Family & Consumer Sciences
Intro to FACS
Outline
Course Description: Orientation to Family & Consumer Sciences
is the first course for all related programs. It is designed to present basic subject
matter in all six areas of FACS learning: clothing/textiles; resource
management; foods and nutrition; housing, furnishing and equipment; human
development, interpersonal and family relationships; introduction to the world
of work and careers. Learning experiences will assist students in understanding
themselves, their roles in today’s society, and the role to technology at home
and at work. Students will have the opportunity to use computer applications in
these areas of study.
Text: Today’s Teen by Kelly and Eubanks
Grading: Students grades will be determined by tests,
daily work, projects, and laboratory experiences.
EXTRA
CREDIT: Extra Credit work will be available to students each grading period.
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Month |
Subject |
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Aug. |
Making the Most of Yourself Your Values and Your Goals FCCLA and You Making Decisions and
Managing Your Life |
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Sept. |
Nutrients and Their
Functions Guidelines For Healthful
Eating Kitchen Equipment |
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Oct. |
Recipes and Measurements Preparation Terms and
Techniques Working in the Kitchen Milk and Milk Products |
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Nov. |
Friends and You A Look at Families Building a Strong Family |
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Dec. |
Understanding How Children
Grow Taking Care of Children Observation/Careers Managing Money Christmas Projects Food Lab Budgeting Resources Checkbook Simulation |
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Semester Review and Finals |
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Feb. |
Understanding Housing
Choices Understanding the Art of
Design Making Design Work for You Design Workbook Keeping Your Home Clean and
Safe Staying Healthy Planning Meals and Snacks Working in the Kitchen Safety/Sanitation Test Managing Your Weight Facts About Food Choices |
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Mar. |
Looking Your Best Selecting Clothing Fibers to Fabrics Caring For Clothing Selecting a Pattern Fabrics and Notions Sewing Equipment Preparing to Sew |
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May |
Basic Sewing Essentials Sewing Projects Buying and Storing Food Protein Foods Etiquette and Eating Out Meal Lab Lab Clean Up |
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Semester Review and Finals |
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