FCCLA Projects and Core Academics

By: Rachel VanPelt, National Consultant Team

“Why do I need to know this?  When am I ever going to use this in my life?  How does this apply to the real world?”  Some students may frequently ask these questions … But not FCCLA members!  FCCLA members know their projects are relevant and meaningful.   As FCCLA advisers, we too know that FCCLA projects provide members with opportunities to enhance their learning and skills through the integration of core academics.

Integrating core academics in FCCLA projects is not as intimidating as it might sound.  Here are a few examples of how core academics can be integrated through STAR Event projects:

• Food Innovations:
• Math- Evaluating and computing nutrition information from multiple ingredients to create a nutrition label
• Science- Develop and modify a prototype formula using the scientific method
• Language Arts- Communication skills are utilized to create a marketing plan
• Social Studies- Market research of a population to determine a potential target audience

• Environmental Ambassador:
• Math- Analyze current data to support the project concern
• Science- Examine the environmental impact and sustainability of our lifestyle choices and ways we can counteract environmental problems
• Language Arts- Implement inquiry skills to document background research about the project concern
• Social Studies- Investigate the historical significance of an environmental concern and make projections about how lifestyle changes could impact future generations

Integrating core academics into FCCLA projects is vital to the success of our programs.  Blending FCCLA projects and core academics demonstrates the importance and relevance of our programs in today’s society.  Don’t be afraid to share with your colleagues and administrators the ways that your FCCLA chapter incorporates core academics into your activities and projects.

Be sure to submit your application for the Integration of Core Academics Award by April 1.  Find the application here: http://www.fcclainc.org/content/adult-award-applications/

Post a comment to share how your chapter integrates core academics into your FCCLA projects.