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Virtual Lessons & Shared Helps 
Resource Links from the April 2021 Newsletter: Check it Out SC Library Sources
Seed Library of Greenville https://www.greenvillelibrary.org/seed-library
 
Pop-up Seed Library of Greenville https://guides.statelibrary.sc.gov/SCReadEatGrow/programs-all-ages
 
Charlie Cart or Kitchens in a Box https://guides.statelibrary.sc.gov/SCReadEatGrow/mobile-kitchens

State Park Backpack Program find contacts for free SC Park passes, and use of backpacks, binoculars, etc. from libraries across the state.
https://guides.statelibrary.sc.gov/checkoutsc

SC Plants the Seed--Snap-Ed Connection  Part of the Read, Eat, Grow initiative 
https://guides.statelibrary.sc.gov/checkoutsc
https://guides.statelibrary.sc.gov/SCReadEatGrow/sc-plants-seed

Snap-Ed Department heads in SC (link to SC Snap-Ed Library at bottom) https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/success-stories/sc-plants-seed
 
Snap-Ed Library Strategies and intervention tool kits addressing nutrition for various ages and emphasis (obesity, exercise, etc.) 
https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/state-snap-ed-programs/south-carolina
https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/snap-ed-works/nutrition-education
https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/library/materials?lib%5B0%5D=format%3A31
 
Snap-Ed Recipes https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/nutrition-education/recipes
 
Nutrition Photo Gallery provides free photos to use in visuals and teaching opportunities https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/photo-gallery
 
Seasonal Produce Guides https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/seasonal-produce-guide
 
Nutrition Education for Farmers Markets how, where, and why to shop at Farmers Markets in SC
https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/nutrition-education/nutrition-education-materials/farmers-markets
 
Nutrition Education: Cooking videos, recipes, information https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/nutrition-education/nutrition-education-materials/cooking
​Resource Links from the November 2020 Newsletter: Call for Sharing 
Sandra McManamon kindly shared links she uses to help her teach at Beaufort High School   https://www.youtube.com/feed/library
 "My channel is a collection of video links that I use in my classroom or to help create a creative environment to teach Family and Consumer Sciences"
FACEBOOK USER GROUPS & LINKS
We are teachers helpline  https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareteachershelpline

COVID 19 Teacher Support  https://www.facebook.com/groups/197999601543162

Digital INBS & Binders  https://www.facebook.com/groups/800780617116040

Interactive Classrooms  www.facebook.com/groups/266606274547944

Digital Learning Materials Collaboration  www.facebook.com/groups/interactivematerials

Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers  www.facebook.com/groups/FCSteachers

SCAFCS  www.facebook.com/groups/49158815324

Bitmoji Craze for Educators  www.facebook.com/groups/2568655663438916

FCS Food Science Help  www.facebook.com/groups/fcsFoodScience

Shake Up Learning  www.facebook.com/groups/shakeuplearning

The Crafty FACS Teacher  www.facebook.com/ThecraftyFACSteacher/?ref=page_internal

INTERNET LINKS AND HELPS & LINKS
Family Consumer Sciences.com  www.familyconsumersciences.com/

We Teach FACS (Lessons by Category)  www.weteachfacs.com/lessons

Just FACS Tech Tools, Projects, Lessons, Labs  justfacs.com/  

Georgia Department of Ed. Culinary Curriculum Documents & Resources  www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/CTAE/Pages/Knife-Skills.aspx

Iowa Dept. of Education Covid Helps, Virtual Field Trips, etc.  educateiowa.gov/pk-12/resources-support-learning-during-covid-19

Iowa Dept. of Education CTE Resources educateiowa.gov/pk-12/resources-support-learning-during-covid-19/career-and-technical-education-cte-resources

North Carolina Sweet Potatoes Recipes, Curriculum, FCCLA, Nutrition, Education  ncsweetpotatoes.com/curriculum/

Partnership for Food Safety Education  www.fightbac.org/

Food Safety Recipe Contest   www.fightbac.org/recipecontest/
 
YouTube HELPS & LINKS
Playlists from Sandra McManamon Beaufort High School  www.youtube.com/user/TheMnMs59/playlists

