December 20th

1st and 6th period classes were allowed to finish the video they were watching from the "Families" unit while 3rd period played the game of "Life" as a reward for helping with Sub for Santa during TA time.

December 19th

Students watched a movie about families an the importance of good communication. While watching, students had to identify two instances/examples of good communication and two instances/examples of poor communication. These had to be in written form and turned into the basket by the end of class tomorrow (Thursday) before they leave for the break.

December 18th

Students learned about different negative and positive ways to communicate with family and friends. They wrote these down in their notes. We also discussed the "No-lose, win-win method" of problem solving.

December 17th

Students discussed what a family is, family types and how to set up a family council.

December 14th

FACS CTE students started the "Families" unit today and were placed into groups of four to five. Students had to name their families and assign each member a role in the family. They were also assigned jobs and salaries. Each family then had to create a flag depicting the name of their family and something special or unique to them. They will work in these groups for the next week until the Winter Break.

December 13th

Today was the last day in the sewing lab for students to work on their sewing permits and Locker pocket projects. These should be turned into the basket by the end of class today. Any student who did not finish will need to come after school to finish using the equipment and turn these in. they can stay after school today, tomorrow and Tuesday and Wednesday of next week.

December 12th

Students finished working on their locker pockets. Both the locker pocket and the CTE sewing permit were both due into the basket at the end of the school day. These will be graded and returned to students before the Winter Break. Any student who did not finish can come after school for extra help and time using the machines. These cannot be completed at home. They must be completed in the sewing lab under teacher supervision. Today was also the last day students could make-up the Parts of the sewing computer quiz after school.

December 11th

Students continued working on their Locker Pocket projects today. All projects and sewing permits are due on Wednesday at the end of class. The last two days to make-up their parts of the sewing computer quiz is today after school and tomorrow after school.

December 10th

Students continued to work on their locker pocket projects and sewing permits today. Both of these will be due on Thursday at the end of the class period. We will be starting the Family unit on Friday.

December 7th

1st and 7th period classes were shown how to complete their locker pockets for their class project. They read through the instructions and grading rubric and the teacher demonstrated the process of making a locker pocket. They were also given an extra credit option to complete for 5 points to review sewing corners. Students were then given the rest of class time to finish their bookmark and sewing permit, then they could start on their locker pockets.

3rd and 6th period classes were given all of class to work on their locker pocket projects.

December 6th

1st and 7th period classes learned who to use the rotary cutters, mats and sergers. They also continued working on their bookmarks and steps on their CTE sewing permit.

3rd and 6th period were shown how to complete their locker pockets for their class project. They read through the instructions and grading rubric and the teacher demonstrated the process of making a locker pocket. They were also given an extra credit option to complete for 5 points to review sewing corners. Students were then given the rest of class time to finish their bookmark and sewing permit, then they could start on their locker pockets.

December 5th

1st and 7th period classes reviewed how to thread a machine, read through and watched a demonstration on the instruction for making bookmarks and spent the rest of class time working on their bookmarks.

3rd and 6th period learned about and practiced using the rotary cutters and mats, as well as the sergers. Students then had the rest of class time to work on their bookmarks.

December 4th

Students had a sub today. The watched "Cypher in the Snow" and wrote about someone they know who has been left out and forgotten. They also had to share something about themselves that no own else knows.

December 3rd

3rd and 6th period students reviewed threading a sewing machine, went through the directions for making bookmarks and gave students the rest of the time in class to work on these.

1st and 7th period learned how to wind a bobbin and thread a sewing machine, which took all of class time. They will start on their bookmarks tomorrow.

November 30th

Third period students learned how to wind a bobbin and thread a machine today. First, sixth and seventh periods are a day behind due to assemblies and will be doing this on Monday.

November 29th

Students worked on their "Crazy Stitching" today (Stitching on paper). They had to complete three out of the six papers they had to chose from. They then had to attach these three papers to their CTE Sewing Permit. Tomorrow, students will learn how to wind a bobbin and thread a machine.

