January 8, 2015

We identified and discussed what makes a quality child care center and categorized the different qualities the students came up with on a concept map.

January 7, 2016

Students learned about food scientists and what they do. They had to research how a common food is made and share that with at least 5 other students in class.

January 6, 2015

Students had a CTE month assembly today. When they were not in there, they were watching "What's in your Backpack." If a student was absent, they do not need to make it up.

January 5, 2015

Students had a whole-wheat pancake lab today. If a student was absent (for any reason) they will need to complete the cooking lab at home and return the make-up sheet to the turn-in basket in the next two weeks.

January 4, 2016

Students had an agriculture lesson on where food comes from and how it is grown. They also got to create their own imaginary ice cream flavor.

December 18, 2015

Students were introduced to the career of Food Stylists. We introduced them to the career, show them a couple of video demonstrations of what they do, as well as how to garnish plates.

December 17, 2015

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 16, 2015

Students learned about how to make healthier life choices, as well as how to take their pulse.

December 15, 2015

Students learned about MyPlate, which took the place of the MyPyramid in 2010. We discussed the changes which have taken place and how students could change their diets to align more closely to the plate, as well as what a correct serving size was. The students completed making a correct MyPlate meal and turned it in for points.

December 14, 2015

Students had a strawberry smoothie lab today so they could learn how labs are run, where things are, as well as practice measuring and reading recipes. If a student was absent (for any reason) they will need to complete the cooking lab at home and return the make-up sheet to the turn-in basket in the next two weeks.

December 11, 2015

Students watched me demonstrate 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 10, 2015

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 worked as a group on an activity to figure out the names of different types of cooking equipment and the meanings of different cooking terms.

December 9, 2015

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.

December 8, 2015

Students used what they learned yesterday about Food borne illnesses to figure out a mystery about how people got food poisoning from a picnic. Students worked together to solve the mystery, which took both days in class.

December 7, 2015

Students started learning about food borne illnesses and food safety. We had a demonstration activity and then they watched a few video clips about food safety, careers in food safety and what people usually do wrong in their own kitchens.

November 30-December 4, 2015

Students will be working on a Project-based learning activity called Cord Mess. They will be working in small teams to create a product that can control messy cords. They have to make a prototype of the product, as well as how to package and market the product. Presentations will be on December 4th.

November 24, 2015

Students learned about different types of values and what people value in relation to finding a good job they will enjoy.

November 23, 2015

Students have a Career Development lesson today on skills and abilities and using these interests to find a good career.

November 20, 2015

Career Development Lesson #6: Students will be discussing what kinds of traits employers are looking for in employees that are transferable to any job. They are the same kinds of traits students use when practicing a trait or developing a hobby.

November 19, 2015

Career Development lesson with one of the counselors.

November 9, 2015

Diamondback of the Month Assembly

November 12-18, 2015

Students are working their pencil roll-up projects. Students who are behind were told to start coming after school or during diamond time so they can catch-up. Pencil roll pouches are due on Wednesday, November 18th at the end of class.

November 11, 2015

Today, students learned how to 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 10, 2015

Students collected their supplies for their sewing project, then practiced stitching on paper to see how the machines work.

November 6, 2015

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.

November 5, 2015

Students were give 9 different fabric samples and had to guess what the fabric content of each was. We then tested the samples by burning them to see what the reaction would be and if the students' hypotheses were correct.

November 4, 2015

Students learned the basic parts of the sewing machine and what they are used for. We learned basic sewing safety and then used this information while practicing on the machines.

November 3, 2015

The students took a pre-test for the College and Career Awareness class. If they missed the pre-test, they will need to make it up. We then learned about what a career pathway is and what types of careers fit in what pathways.

November 2, 2015

Welcome to the new term and to College and Career Awareness. 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 College and career awareness is and what they will be doing his year.

October 29, 2015

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. We also made sure they knew which College and Career Awareness teacher and section they have starting on Monday (2nd term/quarter).

October 28, 2015

Students had a 25 question post-assessment on what they earned about this term in College and Career Awareness. Afterwards, we finished the presentations from yesterday about the "Cord Mess."

October 22-28, 2015

Students will be working on a Project-based learning activity called Cord Mess. They will be working in small teams to create a product that can control messy cords. They have to make a prototype of the product, as well as how to package and market the product. Presentations will start on the 27th and finish on the 28th.

October 12th-14th and 19th-21st, 2015

Students are working their pencil roll-up projects. Students who are behind were told to start coming after school or during diamond time so they can catch-up. Pencil roll pouches are due on Tuesday, October 20th at the end of class.

October 9, 2015

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 8, 2015

Today, students learned how to 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

October 7, 2015

Students collected their supplies for their sewing project, then practiced stitching on paper to see how the machines work.

October 6, 2015

Students learned the basic parts of the sewing machine and what they are used for. We learned basic sewing safety and then used this information while practicing on the machines.

