FACS FOR LIFE
What is FACS?
Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) gives you the roots and knowledge enabling you to grow branches which blossom throughout your future. Life Basics will provide you with the foundation you need to succeed, come grow with us and get your FACS for Life! I also teach 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Computer Skills classes.
General Websites
Hairstyle mixer
How to clean up just about anything
History of Maytag company
Fashion, food, etc. of yesteryear
Washing machine museum
Search thousands of hairstyle photos
How different machines work
What the world eats, food expenditures
Quia Websites
6th Grade BASE CSOs 6th Grade Quia Review Website
7th Grade BASE CSOs 7th Grade Quia Review Website
8th Grade BASE CSOs 8th Grade Quia Review Website
Classroom Rules and Expectations\
One VERY IMPORTANT THOUGHT
If what you are doing
INTERFERS with learning
HURTS someone, or
PREVENTS you from being your best...
THEN YOU SHOULDN'T BEING DOING IT!
Student will obey all school rules.
Students will practice good housekeeping.
Students will treat one another with courtesy and respect.
Students will come to class prepared.
Students will be on time.
Students should put forth their best effort.
What is Life Basics?
Life Basics is a 9 week family and consumer sciences exploratory course that teaches the life skills necessary to become a responsible person. The following units are examined:
Personal and Family Relationships
Nutrition and Foods
Self-Esteem
Social Skills /Manners
Crafts
Consumerism
Job Skills and Career Exploration
Character Education
Citizenship
Focus for Each Grade
8th Grade-Self-Concept, Food Terminology, Equipment, Safety and Sanitation, and Foods Labs
7th Grade-Consumerism, Personal and Family Relationships, and
Citizenship/Manners
6th Grade-Craft Based Project, Sewing Project, Household skills
Other Responsibilities
Technology Integration Specialist
Technology Contact
Newsletter Editor * Yearbook Editor
LiveGrades Administrator