I think if teachers were given the resources, they'd be more likely to pursue this course. Do high schools still teach home ec? I never took such a class, but they had it in Japan in the mid to late 90's and I frankly have not a clue.

A friend of mine teaches elementary school around here and she uses baking in her science classes to explain mixtures, state changes, molecular reactions, etc.

I've not got the skills to be a science teacher, personally, but if I could teach such a class I'd call it "Brownie in Motion". GEDDIT? Oh, it would be SUCH fun!