1. Family & Community Studies Ms. Johovich Periods 4, 5 and 7 2014-2015 School Year

2. Professional Background Penn State University-- B.S. Nutrition 10 years business experience Chatham University— Master of Arts in Teaching Canon-McMillan School District –December 2010-present

3. Course Description Discussions about daily life when living away from home. Topics include kitchen basics, food budgeting, consumer economics, global food issues, interior decorating, basic sewing and community service.

4. Pennsylvania State Standards Understand how to develop and adhere to a budget. Know and apply consumer rights and responsibilities Identify careers in Family and Consumer Sciences. Identify services that communities provide for individuals and families. Evaluate and plan a living space. Explain how scientific & technological developments enhance our food supply. Evaluate the role of government in safeguarding our food.

5. Family & Community Studies This is a one semester class. Students will spend a good portion of class time working in the kitchens, and the remainder on individual and group projects. Assignments, projects and class activities will be done in class— students should not have homework in this class!

6. Course of Study Kitchen Basics—2 weeks Food Budget—2 week Food Supply Chain—5 weeks Global Hunger—3 weeks Consumer R&R—2 weeks Project Linus Blankets—4 weeks Interior Design—2 weeks

7. Washington City Mission Trip Provides critically needed goods and services to homeless, poor, and needy of Western Pennsylvania Students will plan, prepare meals and conduct cost analysis Interested students will attend the field trip and serve a meal. For more information, go to www.citymission.org

8. Project Linus Mission--to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets. Student groups will create a handmade flannel blanket. Students will design the blanket, choose fabrics, and use both hand sewing and machine sewing.

9. Classroom Wiki FCS Wikispaces Copies of recipes, announcements, assignments, etc.

10. Contact me johovichk@cmsd.k12.pa.us (724) 745-1400 Ext.5136 Have a great year!!