December 22nd

Each class was given the opportunity to chose how they would like to learn about child care safety and child proofing a home. They could chose from a video on child proofing and safety, a game/quiz, or doing a Think/pair/share activity using common items found around the home which may cause injuries.

December 21st

Students learned about six different poor communication techniques and six good communication techniques to help create effective communication with others. The students need to keep these notes with them for the end of unit test.

December 20th

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.

December 17th

Students learned about different careers available in the areas of Family and Consumer Sciences, including child care, education, clothing, interior design, etc.

December 16th

Students watched a video about My Pyramid, which took the place of the food guide pyramid a few years ago. We discussed the changes which have taken place and students could change their diets to align more closely to the pyramid. The students also had a word search to work on during the last few minutes of class, but was not turned in for points.

December 15th

Students had a lab to review measuring and reading a recipe. It was called "Oatmeal munchies" and was worth 50 points on their grade. Any student who was absent needs to get the recipe from me and make them at home and get the recipe signed by a parent or guardian, then turn it in to the turn-in basket.

December 14th

Students made the Ramen Noodle stir-fry today. The lab was worth 50 points. If a student was absent for this lab, they must make it up at home and return the recipe signed by a parent and turn it in to the turn-in basket.

December 13th

Students made a fruit salad today using their cooking terms and pieces of equipment they learned about yesterday. The lab was worth 50 points. If a student was absent for this lab, they must make it up at home and return the recipe signed by a parent/guardian to earn the points.

December 10th

Students learned about the parts to a food label and about the importance of reading food labels to help become better consumers and to become more aware of what is in the foods they are eating.

December 9th

Students worked in pairs on an activity to figure out the names of different types of cooking equipment and the meanings of different cooking terms. The answers were provided at the end of class so students could see how they did. They will use this information in each of their cooking labs.

December 8th

Students used their measuring skills while making Fruit freezes. They had to demonstrate proper lab procedures and hygiene as well. Students who were not here today (for any reason) will have to make the lab at home and return a note signed by a parent saying their student made the lab in order to make-up the missing points.

December 7th

Students made Vanishing Breakfast Biscuits to help reinforce our lesson from Friday about the importance of reading recipes. Any student who was absent must make the lab at home and return the recipe signed by a parent stating that their student did the assignment.

December 6th

Students watched a video titled "Measuring Math" which demonstrated how to measure different ingredients and the importance of measuring correctly. The students will demonstrate what they learned when measuring out ingredients in future cooking labs.

December 3rd

Students learned about how recipes are formatted and why. We also covered the importance of reading through a recipe before beginning and collecting all of the ingredients to make sure they have them all.

December 2nd

Students were introduced to the foods lab and where told lab expectations and rules, as well as how labs are run and where different things are the lab. Their first cooking lab is on Tuesday and is the fruit freeze.

December 1st

We finished discussing food safety today by reviewing the top ten mistakes people make when preparing food at home and what the students can do to prevent these mistakes from occurring. We will be meeting in the foods lab tomorrow and students will be assigned to their cooking lab groups.

November 30th

Students started learning about food borne illnesses and food safety. They watched "The Great Food Fight" and answered some questions, which we then went over and graded and discussed afterward. We also discussed food safety when cooking at home and focused on cross-contamination.

November 29th

Today was the last day in the sewing lab to finish up locker pockets during class time. Anyone who did not finish their locker pockets today can come in Tuesday through Thursday after school to finish or can come in during Diamond time next week (Tuesday) to finish up.

November 24th

Students had the whole class period to work on their locker pockets. Most students finished these today. Any student who did not will also be able to work on these on Monday.

November 23rd

Students had the whole class period to work on their locker pockets and finish their sewing permits. Some students will finish their locker pockets on Today, but most will finish these on Wednesday.

November 22nd

Students had a sub today, since I am not feeling well. They had a career interest activity to complete and turn in today. They will continue to work on their locker pockets tomorrow.

November 19th

Students had the whole class period to work on their locker pockets and finish their sewing permits. Some students will finish their locker pockets on Monday, but most will finish these on Tuesday and Wednesday. The sewing permits are due today at the end of the class period.

November 18th

Students watched the teacher demonstration of the locker pocket project. They were then given the rest of the class period to finish their bookmarks and start on their locker pockets.

November 17th

Students learned how to use the rotary cutters, mats and sergers. Afterwards, they had the rest of class to work on their bookmarks. All CTE Sewing Permits are due to me by Friday, November 17th at the end of each class period or it will be considered late.

November 16th

Students had to try and thread the sewing machines on their own today. Once they finished, they continued working on the stitches on their bookmarks while I cam around to check their machines and answer questions. They will learn how to use rotary cutters and sergers tomorrow.

