FCS

Creation of 2-year Normal Schools to educate teachers.

1823

Indoor plumbing is introduced in the Tremont Hotel in Boston.

1828

Isaac Singer patented the sewing machine

1851.

The Morrill Act established Land Grant Universities in each state.

1862

Free Elementary Education is available in all states.

1870

The first Lake Placid Conference held

1899.

The Smith-Lever Act established the Cooperative Extension Service.

1914.

The Smith-Hughes Act provides separate funding for vocational education.

1917.

Women's right to vote, Home economist began to teach financial literacy and consumer economics. Home economists played prominent roles in many social reforms. Home economists responded to needs for practical education focused on family needs.

1920s and 1930s

Women and African Americans held higher status than in past decades. Home economists built a reputation for educating citizens based on scientific research. The home economics profession responded to societal trends by offering courses in stereotypical homemaking skills.

1940s and 1950s

Traditional values were redefined. After being referred to as "the enemy" by feminist leaders, home economics leaders critically analyzed the profession which resulted in a career-focus. The discipline began to change once again to meet societal needs by offering more specialized knowledge and increasing discipline-based research in areas such as housing, nutrition, apparel, consumer economics, and child studies.

1960s and 1970s

Feminist, Robin Morgan, dubbed Home Economists as "the enemy".

1973

Consumerism was at an all-time high. College level courses, such as fashion-merchandising and hospitality management were the most popular in the home economics course offerings. Home Economics became known as Family and Consumer Sciences in the United States in an effort to position the profession for the 21st Century2000 and beyond: The Body of Knowledge, or a philosophical framework for the future of Family and Consumer Sciences was developed in an effort to identify "what elements should inform scholarship, curricula, policy, and practice" (Baugher et al., 2000, p. 30) by Family and Consumer Sciences practitioners in the 21st century. Societal needs revolving around the core concepts identified in the body of knowledge has brought about revitalization to the discipline of Family and Consumer Sciences.

1980s and 1990s

Home Economics becomes Family and Consumer Sciences in the United States.

1994

The social capital factor of Encouragement has three sub-factors includes the availability of up-to-date technology and equipment or access to scholarships.

: Instrumental|physical support

Ellen Swallow was accepted as a Special Student in Chemistry at MIT

December 14, 1870

Ellen Swallow was born in Dunstable, Massachusetts

December 3, 1842,

A theory that uses developmental psychology theory in a more holistic manner by emphasizing the interrelated concepts or the human behavioral environment, the human-constructed environment, and the natural environment. A. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory B. Life Course Development Theory C. Human Ecosystem Theory D. Social Ecological Theory

Human Ecosystem Theory

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of lifelong learning? A. Active citizenship B. Social inclusion C. Increased job satisfaction D. Self-sustainability

Increased job satisfaction

There are four factors of social capital. Which of the four is defined as influential adults who serve as role models and connectors to or gatekeepers from essential resources? A. Institutional agents B. Networks C. Emotional support D. Informational support

Institutional agents

Chapter 15 in the textbook provides some myths and facts about choosing a major. Which of the following is a factual statement? A. People change their careers an average of three times during their lifetime. B. Once a major is chosen, there is no turning back. C. Choosing a major will determine your career opportunities D. Job markets should determine your choice of majors.

People change their careers an average of three times during their lifetime.

Manny finds himself on a deserted island. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, what will be the first type of needs Manny will be concerned about satisfying? A. Safety Needs B. Esteem Needs C. Social Needs D. Physiological Needs

Physiological Needs

Questions about what is best to do without a clear-cut solution and that may have different solutions depending on the context are known as: A. Psychological problems B. Practical problems C. Perennial problems D. Paralyzing problems

Practical problems

The Women's Laboratory was discontinued and all students, regardless of sex, were admitted to the Kidder Laboratories.