45 Family Life Education links www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVf_RjwsjOY1IbtrGrik2zNwnGmKyHemN

Cooking Methods Links  www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVf_RjwsjOY32N_8AIhxYdH0jvecgjumx

Adulting  www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVf_RjwsjOY0bJn2gpragvAemwU3AKrIe 

12 ServSafe Links  www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLru8eLq8x6F2YSNX7pT4AZmLpUFUDJIig

105 Classroom Links  www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVf_RjwsjOY37qvvw3K5ewMckhMwY14HX

Create a recipe box on Allrecipes.com  www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQdTCG90xfM

FCS Instructional Materials and Resources from SCDE
Dr. Eleanor Glover Gladney
Instructional Materials  https://ed.sc.gov/finance/instructional-materials/  The South Carolina Department of Education website showing a comprehensive listing of state adopted/funded textbooks and additional information, i.e. publisher contact information, instructional materials and district selections, inventory management system information, guidelines, instructions, and forms, information for publishers, etc.
  • iCEV Multimedia  https://www.icevonline.com/how-it-works  from glenn.perryman@cevmultimedia.com
Hospitality, careers, child development, consumer sciences, culinary, education and training, fashion, interior design, nutrition and food.
  • KP Online Curriculum  http://www.kpcurriculum.com/  Online resource for hybrid Culinary, Baking and Pastry, Foods and Nutrition, and Food Science, course experience. The resource makes it easy to transition to an online teaching environment where all teachers have to do is log in and go, no training is necessary.
  • The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences    http://www.depts.ttu.edu/hs/ccfcs/about.php 
The mission of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences is to produce and disseminate instructional materials that support family and consumer sciences programs and to provide related pre-service and in-service professional development to educators and administrators within those program areas.
  • Family and Consumer Sciences LiveBinders http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=1926243  Use LiveBinders to integrate a variety of online resources in one location giving students what they need in context – online exercises,
    • Family and Consumer Sciences Webinar Library  https://www.fcsed.net/support/support-webinars   The webinars include some strategies and lesson ideas as resources.  Those resources are available for download while viewing the webinar. 
    •  FCS Content-Specific E-Learning Resources https://www.fcsed.net/fcsed/support/support-resources/support-resources-elearning-fcs  Over 100 Resources for Education and Training; Visual Arts; Human Services; Hospitality, Nutrition, and Culinary; FCS Foundations (Real World Skills); Resources for Families and Communities
Education and Training
  • Action for Healthy Kids:  Collection of Resources for Parents and Educators to keep kids healthy and active during school closures and online learning
  • CTE Online Hub (California):  Explore lesson plans, projects, and resources for each of the Career Clusters
  • Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Resources:  LiveBinder of resources organized by the National Standards Content Areas and FCS related organizations
  • Free Online Resources:  List for FCS Teachers (Nebraska)
  • G-W Learning Companion Website:  Interactive activities to support learning beyond the classroom
  • iCEV:  Fee-based online standards-based curriculum (lesson plans, videos, etc) for 17 FCS-related courses
  • NASCO Resources:  Lesson Plans
  • Nepris Industry Talks:  Live and Archived Events
  • Realityworks:  Child Care Center Design Kit Downloads
  • University of Arizona Extension:  Free Educational Resources for Kids
  • Virtual Lab School:  Created by experts at The Ohio State University, the site provides repository of professional development videos, research-based content, and relevant, interactive learning materials
  • Work-Based Learning: Alternative Methods or Activities for Internship and School-Based Enterprises (NC)
Visual Arts and Design
  • CTE Online Hub (California):  Explore lesson plans, projects, and resources for each of the Career Clusters
  • Facebook Educators Portal:  Free educational resources and instructional materials on digital marketing (25 modules of in-class presentation materials, facilitator notes, case studies, and student activities)
  • Facebook Online Content:  Six hours of online, self-paced content for students about Facebook digital marketing
  • Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Resources:  LiveBinder of resources organized by the National Standards Content Areas and FCS related organizations
  • Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising:  Lesson plans and activities that students can do from home and share online (fashion; textile design; French fashion; fashion events; brand marketing)
  • Fashion Rewired Podcasts:  Weekly podcasts focused on the "Business of Fashion" that includes classroom curriculum and interactive worksheets for students
  • Free Online Resources:  List for FCS Teachers (Nebraska)
  • G-W Learning Companion Website:  Interactive activities to support learning beyond the classroom
  • George Washington University and the Textile Museum:  Collection of textile art available online
  • iCEV:  Fee-based online standards-based curriculum (lesson plans, videos, etc) for 17 FCS-related courses
  • NASCO Resources:  Lesson Plans
  • Nepris Industry Talks:  Live and Archived Events
  • Phoenix Fashion Week:  Virtual Business of Fashion Curriculum Education Resources and Webinars
  • Work-Based Learning: Alternative Methods or Activities for Internship and School-Based Enterprises (NC)
Human Services
  • Banzai:  Financial education program with real-life scenarios, including tests, games, activities, interactive library, calculators and much more
  • BizKid$ Video:  Library of video content teaching kids about money and business
  • BizKid$:  Free lesson plans and activities available for download
  • CTE Online Hub (California):  Explore lesson plans, projects, and resources for each of the Career Clusters
  • Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Resources:  LiveBinder of resources organized by the National Standards Content Areas and FCS related organizations
  • G-W Learning Companion Website:  Interactive activities to support learning beyond the classroom
  • iCEV:  Fee-based online standards-based curriculum (lesson plans, videos, etc) for 17 FCS-related courses
  • Illinois Extension:  Tip Sheets, Websites, Videos and Tools on Managing Family Health; Staying Active; Hand Washing; Health Information; Helping Children Cope with Stress; Self Care; Family Communication
  • Jump$tart Coalition Clearinghouse:  Online library of financial education resources for teachers, parents, caregivers
  • K-State Extension:  Resources and Tools on Children's Education; Family; Food Safety and Nutrition; Health; Safety; Wellness; Other Resources
  • NASCO Resources:  Lesson Plans
  • Nebraska Free Online Resources:  List for FCS Teachers (Nebraska)
  • Nepris Industry Talks:  Live and Archived Events
  • Realityworks:  Downloadable Guides and Curriculum for Infant Simulators; Reproduction and Pregnancy
  • University of Arizona Extension:  10 Days of Home Economics Lessons
  • University of Missouri Extension:  Tip Sheets and Resources focused on Health and Well-being; Parenting; Food Safety; and Community Health
  • Work-Based Learning: Alternative Methods or Activities for Internship and School-Based Enterprises (NC)
Hospitality, Nutrition, & Culinary
  • American Egg Board Online Video Cooking School:  Free enrollment through the end of 2020 for the "Egg Foundations" (25 hours) and "Egg Functionality" (5 hour) online courses which focus on cooking techniques, egg science, egg safety and nutrition
  • The Butter Book:  Online solutions to learn the art of French pastry and baking
  • CTE Online Hub (California):  Explore lesson plans, projects, and resources for each of the Career Clusters
  • Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Resources:  LiveBinder of resources organized by the National Standards Content Areas and FCS related organizations
  • Food Hero (Oregon State University Extension):  Tips and tools to budget for, plan, and create healthy and tasty meals (also available in Spanish)
  • Free Online Resources:  List for FCS Teachers (Nebraska)
  • G-W Learning Companion Website:  Interactive activities to support learning beyond the classroom
  • Home Baking Association:  Educational resources for parents, teachers, schools to facilitate student learning
  • Hotel Virtual Field Trips:  Virtually visit venues and access sample documents
  • iCEV:  Fee-based online standards-based curriculum (lesson plans, videos, etc) for 17 FCS-related courses
  • Jared Jones, FCS Teacher:  YouTube Video Lessons
  • KP Curriculum:  Free Access for remainder of 2019-2020 year to Curriculum Modules for Culinary Arts, ServSafe, Commercial Baking, Food Science, FACS Food and Nutrition (Grades 6-9)
  • Milk Street Cooking School:  Courses with Video Lessons and Tutorials
  • NASCO Resources:  Lesson Plans
  • Nepris Industry Talks:  Live and Archived Events
  • ProStart - MSU Denver:  Videos sorted by ProStart Textbook Chapters
  • Realityworks:  FCS RealCareer Food Safety Kid - Downloads
