January 10, 2014

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 the stereotypes we have and how we treat other people based on those stereotypes.

January 9, 2014

While watching a video on child care safety and babysitting, students had 11 true/false questions to answer or they could play a safety game to earn points for their team.

January 8, 2014

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. We also discussed a few common careers students can go into to help families and members of families deal with problems they may be facing.

January 7, 2014

Students had a CTE month assembly today.

January 6, 2014

Students learned about the three types of communication (written, verbal and non-verbal) as well as how our personalities effect our communication skills. We also learned about the importance of attentive listening skills.

December 20, 2013

Students will be starting their family and child care unit after the holidays, so today the created a holiday/winter brown bag puppet they could take with them when they babysit.

December 19, 2013

Students learned about different careers in foods and nutrition. They also had a fill-in-the-blank worksheet to complete and should have turned this in to the turn-in basket for points. We also talked about Foods classes students can take in 9th-12th grade.

December 18, 2013

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 for any reason needs to get the recipe from me and make them at home and get the make-up sheet signed by a parent or guardian, then turn it in to the turn-in basket.

December 17, 2013

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

December 16, 2013

Students made a fruit salad today to reinforce their lesson on MyPlate and healthy eating they learned about earlier in the week. The lab was worth 50 points. If a student was absent for any reason for this lab, they must make it up at home and return the lab make-up form signed by a parent/guardian to earn the points.

December 13, 2013

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 12, 2013

Students made Vanishing Breakfast Biscuits to help reinforce our lesson about the importance of reading recipes. Any student who was absent (For ANY reason) must make the lab at home and return the lab make-up form signed by a parent stating that their student did the assignment.

December 11, 2013

Students watched a video about My Plate, which took the place of the MyPyramid three years ago. We discussed the changes which have taken place and how students could change their diets to align more closely to the plate. The students also had some true and false questions to work on during the last few minutes of class, but was not turned in for points.

December 10, 2013

Students used their measuring skills while making a Fruit freeze. 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 the lab make-up form signed by a parent saying their student made the lab in order to make-up the missing points.

December 9, 2013

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. There were also two extra credit sheets available to the students on doubling a recipe, measuring abbreviations and equivalents. These can be turned in anytime between now and the end of the term.

December 6, 2013

Students watched a video on Kitchen safety while answering some questions based on the video. Afterwards, they had some true and false questions about what things were and were not safe to do in the kitchens.

December 5, 2013

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 Tuesday and is the fruit freeze. They were also told of when students could come in an finish pencil roll projects.

December 4, 2013

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. They had an activity called "Read the Recipe" to turn in as they left class.

November 25-December 3, 2013

Students continued working on their pencil roll projects. Students who are behind were told to start coming after school so they can catch-up. Pencil roll pouches are due on Tuesday, December 3, 2013

November 22, 2013

All of the CTE Intro classes watched the teacher demonstration on how to do their pencil roll project. Many students turned in their CTE sewing permits and started on their pencil roll projects. All CTE Sewing Permits are due to me by the end of class on Monday or it will be considered late.

November 21, 2013

Since the CTE Intro teachers are meeting today for PLCs, Students will NOT be sewing today. Students started learning about food borne illnesses and food safety. They watched "Food Safety" and answered some questions, which we then went over and graded and discussed afterward. We also discussed food safety when dining out, especially at fast food restaurants and about cross-contamination.

November 20, 2013

Students learned how to use the rotary cutters, mats and sergers. Afterwards, they had the rest of class to work on their bookmarks. If students were absent, they need to go to my website and watch the video clips from YouTube on how to use a rotary cutter and how to use a serger. All CTE Sewing Permits are due to me by Monday, November 25th at the end of each class period or it will be considered late.

November 19, 2013

Students reviewed how to thread a machine, read through and watched a demonstration on the instructions for making bookmarks and spent the rest of class time working on their bookmarks.

