Home science — Study Path Agent

Home science

111 topics across 7 chapters

Chapter 1

Foundations & core skills

Scientific thinking in everyday home decisions

Basic chemistry & microbiology for the home

Measurement, units & basic kitchen math

Safety & first aid at home

3 subtopics

First aid basics (cuts, burns, choking awareness)

Emergency preparedness plan (contacts, supplies, evacuation)

Childproofing & fall prevention (home hazard audit)

Sustainability basics (water, energy, waste)

Chapter 2

Food & nutrition

Nutrition fundamentals

3 subtopics

Macronutrients & micronutrients (what they do)

Reading nutrition labels & ingredient lists

Portion sizes, energy balance & satiety basics

Meal planning & dietary needs

4 subtopics

Meal planning workflow (goals → menu → shopping list)

Special diets overview (allergies, intolerances, preferences)

Budget-friendly meal planning

Nutrition across life stages (children, adults, older adults)

Cooking methods & recipe skills

3 subtopics

Knife skills & kitchen tools

Heat transfer & cooking techniques (boil, sauté, roast, steam)

Baking basics (ratios, leavening, doneness cues)

Food safety & sanitation

3 subtopics

Preventing cross-contamination (raw vs ready-to-eat)

Safe temperatures & storage time basics

Cleaning & sanitizing routines for kitchens

Food preservation & storage

3 subtopics

Refrigeration & freezing (packaging, rotation, thawing)

Canning & pickling safety fundamentals

Drying & dehydration (methods and storage)

Kitchen management

3 subtopics

Kitchen layout & workflow (prep → cook → serve → clean)

Pantry inventory system (FIFO, labeling, staples list)

Food waste reduction (planning, leftovers, composting basics)

Chapter 3

Human development & family studies

Child development basics

3 subtopics

Developmental milestones (0–5 years) & red flags

Play-based learning activities by age

Observation & simple documentation (notes, routines, triggers)

Parenting & caregiving skills

3 subtopics

Positive discipline & boundary setting

Child safety at home (hazards, supervision, safe storage)

Elder care basics (mobility, dignity, daily routines)

Family relationships & communication

Adolescent development & wellbeing

↗ Nutrition across life stages (children, adults, older adults) (see Chapter 2)

Supporting learning at home (study routines, environments)

Chapter 4

Textiles, clothing & apparel

Textile fibers & fabrics

3 subtopics

Natural vs synthetic fibers (properties and use cases)

Fabric construction (weaves, knits, nonwovens)

Selecting fabrics (drape, durability, breathability, care)

Sewing fundamentals

3 subtopics

Hand stitches, seams & mending basics

Using a sewing machine (threading, tension, troubleshooting)

Patterns & measurements (taking measurements, sizing, fit)

Clothing care & laundry science

3 subtopics

Stain removal methods (spotting, pre-treating, testing)

Laundry sorting, detergents & water temperature

Ironing & garment finishing (steam, pressing, storage)

Apparel design basics

Sustainable fashion & responsible consumption

Chapter 5

Resource management & housing

Time & work management

2 subtopics

Scheduling & routines (daily/weekly planning)

Delegation & family roles (sharing household work fairly)

Household budgeting & finance

3 subtopics

Budgeting methods (zero-based, envelope, sinking funds)

Saving, credit & debt basics (APR, credit scores, payoff plans)

Insurance essentials (home, renters, health—basic concepts)

Home organization systems (decluttering, storage, routines)

Housing & interior design basics

3 subtopics

Space planning (zones, traffic flow, furniture layout)

Lighting, color & ergonomics

Safe & accessible home design (universal design basics)

Home maintenance & utilities

3 subtopics

Basic plumbing & electrical safety (what to DIY vs call a pro)

Cleaning plans & checklists (room-by-room systems)

Pest prevention & safe control basics

Environmental sustainability at home (energy, water, materials)

Chapter 6

Health, hygiene & caregiving

↗ Safety & first aid at home (see Chapter 1)

↗ Food safety & sanitation (see Chapter 2)

Personal hygiene & infection prevention

2 subtopics

Handwashing & respiratory etiquette (when/how)

Cleaning high-touch surfaces (products and routines)

Home nursing & basic caregiving

3 subtopics

Taking vitals & monitoring basics (temperature, pulse, etc.)

Medication safety & storage (labels, dosing, disposal basics)

Caring for minor illness at home (hydration, rest, red flags)

Mental health & stress management at home

3 subtopics

Sleep hygiene (environment, routines, consistency)

Stress management techniques (breathing, journaling, activity)

Building supportive routines (habits, cues, environment design)

Chapter 7

Consumer science, communication & entrepreneurship

Consumer rights & smart decision-making

3 subtopics

Comparing products (quality, safety, total cost of ownership)

Sustainable & ethical purchasing basics

Handling complaints, returns & warranties (practical steps)

Communication, counseling & education skills

3 subtopics

Active listening & empathy (practice scenarios)

Behavior change basics (goals, barriers, motivation)

Creating clear instructions (checklists, handouts, demos)

Community education & extension (home science outreach)

3 subtopics

Planning a community workshop (objectives, agenda, logistics)

Food demos & education materials (safe sampling, messaging)

Monitoring & evaluation basics (feedback forms, outcomes)

Small business & careers in home science

4 subtopics

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Identifying viable services/products (catering, tailoring, childcare)

101

Pricing & basic bookkeeping for a small home-based business

102

Marketing & customer service (offers, referrals, retention)

103

Regulations basics for home-based services (permits, hygiene, liability)

↗ Household budgeting & finance (see Chapter 5)