  • Sullivan University Instructional Videos:  Chefs provide instructional videos on numerous culinary skills and concepts (videos are available for download or viewing on YouTube)
  • Texas Beef Council:  The Raw Truth About Beef video based program with lesson plans, activities, videos, and recipes
  • University of Arizona Extension:  Resources that include:  10 Days of Home Economics Lessons; Food, Nutrition, Budgeting; Home Gardening, and Recipes
  • University of Nebraska Extension:  Resources for Families and Children Focused on Nutrition, Food and Wellness
  • Work-Based Learning: Alternative Methods or Activities for Internship and School-Based Enterprises (NC)
FCS Foundations - Real World Skills
  • Banzai:  Financial education program with real-life scenarios, including tests, games, activities, interactive library, calculators and much more
  • Common Sense Media Digital Citizenship Curriculum:  Interactive lessons and activities for K-12 students
  • Facebook Educators Portal:  Free educational resources and instructional materials on digital marketing (25 modules of in-class presentation materials, facilitator notes, case studies, and student activities)
  • Facebook Online Content:  Six hours of online, self-paced content for students about Facebook digital marketing
  • Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Resources:  LiveBinder of resources organized by the National Standards Content Areas and FCS related organizations
  • Free Online Resources:  List for FCS Teachers (Nebraska)
  • G-W Learning Companion Website:  Interactive activities to support learning beyond the classroom
  • Illinois Extension:  Tip Sheets, Websites, Videos and Tools on Managing Family Health; Staying Active; Hand Washing; Health Information; Helping Children Cope with Stress; Self Care; Family Communication
  • Jump$tart Coalition Clearinghouse:  Online library of financial education resources for teachers, parents, caregivers
  • K-State Extension:  Resources and Tools on Children's Education; Family; Food Safety and Nutrition; Health; Safety; Wellness; Other Resources
  • MoneySkill Free Online Personal Finance Course:  37 modules/content areas (budgeting, saving, credit, investing) in English and Spanish
  • NASCO Resources:  Lesson Plans
  • Nepris Industry Talks:  Live and Archived Events
  • Next Gen Personal Finance:  Free resources including previewed videos, information to present and assessments (projects, activities & tests).
  • Realityworks:  Free Lesson Plans for FCS Career Exploration; Employability Skill Development; Social Media for FCS Programs; STEM for FCS Programs
  • University of Arizona Extension:  10 Days of Home Economics Lessons
  • University of Missouri Extension:  Tip Sheets and Resources focused on Health and Well-being; Parenting; Food Safety; and Community Health
  • Work-Based Learning: Alternative Methods or Activities for Internship and School-Based Enterprises (NC)
Resources for Families and Communities
  • Action for Healthy Kids:  Collection of Resources for Parents and Educators to keep kids healthy and active during school closures and online learning
  • Arizona Extension: Resources that include 10 Days of Lesson Plans; Home Gardening and Recipes; Working from Home; Free Educational Resources for Kids; Online Learning; Food, Nutrition, and Budgeting
  • Family Dinner Project:  Pandemic 2020 - Our Stuck at Home Guide to Food, Fun, and Conversation
  • Family Dinner Project Virtual Dinner Party Guide
  • Home Baking Association:  Educational resources for parents, teachers, schools to facilitate student learning
  • K-State Extension:  Resources and Tools on Children's Education; Family; Food Safety and Nutrition; Health; Safety; Wellness; Other Resources
  • I Love Public Schools:  Mental Wellness Tips for Families during COVID-19
  • Illinois Extension:  Tip Sheets, Websites, Videos and Tools on Managing Family Health; Staying Active; Hand Washing; Health Information; Helping Children Cope with Stress; Self Care; Family Communication
  • University of Missouri Extension:  Tip Sheets and Resources focused on Health and Well-being; Parenting; Food Safety; and Community Health
  • University of Nebraska Extension:  Resources for Families and Children Focused on Nutrition, Food and Wellness 
  • Utah State University Extension Resources:  Resources on Sanitization, Parenting, Food, Emergency Preparedness, Self-Reliance, Mental and Emotional Well-Being, Finance
  • Wisconsin Extension: Financial Resources in light of COVID-19 

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(South Carolina Association of
​Family and Consumer Sciences)  
An affiliate of the 
​American Association of
Family and Consumer Sciences 

(AAFCS |1410 King Street | 2nd Floor ​
Alexandria, VA 22314

Phone: 703.706.4600)

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