Lesson Plans/Activities

String Me Along

 

Play Clay

 

Planning a Play to Work Box

 

Crayon Cupcakes

 

Box Lid Locker Organizer

 

 

Paper Pattern Posies

An Introduction to Pattern Markings

 

 

Paper Pattern Posies Project Sheet

Pattern Symbols Identification Guide

 

 

Just for Fun!
Test Your Knowledge of Food Advertising History

 

1. The image of what smiling African American woman appeared on thousands of boxes of pancake mix in the early 1890s?
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2. What famous cartoon feline first appeared on Kellogg’s Sugar Frosted Flakes in 1952?
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3. One of four friendly bovines which first appeared in a 1936 cartoon series published in medical journals, this cow broke away from the herd to become the face of Borden foods in 1939. Can you name her?
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4. What clown is as well known for his association with a major charitable organization as the fast food chain he represents?
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5. What larger than life character first appeared in TV commercials promoting canned and frozen vegetables in 1958?
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6. What iconic homemaker first made her appearance in print ads for Gold Medal flour in 1921?
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7. What plump and smiling dough figure has appeared in more than 600 commercials for more than 50 products since his creation in the 1960s?
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8. The image of a smiling African-American man was based on Chicago Maitre D’ Frank Brown, a good friend of the product’s developers. Introduced in the 1940s, can you name him?
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9. Created by illustrator and writer Grace Wiedersiem, these adorable siblings have been selling condensed soups since 1904. Who are they?
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10. What century-old snack food spokesperson was created by 13 year-old Antonio Gentile in a logo contest sponsored by Planters in 1916?
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11. What trio of happy elves, created by illustrator Vernon Grant, have been promoting breakfast cereal for more than 60 years?
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Crafty FACS

The term crafts can refer to a wide variety of handmade projects. A few of the most common crafts that relate to the Family and Consumer Science classroom are:

• knitting
• crochet
• decoupage
• candle making
• jewelry making and beading
• cross-stitch and needlepoint
• paper crafts
• stamping and embossing

Whether you’re arranging flowers for a bridal shower, designing draperies for a teen bedroom, or creating a one-of-a-kind wall accessory, teens can learn a lot from crafting. The crafts projects that you will find on this section of our website can help students to:

• express their personal creativity.
• follow printed and pictorial directions.
• develop skills that they will use throughout their lifetime.
• apply fundamental FACS skills.
• acquire skills for stretching personal and family budgets.

You will find additional craft projects at
http://www.craftbits.com/

FACS By the Book Connections:

	The Green Crafter
	A Very Dairy Christmas

The Fabric Shopping Experience of a Lifetime!

My visit to Britex Fabrics was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. A San Francisco landmark since 1952, Britex Fabrics is a must-visit for designers, sewers, and anyone seeking creative inspiration. The four story, family-run store contains fabrics, laces, ribbons, notions and buttons from around the world, plus a knowledgeable and multilingual staff of over 40 employees. With a careful blend of innovation and tradition, Britex Fabrics features textiles from up-and-coming designers and fashion icons such as Roberto Cavalli, Diane von Furstenberg, Salvatore Ferragamo, Giorgio Armani and many others. Every piece of fabric in the store represents over 50 years of commitment to quality. Our selection includes, wool, cashmere, boucle, silk, lace, Japanese indigo, Liberty of London, home decor, buttons, lace trim, appliques, vintage ribbon, patterns, remnants, utility fabric, leather, and faux fur.

Check out the Britex Fabrics website and blog. http://www.britexfabrics.com/san-francisco-store.html

Britex Fabrics