November 28th

Students took a quiz on the parts of the machine. In order to pass this off on their CTE Sewing Permit, the student had to identify at least 8 out of 12 parts. If they were not able to, it becomes their responsibility to come after school during the next two weeks to take it again. All students are expected to use the correct names of the pieces of equipment regardless of if they passed the quiz or not. All instructions, both written and verbal, will use correct names and terms.

November 27th

Students were introduced to the parts of the sewing computer they will be using in class. They were also given a study guide with the parts and the photos of the machine. Students must study tonight and will take a quiz tomorrow. The quiz will contain twelve images of parts which students must identify. If they identify eight or more out of twelve, they pass the quiz and earn five points towards their CTE Sewing Permit. Students who don't pass can come in after school during the next two weeks to retake a similar quiz. All students, regardless of weither they pass the quiz or not, are expected to know and use correct names of the parts of the machine.

November 26th

Students finished the video "Gone with the wash." Students then collected their supplies for the sewing unit and reviewed the rules for the sewing lab, as well as classroom expectations.

November 21st

Students graded their "Fabric Online" papers from the last two class periods. These were then turned into the basket so I could record their scores. Students then watched a video on how to care for fabrics and fibers. We will finish this on Monday.

November 20th

Students were given the whole class period to work on and finish the "Fabric Online" sheet. Once they were finished, they had to turn this into the folder for grading. If a student did not finish, it became homework and is officially due tomorrow at the start of the class.

November 19th

Students researched different fabrics and textiles using a website from ThinkQuest.org. Students were given specific questions to research and find. This assignment is due tomorrow (Tuesday) at the end of their class period.

November 16th

Students took and graded their Indepenedent Living Skills Unit test today. If a student was absent, they have up to two weeks to arrange a time to take this test. After this time, they will receive a zero.

November 15th

Students learned about the three types of communication, written, verbal and non-verbal. They also watched a video clip of each type of communication to help them remember the three types. We also discussed the importance of listening to others and watching their body language. During third perriod, only a third of the class was present due to the honor roll field trip, so they will have this lesson tomorrow.

November 14th

Students learned about and defined social skills, acceptable and unacceptable behavior and manners. They discussed what each one meant and gave examples of each. We then moved on to how this relates to friendships and finding good friends. Students were given participation points for working and participating in the lesson.

November 13th

Today, students learned about stress, stressors, distress and stress reducers. All of the terms were defined, explained and discussed as a group. The notes/definitions will be used on the independent living skills unit test on Friday.

November 12th

The classes learned the definition of the term self-concept and we discussed ways that we can raise others self-concept as well as our own. Students then discussed how advertisers come up with packaging for products and how the way we present ourselves to others is like packaging ourselves to others. Students then created a package from a lunch sack that represents themsleves and uses positive labels instead of negative. These are due at the start of class tomorrow (Tuesday).

November 9th

Students started the Independent Living Skills unit today. Students discussed the terms independence, freedom and responsibility and how they relate to each other. We then went through the 5 steps of problem solving, which the students had to write down. We then gave some examples of how the problem solving process could be used. 6th period had this lesson yesterday since they did not meet on this day because of the assembly.

November 8th

Since my 3rd and 6th period CTE Intro classes will be missing a lot of students today because of the Choir and Band rehearsals today, students played The Game of Life today. There was no assignment connected to it today, except for those students who were absent yesterday and needed to finish thee Game questions. Students should have turned in their Game of Life questions and the JATC virtual tour questions by the end of class today.

November 7th

I was gone on this day, so the students had a sub. They played "Life" and had a set of questions to answer about the results of their game. The questions will be due at the end of class on Thursday (tomorrow) when I return.

November 6th

I was gone this day to an all day district meeting, so there was a sub. Students watched a virtual tour of the Jordan Applied Technical Center and completed a set of questions from the video. If the class had time, they were also given a word puzzle to work on for extra credit.

November 2nd

Students were given a printout with their final grade and citizenship from this past term. They were given time to double check and fix any mistakes which made have been made on their grade. They were then called up individually to fix any mistakes/changes. Students were then given new hall passes and late passes to use during 2nd term. We then discussed next term and the Family and Consumer Science portion of CTE Intro.

