Family & Consumer Sciences (FACS)
FACS 7
Important life lessons and 21st century skills are covered in this hands-on, engaging course.
The Nutrition Unit explores food safety and sanitation. Students will use the government website, www.choosemyplate.gov to learn the importance of a balanced diet, along with exercise. They will participate in various healthy cooking labs to reinforce food preparation skills.
The Careers Unit includes projects that allow students to discover their abilities, values, interests, and personality traits. Students will use the Naviance program to complete self-assessments and learn about careers that could be a good fit for them.
The Childcare Unit will help students learn how to be a safe sitter as the physical, emotional and social development of a child is discussed. They will learn how to care for infants along with proper procedures to follow before accepting a babysitting position.
The Sewing Unit will teach students how to properly secure a button so they understand the cost benefit of being able to repair their own clothing. They will also learn a basic hand sewing stitch and engage in a creative project.
Seventh grade students will attend FACS class every day for one quarter of the school year.
FACS 8
The 8th grade FACS program builds upon the important life skills learned in 7th grade.
The Nutrition Unit will engage students in culinary labs, which will reinforce material taught in class. They will learn about healthy lifestyle choices that combine both fitness and nutrition. Students learn how to read nutrition facts labels while paying attention to proper portion sizes.
The Careers Unit will focus on specific career research and exploration. Work within the Naviance program will continue and a career research project will be completed using https://www.onetonline.org. Students will learn the value of a firm handshake and how to create a resume, along with social skills to help them during an interview.
The Financial Management Unit will engage students in hands-on activities that will help them understand the various aspects of banking. The pros and cons of credit, debit, and ATM cards will be discussed, as will the details of managing a bank account.
The Interior Design Unit will help students learn how to utilize space well. They will create a bedroom on a budget using skills from the financial management unit.
Eighth grade students will attend FACS class every day for one quarter of the school year.