Observe demonstrations of pressing and hanging boy's cloth-
ing; of techniques, employing safety precautions, used in spot
and stain removal; of making minor repairs on boy's wearing
apparel.

 Make a schedule of daily and occasional care of clothing.
Follow this for a specified time and report progress.

 Make a collection of fabrics suitable for boy's clothing and
examine weight, construction, special finishes, color fastness
with respect to alternate use and with prices to determine wise
choices of garments.

 FOOD AND NUTRITION
Experiences:
 Observe a demonstration of cuts of meats. Select a suitable
cut for pot roast and prepare with vegetables. Practice carving
and serving.
 Plan menus, and prepare food and serve meals emphasizing
differences in food needs of a boy playing football and those
of a less active boy his own age.
 Plan and if possible grow a vegetable garden.
 Plan a tour of various retail markets, checking sanitary
conditions, prices, and quality of foods.
 Collect and exhibit menus from restaurants; compare prices
for meals from cafeteria, a la carte, and table d'hote services.
Discuss reasons for variations in cost.

 Study the meaning and practice the correct pronunciation
of food terms generally used in menus and recipes.
 Plan a week-end camping trip for four or more persons.
Plan the meals, organize the food list, and the equipment needed.
If possible, carry out this plan and report results.
 Plan in class, prepare and serve either at school or at home
a simple stag supper for group of friends. Report results.
 Plan and prepare a variety of nourishing sandwich spreads
to use when one brings guests home after school or after the
game.