises of other areas of curriculum.
     3. Climate Control ­ heating, Ventilating, Temperature
         a. Good ventilation in all rooms, especially foods laboratory. Climate control with individual room control.
B. Utilities
     1. Water ( hot and cold)
         a. Foods Laboratory
         b. Laundry
         c. Clothing Laboratory
         d. Multi-purpose Room No.4
         e. Multi-purpose Room No.2
         f. Teacher Restroom
     2. Gas
         For ranges, refrigerators, washer, dryer, dishwashers, and garbage disposal and water heaters.
     3. Telephone
         Teacher Office-Workroom
     4. Electricity (Not desirable to have outlets in floor)
         a. 110V and 220V provision for ranges, refrigerators, garbage disposals,and water heaters in foods laboratory
         b. 110V and 220V provision for ranges, refrigerators, garbage disposals, dishwasher, washer and dryer, and irons in Multi-purpose Room No.4
         c. 110V double convenience outlets for sewing machines and irons in Clothing Laboratory and Multi-purpose Room No.1
         d. 110V double convenience outlets every 10 feet to service audio-visual equipment
         e. 110V double convenience outlet in each of the 6 kitchen units, placed at least every 8 to 10 feet
         f. 110V double convenience outlets every 8' to 10' for sewing machines and pressing equipment
         g. 110V double convenience outlets planned to enable simultaneous usage of 15 sewing machines, 3 irons, and audio-visual equipment
         h. 110V double convenience outlet in entrance hall and powder room and provision for overhead light
         i. 110V double convenience outlets for display case in corridor
         j. 220V outlet for clothes dryer vented to outside
         k. Exhaust fan over each range; charcoal filters
         l. Clocks in view of students
C. Service ­ School and Community
     1. Access Drives
         Conveniently located on ground floor for outside service, such as delivery of supplies and installation and removal of large equipment.
     2. Parking
         Off street parking for delivery trucks, service vehicles.
     3. Doorways for Delivery, Access
         a. Wide enough for moving large equipment such as refrigerators, washing machines, sewing machine, etc.
         b. An entrance hall into living area
         c. Sliding louver doors (6" long) opening into dining area on one side and into kitchen on other side for convenient storage of linens, china, silver, stemware, etc.
D. Storage
     1. Walk-in storage area adjoining each classroom and laboratory
     2. Living area should have cloak closet and powder room
     3. Base cabinets along walls for storing sewing machines not in use. Machines swing ups and out from front of cabinets.
     4. 8' x 19' space for privacy when fitting garments. Should be screened off by storage cabinets that are movable in order to open area for general classroom use when desired.
E. Floor Materials, Room Finishes (Performance Qualities Only)
     1. Approximately 6 linear feet of mirror above base cabinets in fitting area of clothing laboratory
     2. Laminated plastic counter tops for base cabinets
     3. Tackboard above book shelves in office area
     4. Walls covered with wall paper, sheet rock, or plaster in living area
     5. 3 square feet bulletin board space in office area
     6. Bulletin boards placed for maximum visibility
     7. Floor materials resilient, grease resistant, durable, and easy to clean. Carpet in all rooms except Foods Laboratory where tile is recommended.

Link to Home Economics: Space Relationships

VI. BIBLIOGRAPHY
A. Pamphlets and Bulletins
     1. Guide for Planning the Home Economics Department, division of Vocational Home Economics, State Department of Education, 220 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, 1964.
     2. Planning Functional Facilities for Home Economics Education, U.S. Department of Health, Education, Welfare, office of Education, U.S. Government printing office, Washington, D.C.
B. Professional Magazines
     1. Illinois Teacher of Home Economics, University of Illinois, Department of Home Economics Education, Vol. V, No. 5.
     2. Illinois Teacher of Home Economics, University of Illinois, Department of Home Economics Education, Vol. IV, No. 7.
C. Catalogs from Equipment Companies
     1. The Advanced Art of Integrated Storage for Arts, Crafts, and Homemaking, Mutcher Brothers Company, Nappanee, Indiana
     2. Comprehensive Storage Compartments, Mutcher Brothers Company, Nappanee, Indiana
D. Educational Specifications from the following countries:
     1. Alachua
     2. Hillsborough
     3. Escambia
     4. Punta Gorda
     5. Union City, Tennessee
E. Resource Persons
     1. Miss Virginia Leslie, State Area Supervisor of Home Economics
     2. Miss Virginia Ware, Home Economics Supervisor, Hillsborough County
     3. Mrs. Kitty Rotruck, Clothing Construction Specialist
     4. Dr. Agnes F. Ridley, Florida State University
     5. Dr. Ann Bize, Florida State University
     6. Dr. Joan Kelley, Florida State University
     7. Mrs. Susanne MacDonald, Home Economics Consultant, St. Louis, Missouri
     8. Mrs. Thyra Granger, Clayton High School, St. Louis, Missouri
     9. Mrs. Ava Gray, University of Arkansas
     10. Mrs. Agnes Evans, Area Supervisor of Home Economics in Tennessee