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What is another name for home economics?
What is another name for home economics?
- Human studies
- Environmental studies
- Domestic science (correct)
- Community education
What are some life skills taught in home economics?
What are some life skills taught in home economics?
- Gardening and woodworking
- Painting and pottery
- Dancing and singing
- Cooking and sewing (correct)
When did home economics courses first appear in education?
When did home economics courses first appear in education?
- 18th century
- 21st century
- 19th century (correct)
- 20th century
What was the main goal of home economics in the past?
What was the main goal of home economics in the past?
When was the American Home Economics Association founded?
When was the American Home Economics Association founded?
What did the Morrill Act of 1862 do for home economics education?
What did the Morrill Act of 1862 do for home economics education?
What is the modern term used to refer to home economics?
What is the modern term used to refer to home economics?
Study Notes
- Home economics is a field of study related to individuals, families, communities, and their environment.
- It teaches life skills such as cooking, sewing, and finances.
- It was historically important for women's education and vocational training.
- It is now often referred to as "family and consumer science".
- It has also been known as human sciences, home science, and domestic economy.
- Home economics courses have been present in education since the 19th century.
- The Morrill Act of 1862 greatly increased the teaching of home economics in higher education.
- Home economics mainly taught household tasks and was dominated by women.
- The profession aimed to train women to be efficient household managers and modern consumers.
- The American Home Economics Association was founded in 1909.
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Test your knowledge of the fascinating history and evolution of Home Economics with this quiz! From its roots as a women's vocational training program to its modern-day focus on family and consumer science, this field of study has undergone significant changes. Explore the societal impact of Home Economics and its role in teaching crucial life skills such as cooking, sewing, and finances. Keywords: Home economics, life skills, history, family and consumer science, education.