November 18, 2013

Students are one day behind because of a Family emergency I had last week. Today, 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 my website to see the video downloads on winding a bobbin, threading a bobbin case and threading a machine or go to the following site and click on the first video on bobbin winding. This will help them stay caught up with the rest of the class. Go to: http://www.youtube.com/user/msflygare

November 15, 2013

We took the parts of the sewing machine quiz. Students who passed the quiz with 9 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 after school on Tuesday, Thursday or Friday of next week 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 14, 2013

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 my website to see the video downloads on winding a bobbin, threading a bobbin case and threading a machine or go to the following site and click on the first video on bobbin winding. This will help them stay caught up with the rest of the class. Go to: http://www.youtube.com/user/msflygare

November 13, 2013

The teacher demonstrated how the sewing machines work and safety procedures when using the machines. Students then had the rest of the class period to practice using the machines by stitching on paper (crazy stitching).

November 12, 2013

Students learned the rest of the parts of the sewing machine and what they are used for. We also learned about common pieces of sewing equipment the students will be using in class. They will use this information while practicing on the machines, as well as winding bobbins and threading the machines next Thursday. On my website on the CTE games page, there is also a "Parts of the Sewing machine" review PowerPoint that the kids can print and cut out to use as flash cards to help them review for this quiz on Friday.

November 11, 2013

Students learned about 1/2 of the parts of the sewing machine and what they are used for. We will finish identifying the parts tomorrow in preparation for a quiz on Friday on 12 different parts of the sewing machines. They will also use this information while practicing on the machines, as well as winding bobbins and threading the machines next Thursday. On my website on the CTE games page, there is also a "Parts of the Sewing machine" review PowerPoint that the kids can print and cut out to use as flash cards to help them review for this quiz.

November 8, 2013

Students watched a video on how to care for fabrics and fibers titled "Laundry 101." They also had a few questions they had to answer using the information in the video.

November 7, 2013

Students learned about different careers in clothing and textiles. They also had a fill-in-the-blank worksheet to complete and should have turned this in to the turn-in basket for points. They also learned about what classes are available here at FHMS and at Herriman High if they are interested in learning more about clothing and sewing skills.

November 6, 2013

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 5, 2013

Students learned about how clothing is made and how assembly lines work, especially in the clothing industry. They did have 10 questions to answer and turn in before the end of class.

November 4, 2013

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.

October 31, 2013

Students were given their final grades and citizenship for this term. 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 and we discussed what teacher they have for CTE Intro next term.

October 30, 2013

Students learned about some more FACS related careers, including Interior Design, teaching, etc. They had an assignment to go along with this. We also covered a few more classes students can take at Herriman High in the FACS area.

October 29, 2013

Students had a final for this term to take today on what they have learned about in this section of CTE Intro. This will be scored today and put on their final grade so they can check those tomorrow before grades are finalized.

October 28, 2013

Students had a review for their FACS final test. They played Bingo or Jeopardy, depending on what the class chose. They can also play the review games online tonight to help them review. Both are found on my google site under test reviews and games.

October 25, 2013

Students learned about different Child Care and Child Development careers available to them, as well as what child care, day care and family care centers are and what is required to run one. They also had to write down the definitions of a child care center and a family care center. Afterward, students learned about different kinds and types of play teachers use in a preschool and day care setting to teach the children in their care while also playing. Today was also the last day they could turn in any late/missing assignments or extra credit, including unused hall passes and late passes.

October 24, 2013

Students learned about different jobs and careers in the field on Child Development. They had some questions to complete during class.

October 23, 2013

Students learned about the different types of play and activities they can do with young children, especially those who are preschool age when they babysit or as a possible career in the future. They took some notes as we discussed and they will use these to study for their upcoming test.

October 22, 2013

While watching a video on child care safety and babysitting, students had 11 true/false questions to answer or they could play a safety game to earn points for their team.

October 21, 2013

Students learned about different Child Care and Child Development careers available to them, as well as what child care, day care and family care centers are and what is required to run one. They also had to write down the definitions of a child care center and a family care center. Afterward, students learned about different kinds and types of play teachers use in a preschool and day care setting to teach the children in their care while also playing.

October 16, 2013

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 Monday, October 28th which students need to start studying for this weekend. They were also reminded about the three review games that are available on my website to help them review for the test.

October 15, 2013

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. We also discussed a few common careers students can go into to help families and members of families deal with problems they may be facing.

October 14, 2013

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 the stereotypes we have and how we treat other people based on those stereotypes.

