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FACS Exploration
This course provides students the opportunity to learn essential life skills. It allows them to develop skills in food and nutrition, childcare and safety, interior design, clothing construction and style, consumerism, family relationships, personal responsibility, and job-related tasks. Student leadership (FCCLA) may be an integral part of the course.

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	COURSE STATE STANDARDS
	-FACS Exploration Standards - PDF
	SCOPE AND SEQUENCE/COURSE DISCLOSURE
	-FACS Exploration Outline - Word -FACS Exploration Scope and Sequence - Word -FACS Exploration Scope and Sequence Trimester 2nd - Word -FACS Exploration Scope and Sequence Trimester 3rd - Word

STANDARD 1
Students will identify and discuss social skills needed to develop personal independence and interpersonal relationships.

	STANDARD 1 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
	Objective 1: Identify skills needed to develop and strengthen interpersonal relationships. -Talent Ideas Lesson - Word
	Objective 2: Discuss values, goals, decision-making and personal responsibility.
	Objective 3: Identify strategies for adapting and coping through challenging teen issues. Recommended Use = FACS Exploration Model B
	STANDARD 1 TESTS OR QUIZZES

	STANDARD 1 WEB RESOURCES

STANDARD 2
Students will be introduced to housing and interior design.

	STANDARD 2 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
	Objective 1: Discuss how homes can be designed according to the activities, wants and needs of the family.
	Objective 2: Discuss the basic elements and principles of design.
	Objective 3: Integrate finance/consumerism and careers related to housing and interior design.
	Objective 4: Discuss how interiors are affected by furniture arrangements and traffic patterns. Recommended Use = FACS Exploration Model A
	STANDARD 2 TESTS OR QUIZZES

	STANDARD 2 WEB RESOURCES

STANDARD 3
Students will discuss and participate in activities regarding childcare.

	STANDARD 3 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
	Objective 1: Review the responsibilities of childcare providers. -Baby Project Ideas - Word -Child Care and Development Worksheet - Word -Child Care and development Worksheet Key - Word -Child Development Ideas - Word
	Objective 2: Describe the value of play.
	Objective 3: Plan a food experience that appeals to children, promotes good eating habits, and follows the guidelines for preparing foods for children.
	Objective 4: Plan a hands-on childcare experience.
	Objective 5: Integrate finance/consumerism and careers related to childcare.
	STANDARD 3 TESTS OR QUIZZES

	STANDARD 3 WEB RESOURCES

STANDARD 4
Students will discuss and participate in hands-on activities related to clothing and textiles.

	STANDARD 4 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
	Objective 1: Demonstrate the ability to use and care for the sewing machine, serger and other specialty sewing machines.
	Objective 2: Follow safety standards when using and identifying small sewing equipment.
	Objective 3: Learn to use a sewing pattern.
	Objective 4: Learn basic sewing techniques to construct sewing projects.
	Objective 5: Integrate finance/consumerism and careers related to clothing, textiles and fashion.
	Objective 6: Explain the meaning of fashion. Recommended Use = FACS Exploration Model A
	STANDARD 4 TESTS OR QUIZZES

	STANDARD 4 WEB RESOURCES

STANDARD 5
Students will identify and discuss the importance of food and nutrition through class activities and lab experiences.

	STANDARD 5 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
	Objective 1: Review the basics of lab management and safety procedures. -The Great Race - Word
	Objective 2: Students will discuss and analyze basic nutrition information.
	Objective 3: Discuss the current Dietary Guidelines and/or MyPyramid. .
	Objective 4: Prepare simple foods following the current Dietary Guidelines and MyPyramid. -Ethnic Foods - Word -Foreign Foods Project - Word -Iron Chef Challenge - Word -Iron Chef Challenge Award - Word -Iron Chef Challenge Ideas and Secret Ingredients - Word -Iron Chef Challenge Judging Sheet 1 - Word -Iron Chef Challenge Judging Sheet 2 - Word
	Objective 5: Integrate finance/consumerism and careers related to the food service and culinary industry.
	Objective 6: Identify safety and care-related issues concerning kitchen appliances. Recommended Use = FACS Exploration Model B
	STANDARD 5 RECIPES
	-Pacos Directions and Recipes - Word -Soft Pretzel Recipe - PDF
	STANDARD 5 TESTS OR QUIZZES

	STANDARD 5 WEB RESOURCES

STANDARD 6
Students will learn the basics of the free enterprise system.
Recommended Use = FACS Exploration Model B

	STANDARD 6 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
	Objective 1: Discuss employment preparation. -Financial Responsibility - PDF -Money and You - Word
	Objective 2: Complete a free enterprise experience. -8th Grade Finance Lesson - Word -BEMS Finance Cover Page - Word -Entrepreneurship Unit - Word
	STANDARD 6 TESTS OR QUIZZES

	STANDARD 6 WEB RESOURCES

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
pearl [dot] hart [at] schools [dot] utah [dot] gov (Pearl Hart) , Specialist
Family & Consumer Sciences Education
Phone: 801>538-7890
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tracy [dot] silcott [at] schools [dot] utah [dot] gov (Tracy Silcott) , Support Staff
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Phone: 801>538-7863