FCS Resources
Common Abbreviations and Terms
Access the following document to learn more about the terms and abbreviations commonly used in FCS programs.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UZYyyHOoQCd_CGcHHFe2Wp7meUnOwBaEAmJCjIJIHzI/edit
--------Resources for MT FCS Programs---------
The following will provide curriculum support and resources for building and implementing a quality Family & Consumer Sciences Program:
FCS Program Resources--Foundational to and promotion of your FCS program as a whole
Teacher Curriculum Resources--Important links to create rigorous and relevant curriculum.
Classroom Support and Resources--Classroom ideas, lesson plans, grants and more to jump start the creative process.
Revisit often as new items will be added continually.
FCS Program Resources: (Program references, Program promotion ideas, Publications)
This YouTube channel FCS playlist includes:
I. Focus on FCS Webinars with Speakers--FY2022-23
Sept-- Mary Ellen Earnhardt--Dept of Labor/Career Lab walk through (career education resources for K-12)
Oct--Arnessa Dodson/Melanie Schmitt--Tx Tech Curriculum Center for FCS Ed (curriculum access/free rubrics)
Nov/Dec--Sharon Davis, Home Baking Association (baking and pastry resources and contest)
Jan--Linda Spahr, Explore.Act.Tell (grants for projects)
Feb--Lori Myers/Helen Fuqua, AAFCS Pre-Professional Assessment and Certification for standards based work
March--Denise Bodart, Reality Works (FCS product walk through)
April--Sean Thomas, EverFi (Financial literacy resources)
II. FONA: Science of Flavor and Food Training (2 hrs 34 min)
(See FONA resource for support files)
III. FCS Jump Start Series--August, 2023
New FCS Teachers Series
What is FCS in Montana?
Integrating FCCLA
FCS Program Planning
Financial Literacy in FCS Education Series
Standards-Based Instruction and Assessment with AAFCS Pre-PAC
Say YES to FCS in Montana--FCS Educator Promotion
IV. Focus on FCS Webinars--FY23-24 (approximately 2 hrs each)
Recruitment and Retention of FCS Educators
Marketing Items and Videos
FCS Education Programs in the US map
Post-Secondary Online FCS courses
Podcasts
Lesson Plans
Say YES to FCS annual contests
Flyers and Videos
Say YES to FCS Files
Quality FCS Programs
ACTE 12 Elements of High Quality CTE Programs
Standards list
Self Assessment Checklist
High Quality FCS Programs Webinar
The 12 elements of a high quality FCS program are discussed as they align within FCS programs as based upon ACTE 12 Elements of a High Quality CTE Program research.
TEACHER CURRICULUM RESOURCES: (Standards, Lesson plans, Full course curriculum examples)
National FCS Standards
http://www.leadfcsed.org/national-standards.html
Reasoning for Action
Process Questions
16 Areas of Study
FCS Curriculum Center
Texas Tech
https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hs/ccfcs/
Course Syllabus (free and for purchase)
Assessment Rubrics (free)
KCCTE Course Library
Pittsburg State University
https://library.kccte.pittstate.edu/
Course Syllabus (free)
Lesson Plans (free)
Assessments (free)
This program and full curriculum has a decision-based approach to personal finance.
Benefits:
Aligned to the FCS National Standards
Assessments provided
Online video library
Free webinars
TC Today newsletter to keep up to date
Facebook and Twitter social media accounts to update teachers in real time
Teacher professional development
This resource offers resources and national standards for personal financial education across K-12 grades including free registration to their November (first week) conference (register in August/September).
Developed with input from a wide variety of financial and educational groups including FCS professionals.
Recognized as the national standards to align to by industry, educational and research groups.
Montana Council For Economic Education
MCEE MT Council for Economic Education
This resource offers research based and educational practices in teaching financial literacy concepts including:
Lessons (K-12)
Learning modules
Games
Teacher trainings
Great resource for locating everything about careers. Developed by the US Dept of Labor
This will list skills needed, Montana and US wages and job outlook
Search jobs by "bright outlook", "STEM" , "Career Cluster" and by name
Suggested related careers will be generated to give students more than one option that fits their skills and apptitudes.
Learn about an industry recognized credential for careers which need a degree
See eleven options covering all FCS content fields to align to your program of study
Aligned to the national standards, tested subjects are identified to ensure what is being taught is what the industry wants to see in it's workforce
Quantity purchases mean lower costs with no expiration dates.
