Family Structures

In this lesson students will be introduced to the six main family structures:  nuclear, extended, blended, single parent, foster and adoptive. (I start with these six to match the textbook and then we discuss what family types need to be added to our list later!) Students work in groups to discuss advantages and disadvantages of their assigned family structure. They also generate a list of TV shows and movies that are examples of that family structure.  After each group presents to the class, the teacher can lead a discussion about what types of families need to be added to the list.  For example:  same-sex, childless, etc.

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Author: Deanna Vavak

What's in the Water? Community Engagement Project

In the culminating activity from "What's in the Water?" PFAS Contamination Unit" A community-engaged inquiry unit exploring PFAS contamination in North Carolina [link coming soon], students partnered with a local grassroots advocacy organization to design public-facing materials to educate local residents about the drinking water crisis in Pittsboro, NC. By integrating information from interviews with local stakeholders, teams developed digital and print materials to educate residents about the medical, economic, and political challenges associated with high levels of emerging contaminants in their drinking water.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Author: Jessica Merricks

We Are All Crew – Resident Arts

“There are no passengers on Spaceship Earth, we are all crew.” Marshall McLuhan, “At the Moment of Sputnik” in Journal of Communication Issue 24 (Winter 1974) © Estate of Marshall McLuhan, with permission. This artist book is an extension of the The Art for Science Mural project, located in Columbia, Missouri and funded by the 2018 Art for Science Rising initiative of the Union of Concerned Scientists. The book consists of a recreation of the mural design in coloring book format, and a workbook which can be used to create an asset map of a given locale’s sustainable resources so that readers can make conscious choices about how they use the assets within a given community. It is meant to be an educational and information gathering tool that is open source (with a copyleft license) and where the collection of this information is decentralized. The McLuhan quote suggests we must all do the work, and be responsible, in the care for our one and only home. One way that this work can be done is collating and sharing information about the available sustainable resources in a given area. These two projects, the mural and artist book, were made possible through the sponsorship of Science Rising and the Union of Concerned Scientists. #artliveshere #artforscience #artforsciencerising #sciencerising #comoclimateaction #climateactionmap #weareallcrew Copyleft 2019, Resident Arts Mural Artists: Co-lead artists: Madeleine LeMieux and Lisa Simms Assistant artist: Micah Baker Artist trainees: Vivian Noland and Samantha Whitworth Book Artists: Madeleine LeMieux Levi Sherman Partners: City of Columbia Hinkson Creek Restoration Project Union of Concerned Scientists Resident Arts Printing by @there.there.now

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Case Study

Authors: Levi Sherman, Madeleine LeMieux

Elements of Design (One-Day Lesson)

OverviewStudents will be introduced to (or quickly review) the elements of design in this one-day lesson. Students will begin with a Quizzizz game. Next, the students will use a notes sheet to follow along with a slide deck to learn about this topic. While taking notes, students will doodle, write, reflect, and discuss the elements of design as prompted by the slides. Discussion questions are included in the Notes section on each slide. At the end of the class period, the students will watch a music video and discuss how the elements of design are incorporated into the video. If there is extra time, additional discussion questions are included at the end of the slide deck. Essential QuestionWhat should be done about students learning to use the elements of design to create a visually appealing end result? 

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Author: Audrey Foster

Principles of Design (One-Day Lesson Plan)

Students will be introduced to (or quickly review) the principles of design in this one-day lesson. Students will begin with a review of the elements of design.. Next, the students will use a notes sheet to follow along with a slide deck to learn about this topic. While taking notes, students will doodle, write, reflect, and discuss the principles of design as prompted by the slides. Discussion questions are included in the Notes section on each slide. Students will combine their new knowledge of the principles of design with their previous knowledge of the elements of design as they create greeting cards. At the end of the class period, the students will watch a music video and discuss how the principles and elements of design are incorporated into the video. If there is extra time, additional discussion questions are included at the end of the slide deck. 

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Author: Audrey Foster

Textile Science - The Next Black Documentary

This documentary is an excellent resource to use at the beginning of a textiles unit in middle school or a textile sciences unit in high school. It showcases careers that are available in the textile industry as well as current science that is being researched. The examples are relatable for students, yet push the boundaries on conceptualizing the future of the textile industry. 

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Author: Audrey Foster

Sewing Machine License Application

This one day lesson (45-minute class period) is designed as a checkpoint to make sure students understand how to use the sewing machine safely. Students will independently work through a worksheet that has them describe the steps to set-up a sewing machine, describe sewing notions, explain their skill level on a sewing machine, practice sewing on paper, and sew a straight line and pivot on fabric. As the students are working, the teacher will walk around, monitor progress, and ask questions. The day will conclude with a class discussion and the teacher picking up  the applications. The following day, after the worksheets are graded, the teacher will award the Sewing Machine Licenses.  This lesson is used right before the students begin their main sewing project as one last check to make sure the students know the necessary information to complete their projects.

