Foods and Nutrition This is a hands-on unit for 7th and 8th graders in which students have the opportunity to prepare foods in cooperative groups. Emphasis will be on kitchen safety and basic cooking techniques. In addition to food preparation, the class will also focus on the Food Guide Pyramid and how to utilize the information to make food choices that support a healthy lifestyle. Clothing and Textiles Each 7th and 8th grade student will create a sewing project from start to finish in 22 class periods out of the marking period. Upon completion of the project, the students will have the opportunity to use an embroidery machine to personalize their project. This year the students will be making either boxer shorts or pajama pants. The students will be able to choose from a variety of different fabric designs in either flannel or a cotton/poly blend. To view the project options, go to the FCS Links section of this webpage and click on "Clothing and Textiles project." This will take you to the Haan Crafts website. Click on "clothing" then either "boxers and jams" or "pants". The boxer choices include items 3441, 3442, 3861, and 3862. The pant choices include items 3451, 3452, 3453, 3454, 3456, 3457, 3458, 3459, and 3461.