FACS syllabus

Family and Consumer Sciences

Course Syllabus

 

Course Description: Family and Consumer Sciences content provides opportunities for students to explore the core content included in the Family Studies and Consumer Sciences; Early Childhood Development and Services; Fashion; Interior Design; Food, Wellness, and Dietetics; and Consumer Sciences pathway.

 

Prerequisites: None

 

Course Goals:  The topics for this course are:

  • Marriage and family life
  • Parenting and Care giving
  • Consumer services
  • Apparel
  • Housing
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Technology and Careers
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Program Goals: The mission of FACS education is to prepare students for family life, work, and careers in FACS education by providing opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, attitude, and behaviors needed for:

  • Strengthening the well-being of individuals and families across the life span.
  • Becoming responsible citizens and leaders in family, community and work settings.
  • Promoting optimal nutrition and wellness across the life span.
  • Managing resources to meet the needs of individuals and families.
  • Balancing personal, home, family and work lives,
  • Managing life, employment, and career development successfully.

 

Instructional Philosophy: It is my belief that academics and education is very important. However, I also believe learning can be an enjoyable experience. In my classes we try to do as much hands on learning as possible. I try to present the material to be learned how you will use it in the world. I believe FACS takes the basic knowledge you learn in math, English and sciences and put them to work in the world.

 

Assessment Procedures: You will be graded on a point system. Each assignment will be given specific value. During lab experiences (sewing and cooking) you will be given an additional 20 points each day based on participation and work ethic. At the end of the grading points the total number of points earned will divided by the total points allowed for your final grade.

 

There is a $20 fee for taking this class. This fee will cover maintenance and upgrade of equipment and supplies for food labs. You may be required to purchase additional items for labs. You will not be assigned a textbook. We will only be using them in class. In case of an absent and make-up work you can check a textbook out.

 

 

 

 

 

Course Outline

Course: Family and Consumer Sciences

 

I. Foundations

            A. Apply math, reading, writing, critical and creative thinking, decision making,    and problem solving skills

            B. Impact of goal setting and teamwork

            C. Quality of healthy relationships

 

II. Marriage and Family

            A. Stages of the family life cycle

            B. Interpret customs, traditions, and legislation

            C. Impact of demands in the home

 

III. Parenting and Caregiving

            A. Characteristics of a quality caregiver

            B. Evaluate the impact of parenting roles

 

IV. Consumer Sciences

            A. Consumer issues

            B. Rights and responsibilities

 

V. Apparel

            A. Elements and principles of design

            B. Care and storage

            C. Basic sewing techniques

 

VI. Housing

            A. Housing options

            B. Elements and Principles of design

 

VII. Food and Nutrition

            A. Nutritive value

            B. Demonstrate food preparation

            C. Demonstrate skills

 

VII. Technology and Careers

            A. Impact of technology

            B. Career plan