FACS 7th Grade Syllabus
Fall 2015-Spring 2016
Instructor Information
Instructor / Email / Office Location & HoursBonnie Wasberg / / FACS room 7:45-4:00
Description:
The learn by doing method of instruction is used to prepare students with life skills as they follow directions, set goals, practice teamwork, time management and organization skills.
Course Materials
Required Materials
IPAD, Notebook, pen, 3 ring binder, divider pages.
Required Text
Discovering Life Skills by McGraw-Hill
Handouts
Course Schedule
Week / Topic / Reading / Exercises1 / Family Sciences / 5&6
1 / Holding a job / 7&8 / You in 10 years
1 / Family Life Cycle stages / 2
2 / Stages of Child Development / 9 / Egg babies
2 / Safety for children / 10
2 / Toys for Babies/Toddlers/Pre / Your relationship with children 228
3 / Food Science & Production / 19 / My plate.gov
3 / Evaluate teenage diets / 19 / Diet analysis
3 / Food Sanitation and safety principles necessary for working in the kitchen / 21 / Energy Bites
4 / Basic kitchen equipment and uses / 22 / Carmel Pull aparts
4 / Read, follow & understand recipes / 22
4 / Table setting & manners / 23
5 / Prepare foods in lab, demonstrating organization, time management, cooperation and leadership skills / 5 / Oatmeal Pancakes
5 / Basic techniques and safety guidelines for micro-waving foods / Apple Crisp
5 / Calculate cost of preparing several recipes / 11
6 / Create a time management schedule for preparing breakfast foods / 12 / Omelets
6 / Plan and prepare an entire breakfast for your family / Homemade Granola
7 / Textile Science
7 / Clothing basics / 16 / Your personal style
7 / Discovering Careers / 16 / Career Connection
7 / Recognize names of sewing equipment, outline safety practices in sewing lab / 17 / Hem Sample, Cinch bag
7 / Operate the sewing machine to successfully construct a project / 18 / Construct a Pillow
8 / Consumer Science
8 / Explore occupations in FACS
8 / Use computer skills to investigate careers and concepts in the units taught
8 / Understand needs of agencies in the community that tie into course skills
8 / Compare ready-made to a homemade project or product
9 / To be determined if time allows
FACS Classroom Success
Follow Directions
~Be on time
~Bring all supplies daily
~Contribute to the lesson/pay attention
Attendance is required
~Be present physically and mentally
~Ask for makeup work
~Poor attendance=poor understanding
Choose your attitude
~Be respectful
~Be patient with the needs of others
~Be positive and pay attention to detail
Strive for success
~Give 100%
~Take charge of your own education
~Set your class goals
Attendance
Attendance will be taken at the beginning of class. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to obtain class notes from another student and assignments from the instructor.
Make-up Policy
Excused Absences (per school policy) will be allowed to make up work. For every one day missed, two days are allowed for makeup work. Absences determined by Attendance Office. Student will take the test if in attendance on test day. If test day is missed (excused absence) student must make up the test the next returning day. A different test will be given.
Any unexcused/truancy absence will result in a zero grade for any assignment, quiz or test missed. Late work will only be taken under special circumstances.
I will not pursue you about your missed work; you must stop in the office and get a make-up slip and check the “While you Were Gone” tray to get any missed assignments or notes.
Extra credit may be available on a case-by-case basis, but all missing assignments must be in before any extra credit will be given. If you have surpassed the time periled for late work, you will still have to complete the assignment before completing extra credit. Students should not expect to earn extra credit immediately before mid-term or the end of the quarter. It is not a replacement for daily work.
Academic Honesty/Plagiarism
Work assigned to students must be completed in an honest manner. In cases where copying assignments from one another student is identified, both students will receive a zero on the assignment as well as be referred for disciplinary action.
Tardiness
You are expected to be in your desk with the required materials when class starts. Be prompt! Detention will be assigned for tardiness. You should have enough time to go to the bathroom or get a drink between classes. Please take care of these things before coming to class. If you are not in your assigned seat when I take attendance, you will be counted tardy.
Leaving the Classroom
Students will be issued passes by Mrs. Wasberg. You may use the passes to go to the office, restroom, and locker. If you have passes left over at the end of each quarter you will receive extra credit. Please use them wisely. Mrs. Wasberg will dismiss you at the end of class, not the bell.
Classroom Behavior
We are all in this classroom to achieve one common goal…to learn. Bring a positive attitude to class. There will be no negative or disrespectful comments allowed.
Speaking/Listening
Listen when someone else is speaking. If you want to speak, raise your hand and wait your turn. If you cannot be quiet during lecture, movies, work time, you will be asked to leave the room and/or given detention. When we work in groups, please use appropriate voice levels. Swearing is NOT ACCEPTABLE. Racial, ethnic, sexual or homophobic insults are NOT ACCEPTABLE. Any comments that hurt or insult others are NOT ACCEPTABLE. If you choose to use this type of language, you will be asked to leave the room immediately and go directly to the secondary office.
Physical Respect
Respect one another’s space and the classroom. This means you should not touch one another in any way, or write on tables or damage any classroom property. Use the garbage can, not the floor, for trash. Please do not throw items at the garbage can or recycling bin, but walk to it to dispose of the item at an appropriate time. During presentations or demonstrations by the teacher, please stay attentive and do not walk around.
Respect to fellow class members (and their individuality), the instructor and yourself. Translation, I will treat you with respect, and I expect the same. Be an Active Listener and group participant. Class will be conducted in a manner that reflects professional foodservice industry, such as: punctual attendance, prior preparation, and the procedure of turning off cell phones and other similar devices when not in use. Unethical Behavior and academic dishonesty (cheating) will not be tolerated and may result in course failure (see student handbook). Teacher’s role is to help you be successful in this class, but your success in this class will hinge largely on self-discipline and the quality and quantity of effort you apply. The Student Handbook and Student Conduct clearly defines the district’s expectation of student behavior, consequences, and due process. Although my expectations are stated above, the district’s rules will come to bear when they are applicable and must therefore, be considered a part of this syllabus. Most importantly, it is a pleasure to teach your class! Come prepared to learn and have fun!
I have read and understand the guidelines and procedures for Mrs. Wasberg’s FACS class and am willing to carry them out through the 2015-2016 school year.
Please turn this form in by Friday, August 28th.
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