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Course Description
WHAT IS FACS??
FACS stands for Family and Consumer Sciences which used to be called, Home Economics. It is offered as an elective in many middle and high schools. It is almost always a crowd favorite! Students get to come to a class where they are up and moving and working on projects that they can apply to their day to day living! It is interactive, and USEFUL! I cannot count the number of times students have told me they went home and did or made whatever it was we had done in class that day (made the recipe, did the laundry, fixed a button, babysat a sibling and used the techniques they learned, encouraged a friend...). What a joy it is to see students loving what they are learning!
CLASS LEVELS
I will be offering two class levels:
FACS at Home 101 for Elementary School Age 2nd-5th Graders
FACS at Home 102 for Junior High Age 6th -9th Graders
Just like in any classroom, I believe in differentiated instruction on a student by student basis which means, curriculum will be modified to fit the student's level and speed of learning!
WHAT WE WILL LEARN?
Family and Consumer Sciences covers a multitude of things and that is what makes it so much fun! It is all about learning how to do day to day things to the best of our ability! I am a certified teacher and want to take the successful learning from my classroom, and offer it at home for students who are homeschooled! We will casually follow the state standards for a FACS classroom while adding in and taking away just a few things here and there to make it the perfect fit for your student! They will participate in many hands-on learning actives such as cooking labs, sewing projects, community service projects, and so much more that they will be able to apply to their daily living!
Here are some examples of standards we will cover:
FACS At Home 101 2nd-5th Grades
1) Explain why exercise is important for our bodies.
2) Why is it important to eat a balanced diet?
3)Demonstrate safety skills in the kitchen while participating in cooking labs.
4) Demonstrate the proper way to set a table.
5) Demonstrate table manners and etiquette in a social setting.
6)Demonstrate basic sewing skills.
7) Explain ways we can encourage our friends and family on a day to day basis?
8)Why is it important to stand up for what we believe in?
9)How can we look past ourselves and be a light to our family, community and around the world?
10)Demonstrate the process to problem solving .
FACS At Home 102 6th-9th Grades
1 ) Describe the process of decision-making, problem-solving, and goal-setting.
2 ) Explain the importance of character education for teenagers.
• Describing manners used in various settings
• Identifying grooming habits that lead to a healthy appearance
• Describing ways to show respect for self, others, and property
3 ) Compare verbal and nonverbal communication skills used to improve interpersonal relationships.
• Determining barriers to teen communication
4 ) Describe characteristics of healthy relationships with family and friends.
• Explaining the role of family members and friends
• Describing the significance of family traditions
• Determining qualities of a true friend
5) Compare positive and negative peer pressure.
6) Explain the importance of diet, exercise, and rest for teen health.
7) Prepare nutritious snacks.
• Practicing safety and sanitation techniques in the laboratory
• Using kitchen equipment in a correct manner
• Comparing the nutritive value and cost of various foods
8 ) Demonstrate basic table setting skills.
9 ) Describe ways teenagers can become wise consumers.
10 ) Describe time management tools and techniques.
11) Practice basic sewing skills.
• Utilizing sewing equipment in a safe and correct manner
12) Describe appropriate care of clothing.
• Identifying laundering techniques
13 ) Explain responsibilities involved in babysitting related to age, safety, and health of the child.
14 ) Describe the importance of play to a child's development.
15 ) Describe factors that impact choosing a career.