October 10-11, 2013

Students learned about the three types of communication (written, verbal and non-verbal) as well as how our personalities effect our communication skills.

October 9-10, 2013

Students continued working on their pencil roll projects. Students who are behind were told to start coming after school so they can catch-up. Pencil roll pouches are due on Thursday, October 10th

October 8, 2013

Students continued working on their pencil roll projects. CTE Sewing permits were also due in class today. Students who are behind were told to start coming after school so they can catch-up. Pencil roll pouches are due on Thursday, October 10th.

October 7, 2013

All of the CTE Intro classes watched the teacher demonstration on how to do their pencil roll project. Many students turned in their CTE sewing permits and started on their pencil roll projects. All CTE Sewing Permits are due to me by the end of class on Tuesday or it will be considered late.

October 3, 2013

Students learned about different careers in clothing and textiles. They also had a matching sheet to complete and should have turned this in to the turn-in basket for points. They also learned about what classes are available here at FHMS and at Herriman High if they are interested in learning more about clothing and sewing skills.

October 2, 2013

All of the CTE Intro classes watched the teacher demonstration on how to do their pencil roll project. Many students turned in their CTE sewing permits and started on their pencil roll projects. All CTE Sewing Permits are due to me by the end of class next Monday or it will be considered late.

October 1, 2013

Students learned how to use the rotary cutters, mats and sergers. Afterwards, they had the rest of class to work on their bookmarks. If students were absent, they need to go to my website and watch the video clips from YouTube on how to use a rotary cutter and how to use a serger. All CTE Sewing Permits are due to me by Monday, October 7th at the end of each class period or it will be considered late.

September 30, 2013

Students reviewed how to thread a machine, read through and watched a demonstration on the instructions for making bookmarks and spent the rest of class time working on their bookmarks.

September 27, 2013

We took the parts of the sewing machine quiz. Students who passed the quiz with 9 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 after school on Tuesday or Thursday of next week or during Diamond Time on Tuesday to retake it. They must be in the classroom and ready for the quiz by 2:45. We then finished crazy stitching (stitching on paper), which is the next step on their sewing permits.

September 26, 2013

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 my website to see the video downloads on winding a bobbin, threading a bobbin case and threading a machine or go to the following site and click on the first video on bobbin winding. This will help them stay caught up with the rest of the class. Go to: http://www.youtube.com/user/msflygare

September 25, 2013

The teacher demonstrated how the sewing machines work and safety procedures when using the machines. Students then had the rest of the class period to practice using the machines by stitching on paper (crazy stitching).

September 24, 2013

Students learned the rest of the parts of the sewing machine and what they are used for. We also learned about common pieces of sewing equipment the students will be using in class. They will use this information while practicing on the machines, as well as winding bobbins and threading the machines next Thursday. On my website on the CTE games page, there is also a "Parts of the Sewing machine" review PowerPoint that the kids can print and cut out to use as flash cards to help them review for this quiz on Friday.

September 23, 2013

Students learned about 1/2 of the parts of the sewing machine and what they are used for. We will finish identifying the parts tomorrow in preparation for a quiz next Friday on 12 different parts of the sewing machines. They will also use this information while practicing on the machines, as well as winding bobbins and threading the machines next Thursday. On my website on the CTE games page, there is also a "Parts of the Sewing machine" review PowerPoint that the kids can print and cut out to use as flash cards to help them review for this quiz.

September 20, 2013

Students watched a video on how to care for fabrics and fibers titled "Laundry 101." They also had a few questions they had to answer using the information in the video.

September 19, 2013

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 18, 2013

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 for any reason needs to get the recipe from me and make them at home and get the make-up sheet signed by a parent or guardian, then turn it in to the turn-in basket.

September 17, 2013

Students learned about different careers in foods and nutrition. They also had a fill-in-the-blank worksheet to complete and should have turned this in to the turn-in basket for points. We also talked about Foods classes students can take in 9th-12th grade.

September 16, 2013

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

September 13, 2013

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.

September 12, 2013

Students made a fruit salad today to reinforce their lesson on MyPlate and healthy eating they learned about earlier in the week. The lab was worth 50 points. If a student was absent for any reason for this lab, they must make it up at home and return the lab make-up form signed by a parent/guardian to earn the points.

