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We have included Home Economics material in this section. Some relates to groups from overseas with an interest in similar topics. Remember, several sections of Technology were once combined under this name. This page provides links to associations, curriculum and resources including recipes.
Information regarding Food Technology, Nutrition and Recipes is found on these pages.
This is a page requiring further development. If you are aware of other suitable areas or quality resources - tutorials, links, courses, data, help us improve the page by letting us know so they can be considered for inclusion.
General Information
We have included a range of material here. Some relates to groups from overseas with similar interests in these topics. Other information may prove peripheral, but could be of assistance, or simply interesting to know.
Remember : Sections of the Technology area were once combined as Home Science.
Australian & International Associations
- Alberta Home Economics Association
Items of similar concern and use to peers in another part of the world. Major topic sections. - Association of Teachers of Home Economics [Ireland]
- Home Economics Institute of Australia
National body providing access to resources for purchase, links for students, news, publications, chat site, more. - Home Economics Institute of Australia [NSW]
This goes to Resources page with sites/links in Professional and Educational groups. - Home Economics Teachers Association of California
‘For home economics careers and technology teachers on issues impacting their programs and curriculum’. - Home Economics Victoria
‘Supports educators in empowering young people to live sustainably and take responsibility for their own physical, mental and social wellbeing’. Check their Food Challenges Program. - International Federation for Home Economics
‘Founded in 1908, the International Federation for Home Economics is the only worldwide organisation concerned with Home Economics and Consumer Studies’. - THESA
‘Promotes and advances the teaching of home economics throughout British Columbia’.
Blogs
Blogs on areas related to TAS.
- Bringing Food Chemistry to Life
‘A blog about food and its components’. - FoodEducation.org
‘On food and kitchen as medium for science education, and vice versa’. - FoodGeekery
‘From reviews of gadgets to lessons in proper food preparation, this site offers a range of helpful food information’. - Junkfood Science
‘Critical examinations of studies and news on food, weight, health and healthcare that mainstream media misses. Debunks popular myths, explains science and exposes fraud that affects your health’. - Safdynamics
‘This blog will teach you the basics behind each part of the foods you’re eating’.
Previously listed as Food Science and Technology.
General Sites
- 147 Practical Tips for Teaching
Sustainability
‘Connecting the environment, the economy and society’. - All Eco
While a commercial site, it does have fact sheets that may be useful. - British Columbia Education
Home Economics 8-12. This links to Food & Nutrition, while this links to Textiles. Curriculum by year, strategies for instruction to assessment resources, and appendices. An Integrated Resources Page accesses documents in HTML or PDF format, e.g. Home Economics 8-10, 11, areas not only suited to Technology & Applied Studies but across the curriculum. For all Applied Skills Curriculum Documents visit this page. - BUBL Link
Links under headings. Each has a summary covering information, where based, major emphasis, author, Dewey class, resource type. Each section has multiple links. Technology information can be accessed through this site. - Hearth
Home Economics Archive, Research, Tradition, History. Cornell University. ‘Core collection of books and journals in Home Economics, related disciplines. Titles published between 1850 and 1950 were selected and ranked by teams of scholars for their great historical importance. The full text of these materials, as well as bibliographies and essays on the wide array of subjects relating to Home Economics, are all Freely accessible on this site’. Goes beyond Home Economics education. - Home Economics Curriculum in Canada
‘Find direct links to each Province’s and Territory’s Education website, specific programs, courses and curriculum documents’. - Home Economics Information
‘A website devoted to resources for Home Economics’. You need to register for access. - Home Economics Resources
Specialist links covering Home Economics. Initially intended for home schoolers in North America. - Home Economics Resources [2]
Education Index. Links in alphabetical order. Some very good links. - Institute of Industrial Arts Technology Education - Links
‘This page of links is a simple collection of resources on the net to browse and investigate’. - INTAD Web-based Resources
An extensive alphabetical listing from this Technology Teachers Association. Resources range from an Aeronautics Design Challenge to WoodWorking Basics. - Links4Learning
‘These Links4Learning provide ready links to helpful sites to support your subjects. You might also like to check links for Information skills, Reference, and Teachers’ digital toolkit’. Covers Stages 4, 5 and 6. Digital Education Revolution, Department of Education & Training, NSW. - Resources for Educators : Teaching the Benefits of Sustainability
Teaching resources from various sources, articles, lesson plans. - Technology 7-10
‘In 2005 the new Years 7-10 Technology syllabuses were implemented across NSW. Materials developed for each syllabus include : Programming tools and templates, Course plans and units of work, Assessment and reporting, Teaching ideas. Sample materials can be found in each subject folder shown in the navigation menu’.