CBSE Syllabus 2011 Home Science Class XI and XII

HOME SCIENCE (Code No. 064)
Classes XI-XII

Home Science as a discipline aims to empower learners by developing understanding of four different areas, namely:

• Food and Nutrition
• Human Development
• Community Resource Management and Extension
• Fabric and Apparel Science

The subject helps students to understand changing needs of Indian society, academic principles as well as develop professional skills. This would make them competent to meet challenges of becoming a responsible citizen.

OBJECTIVES

The Syllabus at Senior Secondary level develops in the learners an understanding that the knowledge and skills acquired through Home Science facilitates development of self, family and community. It endeavours to –

1. acquaint learners with the basics of human development with specific reference to self and child.
2. help develop skills of judicious management of various resources.
3. enable learners to become alert and aware consumers.
4. impart knowledge of nutrition and lifestyles to enable prevention and management of disease.
5. inculcate healthy food habits.
6. help, develop understanding of textiles for selection and care of clothes.
7. develop skills of communication to assist in advocacy and dissemination of knowledge to community.

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