Shake Out Your Future!

Today, the FACS Exploration classes played a game similar to MASH. They rolled a dice to determine what they would achieve in their life. The game was a new one and something the students really enjoyed. There were a lot of "lives" that were completely different than what they were expecting!

Baby is Born

Today in Teen Living "Baby" was born. Dr. Stevenson was on site to deliver the little bundles of joy. Here he is handing a baby over to a new dad...
And just as that new, young dad was getting back to his seat, Dr. Stevenson exclaimed another baby was on it's way!Here is how those babies look today...We had some grandparents in the room during delivery today. Thanks for coming Grandma and Papa!

Pizza

The FACS classes made pizza today. And it was SOOOOOOO good. One group shared some of theirs with me and they did an excellent job. Great job guys!

Goop

In FACS we have been talking about measuring techniques. Students made, "Goop". Really they were supposed to be peanut butter bars, but the recipe they were given to use was a little vague. They students were good sports about it though. Most thought I was April Fooling them, but I really just wanted to reinforce proper measuring techniques. :-)

Stir Fry

I took this pic a little too late! Most of their food was already gone! But the stir fry lab was a success. My room smells AMAZING!!! I think I will make it for dinner tonight for my fam! 3rd period needs to work a little on multi-tasking (cooking the rice while the stir fry is being prepared), but it all worked out. :-)

All kinds of things...

I have been wanting to post for a few days now, but I keep forgetting to re-charge my camera battery. So I am just going to explain, without pics, what we have been up to.

In Foods we have been exploring the nutrient of fat. We made butter, which was an interesting experiment, and we made cupcakes. With the cupcakes we made one batch fat free and the other batch with normal amounts of fat. The students did a taste test and most agreed they liked the fat-free option better.

In FACS the students had their first lab. It was the Thunder lab. Students made Thunder Juice (Orange Julius) and Thunder Twists (Pretzels). I think the students had a great time and their products turned out great. It was fun to see some of the pretzel shapes that were made.

In Clothing students have been working on the pj pants and the ULTIMATE SEWING CHALLENGE. Both are due next week, so maybe I will post some pics. So far the projects are looking awesome!!

In Teen Living we have started our dating unit. We played Battle of the Sexes, in which the girls slaughtered the boys. We start talking about the purposes of dating next week. Fun stuff!

Aprons!!

The FACS classes have started finishing their apron projects and they are looking great!! Several students have chosen to embellish their aprons with embroidery or pockets! Great work guys!