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Author: Audrey Foster

Kitchen Pot Holder Project

Throughout this project, the students will construct a kitchen pot holder. This project will take about six to seven days (45-minute class periods, with 22 students) for students to complete. Everyday, students will begin with setting up their sewing machines and setting goals for the day. Students will follow the written and video instructions to complete the project. At the end of each day, students will reflect upon what they accomplished and what they hope to improve upon for the following day. As there are written and video instructions, students can move through the project at their own pace.  This project works well for middle school (specifically 6th grade) or as a project to refresh students on how to use the sewing machine and construction terminology in high school.

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Author: Audrey Foster

Dress through the Ages - Magazine Project (Fashion Journalism)

Throughout this project, students will research historical influences on fashion through the lens of a fashion journalist. The lesson gives the students the prompt, “As a Fashion Journalist, you are constantly observing and reporting on the current styles and fashion trends. Your boss at the magazine, Today’s Trends, has tasked you with creating a mini magazine on the popular fashion trends of the past decade. (The trick here is that each student will be assigned a different decade - you are each placed at a different point in time!)” Each student will choose a different decade throughout history and then use reputable sources to create a mini magazine on Canva that features women’s clothing, men’s clothing, shoes, accessories, historical events, important individuals of the time, and more information about the given decade.  This multi-day lesson plan includes complete instructions for the project as well as a grading rubric. Suggestions for reputable resources are also included. Students are graded on including a variety of information and following the set formatting parameters.

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Author: Audrey Foster

Burn Tests Fiber ID Lab

Burn tests are one method used to identify fiber content of fabric. Throughout this lesson, students will work in groups to learn about burn tests and conduct a lab where they complete burn tests to identify fibers. This lesson is designed to take one 50-minute class period, but could be drawn out to take two 50-minute class periods. To grade this assignment, I like to use their justifications for why they think it was a certain fiber, instead of just assessing if they selected the right fiber for the sample.  Consider teaching the following lessons alongside Burn Tests. Each of these have a textile science focus. Microscopy Fiber ID Lab - https://oercommons.org/courseware/lesson/106763Solubility Fiber ID Lab - https://oercommons.org/courseware/lesson/106762

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Author: Audrey Foster

Drawstring Bag Project

Throughout this project, the students will create a drawstring bag. This project will take about five days (50-minute class periods) for students to complete. Everyday, students will begin with setting up their sewing machines and setting goals for the day. Students will follow the written and video instructions to complete the project. At the end of each day, students will reflect upon what they accomplished and what they hope to improve upon for the following day. As there are written and video instructions, students can move through the project at their own pace.  This project works well for middle school or as a project to refresh students on how to use the sewing machine and construction terminology in high school. 

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Author: Audrey Foster

Sustainable Purchasing Decisions

            To dive into this topic, students will begin with reflecting on their current knowledge of their favorite clothing brands, fast fashion, and pollution. Next, students will watch a video showcasing the global impact of our textile waste in Ghana. These individuals will test their previous knowledge on sustainability facts. They will observe the global impact of our waste through pictures and culminate what they see in a collage. Students will read an article covering the global impact of our fast fashion trend. Finally, students will work in groups to create a persuasive infomercial to culminate their new knowledge. All throughout this process, students will journal their thoughts, changing perspectives, and consumption goals for the future.  

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Author: Audrey Foster

The Bad Bug Book

The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) prepared this online handbook on foodborne pathogenic microorganisms (bacteria, viruses and parasites) and natural toxins. Chapters are arranged under the following headings: Pathogenic Bacteria, Enterovirulent Escherichia Coli Group, Parasitic Protozoa and Worms, Viruses, Natural Toxins, Other Pathogenic Agents, and Appendices. The intent of each chapter is to provide basic facts regarding these organisms and toxins including their characteristics, habitat or source, associated foods, infective dose, characteristic disease symptoms, complications, recent and/or major outbreaks, and any susceptible populations. The chapters also contain minimal information on the analytical methods used to detect, isolate, and/or identify the pathogens or natural toxins.

Material Type: Reading

Chemistry of Cooking

People around the world are fascinated about the preparation of food for eating. There are countless cooking books, TV shows, celebrity chefs and kitchen gadgets that make cooking an enjoyable activity for everyone. The chemistry of cooking course seeks to understand the science behind our most popular meals by studying the behavior of atoms and molecules present in food. This book is intended to give students a basic understanding of the chemistry involved in cooking such as caramelization, Maillard reaction, acid-base reactions, catalysis, and fermentation. Students will be able to use chemistry language to describe the process of cooking, apply chemistry knowledge to solve questions related to food, and ultimately create their own recipes.

