FACS to the Max

A Family Consumer Science Education Workshop

Focusing on Skills to Maximize your FCS Classroom

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2010

8:30 AM - 2:45 PM

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Wiecking Center

314 Ellis Ave., Mankato, MN

507-389-2421 or 800-627-3529

TARGET AUDIENCE: This program is designed for Family Consumer Science high school and middle school educatorsand future educators. The program presented in the afternoon will be opened to MSU students and alumni.

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS:Up to 5 units/hours available

WORKSHOP SESSIONS: Please selectfoursession options. You are guaranteed three of your four choices.

  1. Make Sense of Food - Dr. Joye Bond

Learn how sensory evaluation is used in the food industry and experience the FCS Food Science and Sensory Evaluation Labs. This is hands-on session, with activities you can take right into your foods classrooms.

  1. Fashion Merchandising and Design Curriculum - Connie Pittmann, M.S. Explores curriculum, project ideas & PowerPoints for your classroom.
  1. Obesity in America – A National Crisis–

Dr. David Bissonnette Obtain current information regarding obesity in America to update your classroom material.

  1. Focus on Families – Dr. Jill Conlon

Ideas and activities for middle schools or high schools to promote “Families” in your school and community.

  1. Let’s Play Together – Dr. HeatherVon Bank

Learn about the importance of playing with children for positive development.Learn about Mankato’s Parent-Child Play Day implemented by the Department of FCS students and faculty. Ideas will be given for hands-on activities designed for caregivers and children to play.

  1. Fats: The Good, the Bad, and the Delicious–

Dr. Susan Fredstrom Get the new scoop on fats in the diet, with some ideas for use in food preparation lab, suitable for middle and high school.

  1. Consumerism Trends – Mary Behrens, M.S.

Learn about consumer trends that are affecting our families. In today’s economy, this is essential information to bring to your classroom.

  1. Warm Hearts to Warm Hands – Dr. Jill Conlon

Recycling and/or Service learning curriculum ideas for your classroom.Take used sweaters and recycle them to create mittens.These mittens then can be used as a fundraiser or as a donation to individuals or community service agencies. Low cost project that develops student design, sewing and citizenship skills through recycling and recreating.

9."Prezi"– Valorie Rose, M.S.

Prezi is a story telling and presentation tool that has replaced PowerPoint! It’s an entirely Flash-based application that lets you break away from the slide-by-slide approach of most presentations. Instead, it allows you to create non-linear presentations where you can zoom in and out of a visual map containing words, links, images and videos.

FEATURED GUEST SPEAKER:

Luann Alemao, author,business owner, educator, speakerand TV host

Presenting: Take it to the Max! - Skills that can lead to added success in your life and career!

Luann Alemao is the business owner of Luann Alemao and Associates, LLC, an image and etiquette, food and nutrition speaking consulting firm. Luann has been in business for 24 years as a Family and Consumer Science professional and educator. Luann was just recently awarded the National Business Entrepreneur award for the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. Learn more about Luann at

SCHEDULE

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

How to Register: Online at with Visa or MasterCardorregister by phone with credit card by contacting the Department of Family Consumer Science at 507-389-2421or

800-627-3529ormail in your registration form and fee (see below).

Registration Fees (includes lunch & materials):

  • Individual pre-registration received by Oct. 22: $35
  • Registrations received after October 22 or onsite (space-available basis): $45
  • Full time students (no CE hours): $20

Pre-registration deadline: Oct. 22, 2010

  • No refunds 48 hours prior to workshop date
  • Assume your registration is complete unless notified.

PARKING & MAP: Free parking available in Lot 16 green rows only. Please refer to the campus map and driving directions at: The Department of FCS in located in Wiecking Center at 314 Ellis Ave. Please use the doors located on the east side of the building.

HOTEL INFORMATION:

VISITOR INFORMATION:

A member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. Minnesota State Universityis an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity University. Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the Department of Family Consumer Science at 507-389-2421 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY) at least five working days prior to the day of the event. This document is available in alternative format to individuals with disabilities by calling the above numbers.

Please complete and return the registration formwith yourContact Information:

check payable to Minnesota State University, Mankato to: Phone: 507-389-2421 or 300-627-3529

Minnesota State University, Mankato Fax: 507-389-2411

Family Consumer Science Email:

102 Wiecking Center

Mankato, MN 56001

Registration Form -FACS to the Max, Friday, October 29, 2010

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Registration Fee Included(includes materials, certificate, and lunch): Please check $35 $45afterOctober 22 $20 Full time student

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