November 15th

Students 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.

November 12th

Students watched a video on how to care for fabrics and fibers titled "Gone with the wash." They also had a few questions they had to answer using the information in the video.

November 11th

Students learned how to wind a bobbin and thread a sewing machine by watching a teacher demonstration and doing it on their machines while I walked them through it. Students were encouraged to help each other along the way. Any student who missed this day is highly encouraged to go to the following site and click on the first video on bobbin winding. This will help them stay with the rest of the class. Go to: http://familylife.byu.edu/sewingvideos/

November 10th

We took the parts of the sewing machine quiz and students were given their CTE sewing permits to start working on and filling out. Students who passed the quiz with 8 out of 12 correct or better stapled the quiz to their CTE sewing permit and earned the first 5 points on their permits. Students who did not pass can come today (Wednesday)or Thursday after school to retake it. They must be in the classroom and ready for the quiz by 2:40. We then finished crazy stitching (stitching on paper), which is the next step on their sewing permits.

November 9th

Students finished learning the parts of the sewing machine and what they are used for. They have to study these parts tonight in preparation for a quiz tomorrow where they will need to be able to identify 8 out of 12 parts of the machine to pass. If they don't pass, they can come after school Wednesday or Thursday to retake the quiz. These points will count as points (5 points) on their "Sewing Permit." We then started stitching on paper to practice using the machines and discussed sewing safety.

November 8th

Students learned about half of the parts of the sewing machine and what they are used for. We will finish identifying the parts on Tuesday in preparation for a quiz on Wednesday on 12 different parts of the sewing machines. They will then use this information while practicing on the machines, as well as winding bobbins and threading the machines next Wednesday and Thursday.

November 5th

The students collected their sewing supplies for the upcoming sewing unit and learned about the rules and expectations of their behavior in the sewing lab, as well as how they will be graded and what assignments/projects they will complete during the rest of this unit.

November 4th

Students were given a second day in the computer lab to finish their "Fabric Online" web quest paper. These are due at the beginning of class on Friday (tomorrow), November 5th. Anyone who didn't finish today was told that this is now homework for tonight.

November 3rd

Students researched different fabrics and textiles using a website from ThinkQuest.org titled "Fabric Online". Students were given specific questions to research and find. This assignment is due Friday at the beginning of their class period and they will have tomorrow to work on this during class as well. The website can be found at http://library.thinkquest.org/C004179/ .

November 2nd

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 activities which may include blogs, interviews, and a little bit of homework. Have a good time!

Today we went through the course description, gave out hall passes and late passes, created a seating chart, and went through where items are in the room as well as what CTE Intro. is.

October 29th

For the first part of class, students learned about careers in the Family and Consumer Science areas. Students were given their final grades and citizenship. Students were also given time to look their grade over carefully for any mistakes I may have made or computer errors. They also cleaned a part of the sewing lab.

October 28th

Students had a lab to review measuring and reading a recipe. It was called "Oatmeal munchies" and was worth 50 points on their grade.

October 27th

Students watched a video about My Pyramid, which took the place of the food guide pyramid a few years ago. We discussed the changes which have taken place and students could change their diets to align more closely to the pyramid. The students also had a word search to work on during the last few minutes of class, but was not turned in for points.

October 26th

Students made the Ramen Noodle stir-fry today. The lab was worth 50 points. If a student was absent for this lab, they must make it up at home and return the recipe signed by a parent and turn it in to the turn-in basket by Friday.

October 25th

Students made a fruit salad today using their cooking terms and pieces of equipment they learned about last week. The lab was worth 50 points. If a student was absent for this lab, they must make it up at home and return the recipe signed by a parent/guardian by Friday at the latest to earn the points.

October 22nd

Students learned about how recipes are formatted and why. We also covered the importance of reading through a recipe before beginning and collecting all of the ingredients to make sure they have them all.

October 21st

Students learned about the parts to a food label and about the importance of reading food labels to help become better consumers and to become more aware of what is in the foods they are eating.

October 20th

Students made Vanishing Breakfast Biscuits to help reinforce our lesson about the importance of reading recipes. Any student who was absent must make the lab at home and return the recipe signed by a parent stating that their student did the assignment. They were also reminded about the upcoming deadline on Friday, October 22nd for any other late assignments and extra credit.

October 19th

Students used their measuring skills while making Fruit freezes. They had to demonstrate proper lab procedures and hygiene as well. Students who were not here today (for any reason) will have to make the lab at home and return a note signed by a parent saying their student made the lab in order to make-up the missing points.

October 18th

Students worked in pairs on an activity to figure out the names of different types of cooking equipment and the meanings of different cooking terms. The answers were provided at the end of class so students could see how they did. They will use this information in each of their cooking labs.