September 11, 2013

Students watched a video about My Plate, which took the place of the MyPyramid three years ago. We discussed the changes which have taken place and how students could change their diets to align more closely to the plate. The students also had some true and false questions to work on during the last few minutes of class, but was not turned in for points.

September 10, 2013

Students made Vanishing Breakfast Biscuits to help reinforce our lesson about the importance of reading recipes. Any student who was absent (For ANY reason) must make the lab at home and return the lab make-up form signed by a parent stating that their student did the assignment.

September 9, 2013

Students used their measuring skills while making a Fruit freeze. 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 the lab make-up form signed by a parent saying their student made the lab in order to make-up the missing points.

September 6, 2013

Students watched a video on Kitchen safety while answering some questions based on the video. Afterwards, they had some true and false questions about what things were and were not safe to do in the kitchens.

September 5, 2013

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 Monday and is the fruit freeze.

September 4, 2013

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. There were also two extra credit sheets available to the students on doubling a recipe, measuring abbreviations and equivalents. These can be turned in anytime between now and the end of the term.

September 3, 2013

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. They had an activity called "Read the Recipe" to turn in as they left class.

August 30, 2013

Students continued to learn about food safety. Today, we discussed ways students can keep their kitchens at home cleaner to help prevent food borne illnesses.

August 29, 2013

Students started learning about food borne illnesses and food safety. They watched "Food Safety" and answered some questions, which we then went over and graded and discussed afterward. We also discussed food safety when dining out, especially at fast food restaurants and about cross-contamination.

August 28, 2013

today, students learned about were food, shelter and clothing comes from (raw materials/Agriculture) and what types of resources we use in the world around us.

August 27, 2013

Students took a quick pre-test to see what they already know as they are coming into the FACS rotation of CTE intro. This will be used to compare to their final test at the end of the term to see what they learned. We then reviewed and played a game about the Rattle traits and what they look like in my room.

August 26, 2013

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.

May 31, 2013

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. We also discussed a few common careers students can go into to help families and members of families deal with problems they may be facing.

May 30, 2013

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 Wednesday which students need to start studying for this weekend. They were also reminded about the three review games that are available on my website to help them review for the test.

May 28-29, 2013

Students learned about different Child Care and Child Development careers available to them, as well as what child care, day care and family care centers are and what is required to run one. They also had to write down the definitions of a child care center and a family care center. Afterward, students learned about different kinds and types of play teachers use in a preschool and day care setting to teach the children in their care while also playing.

May 24, 2013

Students turned in their job shadow assignments from yesterday and shared their experiences with other students in the class.

May 23, 2013

Today is the CTE Intro Job Shadow Day! Most students were at work "on the job" and have a written assignment to complete while they are gone. These will be due tomorrow. Students who stayed were placed into one of five groups and had different career related activities to complete throughout the day. These were due at the end of each class period when they were done.

May 22, 2013

Students reviewed expectations of the Job shadow for both students who are going and for those who are staying. Those students who are going were given their assignments and job identification badges. Those students who are staying will receive their badges tomorrow.

May 21, 2013

Students learned about different Child Care and Child Development careers available to them, as well as what child care, day care and family care centers are and what is required to run one. They also had to write down the definitions of a child care center and a family care center.

May 20, 2013

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 the stereotypes we have and how we treat other people based on those stereotypes.

May 17, 2013

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

May 16, 2013

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 for any reason 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 15, 2013

Students learned about different careers in foods and nutrition. They also had a fill-in-the-blank worksheet to complete and should have turned this in to the turn-in basket for points. We also talked about Foods classes students can take in 9th-12th grade.

May 14, 2013

Students made the Ramen Noodle stir-fry today. The lab was worth 50 points. If a student was absent for any reason 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 13, 2013

Students made a fruit salad today to reinforce their lesson on MyPlate and healthy eating they learned about earlier in the week. The lab was worth 50 points. If a student was absent for any reason for this lab, they must make it up at home and return the recipe signed by a parent/guardian to earn the points.

May 10, 2013

Students watched a video about My Plate, which took the place of the MyPyramid two years ago. We discussed the changes which have taken place and how students could change their diets to align more closely to the plate. The students also had some true and false questions to work on during the last few minutes of class, but was not turned in for points.

