Orientation to F.A.C.S

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S U B J E C T : F A M I L Y A N D C O N S U M E R S C I E N C E

Orientation To Family and

Consumer Science

What is FACS?

 Family and Consumer Sciences is a subject that teacher life skills.

 It equips you with knowledge, skills and techniques to enable you to survive.

Multiple Choice

Family and Consumer Science is a subject.

• True

• False

Areas Related To Family and Consumer Science:

There are SIX (6) areas related to FACS:

Multiple Choice

How many areas are in F.A.C.S.?

• 4

• 6

• 8

• 10

1. Home Management

 Organizing all the activities which must take place to

ensure that the home runs smoothly.

Open Ended

Name a career/job in home management.

2. Clothing Construction and Craft

 The art of making garments.

Open Ended

Name a career/job in clothing construction and craft.

3. Housing

 The study of various types of housing available to you.

Open Ended

Name a career/job in housing.

4. Parenting and Child Development

 Exploring all aspects of being a parent.

Open Ended

Name a career/job in parenting and child development.

5. Food and Nutrition

 The study of foods.

Open Ended

Name a career/job in food and nutrition.

6. Consumer Education

 Becoming a wise shopper and able to spend your money wisely.

Open Ended

Name a career/job in consumer education.

A career is an occupation with opportunities for promotion. The
following are examples of careers that are related to FACS;

 Dietician

 Seamstress

 Nutritionist

 FACS Teachers

 Chef

 Waiter/Waitress

 Janitor

 Baker

 Tailor

 Hotel Manager

 Guidance Counsellor

 Bartender

 Human Resource

Manager

Careers Related To FACS

Match

Which category best suits the career?

• Seamstress

• Chef

• Housekeeper

• Guidance Counsellor

Clothing Construction and Craft

Food and Nutrition

Home Management

Parenting and Child Development

• Clothing Construction and Craft

• Food and Nutrition

• Home Management

• Parenting and Child Development

Words to Know

 Career: a chosen profession or occupation for self- advancement

 Vocation: A regular occupation for which an individual is particularly suited or qualified.

 Wage employment: Earning salary or wages by working for someone or some organization.

 Self-employment: income earning activity by being owner of the activity.

 Entrepreneurship: small scale business to earn a profit.