October 13th

Students watched a video titled "Measuring Math" which demonstrated how to measure different ingredients and the importance of measuring correctly. The students will demonstrate what they learned when measuring out ingredients in future cooking labs.

October 12th

Students were introduced to the foods lab and where told lab expectations and rules, as well as how labs are run and where different things are the lab. Their first cooking lab is on Monday and is the fruit freeze.

October 11th

Today was the last day in the sewing lab during class time. Anyone who did not finish their locker pockets today can come in Tuesday through Friday after school to finish or can come in during Diamond time next week (Tuesday) to finish up.

October 8th

Students had the whole class period to work on their locker pockets. Some students will finish their locker pockets today.

October 7th

Students had the whole class period to work on their locker pockets and finish their sewing permits. Some students will finish their locker pockets today, but most will finish these on Friday and Monday. The sewing permits were also due today (Thursday) at the end of the class period.

October 6th

Students had the whole class period to work on their locker pockets and finish their sewing permits. Some students will finish their locker pockets tomorrow (Thursday), but most will finish these on Friday and Monday. The sewing permits are due tomorrow (Thursday) at the end of the class period.

October 5th

Students watched the teacher demonstration of the locker pocket project. They were then given the rest of the class period to finish their bookmarks and start on their locker pockets.

October 4th

Students learned how to use the rotary cutters, mats and sergers. Afterwards, they had the rest of class to work on their bookmarks. All CTE Sewing Permits are due to me by Wednesday, October 6th at the end of each class period or it will be considered late.

September 30th

Students 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.

September 29th

Students learned how to wind a bobbin and thread a sewing machine by watching a teacher demonstration and doing it on their machines while I walked them through it. Students were encouraged to help each other along the way. Any student who missed this day is highly encouraged to go to the following site and click on the first video on bobbin winding. This will help them stay with the rest of the class. Go to: http://familylife.byu.edu/sewingvideos/

September 28th

At the start of class, we put together our CTE Intro. SLC portfolio entry. Then, students worked on their "Crazy Stitching" today (Stitching on paper). They had to complete three out of the seven papers/patterns they had to chose from. They then had to attach these three papers to their CTE Sewing Permit.

September 27th

We took the parts of the sewing machine quiz and students were given their CTE sewing permits to start working on and filling out. Students who passed the quiz with 8 out of 12 correct or better stapled the quiz to their CTE sewing permit and earned the first 5 points on their permits. Students who did not pass can come Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday after school to retake it. They must be in the classroom and ready for the quiz by 2:40. We then started crazy stitching (stitching on paper), which is the next step on their sewing permits.

September 24th

Students finished learning the parts of the sewing machine and what they are used for. They have to study these parts over the weekend in preparation for a quiz on Monday where they will need to be able to identify 8 out of 12 parts of the machine to pass. If they don't pass, they can come after school Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday of next week to retake the quiz. These points will count as points (5 points) on their "Sewing Permit." They cannot retake the test on Monday because we have a faculty meeting scheduled for this day.

September 23rd

Students watched a video on how to care for fabrics and fibers titled "Gone with the wash." They also had a few questions they had to answer using the information in the video.

September 22nd

Students learned about half of the parts of the sewing machine and what they are used for. We will finish identifying the parts on Friday in preparation for a quiz on Monday on 12 different parts of the sewing machines. They will then use this information while practicing on the machines, as well as winding bobbins and threading the machines next Tuesday and Wednesday.

September 21st

The students collected their sewing supplies for the upcoming sewing unit and learned about the rules and expectations of their behavior in the sewing lab, as well as how they will be graded and what assignments/projects they will complete during the rest of this unit.

September 20th

There was no school today due to the fire in Herriman. I hope all of you and your families are ok! We will all get through this and I can't wait to see you all when we can get back to the school. My thoughts are with you all!

September 17th

The students took their vocabulary test for the family and independent living skills unit. It was 25 terms and definitions to match up and they were worth 2 points a piece. There is no redo tests offered on this since we had discussed it so much and told them exactly what would be on the test.

September 16th

Students were reminded about the terms and definitions unit test tomorrow. We also had a group activity today. Students read a portion of a book on etiquette and presented the information to the rest of the class by poem, skit, example/non-example or summary presentation.

September 15th

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. They were also reminded about their upcoming unit test of Friday.

September 14th

Students learned about the "Keys to Caregiving" which included physical, emotional and guidance needs. We also discussed their unit vocabulary test, which included specific terms and definitions, which they will take on Thursday.

September 13th

We 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. We also discussed family traditions, why we have them and what they are, shared some examples of our own family traditions and watched a clip from "Fiddler on the Roof" about traditions.

September 10th

The students learned about work-based learning opportunities students will have in High school. They also had a couple of activities to do dealing with work-based learning which they should have turned in by the end of the class.

