FACS What is it? Created by Katie Foster Locust Grove High School FACS/Nutrition & Food Science

Quick FACTS about FACS Family and Consumer Sciences Academic Discipline that combines aspects of social and natural science Deals with Relationships between individuals, families and communities as well as the environment they live in. AKA: Home Economics (1993) Human Sciences Human Ecology

A little history of FACS Catherine Beecher (sister of Harriet Beecher Stowe) ◦ The first to establish the economy of running the home. ◦ Mid 19 th century North America is talking about domestic science.

A little history of FACS Land Grant Colleges ◦ Educated farmers wives in managing the farm household ◦ Taught agricultural methods and processes ◦ Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Illinois, Minnesota and Michigan early leaders in offering higher education programs to women.

Ellen Swallow Richards Foremost female industrial and environmental Chemist in the US in the 19 th century Pioneer for home economics (founded AAFCS) First woman admitted to MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) MIT’s First Female Instructor First woman to earn a degree in Chemistry

The Betty Lamp The Betty Lamp Colonials use the lamp to light the home Produced more light than the lamps of its time. Allowed woman to work and learn after dark Symbol of learning AAFCS Logo

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Organizations National Association Represents FACS across practice areas & content specializations Public Policy This is the same except that it is strictly the state of Georgia Contributes to AAFCS and is a very active state at the national level.

Founded in 1909 by Ellen Swallow Richards. Founded as the American Home Economics Association Focus: To improve the quality and standards of individual and family life.

What can you do in FACS? Consumer Journalism Family Financial Planning Fashion Merchandizing Furnishings and Interiors Family and Consumer Science Education Dietetics Nutrition Science Housing Human Development and Family Science Consumer Foods Consumer Economics

What Can you do in FACS? Sensory Evaluator Event Coordinator Advertising Restaurant Manager Consumer Banking Layout Designer Media Consultant Television Feature Writer Wealth Management Advisor Designer Boutique Owner Textile Designer Production Manager Buyer

What Can you do in FACS? Nutrition Consultant Food Scientist Sports Nutrition Biological Science Aid Business Developer Community Development Administrator Residential Home Loan Officer Marriage and Family Therapist Parent-Child Educator Pre-School teacher Curriculum Development Specialist Flavor Chemistry Brand Development Food & Travel Writer Marketing Associate Product Development Scientist