FCS Major with Community Service

Family Consumer Science

Curriculum

Course Title: FCS Major with Community Service

Department: Family Consumer Science

Units of Study:

· Team Building – communication skills, listening skills, body language, leadership, cooperation and compromise

· Food Preparation Procedure

· Philanthropy

· Special Needs

· Appreciation of the Elderly

· Character Education

· Kitchen Introduction – safety and procedure

· Group Work Experiences – teamwork, collaboration and time management

· Dangerous decisions

o Partnerships for Service Projects:

· Caring for Friends

· Woods School

· Attleboro Retirement Village

· Cinderella’s Closet

Curriculum-Based Assessments: N/A

Standardized Assessments: N/A

Description of Course: FCS prepares students for their future as responsible, respectful, and contributing individuals. The heart of this elective is character education with focus on service learning through creative collaboration during practical experiences in food preparation, project design, and event planning. Contributing to activities that help the community and its members gives students a valuable perspective as they enjoy the personal reward and responsibility of giving. Lessons in FCS promote personal growth, build leadership and teamwork. This course focuses on both service projects and character education. These service projects allow students to build relationships within the community. We donate our time and resources to help local charities and groups.