FNW Unit 1 Study Guide
HUM-FNW-2: Examine how related student organizations are integral parts of career and technology education courses through leadership development, school and community service projects, and competitive events.
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What is the FCCLA Theme for the 2013-2014 school year?
Discover Your Voice
2.
What does the FCCLA mission statement include in regards to members developing life skills? Character Development, Creative and Critical Thinking, Interpersonal
Communication, Practical Knowledge, and Career Preparation.
3.
What are the five benefits to joining FCCLA
Leadership Development
Personal Growth
Community Service
Scholarship and College Opportunities
Travel Opportunities
4.
What is a CTSO?
Career, Technical Student Organization’s
5.
What is FHA and when was it founded?
Future Homemakers of America
1945
6.
Who Sponsors FCCLA?
American Association of Family and Consumer Science & The US Department of
Education.
7.
What are the FCCLA colors and their meanings?
Red –Strength
White – Sincerity
8.
Explain the meaning behind the original FHA emblem.
Octagon = 8 Purposes of FCCLA
Hands support the home
Rays are members reaching out into the community
9.
What was New Homemakers of America and when did they merge with FHA?
The African American Organization, They merged in 1965
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FNW Unit 1 Study Guide
HUM-FNW-2: Examine how related student organizations are integral parts of career and technology education courses through leadership development, school and community service projects, and competitive events.
10.
What are the changes that happened for the following years?
1983: National Headquarters opened in Reston, Virginia
1995: Home Economics Becomes Family and Consumer Sciences
1999: Named Changed to FCCLA and the new emblem was introduced.
11.
What are awards for winning in a national program area?
High School 1 st Place $1,000
Middle School 1 st Place $1,000
Runner Up $500
12.
Name the 11 national programs and explain each.
Dynamic Leadership: Leadership, Leadership Skills and stronger leaders for Families, careers and communities.
Career Connection: Link Career Options to skills for families, careers and communities
(Leaders at Work)
Community Service – Develop, Plan, Carry Out and evaluate projects that improve the quality of life in their community.
FACTS: -National Peer education on sober driving, seat belt use and safe driving habits.
Families First- Peer education program where students gain knowledge of how the family works and skills to become a strong family member. (Japanese Exchange)
Financial Fitness-Peer education program where youth teach youth how to make, save, and spend money wisely.
Power of One- helps student find and use personal power. Set goals achieve them and enjoy the success.
STOP the violence- empowers youth with attitudes, skills and resources to recognize, report and reduce youth violence.
Student Body-youth teach youth about learning to eat right, be fit and make healthy choices.
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FNW Unit 1 Study Guide
HUM-FNW-2: Examine how related student organizations are integral parts of career and technology education courses through leadership development, school and community service projects, and competitive events.
13.
What are the two FCCLA publications called? Teen Times and Georgia News
14.
How many national officers serve FCCLA each year? 10
15.
Who is the Georgia FCCLA executive director? Vickie Rundbaken
16.
Who is the Georgia FCCLA State President? Shivani Dhir
17.
Who is our region 5 president? Nickolas Baranco
18.
There are two national meetings held each year. What are they called and where will they be this year?
National Cluster Meeting, Charlotte, NC
National Leadership Conference, San Antonio, TX
19.
Name the 3 State and National projects Georgia FCCLA will be focusing on this year.
Jay’s HOPE
No Kid Hungry
Autism Speaks
20.
List the 5 steps in the FCCLA planning process. Explain how to complete each step.
Identify Concerns
Identify need in the community
Collect Data (survey)
Research your topic
Build a program that fits around your curriculum
Set a Goal
Set a Specific Goal (SMART GOAL)
How will you measure your goal?
Goal should be challenging
Realistic, Specific and Measureable
Incorporate FACS Standards
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FNW Unit 1 Study Guide
HUM-FNW-2: Examine how related student organizations are integral parts of career and technology education courses through leadership development, school and community service projects, and competitive events.
Form a Plan
Who -Who will carry out this project
What- What will be accomplished
Where -where will the project be carried out?
How- Timeline with details of how the project will be completed. Identify possible barriers and how they will be overcome.
Act-Complete your service learning project, change your plan when necessary applying problem solving skills. Complete a service learning log to track time spent on the project as well as feeling and emotions you had during the project.
Follow Up
-Develop an evaluation tool. Evaluate the project. Identify how your project impacted others, what would you do differently, identify careers and networking opportunities for the future.
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