DESCRIPTON

Family and Consumer Science is the study and application of Life Skills.  No one learns in isolation; learning must be tied to real life experiences that are relevant to the student. Students are taught skills necessary to prepare well balanced meals.  Many life skills are taught in FACS class safety, sanitation, measurements – dry /liquid, meal preparation, menu planning, table manners and                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              table setting.  In the sewing class students use decision making skills, and math skills to select and measure fabric for garment construction.  Reading, Writing, Math, English, Science, Social Studies, Art, Music and Research are conducted via the internet and are included in the FACS classroom.   Decision –making, Problem solving and small group activities assist students in sharing and making the connections to the core areas.  FACS standards as well as state math and science standards are met in this interactive, hands-on, real world experience. FACS classroom prepares youth for life.

TEXTBOOK   

The Textbooks for this class are Discovering Life Skills, Applying Life Skills, and Food Nutrition and Wellness.  These textbooks will be used in class only.  Home work assignments will not require the use of the class textbooks.

Gateway Sites used to assist students in Family and Consumer Science

Gateway sites index websites about a specific subject or topic.  Using a gateway site is a good way to find a great deal of information on a specific area.  However, many subject areas do not have a gateway site. Some useful gateway sites are:

Newslink                              http://www.newslink.org

Consumer Information         http://www.consumer.gov

Federal Government            http://fedworld.gov

Healthfinder                         http://www.healthfinder.gov

For additional help in conducting Internet research go to www.noodlequest.  This site provides a free suite of interactive tools designed to aid students with online research.

Puzzling With a Purpose – Building Students’ Vocabulary

Crossword Puzzle Creation Software (Free On –Line)

www.varietygames,com/CW/

www.edhelper.com/crosssword.htm

Word Scramble Creation Software (Free On Line)

www.colorstudy.com/scramble