Sepetmber 9th

While watching a video on child care safety and childproofing a home, students had to identify at least 5 safety precautions or safety items they currently have at home. Afterward, students had to analyze 5 ways they can eliminate/improve safety hazards at home. It was worth 10 points and is due at the end of class.

September 8th

We discussed what a family is, as well as identifying different family types. They also watched a video about the functions of a family, no matter what type of family they have.

September 7th

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 for others. Students then created a package from a lunch sack that represents themselves and uses positive labels instead of negative. These are due at the start of class tomorrow (Wednesday, September 8th) at the start of class.

September 3rd

Today during 4th and 7th period, students learned about stress reducers. I provided a number of different stress reducers and the class shared ways they prefer to reduce their stress. 1st and 2nd period learned the terms stress, distress, eustress and stressors since they had an assembly during class yesterday.

September 2nd

Today, students learned about stress, stressors, distress and stress reducers. All of the terms were defined, explained and discussed as a group. 1st and 2nd period students had an assembly during their class time, so they will have this lesson tomorrow.

September 1st

Students discussed attentive listening, as well as what attentive listening looks, feels and sounds like as well as what it doesn't look, feel and sound like. They also had an activity on attentive listening.

August 31st

Students had a sub today since I was sick. They learned about what skills are necessary to be a good employee and had a word find they turned in for points.

August 30th

Students learned about six different poor communication techniques and six good communication techniques to help create effective communication with others. The students need to keep these notes with them for the end of unit test.

August 27th

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.

August 26th

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 activities which may include blogs, interviews, and a little bit of homework. Have a good time!

Today we went through the course description, gave out hall passes and late passes, created a seating chart, and went through where items are in the room as well as what CTE Intro. is.

June 3rd

No school for the seventh graders! Have a great summer and see you next year!

June 2nd

The 7th grade students are expected to be in school today. Sewing lab cleaning, finalizing of grades, faculty vs. student games, and yearbook signing will be taking place today.

June 1st

For the first part of class, students learned about careers in the Family and Consumer Science areas. Students were also given their final grades and citizenship. Students were also given time to look their grade over carefully for any mistakes I may have made or computer errors. They also cleaned a part of the sewing lab.

May 28th

We finished the child care safety activity from yesterday, then students learned about the "Keys to Caregiving" which included physical, emotional and guidance needs.

May 27th

The students label bags were due today at the start of class. Each class was given the opportunity to chose how they would like to learn about child care safety and child proofing a home. They could chose from a video on child proofing and safety, a game/quiz, or doing a Think/pair/share activity using common items found around the home which may cause injuries.

May 26th

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 themselves and uses positive labels instead of negative. These are due at the start of class tomorrow (Thursday, May 27th) at the start of class.

May 24th/May 25th

These two days are on the block schedule for testing. The students their end-of-year test for the CTE Intro class. It has 41 questions on it with about ten questions from each CTE rotation they had this year. There is no redo tests offered on this. If they missed the test, it becomes the student's responsibility to arrange a time to come in and take it sometime this week (by Friday!).

May 21st

Today, students learned about stress reducers. I provided a number of different stress reducers and the class shared ways they prefer to reduce their stress. The class also practiced visual relaxation techniques during the last few minutes of class using a prerecorded relaxation tape.

May 20th

Today, students learned about stress, stressors, distress and stress reducers. All of the terms were defined, explained and discussed as a group.

May 19th

We 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. We also discussed family traditions, why we have them and what they are, shared some examples of our own family traditions and watched a clip from "Fiddler on the Roof" about traditions.

May 18th

Students learned about six different poor communication techniques and six good communication techniques to help create effective communication with others. 1st period missed this due to the Diamondback of the Month assembly, so we will catch-up on it later.

May 17th

We discussed what a family is, as well as identifying different family types. They also watched a video about the functions of a family, no matter what type of family they have. Students who missed this lesson due to the CTE Intro field trip to the JATC will not need to make it up.

May 14th

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.

May 13th

Students had a lab to review measuring and reading a recipe. It was called "Oatmeal munchies" and was worth 50 points on their grade. Any student who was absent needs to get the recipe from me and make them at home and get the recipe signed by a parent or guardian, then turn it in to the turn-in basket.

May 12th

Students watched a video about My Pyramid, which took the place of the food guide pyramid a few years ago. We discussed the changes which have taken place and students could change their diets to align more closely to the pyramid. The students also had a word search to work on during the last few minutes of class, but was not turned in for points.

May 11th

Students made the Ramen Noodle stir-fry today. The lab was worth 50 points. If a student was absent for this lab, they must make it up at home and return the recipe signed by a parent and turn it in to the turn-in basket.