October 1, 2015

Students learned about non-traditional occupations and had activities about considering non-traditional careers, as well as characteristics employers are looking for in employees. Students then listed and discussed these common traits and why they are important.

September 30, 2015

Students were give 9 different fabric samples and had to guess what the fabric content of each was. We then tested the samples by burning them to see what the reaction would be and if the students' hypotheses were correct.

September 29, 2015

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.

September 28, 2015

Students learned about food scientists and what they do. They had two activities to choose from. One was to research how a common food is made and the other was to invent an ice cream flavor. Each class got to decide which of the two activities they wanted to do.

September 25, 2015

Students had an agriculture lesson on where food comes from and how it is grown.

September 24, 2015

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 23, 2015

Students learned about how to make healthier life choices, as well as how to take their pulse.

September 21-22, 2015

Students were introduced to the career of Food Stylists. We introduced them to the career, show them a couple of video demonstrations of what they do, as well as how to garnish plates. On the 22nd, the made pancakes and had to style them the best they could before eating their project.

September 18, 2015

Students watched me demonstrate 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. We then practiced how to double and halve ingredients in recipes.

September 17, 2015

Students learned about MyPlate, which took the place of the MyPyramid in 2010. We discussed the changes which have taken place and how students could change their diets to align more closely to the plate, as well as what a correct serving size was. The students completed making a correct MyPlate meal and turned it in for points.

September 16, 2015

Students had a strawberry smoothie lab today so they could learn how labs are run, where things are, as well as practice measuring and reading recipes. If a student was absent (for any reason) they will need to complete the cooking lab at home and return the make-up sheet to the turn-in basket in the next two weeks.

September 15, 2015

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 worked as a group on an activity to figure out the names of different types of cooking equipment and the meanings of different cooking terms.

September 14, 2015

We finished up discussing food borne illness, kitchen sanitation and the importance of handwashing to prevent the spread of germs and illness.

September 10-11, 2015

Students used what they learned yesterday about Food borne illnesses to figure out a mystery about how people got food poisoning from a picnic. Students worked together to solve the mystery, which took both days in class.

September 9, 2015

Students started learning about food borne illnesses and food safety. We had a demonstration activity and then they watched a few video clips about food safety, careers in food safety and what people usually do wrong in their own kitchens.

September 4-8, 2015

We learned about Child Development, what child care centers are and what DAP is (Developmentally Appropriate Practices). We also identified the ways children learn and what kinds of learning activities are done with younger children. Students then started creating a lesson plan to use in a child care center using what they learned in class today. They will finish these in class on Tuesday.

September 3, 2015

We identified and discussed what makes a quality child care center and categorized the different qualities the students came up with on a concept map.

September 2, 2015

We are learning how to resolve family feuds by using the problem solving process. This was an in-class activity, so students will want to review the information in the PowerPoint on the website if they were absent today.

September 1, 2015

Students had their Code of Conduct assembly today during 1st and 2nd, so 6th and 7th period played get-to-know you games.

August 31, 2015

Today, students learned what soft skills are, why they are important and then practiced common soft skills in class. This was an in-class activity, so students who were absent should review the short PowerPoint on the website.

August 28, 2015

The students took a pre-test for the College and Career Awareness class. If they missed the pre-test, they will need to make it up. We then learned about what a career pathway is and what types of careers fit in what pathways.

August 27, 2015

Students used their assignment from yesterday to help guide them through an activity called "Reality Check" on UtahFutures.org to show them how much the lifestyle of their dreams may cost them and to show them some possible careers they can have to meet that lifestyle. Students will show these to their parents/guardians at Student-Led Conferences.

August 26, 2015

Students had their first Career Development activity today on why we have College and Career Awareness programs and classes and how they envision their future. They also had an activity so they could show me and the class how they view their future. We will be using this for our activity tomorrow.

August 25, 2015

Welcome to the new term and to College and Career Awareness. 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 College and career awareness is and what they will be doing his year.

August 24, 2015

Welcome to College and Career Awareness 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!

June 4, 2015

Today is the last day of school for 7th graders! They will be involved in school end-of-year activities most of the day.

June 3, 2015

The 7th grade students are expected to be in school today. Students cleaned the Sewing lab, and checked and finalized their grades.

June 2, 2015

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.

June 1, 2015

Today students learned about the importance of learning how to balance family life, work and leisure activities by using time management and organizational skills. We also had a short assessment to see what they have learned from this unit.

May 29, 2015

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 27th-28th, 2015

Students learned about the "Keys to Caregiving" which included physical, emotional and guidance needs. 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. 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 26, 2014

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 22, 2015

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

May 21, 2015

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 three groups and had different career related activities to complete throughout the first half of the day. These were due at the end of each class period when they were done.

May 20, 2015

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 19, 2015

Students finished their Foods and Nutrition unit today by taking and assessment on what they have learned. We then started our last unit on Families and Child Care, so they started learning about manners and social skills.

May 18, 2015

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.