May 9, 2013

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.

May 8, 2013

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

May 7, 2013

Students used their measuring skills while making a Fruit freeze. 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 6, 2013

Students watched a video on Kitchen safety while answering some questions based on the video. Afterwards, they had some true and false questions about what things were and were not safe to do in the kitchens.

May 3, 2013

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. They had an activity called "Read the Recipe" to turn in as they left class.

May 2, 2013

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 Monday and is the fruit freeze. They were also reminded about the last after school open lab days of this term.

April 30-May 1, 2013

Students had one last day in the sewing lab today to finish their locker pocket projects and sewing permits. If a student did not finish, they must now come after school either Tuesday or Wednesday of next week to finish.

April 29, 2013

Students started learning about food borne illnesses and food safety. They watched "Food Safety" and answered some questions, which we then went over and graded and discussed afterward. We also discussed food safety when dining out, especially at fast food restaurants and about cross-contamination.

April 22-26, 2013

Students continued working on their locker pocket organizers. CTE Sewing permits were also due in class today (Monday, April 22nd). Students who are behind were told to start coming after school so they can catch-up. Locker Pocket Organizers are due on Friday, April 26th.

April 19, 2013

Students 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. Students were then given the rest of class time to finish their bookmark and sewing permit, then they could start on their locker pockets.

April 18, 2013

Students learned how to use the rotary cutters, mats and sergers. Afterwards, they had the rest of class to work on their bookmarks. If students were absent, they need to go to my website and watch the video clips from YouTube on how to use a rotary cutter and how to use a serger. All CTE Sewing Permits are due to me by Monday, April 22nd at the end of each class period or it will be considered late.

April 17, 2013

Students reviewed how to thread a machine, read through and watched a demonstration on the instructions for making bookmarks and spent the rest of class time working on their bookmarks.

April 16, 2013

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 my website to see the video downloads on winding a bobbin, threading a bobbin case and threading a machine or go to the following site and click on the first video on bobbin winding. This will help them stay caught up with the rest of the class. Go to: http://www.youtube.com/user/msflygare

April 15, 2013

We took the parts of the sewing machine quiz. 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 after school on Tuesday or Wednesday of this week 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.

April 12, 2013

Students watched a video on how to care for fabrics and fibers titled "Laundry 101." They also had a few questions they had to answer using the information in the video.

April 11, 2013

Students learned about different careers in clothing and textiles. They also had a fill-in-the-blank worksheet to complete and should have turned this in to the turn-in basket for points. They also learned about what classes are available here at FHMS and at Herriman High if they are interested in learning more about clothing and sewing skills.

April 10, 2013

The teacher demonstrated how the sewing machines work and safety procedures when using the machines. Students then had the rest of the class period to practice using the machines by stitching on paper (crazy stitching).

April 9, 2013

Students learned the rest of the parts of the sewing machine and what they are used for. We also learned about common pieces of sewing equipment the students will be using in class. They will use this information while practicing on the machines, as well as winding bobbins and threading the machines next Tuesday. On my website on the CTE games page, there is also a "Parts of the Sewing machine" review PowerPoint that the kids can print and cut out to use as flash cards to help them review for this quiz next week.

April 8, 2013

Students learned about 1/2 of the parts of the sewing machine and what they are used for. We will finish identifying the parts tomorrow in preparation for a quiz next Monday on 12 different parts of the sewing machines. They will also use this information while practicing on the machines, as well as winding bobbins and threading the machines next Tuesday. On my website on the CTE games page, there is also a "Parts of the Sewing machine" review PowerPoint that the kids can print and cut out to use as flash cards to help them review for this quiz.

April 5, 2013

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.

April 4, 2013

Students had a short pre-test on what we are going to learn about this term. Afterwards, we learned about where food, clothing and shelter comes from.

April 3, 2013

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 27, 2013

For the first part of class, students learned about careers in the Family and Consumer Science areas and future classes they can take in this area. 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.

March 26, 2013

Students had a final for this term to take today on what they have learned about in this section of CTE Intro. This will be scored today and put on their final grade so they can check those tomorrow before grades are finalized.