May 10th

Students made a fruit salad today using their cooking terms and pieces of equipment they learned about yesterday. The lab was worth 50 points. If a student was absent for this lab, they must make it up at home and return the recipe signed by a parent/guardian to earn the points.

May 7th

Students learned about the parts to a food label and about the importance of reading food labels to help become better consumers and to become more aware of what is in the foods they are eating. Field trip permission forms were also due today!

May 6th

Students worked in pairs on an activity to figure out the names of different types of cooking equipment and the meanings of different cooking terms. The answers were provided at the end of class so students could see how they did. They will use this information in their lab on Monday.

May 5th

Students made Vanishing Breakfast Biscuits to help reinforce our lesson from Friday about the importance of reading recipes. Any student who was absent must make the lab at home and return the recipe signed by a parent stating that their student did the assignment.

May 4th

Students used their measuring skills while making Fruit freezes. They had to demonstrate proper lab procedures and hygiene as well. Students who were not here today (for any reason) will have to make the lab at home and return a note signed by a parent saying their student made the lab in order to make-up the missing points.

May 3rd

Students watched a video titled "Measuring Math" which demonstrated how to measure different ingredients and the importance of measuring correctly. The students will demonstrate what they learned when measuring out ingredients in future cooking labs.

April 30th

Students learned about how recipes are formatted and why. We also covered the importance of reading through a recipe before beginning and collecting all of the ingredients to make sure they have them all.

April 29th

Students were introduced to the foods lab and where told lab expectations and rules, as well as how labs are run and where different things are the lab. Their first cooking lab is on Tuesday and is the fruit freeze. Today was also the last day students could stay after school to work on their locker pockets. If they were not here this week (from vacation or illness) they can arrange a time with me to stay after to finish. If they were here this week and choose not to stay after, they will be graded on what they did do on their locker pocket so they can earn partial points.

April 28th

We finished discussing food safety today by reviewing the top ten mistakes people make when preparing food at home and what the students can do to prevent these mistakes from occurring. We will be meeting in the foods lab tomorrow and students will be assigned to their cooking lab groups.

April 27th

Students started learning about food borne illnesses and food safety. They watched "The Great Food Fight" and answered some questions, which we then went over and graded and discussed afterward. We also discussed food safety when cooking at home and focused on cross-contamination.

April 26th

For 1st and 2nd period classes, students learned about some of the new technology being developed for our homes. We read "Life in a very cool lab" which students had to turn in the questions from. Most finished in class, but a few had to take it home for homework. This is due at the first of class tomorrow (Tuesday). Since 4th and 7th period classes missed a day of sewing, they had an extra day in class (today) to finish their locker pocket project. Any student who did not finish this project can stay Wednesday or Thursday of this week after school to finish. If these days don't work for them, they will have to arrange a specific day with me in advance to stay after.

April 23rd

Students watched a video on careers in clothing and textiles. They also had a fill-in-the-blank worksheet to complete as they watched and should have turned this in to the turn-in basket for points.

April 22nd

Students were given today to finish their locker pockets and turn them in. If they didn't finish today, they can arrange to come in after school next week to finish. Those who were already done today were shown how to do the embroidery stitches on the machines and they could use these to create a second, more elaborate, bookmark.

April 21st

Students had the whole class period to work on their locker pockets. Some students will finish their locker pockets today, but some will finish these on Thursday, which will probably be our last day to work on this.

April 20th

Students had the whole class period to work on their locker pockets and finish their sewing permits. Some students will finish their locker pockets today (Tuesday), but most will finish these on Wednesday and Thursday. The sewing permits were also due today (Tuesday) at the end of the class period.

April 19th

Students had the whole class period to work on their locker pockets and finish their sewing permits. Some students will finish their locker pockets tomorrow (Tuesday), but most will finish these on Wednesday and Thursday. The sewing permits are due tomorrow (Tuesday) at the end of the class period.

April 16th

Students watched the teacher demonstration of the locker pocket project. They were then given the rest of the class period to finish their bookmarks and start on their locker pockets.

April 15th

Students learned how to use the rotary cutters, mats and sergers. Afterwards, they had the rest of class to work on their bookmarks. All CTE Sewing Permits are due to me by Tuesday, April 20th at the end of each class period or it will be considered late. Today was also the last day to come in to retake the "Parts of the sewing machine" quiz after school.

April 14th

Students reviewed how to thread a machine and then started on their bookmarks. Detailed instructions were provided as well as a teacher demonstration. They will continue working on these on Thursday and Friday.