Free Financial Litearcy Resource
37 learning modules
Custom videos
English and spanish versions
CLASSOOM SUPPORT & RESOURCES: (Videos, Activities, Recipes, Posters, Mini-grant opportunities, Student engagement ideas)
Classroom recipes
How to tutorial videos
Lesson plans
STEAM connects
Monthly e-newsletter
Lesson plans
Financial grants for project implementation
Up to $10,000 for completed projects
Lesson Plans & Videos (Curriculum Matrix)
Classroom grants (under "Teacher Center")
Teacher professional development
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
Under "Engage"" tab:
National programs (lesson plans, activities)
Career pathways definitions through FCS classrooms
Under "Compete" tab:
Competitive events (development and demonstration of employability and workforce skills)
Under "Adviser" tab"
Classroom lesson plans
Planning process (project management)
Step One (goal setting)
All research based materials for the classroom about healthy living
For purchase materials about healthy living --healthy relationships, healthy financial lives and dealing with trauma
Under "Free" tab:
Webinars
Movie guides for teaching healthy relationships through Hollywood movies
Tip sheets for research about topics
Some free access, some access require a subscription
Resources aligned to national FCS standards (Scroll to bottom of the webpage for "Educators".)
Free lesson plans related to fashion and apparel
Virtual NYC store fieldtrips
E-Commerce
Student portfolio opportunities directly linked to industry
Summer NYC Industry Immersion Professional Development--June annually
Be sure to watch the Food Science training on flavorings under "FCS YouTube Playlist".
Here is the support materials link including lab supply lists with directions, additional support materials, and careers.
WEBSITE CONTENTS:
Bring food science to life in your classroom through flavors
Develop--Find newsletters with hundreds of references around flavorings and food science
Insights--Trends in food development
Podcasts--webinar type presentations centered on food science topics
Contact--Newsletter sign up
Sample Request--Obtain sample flavorings to use in teaching food science
Montana Dept of Labor-Career Lab
Career interest surveys
Videos found on opening webpage
Industry-Wage-Occupations-Employment-Local area need profiles (All access through menu bar across the top of the opening webpage)
Family & Consumer Sciences Network
Under "Recruitment" tab:
Careers in FCS poster/brochure
FCS Ed University programs
Recruitment resources--Marketing FCS Ed, PSA recordings and more!
Under "Prepare" tab:
Online courses for new and existing teachers
Scholarships
Under "Support" tab:
30+ webinars/podcasts about FCS Ed
Teaching resources and curriculum
Food Insecurity focus which includes:
Lesson Plans
Grants
Project-based learning planning concepts
NASA Hunch Real World Challenges
FCS linked projects neede by NASA who konws they need today's youth to help solve real problems.
Program connections to FCS include Design and Prototype (interior design related); Culinary (food innovation) and Sewn Soft Goods (Apparel)
Classroom resources and potentially equipment purchases too
These are real world challenges your students would try to solve usinjg their CTE knowledge OR they use their skills to sew an item to actually be used on a NASA mission.
Training for you is provided after sign up.
Top entries win a free trip to NASA to attend the awards ceremony!
NOTE: Culinary has a food them assigned each year.
Big Sky, Big Leadership Videos (MSU Extension
This series of videos (25-30 min each) cover the following topics which can be easily used in your Leadership classes and/or with FCCLA Chapter:
Gracious Space
Understanding Values
Emotional Intelligence
Group Dynamics
The Power of Storytelling
Navigating Conflict
This resource provides:
Recipes appropriate for the classroom
Lesson plans
Beef cutting charts and videos
Cooking and grilling pointers
National Beef Burger Day details (May 28)
Coloring pages and puzzles
and more (just explore the website)
This resource addresses the relationship between food and emotional/ mental health.
There are grant opportunities under "grants" and links to address this issue under "programs".
This resource offers resources related to access and serving fresh Montana foods to schools and classrooms. Look for links under "Resources" to sign up for Farm to ECE, Beef to School, Montana Crunch Time, trainings and events.
This also have support for starting school gardens.
Early Childhood Organization
This is the organization which can provide information to start and/or support an early childhood effort in your community or as a family member.
Learn more about their projects, policy work, and partners. Signing up for their newsletter to learn more about their work.
This resource is a portal to age specific supports for children. It has pointers and tips and connections to other materials to assist parents with raising our next generation of Montanians.
This resource develops employability traits and promotes economic and entrepreneurial principles. This used to be called "Youth Entrepreneurs".