I realize that not everyone is as passionate about Family and Consumer Sciences as I am, but I believe that even they don't realize it, everyone is benefited by FACS. Everyone wears clothes, right? Everyone eats food, needs to manage finances, communicates with people, and at some point generally have children in their lives in some way or form. I could extend this list to go on and on, but to sum things up I will say that FACS are ALL about LIFE. Everything that we do in life can be related to FACS, and all that is taught in our classes has a direct impact for an everyday life.
Do you want to know something else that is great about FACS, we have the only national student organization in which the focus is on the family. Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is amazing. It focuses on FACS and gives students the "Ultimate Leadership Experience!" In FCCLA, students get to meet new friends from around the nation, challenge themselves through competitive events, attend conferences all throughout the nation, participate in many activities and service projects, and have so much fun! You can learn more about FCCLA by going to this link here
Did you know that if Julia Roberts didn't go into acting, she would have gone into FACS Education? Cool, right?! She said it herself in an interview with Fox News. I love her movies, but she would have been a great teacher also!
I will leave you with this...at least until the next post! :) Here is an image gallery of some fun things (as well as some funny things) that you can learn in FACS classes. Enjoy!
Hey Jessica I really like your blog. You make it really interesting with the movies and pictures. I like the fun fact about Julia Roberts too I never knew that. I liked her in Oceans Eleven, never seen Pretty Women or... actually Oceans Eleven is the only one I can think of right now that I have seen her in... But anyways I like your passion for FACS it really comes through in this blog and I think that's important for teachers is to be passionate about their subject.
ReplyDeleteJessica, I love your blog. I didn't really know what FACS included but after reading that wow it really is in everything we do. I love your excitement for your discipline. I also love the focus on families in the FCCLA. I love all the fun pictures you posted and the video. Well done. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Jessica! Thanks for such an enthusiastic and fun posting! I think it would be great if you showed a blog like this to your students so they can sense your passion for the subject.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that FACS had the only student organization focused on the family, but that's really commendable.