April 13th

Students learned how to wind a bobbin and thread a sewing machine by watching a teacher demonstration and doing it on their machines while I walked them through it. Students were encouraged to help each other along the way. Any student who missed this day is highly encouraged to go to the following site and click on the first video on bobbin winding. This will help them stay with the rest of the class. Go to: http://familylife.byu.edu/sewingvideos/

April 12th

Students worked on their "Crazy Stitching" today (Stitching on paper). They had to complete three out of the seven papers/patterns they had to chose from. They then had to attach these three papers to their CTE Sewing Permit.

April 9th

Students watched a video on how to care for fabrics and fibers titled "Gone with the wash." They also had a few questions they had to answer using the information in the video.

April 8th

We took the parts of the sewing machine quiz and students were given their CTE sewing permits to start working on and filling out. Students who passed the quiz with 8 out of 12 correct or better stapled the quiz to their CTE sewing permit and earned the first 5 points on their permits. Students who did not pass can come Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday after school next week to retake it. They must be in the classroom and ready for the quiz by 2:40.

April 7th

Students finished learning the parts of the sewing machine and what they are used for. They have to study these parts tonight in preparation for a quiz on Thursday (tomorrow) where they will need to be able to identify 8 out of 12 parts of the machine to pass. If they don't pass, they can come after school Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday of next week to retake the quiz. These points will count as points (5 points) on their "Sewing Permit." They cannot retake the test on Tuesday because we have a faculty meeting scheduled for this day.

April 6th

Students learned the parts of the sewing machine and what they are used for. They have to study these parts over the next two days in preparation for a quiz on Thursday where they will need to be able to identify 8 out of 12 parts of the machine to pass. If they don't pass, they can come after school Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday of next week to retake the quiz. These points will count as points (5 points) on their "Sewing Permit." They cannot retake the test on Tuesday because we have a faculty meeting scheduled for this day.

March 31st

The students collected their sewing supplies for the upcoming sewing unit and learned about the rules and expectations of their behavior in the sewing lab, as well as how they will be graded and what assignments/projects they will complete during the rest of this unit.

March 30th

To start our unit on textiles, students learned about where different fibers come from and how fibers are made into fabrics. They also learned and what woven, knitted and non-woven fabrics are and how they are produced.

March 29th

Welcome to the new term and to the Family and Consumer Science (FACS) section of CTE Intro. Today we went through the course description, gave out hall passes and late passes, created a seating chart, and went through where items are in the room, as well as what CTE Intro. is.

March 25th

Students were given their final grades and citizenship. Students were also given time to look their grade over carefully for any mistakes I may have made or computer errors. We discussed their new schedules for next term as well. The Q4 CTE teacher will be their next and last rotation for CTE Intro and will be their teacher for term/quarter 4. They also watched a video on food related careers.

March 24th

Students learned about some of the new technology being developed for our homes. We read "Life in a very cool lab" which students had to turn in the questions from. Most finished in class, but a few had to take it home for homework. This is due at the first of class tomorrow (Thursday, March 25th).

March 23rd

1st and 7th period had one last day to finish their locker pockets. 4th and 7th period had an extra day to work on these, so they learned about where different fibers come from and how these fibers are made into fabrics for us to use and wear. Any student who did not finish their locker pocket needs to stay today (Tuesday) after school to finish it. They can also stay tomorrow (Wednesday), but I HAVE to leave at 3:00.

March 22nd

Students continued working on their locker pocket organizers. We will continue working on these tomorrow (Tuesday), if needed. Students HAVE to have these turned in to me by Wednesday at the latest in order for these to be on their grades for 3rd term on Thursday. Students were told that they can stay after school today until 3:30 or tomorrow until they finish if they need to.

March 19th

Students continued working on their locker pocket organizers. We will continue working on these on Monday and Tuesday, if needed. Students HAVE to have these turned in to me by Wednesday at the latest in order for these to be on their grades for 3rd term on Thursday.

March 18th

Students continued working on their locker pocket organizers. Students were also reminded that today, March 18th, was the last day to turn in any late/missing assignments and extra credit, including unused hall and late passes. Since 1st and 7th period classes have lost a day working on these due to an assembly and earthquake drill, we will continue working on these into next week. Students HAVE to have these turned in to me by Wednesday at the latest in order for these to be on their grades for 3rd term on Thursday.

March 17th

Students continued working on their locker pocket organizers. Friday will be the last day to work on these during class. Students were also reminded that tomorrow, March 18th, is the last day to turn in any late/missing assignments and extra credit, including unused hall and late passes.

March 16th

Students watched the teacher demonstration of the locker pocket project. They were then given the rest of the class period to finish their bookmarks and start on their locker pockets. They were also warned about the upcoming deadline for make-up work and extra credit which is Thursday, March 18th.

March 15th

Students learned how to use the rotary cutters, mats and sergers. Afterwards, they had the rest of class to work on their bookmarks. All CTE Sewing Permits are due to me by Wednesday, March 17th at the end of each class period or it will be considered late.

