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New Teacher Resources
Posted by hblount on 15 May 2013 | Tagged as: Teaching Strategies/Resources
For those of you who are finishing up your first year as a teacher, you may find the following resources helpful as you begin to think about next year.
New Teachers: Resource Roundup
Teaching Channel Giveaway Contest
Posted by hblount on 09 May 2013 | Tagged as: Teaching Strategies/Resources
The Teaching Channel is celebrating National Teacher Appreciation Week with 5 days of 5 giveaways. There are still 2 days left to enter for a chance to win!! Sorry, I didn’t discover this sooner! Visit the Web site below to enter.
The Teaching Channel
May is Teacher Appreciation Month
Posted by hblount on 01 May 2013 | Tagged as: FCCLA, Teaching Strategies/Resources
May is teacher appreciation Month and May 7th is National Teacher Day!
Have FCCLA chapters plan a teacher appreciation day or week. Here are some resources to help celebrate.
Teacher Appreciation Resources
Registration Open for 2013 FCSTAT Professional Devleopment Conference
Posted by hblount on 26 Apr 2013 | Tagged as: Teaching Strategies/Resources
Registration for the 2013 FCSTAT Professional Development Conference is now online.
If you have an account in the data base, update all of your information if any of it has changed. You might be asked to confirm your information. Confirm and then click on the Green Register for Conference Tab. Another page will come up with instructions about the registration process. Scroll to the bottom of this page and click on the Green Start Conference Registration.
If you do not have an account, click HERE, or copy this link into your browser.
https://www.fcstat.org/ConfReg/index.cfm?fuseaction=Member.new
Complete all information requested, submit the new account.
Next – Click on the Light Blue Organizations Tab.
If you are a teacher, select school under the first drop down tab; then select teacher in the next tab; select your district name; and then select your campus. If your campus is relatively new, it might need to be added to the data base.
Next – Click on the Teal Blue My School Assignments Tab.
Select 2013; Select your assignments – if you are unsure, these can be updated later; Click on Add Assignments for each one added.
Next – Click on the Royal Blue My Certifications Tab.
Select your certification(s). Click on Add Certificate
You will then be asked to Confirm Your Information.
Click on the Confirm Tab and then click on the Register for Conference Tab. Another page will come up with instructions about the registration process. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the Start Conference Registration.
After you have registered, remember to SUBMIT your registration. PLEASE print an invoice and include it with your payment.
If you have any questions or need help, please send an email to fcstat@sbcglobal.net; use the Contact option on the data base or give us a call – 512.794.8370.
Terry Green
FCSTAT
Fashion Camp at Texas Tech University
Posted by hblount on 19 Apr 2013 | Tagged as: Teaching Strategies/Resources
The Retail Management Program at Texas Tech University is hosting Fashion Camp 2013 for ages 11 to 15. Fashion Camp is dedicated to enhancing each camper’s knowledge of fashion – ranging from lessons and activities on fashion show production and other activities that enhance their individual style and sense of creativity. Campers explore the world of fashion, but at the same time learn many aspects of their own personal style. Each day is beneficial, creative and tons of fun! After a week full of fashion activities, a fashion show will be held in celebration of a job well done for all of the campers’ family and friends. For more information see the Web site below.
Fashion Camp at Texas Tech University
FCS Certification Resources
Posted by hblount on 15 Apr 2013 | Tagged as: Teaching Strategies/Resources
We have exciting news!! The study materials we have for the FCS certification exams (from AAFCS) are now available online with the purchase of a six-week subscription for $50. For more information or to purchase a subscription call the Curriculum Center at 806-742-3029 or visit the Web site below.
The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences – FCS Certification Resources
http://ccfcs.tizrapublisher.com/fcs_cert_res
Resources for National Financial Capability Month
Posted by hblount on 09 Apr 2013 | Tagged as: Teaching Strategies/Resources
April is National Financial Capability Month! The link below provides numerous resources to use as you discuss personal finance in your courses.
CyberWise Online Resource
Posted by hblount on 05 Apr 2013 | Tagged as: Teaching Strategies/Resources
I may have posted this before but it is worth reposting!! CyberWise provides up-to-date information concerning digital media and learning for educators, students, and parents. New resources are added on a regular basis. Take a minute to check it out. You will be glad you did!
CyberWise
Easter Candy Exposed
Posted by hblount on 29 Mar 2013 | Tagged as: Teaching Strategies/Resources
Besides sugar, have you ever wondered what is in Easter candy or how many calories are in a handful of jelly beans? You might be surprised. As a class, take a look at and discuss the interactive image below. Have students bring leftover Easter candy to school next week and investigate the labels to see what other unusual ingredients are used.
What’s Really in Your Easter Basket?
April Fools’ Day in the Classroom
Posted by hblount on 28 Mar 2013 | Tagged as: Teaching Strategies/Resources
April Fools’ Day is just around the corner! Have fun and play a light-hearted prank or two on your students – they will enjoy it and so will you! Edutopia put together a list of April Fools’ Day resources and ideas. Check it out at the link below.
Edutopia
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/april-fools-classroom-ideas-matt-davis
If you pull a prank, let us know how it turns out!