September 29, 1883

The Integrative Elements of the Body of Knowledge consist of theories and frameworks used across the discipline to organize observations and information in an effort to facilitate understanding and make reliable predictions for the future. For questions 6-8, identify the theory/framework defined. A theory that describes human development utilizing a series of embedded environments each impacted one another and the individual. The levels include the Micro-, Meso-, Exo-, and Macro-systems. A. Social Ecological Theory B. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs C. Human Ecosystem D. Life Course Development

Social Ecological Theory

Ellen Swallow Richards is known for all of the following accomplishments except: A. The founder of Home economics. B. The founder of ecology as a discipline of study. C. First woman to study at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. D. The founder of the Women's Movement in the United States.

The founder of the Women's Movement in the United States.

Who said: "A nation, as a society, forms a moral person, and every member of it is personally responsible for his society"? A. Thomas Jefferson B. Donald Trump C. Abraham Lincoln D. Dwight D. Eisenhower

Thomas Jefferson

What is the scheduled time for the final for this course? A. Thursday, December 13, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. B. Tuesday, December 11, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. C. Thursday, December 13, 8:00 - 10:30 p.m. D. Tuesday, December 11, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 13, 8:00 - 10:30 p.m.

The process by which different voices, opinions, and perspectives are shared and oriented toward mutual understanding, with the goal of making a difference in the life of the community is referred to as __________. A. Political campaigning B. Democracy C. Public Policy D. Civic engagement

civic engagement

Psychological wants or desires are... A. fundamental desires that lead to personal well-being and self-satisfaction. B. one's health and workplace environment. C. the desires for psychological strength and clear thinking. D. mental desires that are the same for everyone.

fundamental desires that lead to personal well-being and self-satisfaction.

Many influential pioneers included in our textbook attended the Lake Placid Conferences hosted by Melvil and Annie Dewey and attended by Ellen Swallow Richards. Which of the pioneers from this following list did NOT attend the conference? A. W.O. Atwater B. Beatrice Paolucci C. Benjamin Andrews D. Marion Talbot

Beatrice Paolucci

Social capital as defined in class is the nonmaterial resources an individual accumulates throughout life which are used to promote the individual's goals and welfare as well as for the benefit of their family and community. Which of the following is descriptive of a person with LOW social capital? A. Has supportive friends and family members. B. Regularly meets with instructors during office hours. C. Actively involved in a student organization. D. Spends much time alone studying and working on projects.

D. Spends much time alone studying and working on projects.

Equity Buffet: Which of the following plans is the most equitable for the customers? A. Everyone gets unlimited plates and pays the same price B. Everyone gets 1 plate and pays the same price C. Everyone gets unlimited plates and pays based on the amount of food they eat. D. Everyone gets 2 plates and pays the same price

Everyone gets unlimited plates and pays based on the amount of food they eat.

This theory looks at individuals and families over time utilizing trajectories, transitions, and turning points based on individual, chronological, and historical timeframes. A. Life Course Development Theory B. Human Ecosystem Theory C. Social Ecological Theory D. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory

Life Course Development Theory

Ellen Richards died in her home in Boston, MA

March 30, 1911

The American Home Economics Association (AHEA) was founded at the 10th Lake Placid conference, with Ellen Richards elected as its first president.

March 30, 1911

Family and Consumer Sciences professionals are engaged with public policy and family policy in three specific ways described in the textbook. Which of the following is an accurate description of the three roles: A. Information, issues, impacts B. Research, issues, implications C. Information, collaboration, evaluation D. Research, collaboration, evaluation

Research, collaboration, evaluation

Ellen Swallow married Robert H. Richards

Richards on June 4, 1875

Manny discovers another group of people living on his island. What needs will be of concern to Manny? A. Self-Actualization Needs B. Physiological Needs C. Esteem Needs D. Safety & Security Needs

Safety & Security Needs

A personal portfolio, or the tangible collection of important components of your education and career. Chapter 15 lists several items to include in the portfolio. Which of the following should NOT be included in the portfolio? A. Letters of recommendation from employers and/or faculty. B. A list of courses taken or description of your course of study. C. Essay focusing on career goals, personal attributes, and interests (personal statement). D. School project with instructor corrections.

School project with instructor corrections.