March 12th

Students threaded their sewing machines on their own today and continued to work on their bookmarks. On Monday they will learn about rotary cutters and sergers and start turning in their completed sewing permits. Today was also the last day to retake the "Parts of the Sewing Machine" quiz after school. They were also reminded about the upcoming deadline for missing/late assignments and extra credit, which is next Thursday, March 18th.

March 11th

Students reviewed how to thread a machine and then started on their bookmarks. Detailed instructions were provided as well as a teacher demonstration. They will continue working on these on Friday and Monday.

March 10th

Students learned how to wind a bobbin and thread a sewing machine by watching a teacher demonstration and doing it on their machines while I walked them through it. Students were encouraged to help each other along the way. Any student who missed this day is highly encouraged to go to the following site and click on the first video on bobbin winding. This will help them stay with the rest of the class. Go to: http://familylife.byu.edu/sewingvideos/

March 9th

Students had a sub today and learned about values. Students turned in a paper for participation points from questions asked about a story called "Test day".

March 8th

We took the parts of the sewing machine quiz and students were given their CTE sewing permits to start working on and filling out. Students who passed the quiz with 8 out of 12 correct or better stapled the quiz to their CTE sewing permit. Students who did not pass can come Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday after school this week to retake it. They must be in the classroom and ready for the quiz by 2:40.

March 5th

Students watched a video on how to care for fabrics and fibers titled "Gone with the wash." They also had a few questions they had to answer using the information in the video.

March 4th

Students worked on their "Crazy Stitching" today (Stitching on paper). They had to complete three out of the seven papers/patterns they had to chose from. They then had to attach these three papers to their CTE Sewing Permit.

March 3rd

Students learned the parts of the sewing machine and what they are used for. They have to study these parts over the weekend in preparation for a quiz on Monday where they will need to be able to identify 8 out of 12 parts of the machine to pass. If they don't pass, they can come after school Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday of next week to retake the quiz. These points will count as points on their "Sewing Permit."

March 2nd

The students collected their sewing supplies for the upcoming sewing unit and learned about the rules and expectations of their behavior in the sewing lab, as well as how they will be graded and what assignments/projects they will complete during the rest of this unit.

March 1st

Students played the "Game of Life," the board game, seeing some of the things that may happen in real life. They answered questions on a sheet about some of the things that happened to them during the game and turned it in at the end of class for points.

February 25th

Students had a lab to review measuring and reading a recipe. It was called "Oatmeal munchies" and was worth 50 points on their grade. Any student who was absent needs to get the recipe from me and make them at home and get the recipe signed by a parent or guardian, then turn it in to the turn-in basket.

February 24th

Students watched a video about My Pyramid, which took the place of the food guide pyramid a few years ago. We discussed the changes which have taken place and students could change their diets to align more closely to the pyramid. The students also had a word search to work on during the last few minutes of class, but was not turned in for points.

February 23rd

Students made the Ramen Noodle stir-fry today. The lab was worth 50 points. If a student was absent for this lab, they must make it up at home and return the recipe signed by a parent and turn it in to the turn-in basket.

February 22nd

Students made a fruit salad today using their cooking terms and pieces of equipment they learned about yesterday. The lab was worth 50 points. If a student was absent for this lab, they must make it up at home and return the recipe signed by a parent/guardian to earn the points.

February 19th

Students learned about the parts to a food label and about the importance of reading food labels to help become better consumers and to become more aware of what is in the foods they are eating.

February 18th

Students worked in pairs on an activity to figure out the names of different types of cooking equipment and the meanings of different cooking terms. The answers were provided at the end of class so students could see how they did. They will use this information in their lab on Monday.

February 17th

Students made Vanishing Breakfast Biscuits to help reinforce our lesson from Friday about the importance of reading recipes. Any student who was absent must make the lab at home and return the recipe signed by a parent stating that their student did the assignment.

February 16th

Students used their measuring skills while making Fruit freezes. They had to demonstrate proper lab procedures and hygiene as well. Students who were not here today (for any reason) will have to make the lab at home and return a note signed by a parent saying their student made the lab in order to make-up the missing points.

February 12th

Students learned about how recipes are formatted and why. We also covered the importance of reading through a recipe before beginning and collecting all of the ingredients to make sure they have them all. Students had a word-search on the eight points of a good recipe to turn in for 16 points. Most turned it in at the end of class but this will be due on Monday for any student who did not finish today.

February 11th

Students watched a video titled "Measuring Math" which demonstrated how to measure different ingredients and the importance of measuring correctly. The students will demonstrate what they learned when measuring out ingredients in future cooking labs.

