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Technology for use in teaching FACS  1. __ KGB __ - Text kgbkgb and a special agent will send you the answer to your question by phone. It is similar to chacha.  2. [|www.brainpop.com] - is a web site that has animated, curriculum based videos that support concepts in the major subjects. It also provides free lesson plans, video tutorials, professional development tools, graphic organizers, etc.  3. [|www.picnik.com] - is a picture editing website. You can change the color, size, sharpness, and visual texture of any picture. You can also add text and stickers, along with different frames.  4. [] - is a website where students can get information on various health and wellness topics related to their age group. Great info for teaching human development and interpersonal relationships.  5. [|www.teamnutrition.usda.gov] – is a government website that provides information, training and support for schools to help promote and practice good nutrition. The program provides lesson plans, promotional materials, an interactive website for students and a host of other materials. Belonging to this program is also a way to promote family and consumer sciences in the community.  6. [|www.learningblogs.nytimes.com] –this website offers teachers information on current event topics related to FACS such as health and fashion.  7. [|www.EconEdLink] –this website offers classroom tested lesson plans and materials for teaching financial resource management. Also has many other links to interactive websites for learning about finances.  8. [|www.virtualfreesites.com] – this site offers virtual tours of over 300 museums and exhibits from all over the world. When a field trip is not possible this can site can offer a good visual alternative.  9. [|www.sewing.org] –this website is done by the home sewing association. It has information on sewing tools, equipment, fabrics, and a “how to” section for everything from sewing on a button to lapped zippers to hems. They offer ideas for service learning projects and free project ideas. There is also a page just for teachers  10. [|www.healthfinder.gov] this website has information on current health topics, has an on line encyclopedia of health topics, and offers interactive web links for nutrition and fitness education. This is a good informational site for teachers and the interactive personal health tools are fun for students. Type in the content of your page here.