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FCS Resources
AAFCS offers many outstanding FCS Resources for its members,
which includes the Journal of Family & Consumer Sciences
(JFCS), Family & Consumer Sciences Research Journal
(FCSRJ), and a selected variety of related publications
and products for the family and consumer sciences professional.
Journal of Family &
Consumer Sciences
The Journal of Family & Consumer Sciences
contains scholarly peer-reviewed articles, practical information
geared toward family and consumer sciences professionals,
and AAFCS news and information. The Journal is sent
to AAFCS members as a benefit of membership, and is available
by subscription for nonmembers. Nonmembers may place an order
by using the Publications
and Products Order Form or calling 800-424-8080.
Family and Consumer Sciences
Research Journal
The Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal
is available to AAFCS members for only $30 for one year. AAFCS
members may place an order by using the Publications
and Products Order Form or calling 800-424-8080.
Nonmembers can subscribe by calling Sage Publications at 805-499-0721
or placing an order online at www.sagepub.com.
PR/Media Tool
Kit
Now you can better educate the general public about the valuable
contributions family and consumer sciences professionals make
to individual, family and community well-being! The PR/Media
Tool Kit contains quick reference tools and guidance to
help you implement publicity initiatives in your local community.
Teacher Resource Directory
Your number one guide to hundreds of governmental, organizational,
and commercial websites related to the 16 Family and Consumer
Sciences National Standards. Use this directory to save
time and stay current on preparing lesson plans,
purchasing classroom materials, learning the latest trends,
and finding new ideas. Developed by Dr. Nina Collins of
Bradley University, Peoria, IL.
Publications
and Products Catalog
This catalog contains many exclusive items for the family
and consumer sciences professional only available from AAFCS.
Browse our online catalog, and then use our Publications
and Products Order Form for priority fullfillment
of your order. You may also place your order by calling 800-424-8080.
Cornell University Library
The Cornell collections are open to the public — to
students, faculty, visiting researchers, and members of the
community. This site offers the Journal of Home Economics
/ Journal of Family & Consumer Sciences from 1909-1980
online.
Teacher Resources from an AAFCS National Teacher of the
Year
Life Skills Course Framework
Increase student knowledge and ability in skills necessary
for everyday living. Topics included will be self-assessment
relating to others, post secondary education, careers, employment,
consumerism, money management, housing, food, marketing and
preparation, clothing choices and care.
Designing a Service,
Learning a Program
Using the acronym PARCA is an easy way to remember
the five main steps of service learning - preparation, action,
reflection, assessment and celebration. Leaving out or cutting
a step short can often mean the difference between the success
and failure of your work.
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