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Family and Consumer Sciences

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES AT CMS

Mrs. Georgi O'Donnell - Lead Teacher

CMS Family and Consumer Sciences: building skills that last a lifetime.
 

  • Shape responsible citizens and leaders.
  • Strengthen cooperative and communication skills.
  • Foster critical and creative thinking skills. 
  • Promote optimal nutrition and wellness. 
  • Encourage students to act as responsible consumers and resource managers. 
  • Provide stepping stones for optimal life management and career success.

 

The Family and Consumer Sciences Department fits into the Technology component of the Middle Years Program curriculum model. The IB Program defines technology as “…the know-how and creative processes that may assist people to utilize tools, resources and systems to solve problems that may improve the human condition…” Through the use of the Design cycle, student curiosity, ingenuity, self confidence and resourcefulness is nurtured.  Students can fine tune practical and critical thinking skills while creating food products, setting career goals, discovering financial solutions, and sewing pillow projects. 

FACS CTE Content and Theme Modules

  • 6th Grade FACS is a 10 week or one quarter class that focuses on using communication, problem solving and self reflective skills to master the art of team food preparation.  Students are encouraged to reflect on how people can work together to allocate resources and share knowledge in order to achieve goals. Most are inspired, using their new found skills at home or when volunteering.

  • 7th Grade FACS is a ten week course that focuses on using fine art and design skills to create a pillow project.  A student will learn hand and machine sewing while reflecting on how his/her creative work provides insight into who they are.  Students will also begin using Naviance, a computer based, career exploration program.  These lessons are team taught by both a FACS teacher and guidance counselor.   

  • 8th Grade FACS is a ten week course that  empowers students to begin  career and financial planning.  Students will use Naviance, participate in guest speaker presentations and perform foods labs focusing on international foods. Students will make a community connection by participating in a class community and service project.  Eighth graders will delve into who they are, what they would like  to achieve and how they can give back to others.  

  • Grades in Family and Consumer Sciences will be computed based on the following percentages:

    Assignments: 20%

    Assessments: 30%

    Projects/Labs: 50%

     

    At the start of every quarter, FACS students will be provided with a Preparedness Rubric.

    This will be used to guide student achievement.  

 

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