March 25, 2013

The students took their vocabulary test for the family and child care unit. It was on the terms and definitions from this unit. 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. If they missed the test, they MUST make it up TOMORROW, March 26, 2013 OR I CANNOT GET IT ON THEIR FINAL GRADE.

March 22, 2013

Students had a review for their Families and Independent Living Skills test. They played Bingo or Jeopardy, depending on what the class chose. They can also play the review games online tonight to help them review. Both are found on my google site under test reviews and games. Today was also the last day they could turn in any late/missing assignments or extra credit, including unused hall passes and late passes.

March 21, 2013

Students learned about different jobs and careers in the field on Child Development. They had some questions to complete during class.

March 20, 2013

Students learned about the different types of play and activities they can do with young children, especially those who are preschool age when they babysit or as a possible career in the future. They took some notes as we discussed and they will use these to study for their upcoming test.

March 19, 2013

Students learned about different Child Care and Child Development careers available to them, as well as what child care, day care and family care centers are and what is required to run one. They also had to write down the definitions of a child care center and a family care center.

March 18, 2013

While watching a video on child care safety and babysitting, students had 11 true/false questions to answer or they could play a safety game to earn points for their team.

March 15, 2013

Students learned about the "Keys to Caregiving" which included physical, emotional and guidance needs.

March 14, 2013

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. We also discussed a few common careers students can go into to help families and members of families deal with problems they may be facing.

March 13, 2013

Today students learned about the importance of learning how to balance family life, work and leisure activities by using time management and organizational skills.

March 12, 2013

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 the stereotypes we have and how we treat other people based on those stereotypes.

March 11, 2013

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. Also, students were notified that the last day to turn in late or missing assignments and extra credit is March 22nd DURING class. No assignments or extra credit will be accepted after this day.

March 8, 2013

Students learned about different careers in clothing and textiles. They also had a fill-in-the-blank worksheet to complete and should have turned this in to the turn-in basket for points. They also learned about what classes are available here at FHMS and at Herriman High if they are interested in learning more about clothing and sewing skills.

March 7, 2013

As students finished their locker pocket organizer and turned it in, they could then work on a rise and stretch activity making a pencil roll-up pouch for their colored pencils or anything else they have a use for one. Today is also their last sewing day in class. If they don't finish in class today, they will have to come during Diamond Time or after school to finish their projects up.

February 28-March 6, 2013

Students had the whole class period each day to work on their locker pockets. Most students will finish their locker pockets by the end of class on Wednesday, March 6th. If they don't finish by the end of class on Thursday, they will need to come in Thursday after school or during Diamond Time to finish.

February 27, 2013

Students 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. Students were then given the rest of class time to finish their bookmark and sewing permit, then they could start on their locker pockets.

February 26, 2013

Students learned how to use the rotary cutters, mats and sergers. Afterwards, they had the rest of class to work on their bookmarks. If students were absent, they need to go to my website and watch the video clips from YouTube on how to use a rotary cutter and how to use a serger. All CTE Sewing Permits are due to me by Thursday, February 28th at the end of each class period or it will be considered late.

February 25, 2013

Students reviewed how to thread a machine, read through and watched a demonstration on the instructions for making bookmarks and spent the rest of class time working on their bookmarks.

February 22, 2013

We took the parts of the sewing machine quiz. 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 after school on Tuesday or Wednesday of next week 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. We will start sewing on their bookmarks on Monday

February 21, 2013

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 my website to see the video downloads on winding a bobbin, threading a bobbin case and threading a machine or go to the following site and click on the first video on bobbin winding. This will help them stay caught up with the rest of the class. Go to: http://familylife.byu.edu/sewingvideos/

February 20, 2013

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.

February 19, 2013

The teacher demonstrated how the sewing machines work and safety procedures when using the machines. Students then had the rest of the class period to practice using the machines by stitching on paper (crazy stitching).

February 15, 2013

Students watched a video on how to care for fabrics and fibers titled "Laundry 101." They also had a few questions they had to answer using the information in the video.