November 1st

Students scored and recorded their record books today. They were worth 150 points. Students will receive a grade printout with their final grade and citizenship tomorrow during class.

October 31st

Happy Halloween! Students played a trivial pursuit game on careers in class today. This was an in-class activity and no points were lost if a student was not here today. Record books will be graded and turned in tomorrow (Thursday).

October 26th

Students took a 20 question vocabulary quiz on the terms in their glossary of their record books. Once everyone was finished, we graded and scored them, then turned them in.

October 25th

Today was the last day students could turn in late or missing assignments and extra credit. Students played BINGO using all of the terms and definitions we have covered in their record book over this past term. The winner of Bingo and blackout received a prize and all students who played received a treat. Students have a 20 point vocabulary test tomorrow on the vocabulary terms in the glossary in the back of their record book.

October 24th

Students were reminded about the deadline tomorrow for any missing/late work and extra credit. All of this is due into the basket by the end of class tomorrow. They also turned in their signed SEOP form for 25 points on their grade. Anyone who did not turn this in today must turn this in tomorrow with a late pass to get it on their grade. We then reviewed their learning styles, personaility types and abilities and talents. They then rewrote their dream about their future using the knowledge they have gained over the past term. Most students finished this and turned it into the basket. This is officially due tomorrow. Anyone who did not finish was told to do this tonight as homework so that they could turn it in tomorrow.

October 23rd

Students used the spins they earned yesterday for "The Game of Life" today. The winner of each game won a prize. After they played, students answered the questions on "Your Career Choice Should Revolve Around Good Information" in their record books. Their green SEOP paper is due back tomorrow signed by both a parent/guardian and the student. Also, all late work/missing work and extra credit is due Thursday, October 25th at the end of the class period. Students have been warned about this for the past three weeks so no exceptions will be made!

October 22nd

Students will be playing "The Game of Life" tomorrow in class, so today they were earning and counting the amount of spins they will have for tomorrow's game. We used pages CD 13A.4, CD 13A.5 and CD 13A.6 in their record books for this. Also, their SEOP form with a parent/guardian signature is due on Wednesday.

October 19th

Students completed an SEOP questionaire which will be given to the school counselors and placed in their files. Counselors will then use this to help students plan their future courses. These are due back to me by Wednesday, October 24th. Students then caught up on assignments in their record books when we ran out of class time. Mainly, students needed to finish the Career Paths word search and the Career/Interests Preference inventory.

October 18th

Students were reminded about the final due date for extra credit and late/missing assignments on Thursday, October 25th. Nothing will be taken after class on that day. Students answered questions to discover what their dominant learning style is. We then discussed as a class what each learning style was and what learning activities and ways to study are best for each style.

October 17th

1st and 3rd period CTE Intro classes worked on a "Investigating Interesting Careers" people find. All CTE Intro students had an assembly through half of 5th and all of 6th and 7th periods on Emergency careers presented by the Riverton City Fire Department, as well as a demonstration of a K-9 dog in action by Officer Johnson.

October 16th

Students discussed poisitive and negative employee traits and how to fill out applications and resumes, as well as how to get letters of recommendations and how to dress for a job interview. Students worked on "A positive attitude = a positive altitude" and "A stellar performance."

October 15th

Students were given a packet entitled "Career Paths" about the five different career pathways. They answered questions about the information on the page "Career Paths - activity 1" in their record books. Some students finished early and started the Career Paths wordsearch activity 2 in their record book. We will finish this another time. CTE students also have an assembly on October 17th during 6th and 7th periods on emergency careers. The Riverton Fire Department will be here along with seven of their vehicles for the students to learn about. Afterwards, we will also have a demonstration from a K-9 police officer and his dog.

October 12th

Students defined the terms stereotype and non-traditional occupation in their glossary in the back of their record books. Students were then shown a the video "Why Not?" about considering non-traditional careers, as well as characteristics employers are looking for in employees. Students then listed and discussed these common traits and why they are important.