May 15, 2015

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 14, 2015

Students learned about different jobs and careers in the field of Foods and Nutrition. They had some questions to complete during class. Their career research paper on a career in the foods and nutrition industry was also due today.

May 13, 2015

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.

May 12, 2015

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.

May 11, 2015

Students watched a video about MyPlate, 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.

May 8, 2015

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 7, 2015

Job Shadow Permission Forms are due TODAY! 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.

May 6, 2015

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.

May 5, 2015

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.

May 4, 2015

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.

May 1, 2015

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 "Rate the Recipe" to turn in as they left class.

April 30, 2015

Then, 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 29, 2015

First, I explained about and passed out the forms for the upcoming FHMS Job Shadow day. Extra forms can be found on and printed from my website. They were also assigned there foods and nutrition career research paper. It will be due on May 14th.

April 28, 2015

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. They also had an Assessment/quiz on this unit.

April 27, 2015

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

April 21-24, 2015

Students continued working on their pencil roll-up projects. Students who are behind were told to start coming after school or during diamond time so they can catch-up. Pencil roll pouches are due on Friday, April 24th at the end of class. Students Career research in Clothing and Textiles is due April 27th in class.

April 20, 2015

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.

April 17, 2015

Students worked on their bookmarks. They should have stapled them to their sewing permit when they finished. The sewing permits will be turned in on Monday of next week after I demonstrate how to do the pencil roll project.

April 16, 2015

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 or youtube channel and watch the video clips from YouTube on how to use a rotary cutter and how to use a serger.

April 15, 2015

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 14, 2015

We took the parts of the sewing machine quiz. Students who passed the quiz with 9 out of 12 correct (75%) or better stapled the quiz to their CTE sewing permit and earned the first 5 points on their permits. We then finished crazy stitching (stitching on paper), which is the next step on their sewing permits.

April 13, 2015

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

April 10, 2015

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 9, 2015

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 7-8, 2015

Students learned about the parts of the sewing machine and what they are used for. We will finish identifying the parts on Wednesday in preparation for a quiz next Tuesday 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 Monday. 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 1, 2015

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 31, 2015

The students took a pre-test for the FACS CTE Intro class. It has 25 questions on it with questions from each unit they will have this term. If they missed the pre-test, they will need to make it up. Their end-of-term CTE test will be similar to this test. We then assigned them their career research paper on a Clothing and Textile related career. This will be due on April 27th.

March 30, 2015

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 26, 2015

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.

March 25, 2015

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 24, 2015

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 23, 2015

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

March 20, 2015

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 19, 2015

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.

March 18, 2015

Students had an Assessment/quiz on the clothing unit. We then started our last unit on Families and Child Care, so they started learning about manners and social skills.

March 12-17, 2015

Students continued working on their pencil roll-up projects. Students who are behind were told to start coming after school or during diamond time so they can catch-up.

March 11, 2015

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.

March 10, 2015

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 or youtube channel and watch the video clips from YouTube on how to use a rotary cutter and how to use a serger.

March 9, 2015

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 5, 2015

Students had a sub today, so they 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 3-4, 2015

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.

March 2-3, 2015

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

February 27, 2015

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 or during Diamond Time next week to retake it. We then finished crazy stitching (stitching on paper), which is the next step on their sewing permits.

February 26, 2015

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

February 25, 2015

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 24, 2015

Students learned about 1/2 of the parts of the sewing machine and what they are used for 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 tomorrow. 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 23, 2015

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.

February 20, 2015

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.

February 19, 2015

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 18, 2015

Students were assigned a career research paper on a Clothing and Textiles related career. This will be due on March 9, 2015. 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 17, 2015

Students finished their Foods and Nutrition unit today by taking and assessment on what they have learned. We will start the clothing and textile unit tomorrow.

February 13, 2015

Students Foods and Nutrition related career paper was due today. We then 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.

February 12, 2015

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.

February 11, 2015

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.

February 10, 2015

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 9, 2015

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.

February 6, 2015

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.

February 5, 2015

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.

February 4, 2015

Students watched a video about MyPlate, 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.

February 3, 2015

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.

February 2, 2015

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 30, 2015

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 "Rate the Recipe" to turn in as they left class.

January 29, 2015

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.

Janaury 28, 2015

Then, 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.

January 27, 2015

The students took a pre-test for the FACS CTE Intro class. It has 25 questions on it with questions from each unit they will have this term. If they missed the pre-test, they will need to make it up. Their end-of-term CTE test will be similar to this test. We then assigned them their career research paper on a Foods and Nutrition related career. This will be due on February 13th.

January 26, 2015

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 22, 2015

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 21, 2015

The students took their Child care unit assessment. There is no redos offered on this. If they missed the quiz, it becomes the student's responsibility to arrange a time to come in and take it by January 22nd (Thursday).

January 20, 2015

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

January 16, 2015

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 15, 2015

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.

January 14, 2015

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

January 13, 2015

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 12, 2015

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.