“Why FACS?” 4 Puzzle Print and Digital Escape Room – A Fun, FREE Back-to-School Activity
Why FACS? When I switched from 8th grade English to Family and Consumer Science, I realized how most back to school activities are either generic or the information gathered is specific to core subjects. Another thing I noticed after my first year in FACS is how many students {or parents} have many misconceptions about Family […]
FCS Lesson Plan: Hexagonal Thinking for Kitchen Utensils
Picture this: Your students are learning vocab, but you’ve realized each brings a wide variety of background knowledge. You’re trying to find ways to help everyone learn, yet still, be fun and engaging. And now, you’ve found out you’ll be evaluated on this vocabulary day. I am a firm believer that learning happens in levels. […]
Sizzling Lessons on the Grill: Smash Burger Sliders and Secret Sauce
This year, a sizzling lesson on the outdoor grill was smash burger sliders. To add to the excitement, each kitchen group created their secret sauce. The kicker- each kitchen was going to serve every guest judge- and in the classroom this time. Grilling in the FACS Classroom My district has an educational foundation and encourages […]
5 Ways to Organize Your FACS Kitchens
If I had a dollar for every time we were in a cooking lab and I heard a student ask, “Where is ___?”…well, I’d be rich enough to purchase a private island. Can you relate? There are times students cannot find something in plain sight, but there are also times utensils made it to an […]