Material Type: Textbook

Author: Sorangel Rodriguez-Velazquez

Remote Learning Plan: Planning Daily Food Choices. Grades 9 - 12

This Remote Learning Plan was created by Marla Prusa in collaboration with Craig Hicks as part of the 2020 ESU-NDE Remote Learning Plan Project. Educators worked with coaches to create Remote Learning Plans as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.The attached Remote Learning Plan is designed for Grades 9 - 12 Family and Consumer Science students. Students will create a personal meal plan.   This Remote Learning Plan addresses the following NDE Standard: HSE.HS.3.11  Compare and contrast personal eating habits to current USDA recommendations for a healthy dietIt is expected that this Remote Learning Plan will take students 120 minutes to complete.Here is the direct link to the Google Doc:  https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1fsv_d_pUA850N8RPYqWxyNOiPsSwMBzdC7fMMrDHRqE/edit?usp=sharing

Material Type: Lesson Plan, Teaching/Learning Strategy

Author: Marla Prusa

Nutrition: What Your Body Needs

In this lesson designed to enhance literacy skills, students examine the nutritional content of different foods and learn about the health benefits and risks associated with the food choices they make.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Walmart Foundation, WGBH Educational Foundation

Food Safety, Sanitation, and Personal Hygiene

Short Description: Food Safety, Sanitation, and Personal Hygiene is one of a series of Culinary Arts open textbooks developed to support the training of students and apprentices in British Columbia’s foodservice and hospitality industry. Although created with the Professional Cook, Baker and Meatcutter programs in mind, these have been designed as a modular series, and therefore can be used to support a wide variety of programs that offer training in foodservice skills. Long Description: Food Safety, Sanitation, and Personal Hygiene is one of a series of Culinary Arts open textbooks developed to support the training of students and apprentices in British Columbia’s foodservice and hospitality industry. Although created with the Professional Cook, Baker and Meatcutter programs in mind, these have been designed as a modular series, and therefore can be used to support a wide variety of programs that offer training in foodservice skills. Other books in the series include: Basic Kitchen and Food Service Management Working in the Food Service Industry Workplace Safety in the Food Service Industry Meat Cutting and Processing Human Resources in the Food Service and Hospitality Industry Nutrition and Labelling for the Canadian Baker Understanding Ingredients for the Canadian Baker Modern Pastry and Plated Dessert Techniques The series has been developed collaboratively with participation from public and private post-secondary institutions. Word Count: 14532 ISBN: 978-1-7753524-6-4 (Note: This resource's metadata has been created automatically by reformatting and/or combining the information that the author initially provided as part of a bulk import process.)

Material Type: Textbook

Author: The BC Cook Articulation Committee

Safety & Sanitation: How to Prevent Food-borne Illnesses

This lesson is for safety and sanitation in the kitchen. Specifically what food-borne illness is and how to prevent it from happening.

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Lesson, Lesson Plan

Author: Clarissa Gillham

There are Bacteria in My Yogurt

The suppression of bacterial growth in food keeps our food supply safe.  However, there are also helpful bacteria in many foods and in our bodies.  Understanding how to control the growth of bacteria is important for both keeping harmful bacteria from growing and promoting the growth of welcome bacteria.  In this series of lessons, students will learn what bacteria need for growth and how to prevent that growth.  Students will be growing harmful bacteria on bread and helpful bacteria in yogurt. 

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Lesson Plan, Unit of Study

Author: Cristal Robbins

Kitchen Safety

Many young adults and college students begin transitioning into adulthood with distinct deficiencies in their kitchen skills. Kitchen skills are a daily life component useful in safely preparing nutritionally adequate meals. They can also serve the additional purpose of entertainment as a way to grow a love of cooking. These knowledge gaps affect their culinary performances and their abilities to thrive independently in the adult environment. To help fill these gaps, Chosen Ten Instructional Design has created an interactive digital learning course for incoming college students to learn about cooking and managing a personal kitchen. This interactive learning object intends to provide instruction on critical areas of kitchen safety that are relevant to these learners now and will increase their confidence in the kitchen as they progress through life. Consisting of an interactive PowerPoint with infographics, other interactive elements, and videos, this digital learning object has been uploaded to OER Commons, where it can be accessed by both the target learning group and anyone who feels that their culinary knowledge and skills require refreshing.

Material Type: Lesson, Module, Unit of Study

Authors: Anastasia Iarmanova, Asierleigh Richards, Craig Scutro, Frank Dominguez, Heather Holbrook, Jose Morales, Justin Davis, Nicole Rodriguez Welch, Trista Morales, Wayne Burdette