October 11th

Students had a guest speaker today. Mr. Giron from the counseling office came to discuss non-traditional careers and stereotyping people. Students learned that their mindsets may be keeping them from exploring careers that may interest them because they are considered stereotypically male or female careers.

October 10th

I gave students reminders about late work cut off dates are two weeks after an assignment is due and they must have a late pass attached or points will be deducted from the score. Also, students were notified that the last day to turn in late or missing assignments and extra credit is OCTOBER 25th DURING class. No assignments or extra credit will be accepted after this day. Students then wrote down the following terms and definitions in their record book: Rejection, tolerance, acceptance and respect. Students then paired up (or they could work on their own) and completed the "Flight plan" in their record book. Before the end of class, answers were given and discussed. This stays in their record book for grading at the end of the term.

October 9th

Students covered time management principles and discussed ways they could manage their time better. They also listed their activities on the "What makes up my world" page in their record book.

October 4th

Students read the pamphlet "Learning and Earning" which provides them with information about the average salary differences for High School dropouts, High school graduates, and those with associate's and bachelor's degrees. They also answered questions based on the reading and turned it in for 24 points. This is officially due on Tuesday, October 9th for those students who did not finish and had to take it home for homework.

October 3rd

Students finished the values auction and compared what they had purchased to what they value most in life. We also discussed what happens when you promise to pay and do not have the ability to do so, since some students bid more than they had and had to get money from friends or other students.

October 2nd

Students wrote down the definitions of values, preferences and economic security as it relates to careers. We then started a two-day activity where students can bid on traits, careers, and values they may have in the future. All students were given 2,000 CTE dollars to spend on their bids. At the end of class, we had to stop and collect all materials. Students will pick up tomorrow where we left off. We will then compare the amounts they spent and the choices they made to what they value right now.

October 1st

Student portfolios were put together for student-led conferences. Students then discussed SCAN skills and completed the page in their record books entitled "Climbing Skills Mountain." We also dicussed passive, agressive, and assertive personalities.

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September 28th

Students learned the differences of individuals and about talents and abilities. They watched a short video called "The Pound Theory" about differences and what makes us unique. Afterwards, they wrote down the definitions of talent, ability and skill in their glossery of terms in the back of their record book. We then surveyed their talents and abitlities on their "I have talents and abilities" page in their record book. We then dicussed how to improve on those talents and abilities which then led us to "The arithmetic of success." An extra credit option was also pressented to the class that students can take home and do with a parent or guardian and return by the end of the term.

September 27th

In class today we watched an "I Love Lucy" epsiode entitled "Job Switching." Students were asked to point out occupations listed, stereotypes and roles from the 50's and skills needed to hold down a job. Afterwards, students compiled a list of occupations we will use in future lessons. Students also turned in their "Discovering Career Interests" webquest paper.

Grades

Students are responsible for getting on PowerSchool on a regular basis to check for missing assignments and their current grade. Citizenship will be adjusted at mid-term and the end of the term, so students also need to watch how many tardies they have and their behavior in class.

September 26th

We went up to the computer lab today to finish our "Discovering Career Interests" Activity on Choices Explorer. This was our third day in the lab working on this assignment. Any student who did not finish must finish it tonight for homework and turn it in tomorrow during class.

September 25th

We passed out grade printouts of their current grades and we spent time today catching up on any missing or absent work the students may have. Afterwards, students were asked to read or finish homework for any other classes they may have had.

Welcome!

Starting today, this blog site will be updated every couple of days or more with information about what we are doing in the Family and Consumer Science portion of CTE intro. Parents and students will be able to look on the site to see what they may have missed when absent and what assignment due dates are coming up. If you or your student needs a copy of an assignment, they need to come to my office in AT 111. Thank you for checking this site!

Welcome to Family and Consumer Sciences CTE Introduction!

Welcome to Family and Consumer Sciences CTE Introduction at Fort Herriman Middle School. I hope that you have an enjoyable experience this term in class. In order for you to have a good time and learn, you must participate! This means that you need to participate in class discussions, activities and out of class acitivities which may include blogs, interviews, and a little bit of homework. Have a good time!