Increase the “Pop”ularity of Family & Consumer Sciences: Presented by: Learning ZoneXpress, Susan Turgeson, FACS Educator How Pop Culture Icons Can Boost.

Increase the “Pop”ularity

of Family & Consumer Sciences:

Presented by: Learning ZoneXpress, Susan Turgeson, FACS

Educator

How Pop Culture IconsCan Boost Your Program

What Is An Icon?

1.An image; a representation.

2.An important and enduring symbol.

3.One who is the object of greatattention and devotion; an idol.

Activity: Famous Parents &

Children

1.Can you identify the parent(s) or child(ren) in each example?

2.Why might each be considered an icon?

3.How could you use this in your classroom?

Lucy & Ricky Ricardo ________________

___________________ Aimee, Kelly, & Jack

___________________ Greg, Marcia, Jan, Peter, Bobby, & Cindy

Scarlett O’Hara & Rhett Butler __________________

Ozzy & Sharon Osbourne

Little Ricky

Mike & Carol Brady

Bonnie Blue

Parent(s) Child(ren)

POP Culture CategoriesGame Shows

Makeover Shows

Sitcoms & Series

Music & Movies

Game Shows

Use as review activities

Reality Shows#1 Single - E! Amazing Race - CBS American Idol - FOX American Inventor - ABC America's Next Top Model - UPN Apprentice, The - NBC Apprentice: Martha Stewart - NBC Average Joe - NBC Beauty and the Geek - WB

Big Brother - CBS Cheerleader Nation - Lifetime Celebrity Fit Club - VH1

Dirty Jobs - Discovery Extreme Makeover: Home Edition - ABC Fatty Koo- BET Fast Inc. - MTVFlavor Of Love - VH1 Flip That House - A&E Hells Kitchen - FOXHidden Howie - BravoHow To Get The Guy - ABCIntervention - A&EMade - MTV

Making The Band - MTVMiami Ink - TLCMiss Seventeen - MTVMiracle Workers - ABCNanny 911 - FoxNashville Star - CMTProperty Ladder - TLCPunk'd - MTVQueer Eye For The Straight Guy - Bravo

Simple Life - FOXShalom In The Home - TLC

Super Nanny - ABCSurreal Life - VH1Survivor - CBSThere and Back - MTVTiara Girls - MTVThe One: Making A Music Star - ABC

Top Chef - BravoTreasure Hunters - ABCTuesday Night Book Club - CBS

Ultimate Coyote Ugly Search - CMT

Wife Swap - ABCUse for comparison & discussion

Makeover Shows

What Not To Wear

Use to predict application of technique/knowledge

Sitcoms & Series

Use to analyze relationships

Music & MoviesI Am SamRemember the TitansCheaper by the Dozen

Hotel RwandaPay It ForwardMarch of the Penguins

Use to analyze media messages’ impact on individuals and society

Parenthood

North Country

Patch AdamsLosing IsaiahThe Story of UsA Place for Annie

Rock CountryPop Rap

Who Is An Icon?

Martha

Be the expert - Create a newsletter to share expertise.Show what they have learned and how they can influence others.

Magazine moment - Design a magazine cover to highlight

topics studied.

Let’s get real - Develop a concept for a television realityshow based on family & consumer sciences. Educate and entertain viewers just like Martha.

Oprah

Take Action - Participate in a letter writing campaign to communicate concerns.

Book Club - Select a book to read and discuss.

FocusedActionChangesSociety

Policy Debate - Select a public policy related to family & consumer sciences.Have students take on the roles of various

stakeholders.

Donald

Build aBusiness - Create a business plan & pitch it to the investors.

You’re Hired! - Conduct mock job interviews. Practice communicating employability skills.

Event Organization - Plan a special charity event.

Demonstrate planning, organization, & teamwork.

Emeril

Armchair Chef - Watch an episode of a popular food program.

Analyze the host and format.

Lifecycle Nutrition - Research the importance of a balanced diet.

Study the effects throughout the lifespan.

Do a Demo - Prepare a 5-minute video segment.Demonstrate culinary skill and knowledge.