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Relationship Videos

by K.Graybill • July 28, 2023 • 0 Comments

Movies and movie clips can be a great way to add and increase interest to a lesson or topic. Jeff Brown, of Colorado, teaches a Psychology of Relationships
course (any many others) at Rampart High School and has an amazing collection of Relationship Videos that he has created for that class. He is graciously sharing his video collection with us, along with his websites which are chocked full of materials for various content areas. So, if you’ve been struggling to add more interest and engagement to your relationship lessons, you are definitely going to want to check these out!

Baking & Pastry Arts, Culinary, Fashion & Clothing, Fashion Design, Foods & Nutrition, Hospitality & Tourism, Sewing, Uncategorized

Aprons: History & Design

by K.Graybill • July 21, 2023 • 0 Comments

With the surge in home cooking, aprons are making a comeback! However, in the cooking lab, they’ve always been a staple! Learn about Aprons: History & Design and then teach students how to create their own, with or without tie dye.

Culinary, Culinary Resources, Food Science, Foods & Nutrition, Health & Wellness, Living on Your Own, Uncategorized

Air Fryer & Pressure Cooker Lesson Plan

by K.Graybill • July 14, 2023 • 0 Comments

Hailing from Ohio, Becky Bucher not only wrote and received a grant making it possible for her to get combination air fryers and pressure cookers for her class, but
she also created and shared this awesome lesson around them! The Air Fryer & Pressure Cooker Lesson Plan is full of activities that will help her students get acquainted with it in her new Foods classes in the upcoming school year. So, if you have this small appliance or plan to get one, continue reading to see what she’s doing.

Baking & Pastry Arts, Culinary, Health & Wellness, Living on Your Own, Nutrition, Uncategorized

Cooking with Foil Packets

by K.Graybill • July 7, 2023 • 1 Comment

If you enjoy making these delicious Cooking with Foil Packets (Campfire Stew) over a fire while camping, now you can make them anytime, at school or home, in the convenience of your oven. It’s a great way to incorporate a variety of nutrients and food groups!

4 C's, Child Development, College & Career Preparation, Life Skills, Parenting, Team Building, Uncategorized

FACS 5 Second Rule Games

by K.Graybill • June 30, 2023 • 1 Comment

The 5 Second Rule Game is a must have for my classroom! Not only can the game be played as is, but it’s easy to adapt to FACS content or even just use the time for quick, fun reviews. The rules pretty much stay the same for the “FACS: 5 Second Rule Games” which engage, challenge and build relationships as students compete against each other in this fun adaptation!

Culinary, Environment, Food Science, Foods & Nutrition, Health & Wellness, Nutrition, Technology, Uncategorized

From Tower to Table: What’s GROWING ON in FCS?

by K.Graybill • June 23, 2023 • 0 Comments

Farm-to-table is a phrase that is often discussed in the Family and Consumer Sciences classroom especially in Foods & Nutrition or culinary coursework. The termcan mean different things but at its core, farm-to-table means that the food prepared and served was sourced directly from a specific farm, without going through a store, market, or distributor along the way. In an effort to provide students in her Foods & Nutrition classes with real-world, hands-on experiences while learning about and developing healthy eating habits, Sasha Roble from Pennsylvania introduced aeroponics into her curriculum with countertop gardens and a Tower Garden System. Continue reading From Tower to Table: What’s GROWING ON in FCS? to learn more!

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