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  1. $250,000 O'Boy- "This project helps students develop higher thinking skills. It allows students to opportunity to dream as well as look at the reality of the expense of living on their own."
  2. Appliance Demonstration- "In order to present the changes in technology of the kitchen, I require my foods I students to present "infomercial" style appliance demonstrations. They use appliances from their homes, or from the class lab if there are none at home to use."
  3. Bag It!- The effects of stress.
  4. Becoming a Consumer Activist- Extension activities can reinforce basic consumer concepts providing students with practical life skills.
  5. Bug-O- "Students will learn about different kinds of bugs by constructing their own game sheet. After playing the Bug - O game, they will prepare "Bug" snacks."
  6. Comparison Food Shopping: Buying Groceries for Two People for One Week- Have students discover that nutritious food can be bought and prepared more cheaply than "fast food".
  7. Cool Parent vs. Messed- Up Parent- "This lesson uses past experiences and perceptions to cause students to personalize and take ownership of future opportunities to be a successful parent."
  8. Dole-5-A-Day- Provides some fun lesson plans.
  9. Home Economics Lesson Plan- "By researching different types of roofing, insulation, windows, walls, and floors, students will be able to analyze and state the criteria for a cost-efficient choice."
  10. Food Label Comparison Chart- Complete with a worksheet.
  11. Functional Relationships- "It is important to recognize the unique contributions and attributes of each individual, including yourself. You can only bring something into a relationship if you have something to bring."
  12. Ice Cream in a Bag- .pdf Document.
  13. Menu Madness- "Students determine the nutritional values of fast foods. Then they make comparisons of their results and present their findings to the class."
  14. Nutrition Explorations- "Every month you'll find resources and activities to help you teach students about nutritious food and how to choose a healthy diet."
  15. Parenting: discipline and guidance- "What should be done about parent-child relationships?"
  16. Positive Communication- "By affirming ourselves and having another person listen to us, we build self-esteem and new ways of communication early on and provide students with such an experience."
  17. Recipes for Homemade Gifts- Fun, easy-to-make recipes.
  18. Taste Test- This lesson can be used as part of a marketing unit plan. Students participate in a taste test and record their results in an Excel workbook.
  19. The Food Timeline- The history of recipes.
  20. Theme Meal- "To show students firsthand what is required to pull off a successful party. To demonstrate good use of time, money, and resources."
  21. What Causes Tooth Decay?- To help students understand the causes and implications of tooth decay, this activity uses vinegar and egg shells in a simulation of teeth decomposition.

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