Family and Consumer Science-6 (FACS)- Where academics merge with real life!

UNIT 1: Sustainability

Essential Question: Are the world’s practices regarding natural and man-made resources sustainable into the 21st century?

Guiding Questions:

How can we innovate the re-purposing of existing materials to reduce waste?

How do sustainable practices in food science and home management prepare young people for the 21st century?

What innovative products & practices have been created to meet the needs of 21st century citizens?

UNIT 2: Advertising

Essential Question: How does advertising impact us as consumers

Guiding Questions:

How does advertising impact price, quality and public opinion?

How can students become responsible and savvy consumers?

UNIT 3: Understanding Food Nutrition Labels and Facts

Essential Question: What do food labels and product packaging tell us about contents, quality and nutrition?

Guiding Questions:

How has cooking and food production evolved and what are the health impacts?

How can we use the Food Nutrition Panel and Daily Values to guide our food choices

NYS Family & Consumer Science Standards:

HACS Standard 1: Personal Health & Fitness: Students will have the necessary knowledge and skills to establish and maintain physical fitness, participate in physical activity, and maintain personal health.

HACS Standard 2: Safe and Healthy Environment- Students will acquire the knowledge and ability necessary to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment.

HACS Standard 3: Resource Management - Students will understand and be able to manage their personal and community resources.