Domestic science (Clark, Cornell home economics)

HNUiH HiUniUlUttniHIl I |IU illll.'P ! ill liMi Wh HOOD CLARK LIBRARY OF THE NEW YORK STATE COLLEGE OF HOME ECONOMICS CORNELL UNIVERSITY ITHACA, NEW YORK Gift of Helen Uonsch Cornell University Library TX 663.C4 Domestic science. 3 1924 003 576 265 The original of this book is in tine Cornell University Library. There are no known copyright restrictions in the United States on the use of the text. http://www.archive.org/details/cu31924003576265 BY IDA HOOD CLARK SUPERVISOR OF ELEMENTARY MANUAL TRAINING IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF MILWAUKEE ILLUSTRATED BOSTON LITTLE, BROWN, AND COMPANY ~7x C? V -^ Copyright, 1911, Bt Little, BROWN, amd Compani. ^U rifrAts reserved Published, May, 1911 Eleetrotyped and Printed by TBB COLONIAL PRESS C. H. Simonda & Co., Boston, n.S.A. TO THE AMERICAN TEACHERS AND PUPILS OF OUE PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND RURAL SCHOOLS, WHO AEB INTBBESTED IN THE UPBUILDING OF THAT GEHATEST OF ALL INSTI- TUTIONS THE HOME THIS BOOK IS SINCEEELY DEDICATED. PREFACE This book has been written in the belief that there is need for a course of lessons in Domestic Science planned for the elementary schools. The course may be used in all grades above the third, and some of the lessons may be simplified and taught in the first three grades. These lessons may also be used in the fu-st-year and second-year high school classes, and in other secondary schools. They are suitable for public, private and rural schools. Teachers who have absolutely no knowledge of Domestic Science can teach them by carefully reading them over and performing the work as directed. Every school should have its own laboratory, and each grade teacher may give instructions in this subject even better than a special teacher, for she is more closely in touch with the children under her care and she knows their needs, environment, and capabilities. Following the plan of lessons, boys and girls both may have instruction in this important subject, which is vital to the interests of a well-ordered home. Every pupil should be provided with a book and the subject-matter prepared as in any other branch of study. Much valuable time may thus be saved and utiUzed for necessary discussion. One great reason why Domestic Science has not been more generally introduced in schools of all kinds is that the public, generally speaking, is under viii PREFACE the impression that it is expensive. It need not be so. A kitchen or laboratory may be provided with all necessary equipment for $300 to $350. More elaborate equipment creates a wrong impression among the people and operates to the disadvantage of the work. The " center plan," now in vogue in nearly all the large school systems, has proven, in many cases, unsatisfactory. The pupils in all grades in the elementary schools should be provided for in their own buildings. The money spent on the salary of a special teacher will equip the school shop and the school kitchen, and there is no more reason why there should be a special teacher in Domestic Science, in the elementary school, than in any other subject. The lessons consist of two years' work, thirty-six lessons in each year's course. Reviews and examinations may be given each term if desired. The course is planned with reference to scientific principles of practical cookery, based on the chemistry of foods. The author herself has taught all the lessons contained in this book and feels that she is offering to the public results obtained through several years of successful experience. IDA HOOD CLARK. Supervisor of Elementary Manval Training in the Milwaukee Public Schools CONTENTS XEBSON PAOE Introduction 1 I. Cooking H II. Potatoes 14 III. CEBBAIiS 17 IV. Macakoni 19 V. Cornstarch Mould 23 VI. Eggs 27 Vn. Oysters 33