FCCLA is a great teaching method to use in a FACS Class. Please feel free to use the following ways to integrate the state theme and FCCLA into your classroom.
Classroom Integration Ideas:
1. I’m Going on a Expedition (Icebreaker): This is the old game of "Going to Jerusalem". The first person says, "I am going on an Expedition” and I'm going to take an _________" and fills the blank with something that begins with the first letter "A": such as "Ax". The next person must repeat what the first person said and add something that begins with the letter "B": such as "I am going on an Expedition and I'm going to take an Ax, and a Blanket." The next person must repeat all and add something that begins with the next letter: such as "I am going on an Expedition and I'm going to take an Apple, and a Blanket, and my Compass" Continue around the room and see how far you can go through the alphabet. You can also play using other rules - Item starts with same letter of first name, etc.
2. 7 Wonders of You: Explain the 7 Natural Wonders of the World and have students then write down one of their personal characteristics that relates to a characteristic of each of the natural wonders. Have students discuss how they can develop each of their written characteristics in this class.
3. Climbing Mount Everest: This can be used for any content area and is for generating/ brainstorming. Start by having a large triangle drawn (like a mountain) and divide it into three layers. The first layer is for general/ easy ideas; the second layer is for intermediate ideas and the last layer are for difficult ideas. The student will start at the bottom of the mountain (bottom layer) and have to climb their way to the top with ideas.
4. Outdoor Wonders: Plan an outdoor lesson or service project that takes advantage of your local natural wonders.
5. Japanese Tea Ceremony: Research and present on the history of the Japanese Tea Ceremony.
Bulletin Board Ideas
· Start Your Expedition to…
· Pack Your Leadership Bags!
· FCCLA… the 8th World Wonder!
· Explore Amaze Inspire
