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One, Two, Three H.E.! Book 1

Category: KS3 HE

One, two, three ­ H.E.! is the first in a series of three Home Economics texts from Colourpoint. Produced in full colour and written by practising classroom teachers, the book addresses the entire programme of study for Year 8 as set by CCEA.

Special features include:

> integrated practicals
> exercises for the key skills of Literacy, Numeracy and ICT highlighted throughout
> end of unit assessment tests to reinforce each section
> all recipes mentioned in the text detailed at the end of the book

In all, One, two, three ­ H.E! is an invaluable contribution to the teaching and study of Home Economics.

> Full colour throughout.
> Written by practising classroom teachers.
> Addresses the entire programme of study.
> Integrated practicals.
> Exercises for the key skills of Literacy, Numeracy and ICT highlighted throughout.
> End of unit assessment tests to reinforce each section.
> All recipes mentioned are included in the book.

Contents:

Diet and Health
learning about

> why we need food
> where food comes from
> how health is affected by diet
> how to choose food wisely
> how to store, prepare and
  cook food

Family Life
learning about

> family units
> family needs
> family life cycle
> family roles and
> responsibilities

Choice & Management of Resources
learning about

> being a consumer
> how to manage resources
> budgeting
> how to make use of
  information

The Authors

Anne Scott was previously head of the Home Economics department of St Malachy’s High School, Antrim, and is now Principal of St Patrick’s College in Dungiven. Kathryn Wheeler (St Aloysius’ High School, Cushendall), Doris Torrens (Ballymoney High School), and Pamela Mark (Coleraine College) are each head of their respective Home Economics departments. All four are joint authors of Home Ecomonics for Northern Ireland, published in 1998 by Hodder and Stoughton, and the One Two Three HE! Series, published by Colourpoint 2001-2002.

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Sample Pages

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