I would like to give a presentation on how teachers can incorporate "Personal Finance" into their FCS courses. I will provide lesson plan ideas, resources to interactive activities, and more!
Amanda Grimm is a Family & Consumer Sciences teacher at Rockbridge County High School in Lexington, VA. She is also an adviser for the school's chapters of FCCLA, Educators Rising, and YStreet. Ms. Grimm is passionate about teaching Personal Finance and is one of the state's Teacher... Read More →
Wednesday July 23, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT False Cape B
Discover surprising facts you might not know about the founding of Family and Consumer Sciences. Learn how to use topics and lessons from the past to move classroom discussions and activities forward. Consider this your lesson in upcycling vintage FCS! Many of the original societal concerns of the Ellen Richards and the other forward thinkers of this time, are still the same topics we see today - healthy, nutritious food, proper child development, etc. The early beginnings focused on incorporating science into lessons. We are the O.G. STEM! Come away with new knowledge and activities!
This educational session would be beneficial for any educator or administrator attending the Professional Development Institute.