February 14, 2013

Students learned about 1/3rd of the parts of the sewing machine and what they are used for. We also learned about common pieces of sewing equipment the students will be using in class. They will use this information while practicing on the machines, as well as winding bobbins and threading the machines next Thursday. On my website on the CTE games page, there is also a "Parts of the Sewing machine" review PowerPoint that the kids can print and cut out to use as flash cards to help them review for this quiz next week.

February 13, 2013

Students learned about 2/3rds of the parts of the sewing machine and what they are used for. We will finish identifying the parts tomorrow in preparation for a quiz next Friday on 12 different parts of the sewing machines. They will also use this information while practicing on the machines, as well as winding bobbins and threading the machines next week. On my website on the CTE games page, there is also a Parts of the Sewing machine review PowerPoint that the kids can print and cut out to use as flash cards to help them review for this quiz.

February 12, 2013

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 for any reason 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 11, 2013

Students made the Ramen Noodle stir-fry today. The lab was worth 50 points. If a student was absent for any reason 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 8, 2013

Students learned about different careers in foods and nutrition. They also had a matching worksheet to complete and should have turned this in to the turn-in basket for points.

February 7, 2013

Students made a fruit salad today to reinforce their lesson on MyPlate and healthy eating they learned about earlier in the week. The lab was worth 50 points. If a student was absent for any reason for this lab, they must make it up at home and return the recipe signed by a parent/guardian to earn the points.

February 6, 2013

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 5, 2013

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

February 4, 2013

Students watched a video about My Plate, which took the place of the MyPyramid two years ago. We discussed the changes which have taken place and how students could change their diets to align more closely to the plate. The students also had some true and false questions to work on during the last few minutes of class, but was not turned in for points.

February 1, 2013

Students watched a video on Kitchen safety while answering some questions based on the video. Afterwards, they had some true and false questions about what things were and were not safe to do in the kitchens.

January 31, 2013

Students used their measuring skills while making a Fruit freeze. 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.

January 30, 2013

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 tomorrow and is the fruit freeze.

January 29, 2013

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. There were also two extra credit sheets available to the students on doubling a recipe, measuring abbreviations and equivalents. These can be turned in anytime between now and the end of the term.

January 28, 2013

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.

January 25, 2013

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.

January 24, 2013

Students started learning about food borne illnesses and food safety. They watched a video on food safety and answered some questions, which we then went over and graded and discussed afterward.

January 23, 2013

Students took a quick pre-test to see what they already know as they are coming into the FACS rotation of CTE intro. This will be used to compare to their final test at the end of the semester to see what they learned. Afterward, we went through were food, shelter and clothing comes from (raw materials/Agriculture).

January 22, 2013

Today we went through the course description for the FACS rotation of CTE intro., gave out hall passes and late passes, created a seating chart, showed students how to access the website and blog and how to sign up for text reminders, and went through where items are in the room.

January 17, 2013

For the first part of class, students learned about careers in the Family and Consumer Science areas and future classes they can take in this area. 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.

January 16,2013

The students took their vocabulary test for the family and child care unit. It was on the terms and definitions from this unit. 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. If they missed the test, they MUST make it up TOMORROW, JANUARY 17TH OR I CANNOT GET IT ON THEIR FINAL GRADE.

January 15, 2013

Students watched presentations from the Work-based learning students from Herriman High. They had internships to complete and had to present about their internships to CTE Intro students.

January 14, 2013

Students had a review for their Families and Independent Living Skills test. They played Bingo or Jeopardy, depending on what the class chose. They can also play the review games online tonight to help them review. Both are found on my google site under test reviews and games.

January 11, 2013

Today was the last day students could turn in any late assignments, as well as any extra credit and unused late and hall passes for extra credit. Students learned about different jobs and careers in the field on Child Development. They had some questions to complete during class.

January 10, 2013

Students learned about the different types of play and activities they can do with young children, especially those who are preschool age when they babysit or as a possible career in the future. They took some notes as we discussed and they will use these to study for their upcoming test.

Janaury 9, 2013

Students learned about different Child Care and Child Development careers available to them, as well as what child care, day care and family care centers are and what is required to run one. They also had to write down the definitions of a child care center and a family care center.

January 8, 2013

Students went to the theater performances today during class.

January 7, 2013

Students learned about the "Keys to Caregiving" which included physical, emotional and guidance needs.