February 10th

Students were introduced to the foods lab and where told lab expectations and rules, as well as how labs are run and where different things are the lab. Their first cooking lab is on Tuesday and is the fruit freeze.

February 9th

We finished discussing food safety today by reviewing the top ten mistakes people make when preparing food at home and what the students can do to prevent these mistakes from occurring.

February 8th

Students started learning about food borne illnesses and food safety. They watched "The Great Food Fight" and answered some questions, which we then went over and graded and discussed afterward. We also discussed food safety when cooking at home and focused on cross-contamination.

February 5th

The students took their vocabulary test for the family and independent living skills unit. It was 25 terms and definitions to match up and they were worth 2 points a piece (50 total). There is no redo tests offered on this since we had discussed it so much and told them exactly what would be on the test and since it is the end of the term. If they missed the test, it becomes the student's responsibility to arrange a time to come in and take it sometime next week. After that time, it will go on Skyward as a zero. They also turned in their starter sheets from this week.

February 4th

Students learned about the "Keys to Caregiving" which included physical, emotional and guidance needs. We also discussed their unit vocabulary test, which included specific terms and definitions, which they will take on tomorrow which students need to study for tonight.

February 3rd

We 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. We also discussed family traditions, why we have them and what they are, shared some examples of our own family traditions and watched a clip from "Fiddler on the Roof" about traditions.

February 2nd

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.

February 1st

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 themselves and uses positive labels instead of negative. These are due at the start of class tomorrow (Tuesday, February 2nd) at the start of class.

January 29th

We discussed what a family is, as well as identifying different family types. They also watched a video about the functions of a family, no matter what type of family they have.

January 28th

Students finished watching the video on Child Care safety. We then had an activity were I taught them different stress reducer activities and they got to practice these during class time.

January 27th

I had to quickly leave yesterday due to a death in my family. 4th and 7th period had some terms and definitions to write down and watched a video on stress. Today, they watched part of a video on child care safety. We will finish this later when we have time. Their assignment for this was to write on their own piece of paper 5 things they already do around their house to make it safer and 5 things they could start doing to improve safety around their home. Then the need to turn this into the basket.

January 26th

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 which will be given on February 5th.

January 25th

Students learned about six different poor communication techniques and six good communication techniques to help create effective communication with others. The students need to keep these notes with them for the end of unit test.

January 22nd

Students discussed attentive listening, as well as what attentive listening looks, feels and sounds like as well as what it doesn't look, feel and sound like. They also had an activity on attentive listening.

January 21st

Students were given their assigned seats. Then, 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.

January 20th

Welcome to the new term and to the Family and Consumer Science (FACS) section of CTE Intro. Today we went through the course description, gave out hall passes and late passes, created a seating chart, and went through where items are in the room, as well as what CTE Intro. is.

January 15th

Students were given their final grades and citizenship. Students were also given time to look their grade over carefully for any mistakes I may have made or computer errors. We discussed their new schedules for next term as well. The Q3 CTE teacher will be their next rotation for CTE and will be their teacher for term/quarter 3. Each class also had a part of the clothing lab that they had to clean.

January 14th

The students took their vocabulary test for the family and independent living skills unit. It was 24 terms and definitions to match up and they were worth 2 points a piece. There is no redo tests offered on this since we had discussed it so much and told them exactly what would be on the test and since it is the end of the term. They also turned in their starter sheets from this week.

January 13th

Students learned about the "Keys to Caregiving" which included physical, emotional and guidance needs. We also discussed their unit vocabulary test, which included specific terms and definitions, which they will take on tomorrow which students need to study for tonight.

January 12th

We 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. We also discussed family traditions, why we have them and what they are, shared some examples of our own family traditions and watched a clip from "Fiddler on the Roof" about traditions.

January 11th

Students started class by having a starter and starting a new Starter sheet for this week. We discussed what a family is, as well as identifying different family types. They also watched a video about the functions of a family, no matter what type of family they have.

January 8th

Today was the last day students could turn in any late/missing work and any extra credit for this term. Their SEOP forms and reports were also due and students who had to finish their Personal labels bag from yesterday had to turn those in as well. 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.

January 7th

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 themselves and uses positive labels instead of negative. These are due at the start of class tomorrow (Friday, January 8th) at the start of class.

January 6th

Today, students learned about stress reducers. I provided a number of different stress reducers and the class shared ways they prefer to reduce their stress. The class also practiced visual relaxation techniques during the last few minutes of class using a prerecorded relaxation tape.

January 5th

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 which will be given on the 14th of January.

January 4th

Students discussed attentive listening, as well as what attentive listening looks, feels and sounds like as well as what it doesn't look, feel and sound like. They also had an activity on attentive listening. Students were also reminded about the upcoming deadline for any missing/late work and extra credit which is on Friday, January 8th.