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.

Family and Consumer Sciences Brand Story

General Websites

Stain Solutions

Hair Mixer

Hairstyle mixer

Heloise

How to clean up just about anything

Maytag

History of Maytag company

Retroland

Fashion, food, etc. of yesteryear

Old Wash

Washing machine museum

The Hair Boutique

Search thousands of hairstyle photos

The Secret Life of Machines

How different machines work

What the World Eats

What the world eats, food expenditures


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