WHAT IS FACS?
FACS STANDS FOR _______________________
Family and Consumer Sciences
What Supplies Do You Need to bring to class?
Something to write with.
Charged laptop everyday
Is It Cool To Get In Trouble?
UMMM, no?!???!!! Phone calls home, after school detention, lunch detention, classroom removal, ISS, and going to the buddy room is nothing to be proud of. Stay out of trouble. Do the right thing!
What subject will we be studying first in class?
Interior Design
What leavening agent is used in pizza?
Yeast
What Will We Do In FACS?
We will also go over sewing skills, social skills and other useful family life skills. We will also look at possible careers and work in the kitchen
Are Cellphones / Headphones Allowed?
NO!!! Cell phones are not allowed in class.
What is one of Mrs. Wilkens' favorite musical artists?
(think 90's rap)...
Ice Cube
When we will begin cooking?
What is Yeast?
A biological leavening agent
(I'ts alive)
True/False: FACS Is A Course That Teaches You Life Skills.
TRUE! FACS is a course that teaches you skills that go beyond the classroom setting. The skills you learn in FACS will be useful in your everyday life.
What happens if you forgot a writing utinsil?
You may borrow one from the Student Center at the front of the classroom
If You Are Disruptive In Class And Preventing Others From Learning/Distracting Me or Others you will
lose points for the day, and parents will be notify if the behavior persists
When will we be sewing in this class?
After Interior Design unit.
When making pancakes, is the batter supposed to be lump?
Yes, as you are "folding" all the ingredients together
Do You Cook In FACS?
Yes, we will do cooking as well as sewing in this class.
What do you do if you get hurt while sewing or cooking?
Tell the teacher immediately
Should We Interrupt The Teacher?
NO!!! pencil sharpening, bathroom requests, etc. can wait until the teacher is done talking.
Will all the supplies be provided by the school.
Students will purchase some fabric for sewing
Will I lose points if my food item turns out disgusting?
No, as long as the effort was there and you were doing what you were supposed to be doing.
What is one skill I will learn in the sewing portion of the class?
Any of the following is correct:
Sew on a button
Basic sewing stitches
Create a project - pillow, pillow case
What Is The First Thing You Must Do When You Enter the room?
Find your seat and read the board to see what we are doing today. Sit quietly and wait for instructions.
What is Mrs. Wilkens favorite meal?
Steak and crab legs
What do you do if you have finished a project early?
You will either work on a different project for fun or help some classmates when they need assistance with their projects
What temperature of fat is most typical when making pie crust?
Chilled or cold