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March is National Nutrition Month! Additionally, the March theme for the Say Yes to FCS initiative is “A Perfect Pair: STEM and Family & Consumer Sciences!” AAFCS professional development opportunities for the month of March were planned to celebrate these topics/themes! Start Simple with MyPlate – New Resources and Tools Thursday, March 21 – 4 PM EST The Start Simple with MyPlate campaign provides ideas and tips from the five MyPlate food groups that Americans can easily incorporate into their busy lives to help improve their health and well-being over time. There are many ideas that fit a variety of food preferences, health goals, lifestyles, and budgets. Starting simple can lead to realistic and positive lifestyle changes to achieve a longer and healthier life. Attend this session to learn more about the resources and tools to launch and promote MyPlate in your classroom, community, or organization. Click to Register! Baking Builds FCS STEAM Thursday, March 28 – 4:00 PM EST Baking in school is science, test-kitchen engineering, art and math. During the webinar, you can receive reliably researched baking-specific culinary or foods lab resources and methods to develop your test-kitchen skills and reputation. FCCLA or 4-H service projects and community fund-raising are secondary benefits to the best practices highlighted in this webinar. Family and consumer sciences (FCS) courses can boost their STEM + Art (STEAM) methods and best practices with the resources provided during the session. Connections for service learning and fund raising with Smart Snack or specialty baked goods created in the school or community “test kitchen” will be outlined and resources or on-line links provided. The session is targeted for FCS Teachers, extension FCS and SNAP Ed educators, college FCS Ed students, and FCS state administrators. Click to Register! |
